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CONTENTSFront Cover Photo: Courtesy Neil Creek Photography

The Emerald RSL opening of Anzac Walk was a fabulous event and one we were pleased to support. Here we see many of those present dressed in period costume and awaiting the arrival of the Governor General on Puffing Billy. Stephen Hands 1916 Morris created a lot of inter-est, particularly as it was carrying an unexploded World War One sea mine. We assume it had been rendered safe, although one on-looker was clearly sceptical!

President’s Message 04Brass Notes Advertising Rates 04Three Cars On Beaconsfield Parade 05Many Lonely Parts 06Last Issue 07Membership 07Golden Rules and Deadly Sins 08Australia’s Governor General opens Emerald RSL Anzac Walk 09One and two cylinder Rally Warrnambool 10David Couper finally has the body he has always dreamed of! 141916 Buick 6 Tourer 14An Early Darracq under restoration in Tasmania 15The NEWTON - A British marque made in Italy 16Cyclecar Success 17FN Motorcycle of Hannah Searle 17Vale – Barry Rainbow 18From the Archives 18Private Classifieds 18Events 19Natter Night Meeting Minutes 21Club Committee & Appointments 26

Photos Below: Frances Mcdougall

Our Saturday morning Breakfast outings are always a relaxed affair and the February one at Doncaster was no exception. Frank Pound has consistently run these for many years now and they are a great way to get out and about for an informal run. The last one for the season will be April 18 at Surrey Park.

CONTENTSFlashback 02

President’s Message 04

March Issue Notice 05

Lonely Parts 05

The 2016 Peter Waddle Memorial Veteran Run 06

Stoewer Museum – Tawonga South 08

Book Review 11

Extraordinary General Meeting 11

Motorbikes Featured At March Natter Night 11

60th Annual Kalorama Rally - Will it be the last? 12

Restored car recreates record-breaking

Melbourne to Sydney journey 100 years on 14

Membership 14

Letter To The Editor 15

May Natter Night Notice 15

Article of Interest 16

Private Classifieds 17

Natter Night Meeting Minutes 18

Events 19

Letter To The Editor 21

FLASHBACK

The car is readily identifiable, but where and when was it taken, and who are the people in the photo? (Photo supplied by Bruce Nelson).

Respond to the Editor.

March Issue Flashback: The March FLASHBACK photo of the Benz was taken at the conclusion of the 1973 Annual Rally at the Chadstone shopping centre carpark.

Front Cover: John Stanley and Christina Torio resplendent in period costume with the 1911 Stoewer model B1. John has a collection of Stoewer’s, the story of which he includes in this issue

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Coming Events12 April 2016 April Natter Night

Meet the Member - Ralph Provan

10 May 2016 May Natter Night

Presentation evening including pre meeting drinks, Speaker Don Kinsey

13 – 15 May 2016 Mudgee event 1&2 Cylinder Veterans (VCCA NSW)

Russel Holden 0422 219 911

28 - 29 May 2016 Historic Winton

All historic motor race meeting

30 April - 1 May 2016 Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally

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18 June 2016 AOMC ‘Restoration Services’ seminar

22 June 2016 Veteran Car Club visit to Terry Dowel’s Motor house

Major Events23 - 24 July 2016 RACV Mid-Winter Rally – Creswick

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18 - 20 November 2016 RACV Annual Rally – Healesville

Brendan Pierce - 0418 328 409

16-19 March 2017

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RACV One & Two cylinder Rally – Hamilton

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National Events3-9 April 2016 RACV National One & Two cylinder Rally – Traralgon, VIC

Kevin Quigley 0419 300 090

10 – 15 April Brush National Rally

Hamish McDonald, [email protected]

24 Sep - 2 Oct 2016 National / International Model T Ford Tour – Gippsland

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31 Oct - 4 Nov 2016 National Veteran Rally - Ulverstone, Tasmania

John Biggelaar, [email protected]

2 - 7 April 2017 National High-wheeler Rally

17 - 22 Sep 2017 National Veteran Motor Bike Rally

24 - 30 Sep 2017 National Veteran Rally, Clare, South Australia

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International Events4 - 6 Nov 2016 London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

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My thanks go to Paul Daley for taking the chair at the March committee meeting and Natter Night during my absence. Andrew McDougall ably led a presentation and discussion about veteran motorcycles at Natter Night and by all reports it created a lot of interest. The same can be said for last month’s Brass Notes with our special motorcycle feature. Brass Notes has been hugely supported over the last year or so and it shows with the quality we now enjoy. Note the outstanding article on a rare make, the Stoewer provided by John Stanley in this issue. Thank you to all who have contributed so enthusiastically, and please do keep the articles coming. We have a number of articles up our sleeve but if you have not contributed so far, or have been asked to contribute and are yet to do so, it would be great to receive your input soon as we need to keep the pipeline full. Like all aspects of the club, Brass Notes is only as good as the individual members makes it.

The 60th and apparently final Kalorama rally was held last week, and was well supported – please see the report within this issue. It will be interesting to see if this almost iconic day can be re-invented in some other way in the future.

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Adams, a well known and popular member of the New South Wales club. Peter had a very large collection of veteran cars including the record breaking 1914

President’s MessageVauxhall “50 Bob” and as was reported by the ABC (see report in this issue) a commemorative re-enactment of the Melbourne to Sydney was run in March. Latest news is that the trip was halted when the car had a break-down but we do not know the details. Hopefully we can be kept informed.

Please note that our April Natter Night will feature a “meet the member” evening with Ralph Provan who was there at the very beginning of the club, and he will outline his experiences with old cars, the club and what it has been like through the various changes over 60 years. In addition, don’t forget to diarise the May Natter Night as we will be making this one a special one incorporating a Presentation of Awards evening, an exceptional speaker, and pre-meeting drinks will also be served! This will be a great evening for all.

Our National One & Two Rally is nearly upon us and Kevin Quigley and the sub-committee have been working overtime in getting the final details together. With an entry list of 75 this is sure to be a very special event and will once again as a National Rally show-case our club within the veteran movement. I look forward to seeing you there!

See you at in the La Trobe Valley!

Ian Berg, President VCCA (Victoria)

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MARCH ISSUEWe have had reports from a small number of members that they did not receive the postal delivery of Brass Notes in March. In each case we have verified that all were on the mailing list, and that to the extent we can confirm the copies were delivered to the post office. This suggests that the problem was to do with the postal service. As most would know Australia Post has changed their pricing and delivery service, including slower deliveries effective January 1. It may be that there are teething problems with the changes, or that the March problems are just an isolated case.

We do use a bulk rate for posting Brass Notes and our printer, Curry printing has an excellent working relationship with the local post office. Unfortunately however we should expect the postal service to be slower than it has been in the past. Note that a handful of additional copies of Brass Notes are produced, so if you definitely have not received Brass Notes, then by arrangement an additional copy may be obtained. However please do also enquire of your local postal office to investigate if there are any problems with the local service.

With respect to the email version, the email link enables a download of Brass Notes. This email and the link is double checked before it is issued. If you are having problems with the download then it would be best to on-forward it to another email address, possibly that of a friend or relative, and request they download it. This is an easy way to check if the problem is with your computer, phone or tablet. I hope this helps!

Ian Berg.

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Alan Meredith advises that the photo of the early veteran radiator in our last issue carried no obvious clues as to its identity. The eleven rows of square finned horizontal tubes are a little unusual while the absence of a header tank and filler indicates that the vehicle it was fitted to would possibly have had a separate water tank sitting under the bonnet behind the engine. This shape and style of radiator is indicative of the 1903/6 period when one piece bonnets which overlapped the radiator found some favour. The conclusion however is that it is likely to have been from a 1904 6.5hp Beeston Royal Humberette. The radiator has highly distinctive 11 rows of square finned tubes and the frame has the same bolting arrangement running through it. Eleven rows of tubes are most unusual in radiators of this type eight or sometimes nine rows being the maximum usually encountered – even the near identical Coventry Humberette only had 6 rows!

WHAT IS IT?

Alan Meredith also advises that Graeme Jarrett’s March ‘What Is It?’ shows a Speedwell.

MEMBERSHIPWELCOME TO NEW MEMBER

The committee and members welcome Peter Caffyn to the Club.

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

An application for membership has been received from Barry and Rosslyn Smith of Rye.

Proposed by David Wright and seconded by Jim McCaffrey.

Barry and Rosslyn own a 1918 Series 490 Chevrolet.

John Stanley and Christina Torio of Tawonga South. Proposed by David Holden and seconded by Andrew McDougall. John and Christina own a 1911 and 1913 Stoewer, 1911 Empire and a 1912 Brush.

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To the End of the Road! 7th – 14th February 2016

The Peter Waddle Memorial Veteran Run is an annual event held by the Veteran Car Club of Tasmania, usually over a weekend in February. To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the VCCA of Tasmania, this year’s event was turned into a week long tour that traversed the state from the far north-west to the far south-east literally “to the end of the road”. 26 cars took part in this unique event and the entrants came from Tasmania, Victoria, N.S.W., Queensland, South Australia, United Kingdom and the U.S.A.

The official start was at Woolnorth under the Bluff Point Wind Farm that overlooks the meeting of Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean – a very impressive starting point. The Club Patron Mrs Judy McDougall flagged off all the cars. This was very fitting as her father Gordon Fysh was one of the founders of the club 60 years ago. Andrew & I were in the 1913 Siddeley Deasy, which was Gordon’s car and so, has been used in club events over the past 60 years. The Wind Farm is located in a great spot as we were nearly blown off our feet - the Roaring 40’s were living up to their name.

So began the adventure which was to see a week of excellent veteran motoring, good company, great food, wonderful organization and perfect weather – blue skies and sunshine. The scenery was stunning especially when experienced from the speed of an open veteran car. The members of the VCCA(Vic) who attend the Tour

were Michael & Claudia Holding 1905 Cadillac, Greg Smith 1913 T Ford Raceabout, Peter & Judy Fitzgerald 1910 Maxwell Q2 Tourer and Andrew & Frances McDougall 1913 Siddeley Deasy.

The Tour took us across the northern coast from the far west through Stanley, Wynyard, Ulverstone and Devonport before the cars and their drivers left Deloraine and heading south for the long climb up Quamby Bluff, then through the hairpins to the highest point on the Lake Highway at 1210m and onto the Central Plateau and Great Lake. Great Lake is a renowned trout fishing area and was created by three dams (each one higher than the previous one) to provide water for the Hydro-Electric Power Stations and we had a visit to the old Waddamana Power Station which gave us a glimpse into what life was like in the early part of the 20th century for the power station workers and their families in this isolated place.

The next day took us across the Central Plateau – a wide open windswept plain that was used as summer grazing by the sheep and cattle farmers from the properties lower down. This lifestyle was well displayed at The Steppes Hall where a delicious morning tea was waiting for us. The next stop was at the old town of Bothwell – site of the oldest golf club in the southern hemisphere and the oldest (1821) water-powered flour mill on the property Nant. It is now used to grind the barley for the Nant Whisky Distillery. A few of the entrants stopped to sample the whisky.

The 2016 Peter Waddle Memorial Veteran RunBy Frances McDougall

The countryside around Woolnorth

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Then it was onto New Norfolk beside the Derwent River for the night. The following day saw us heading for

Hobart, then south to Huonville and Port Huon. It was here that the tour ended for the 1905 Cadillac with a broken crankshaft, also the 1912 Renault of our English entrants had a problem with a leaking water jacket and a noise in the differential. Disappointing for the entrants not to be able to complete the tour.

So onto the last day and the challenging trip down the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, with superb views over the coastline to Dover before heading to Ida Bay and the start of the gravel road into Cockle Creek and “the end of the road”. This road was very rough in some sections but all cars made it to the end and a great sense of achievement was felt by all entrants. Our English entrants celebrated by going for a swim, amidst comments of “mad dogs & Englishmen”.

On Saturday a rather weary but jubilant group made its way to Hobart for a display on the lawns of Parliament House where there was keen interest in the vehicles especially when the 1912 Crossley had a tyre explode and then to have its owner John Handley change it using the original tools.

A couple of special mentions for the efforts by Tasmanian entrants Peter Ford 1913 Hillman, who at 88 was the oldest entrant followed closely by George Prest 87 in the 1917 Overland. The Peter Waddle Memorial Trophy was awarded to Julian & Jane McNeil in the 1906 Swift 9/10 RE Tonneau. The Hard Luck Trophy

went to Alan & Mary Travis, our USA entrants, whose 1909 Delage Model R Voiturette failed to make the start after breaking down in NSW en route to Tasmania, having been brought back to Brisbane from the USA, where it had competed in motoring events in the early part of the 20th Century.

This was a fantastic tour, a unique experience and a wonderful way to celebrate 60 Years of the VCCA (Tas). It is one of the best Veteran Car Tours that we have attended. Our thanks go to the organisers of the Tour for making it such a great week. This is what veteran motoring is all about – enjoying our cars, good comradeship and great company.

Some statistics from the Tour

• 22 cars did the whole rally • 2 cars did the northern section • 2 cars did the southern section • 19 cars made it all the way to Cockle Creek • 5 cars had mechanical problems and didn’t make it to the finish • 7 Model T Fords • 3 Overlands • 2 Studebakers • 2 Cadillacs • rest only one of different makes • Cars ranged in age from 1905 to 1918

Greg Smith on the way to Woolnorth in the 1913 Ford T Overlooking the Southern Ocean

well prepared for veteran motoring Peter & Judy Fitzgerald leading the way onto the Central

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A Tribute to Germany’s Third Car Manufacturer

Nestled in the picturesque Kiewa Valley at the foot of Mt Bogong is where I have chosen to locate my collection of five Stoewer cars, historic company photographs and other memorabilia from this now lost marque (Photo 1). Over the last 50 years I have become close friends of the Stoewer descendants and the pioneering contribution of this family to the automobile industry deserves recognition. Visitors are welcome!

Stoewer brothers Emil (aged 23) and Bernhard (aged 21) formed a Company in 1896 for the purpose of manufacturing motor cars. Their Company, “Gebruder Stoewer” was just the third in Germany to manufacture motor cars following Daimler and Benz. From the outset, these brothers were inventive and pioneered innovation in the automotive industry. Although commencing with petrol engines, by 1904 they were considered the leaders in luxury electric vehicles. But in 1906 they introduced a 6 cylinder, petrol engine and in the same year were contracted to supply 200 double-decker buses to the county of London. In 1931 they built the first front wheel drive car in Germany and in 1935 built a four wheel drive, four wheel steering, light, general purpose vehicle for military use (7 years before the US Jeep). The company did not survive beyond WWII after the invading Russian army confiscated all equipment from the factory in the Pomeranian city of Stettin and the German State of Pomerania was handed to Poland.

Stoewer Museum – Tawonga SouthBy John M Stanley

The Stoewer Museum, Tawonga South. From left to right, 1911 through to 1924.

Under the bonnet of the D3A after restoration.

My first find, a 1923 Model D3A in a stable at Minyip.

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When at high school during the early 1960’s a highlight of the year was the annual Mt Kalorama rally organised by the vintage car clubs in Victoria. I decided I wanted to restore a vintage car, but it had to be a “good one”. During my first summer vacation from university in 1966 I gained employment with the Victoria Mines Department. They very kindly assigned me the task of sampling bore water on farms across the State. This meant collecting a pint of bore water, having a cup of tea and slice of fruit cake with the farmer and his wife while information was collected about the water bore and then having a look in the farm shed on the way out! I spotted many, desirable unrestored old cars. But it was in a 36 horse stable on a wheat farm in Minyip that I spotted what I wanted. It was a 1923, 4-cylinder, 2.2 litre Stoewer model D3A (Photo 2). I had seen Max Bacon’s smaller model D3 at Kalorama and so recognised the marque and soon became just the car’s second owner.

Within just a few weeks of acquiring my D3A I received a letter smuggled out of communist East Berlin. This fellow wrote “I have heard that you have discovered a Stoewer car in Australia, can you please photograph everything you can see of this car and send them to this address in West Germany?” We thus established communication although our letters often got severely censored when intercepted by the STASI. I soon

learned that my D3A was the only survivor of this model, I was given the name and address of everyone else in Australia who had a Stoewer car (and I have since found only two cars that he did not know about) and he was able to introduce me to Jürgen Stoewer the son of Bernhard and in turn Jutta Barckmann, Bernhards granddaughter. I had now acquired the Stoewer Disease! Jürgen later gave me the negatives of all the photos he had been able to salvage from

The D5/78 after restoration.

Under the bonnet of the D5/78.

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the factory after WWII and these works photos now contribute significantly to my display in tribute to this pioneering automotive family.

In 1967 I wrote to the other Stoewer owners in Australia to share information and usually got a response. But in one case a reply did not come until 1983: “sorry to have been so long in replying, my car is now at the Gold Coast in pieces, do you want it?” (Photo 4). How could I refuse? This car was a 6-cylinder, 3.2 litre Model D5 from 1922 and I have since learned that it also is the sole survivor of its model in now restored and driveable condition (Photo 5). In 1992 the owner of a 1924, sole surviving 6-cylinder, 3.4 litre Model D5/78 (the high performance version of the D5) passed away and his wife was happy to see the car stay in Australia. Although driveable at the time of acquisition, this car has now been fully restored to original specification (Photos 6 and 7). Another contact I made was with Alan Rose-Bray, a founder of the Veteran Car Club on NSW. Alan had the sole survivor of a 1911, 4-cylinder, 1.6 litre Model B1 in unrestored condition. It had broken an axle and the diff parts were all wrapped in newspaper dated 1961. Alan passed away leaving the car to his brother Doug who did nothing with it. It stayed in a garage in Marrickville untouched for 45 years until Doug in turn passed on in 2005. The executor of Doug’s estate contacted me and was happy that I was interested in restoring the car (Photos 8 and 9). I have since tried to identify the original owner of this car and can narrow the options down to two. Just two cars of this model were registered in NSW within a four month period centred upon the probable delivery date in Australia. One was owned by Joshua Cox of “The Commercial Hotel, Yass”. Not much chance of tracing his descendants. The other was owned by Mary Mc Lauren of Germantown (now Holbrook). And yes, Mc Laurens are still in the district and can remember “Aunt Mary and her old car – she never married and never drove the car herself: she had a gentleman friend ….”

The final Stoewer in my collection is a 1913, 4-cylinder Model C1. This car has four siblings, one of which is in Tasmania. My C1 was obtained fully restored from the estate of Reg Macdonald in Adelaide. Reg believed this car came from Penola. I have since found records indicating only one Stoewer car of this model was registered in SA. It was owned by De Garis & Sons, Stock and Station Agents, Penola! And yes, a phone call confirmed they are still in business and I spoke to the grandson of the original owner.

As with the other Stoewer cars in my collection, I have endeavoured to have restoration done in a way that retains originality as close as is possible. I have been very fortunate to have had the services of a back yard genius in Greg Doyle of Armidale, NSW. The standard of originality preserved in Greg’s restoration work is truly a credit to his diligence and skill. And, Greg provided a photo of everything he did, thus preserving a detailed record of each cars originality and authenticity.

Stoewer Museum – Tawonga South (cont.)By John M Stanley

The 1911 Model B1 as it slept for 50 years. The restored car is pictured on the front cover

The 1922 Model D5 as bought

The D5 after restoration

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‘Queensland’s Motoring Dawn’ Richard McDonough

Few books covering the topic of Veteran motoring have been published in recent years. The release of a new high quality publication which specifically covers the subject of early motoring in Queensland is therefore no small cause for celebration.

‘Queensland’s Motoring Dawn’, by Rick McDonough, is the culmination of some sixteen years’ meticulous research into the evolution of motoring in the northern State. Even though this book is Queensland specific, if you were to substitute the locations mentioned therein, the stories it tells could apply to any part of Australia. Writing the book has clearly been a labour of love. The scope and depth of research undertaken by the author is impressive to say the least and the end result has provided us with an ultimate reference guide on the subject.

As the title suggest, Rick’s book traces the evolution of Queensland’s motoring heritage from its very beginnings in the late 1800’s. It continues into the early 1900’s with each chapter being devoted to one of the first ten years. The content cut off ends at 1909 so the period covered is what many of us would regard as being the most interesting in motoring history.

The soft bound book is printed in portrait format on quality paper. It is profusely illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs and is an essential addition to the library of any Australian motoring historian. The fact that sales have already topped five hundred copies in just a few short weeks speaks for itself. Copies are available at $35 each direct from the author. Domestic postage and packaging, if required, is $15. The same fee will also cover the despatch of up to three copies if need be.

Orders should be placed with: Rick McDonough, 25 Hurtle Ave. Bonython, 2905, ACT. Ph 02 6293 1553 (AH), email – [email protected]

Book ReviewBy Alan Meredith

Left to Right: Alan Lethborg, Kim Coillet, Greg Smith, Chris Knoop, Frances and Andrew McDougall.

Notice is given that the April meeting (Natter Night) will be classified as an Extraordinary General Meeting for the purposes of adopting a revised annual subscription fee for the 2016-2017 year. The meeting will be held at the Clubrooms, Lynden Park, Wakefields Grove, Camberwell commencing at 8.00 pm on Tuesday, 12 April 2016.

In accordance with the Club’s Articles of Association, each Member is entitled to appoint another Member as his/her proxy if he/she cannot attend the meeting, by notice given to the Secretary in writing (by hand, post or email) no later than forty-eight hours before the meeting. A copy of a Proxy Vote Authorisation form can be provided on request to the Secretary.

Resolution: That the annual subscription fee for the 2016-2017 year be increased from $70 to $80; that the fee be increased from $50 to $55 for members who receive the electronic version of Brass Notes only; and that there be no change to the joining fee.

David Provan Secretary

The March Natter Night featured Andrew and Frances McDougall, Alan Lethborg, Kim Coillet, Greg Smith and Chris Knoop speaking on their many years of Veteran Motorcycling. Hosted by Andrew, each speaker entertained the meeting with their stories of the challenges and fun which they have had over the years with their Veteran Motorbikes.

The evening was oppressively hot being over 35 degrees, however there was a good turn out and the meeting was chaired by Vice President Paul Daley.

Extraordinary General Meeting

Motorbikes Featured At March Natter Night

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It appears this wonderful event has been terminated by a recent Council decision. It seems that even the 60th event itself only proceeded as a result of last minute negotiations by the organisers. Needless to say this has come as a shock to many of us who have enjoyed the event for many years. The event has regularly supported the local CFA who have displays of their fire fighting equipment present and man the gates to support it. The RACV also supports the event.

I understand there is to be a move to have the Council review their decision.

Let’s hope that the 60th anniversary Kalorama Rally won’t be the last.

The 60th anniversary was held on the 20th March 2016 with what appeared one of the largest numbers of cars seen at the event. Hosted by the Vintage Drivers Club this rally was originally established in 1965 by a group of ‘like-minded’ clubs and grew to be a combined club event with a very strong following. Through the 1970’s and 1980’s it was officially on the calendar of, and actively supported by, many clubs including the Alvis, Bentley, Riley, Rolls Royce, Vintage Sports Car Club, Vintage Drivers Club and Pre-War MG register. But it also attracted support from many more one-make clubs which either entered or attended as visitors often parking on the hill overlooking the oval.

In its heyday the event included gymkhana events such as slalom and lance competitions, acceleration and braking, slow races and an interesting cloverleaf test. Public liability issues and insurance caused a change in character in later years and it became more of a static display day. Nevertheless the event continued to be very popular and was always a great chance to catch up with old friends and see a wonderful display of collector cars in a picnic like atmosphere.

Members of the VCCV also attended but usually in their vehicles from other eras. Occasionally veteran cars were present. A memorable example I recall was when the late Bob Chamberlin did display laps in his powerful 1904 L48 Napier ‘Samson’ raising clouds of dust. In recent years the VCCV began to attend as a club in small numbers.

This year we had several veteran cars at Kalorama including Paul Daley and John Prior in Paul’s Overland, the Staples in their Ford T, the Dillons in their Minerva, the Hands/Fleming Morris (complete again with mine!) and I saw at least one other veteran depart before I could identify it. A number of our members including myself also attended in later era cars.

60th Annual Kalorama Rally - Will it be the last?By Gordon Berg

Always a great mix of different collector cars at Kalorama

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Kalorama in 1971

VCCA (Vic) cars at Kalorama

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A 102-year-old race car is being driven from Melbourne to Sydney, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of its original record-breaking trip.

On March 18, 1916 car dealer Boyd Edkins drove the Vauxhall race car, known as 50 Bob, from Melbourne to Sydney in less than 17 hours. The trip smashed the previous record of 19 hours and seven minutes, and marked the first time a car had made the trip faster than a train.

“Australia was really impassioned about city-to-city records,” president of the Vintage Sports Car Club of Australia Tim Shellshear said.

“It was too much of a temptation for Boyd Edkins, who went out to break that record, and did so in 16 hours and 55 minutes.

One of the key things is he beat the Melbourne to Sydney express train by five minutes, and that’s the first time a car had ever beaten a train between cities.

It showed that there was a potential there that people hadn’t thought about before.”

Edkins’ journey marked an important milestone, and opened many people’s minds to the possibilities of road travel.

Journey recreated 100 years on

One century on, 50 Bob has been restored, and is again making the journey, albeit on smoother roads.

“It was 558 miles in the old terms,” said Mr Shellshear, who is the first of four drivers in the re-enactment run.

“But of that 558 there was probably only about 150 that you could call good roads, that may have had bitumen.

Much of it was literally driving on dirt tracks, and there were farm gates and creek crossings and it was very rough, and really quite dangerous.”

The group left the GPO building in Melbourne at 5:00am on Friday, and will make stops at Albury, Bookham, Goulburn and Breadalbane, where Edkins’ ashes were scattered.

They plan on matching his time of 16 hours and 55 minutes.

“Our intention is to be outside the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney at 9:55pm,” Mr Shellshear said.

“Boyd Edkins ... went from GPO to GPO, but Sydney is going through a lot of construction at the moment.

George Street is closed off, and we decided it was just all too hard ... So we’re going to the Art Gallery, which is about the same distance.”

While the trek is being undertaken to honour Edkins’ achievement, it also holds special personal significance.

The car’s owner for the past 15 years, Peter Adams, died last weekend, and his family are supporting the drivers.

For the final haul into Sydney the car will be joined by a convoy of other vintage Vauxhalls.

Restored car recreates record-breaking Melbourne to Sydney journey 100 years on

Photo: Boyd Edkins made the original journey in 16 hours and 55 minutes. (Supplied: Tim Shellshear)

Photo: Much of Edkins’ original journey consisted of rough dirt roads. (Supplied: Tim Shellshear)

Original article courtesy of: http://www.abc.net.au/

Link to view article online: http://tinyurl.com/bnabc100y

MembershipWELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS

The committee and members welcome Geoffrey Mitton and Nhu Trinh (from Devon Park, South Australia) to the Club. Geoffrey and Nhu own a 1904 De Dion-Bouton.

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LETTER TO THE EDITORIn response to John Cox’s excellent article on Veteran Motorcycling and how we had 14 of entries being motorcycles, he asked if someone could identify some of the owners of these bikes that were entered in the 1967 Warburton Annual Rally. I think I can help out with most, and it is also interesting that some are still in the same ownership.

008 Griffin Zedal 1902 Percy Hosking. Still in the Hosking family

046 Douglas 1913 Ian Marchant. I believe still in the family

048 Triumph 1914 Graeme Splatt. Still in the same ownership

056 Triumph 1912 Neil Kirk. Now owned by Barry Forryan

058 Triumph 1914 Bryants or Cooks ?

078 Harley Outfit 1917 Spencer Sheffield. Still in same ownership

091 Scott 1912 R Walter

094 EWB 1914 Graeme Splatt. Still in the same ownership

097 Minerva 1904 Barry Forryan

127 Douglas 1913 Possibly Terry Parker??

DK 730 Indian 1916 Jim Goble

Triumph 1911 Ken Hall

Triumph 1914 Bryants or Cooks?

James 1914 D Provan (David’s father)

I reckon there was also Jack Nelson riding the 1909 Minerva also on this rally as I have seen him in the VCCA rally film the club has from 1967.

I would love to see a bit of a revival of more motorcycles on our major rallies, but they are a bit of a handful in traffic if you are riding a direct fixed drive machine, so the event has to cater for this to increase the participation numbers. I can still picture in the “old days” motorcycles with these fixed drives circling through service stations to keep the bikes mobile while traffic lights changed to green.

These veteran machines are a big part of our club, so I for one would like to see runs that cater for this type of vehicle.

Regards, Greg Smith

MAY NATTER NIGHTPRESENTATION NIGHT

May Natter Night will feature our presentation of the club’s personal awards, and we will also enjoy complementary wine and drinks pre-meeting.

In addition our speaker will be Don Kinsey, “The Voice of Radio” an outstanding speaker with a wide and varied range of interests. this will be a great night.

Ladies please join us and please arrive by 7.45pm latest to enjoy what should be a memorable evening!

An advertisement for the single cylinder Cadillac of 1907

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Whilst scrounging through copious amounts of unwanted treasure at the Yarra Glen swap meet

recently Maggie, found an RACV 75th Anniversary edition of Royalauto December 1978

Enclosed we found an article about an FN that I feel may be of some interest.

Being the proud owners of an FN ourselves we felt compelled to share this information with anyone who may be interested.

Article of InterestFrom Stan Bone

The photograph reproduced here is of a truly historic nature.

It shows the first motor car ever to tour Tasmania and is believed to be an early model FN - possibly 1908.

It is pictured in front of the convict church at Port Arthur with its driver, passengers and the inevitable, inquisitive, onlookers.

The driver of the car is Charles Kellow, his front seat passenger is Syd Day, who were both original members of the RACV. The local postmaster is in the rear of the vehicle to the right and to the left is Mr W. P. Hurst, father of Mr W. Hurst of Kew, from whom the original photograph has been borrowed. A group of locals are standing close by, not to miss the opportunity of being photographed - or perhaps they gathered through genuine curiosity at the rare sight?

The spare tyre, which can be seen reclining in the back passenger compartment, apparently has a puncture and the front tyre in the photograph is held together with string - a method of running repair which could not be so easily effected today. The car had candle headlamps and kerosene side lamps.

The vehicle ran out of petrol in Tasmania and was left, never to be returned to the mainland.

Featured in photograph facing camera is Charles Kellow, of Kellow Falkiner automobile agents Melbourne

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Private ClassifiedsWANTED

A set of 8 spline wire wheels and hubs (Front hub shown in picture).

Consider parts to build up a set.

Rim size and condition not important.

John Horswell Ph: (03) 9739 5148

WANTED

CAV wooden box type switch-box to complete the dashboard of my 1914 sunbeam, currently under restoration. This unit has six toggle switches at the

top and a volt and amp meter at the bottom and a CAV name-plate between the toggle switches and the two meters.

Ral Rainsford Ph: (08) 8552 8494 E: [email protected]

FOR SALE

1907 REO single cylinder runabout, in need of restoration

$23,000

Russell Holden Ph: 0422 219 911 E: [email protected]

FOR SALE

Beautiful brass 1912 Model T Ford with chassis, engine, clamshell diff and all correct components for 1912.

Engine number 156569. New Brassworks radiator and original E & J lights, Rocky Mountain style brakes. Reproduction body to exact 1912 Commercial roadster specifications by Arthur Byrne of South Australia, with leather to original specifications including horse hair stuffing, and correct fabric top. Fitted with two period tool-boxes and coir running board mat.

The car has been thoroughly researched with restoration completed in 2013 to as authentic a state as possible, including midnight blue paint and correct striping and matting.

Runs as it should on trembler coils or magneto. Immaculate condition,

$38,000.

Ian Berg Ph: 0419 364427 E: [email protected]

Is the kangaroo a pet or a victim? Obviously the scene precedes the Howard gun laws!

A veteran era street scene in Leongatha

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Natter Night Meeting MinutesHeld on Tuesday, 8 March 2016 at the VCCA (Vic) Clubrooms

Lynden Park, Wakefields Grove, Camberwell

1. Opening

The Club’s Vice President, Paul Daley, opened the meeting at 8.00 pm.

2. Apologies

Ian Berg, Daryl Meek, Fiona Lane, Scott Staples, Bill Sides, Hugh and Rayna Guthrie, Brain Hussey, Graham Fossey, Priya De Mel, David Inglis, Ralph Provan, John Shiells, Kath McInnes.

3. Member News

David and Kath Wright recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. James Dunshea celebrates his 22nd birthday on Wednesday, 9 March 2016. Ben Alcock successfully completed his first triathlon on Sunday, 6 March 2016.

4. Visitors and New Members

No visitors or new members attended this meeting.

5. Treasurer’s Report – Jim McCaffrey

As at 29 February 2016:

Cheque account $11,456

Cash management account $33,526

Term deposit $90,380

6. Events – Ben Alcock

Ben reported on the past and upcoming events of the Club.

6.1 Past Events

Peter Waddle Memorial Rally (Tasmania) – 7 to 13 February 2016

Breakfast Run – 27 February 2016

6.2 Future Events

Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club’s Scoresby Steamfest – 12 March 2016

60th Kalorama Rally – 20 March 2016

Hot Cross Bun Run Good Friday – 25 March 2016

RACV National 1&2 Cylinder Rally – 3 to 9 April 2016. Event Director Kevin Quigley provided an update report and called for volunteers to help-out during the rally.

Brush Rally – 10 to 15 April 2016

Natter Night (Meet the Member) – 12 April 2016

Breakfast Run – 16 April 2016

Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally – 30 April to 1 May 2016

Presentation Day – change of date to 10 May 2016

Historic Winton – Paul Goethel encouraged members to display their veteran cars at the 40th anniversary of Historic Winton on 28 and 29 May 2016

RACV Mid-Winter Rally (Creswick) – 23 and 24 July 2016

National Veteran Rally (Ulverstone, Tasmania) – 31 October to 4 November 2016

RACV Annual Rally (Healesville) – 18 to 20 November 2016

7. Wanted, For Sale or Swap

Wanted – Headlight (electric) for a 1915 Ford Model T. Call Paul Goethel on 0412 534 131.

8. Membership – David Provan

David welcomed new members Geoffrey Mitton and Nhu Trinh. Geoffrey and Nhu live in Devon Park, South Australia and own a 1904 De Dion-Bouton.

9. General Business

Extraordinary General Meeting – April 2016

The Vice President reminded members that an Extraordinary General Meeting would be held at the Natter Night on 12 April for members to consider a recommendation by the committee concerning annual subscription fees for the 2016-2017 year.

Brass Notes

A member reported that he had not received the March hardcopy edition of Brass Notes. Another member stated that he had experienced technical difficulties downloading the electronic version. Paul Daley and David Provan undertook to discuss these issues with Ian Berg.

There were no other items of general business.

10. Next Meeting

8.00 pm on Tuesday, 12 April 2016.

11. Closure

The Vice President closed the meeting at 8.37 pm.

12. Presentation

Andrew McDougall, Alan Lethborg, Greg Smith, Kim Coillet and Chris Knoop delivered very interesting and informative presentations about their interest in, and involvement with, veteran motorcycles. Andrew and Frances McDougall had their 1913 ladies’ model Douglas motorcycle on display. A video of the National Veteran Motorcycle Rally held in Ararat (October 2015) was screened.

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RACV VETERAN CAR CLUB NATIONAL 1 & 2 TOUR, 2016It’s too late to enter but if you have any enquiries contact Kevin Quigley.

When: 3 – 9 April 2016 Where: Latrobe Valley Enquiries: Kevin Quigley 0419 300 090

BRUSH RALLY 2016First ever Brush National Rally – Making history in Wedderburn, Victoria!

Rally Coordinators - Andrew and Frances McDougall

The rally headquarters will be at the Wedderburn Motel with most entrants arriving on the Sunday afternoon after having participated in the National Single and Twin Rally.

We are grateful the services of Greg Smith, acting as tail end Charlie for this event.

Planned routes take us on good sealed, quiet roads which are ideal for Brush.

I know it will be a very successful and enjoyable first ever Brush Rally, thanks to the sound preparations of our Rally Coordinators. What is so fantastic about this event is that our goal was to have 14 Brush cars take part (one more than the 13 vehicles that gathered together in the USA for the Centenary of the Brush Marque). We believe there to be approx. 23 Brushes in Australia and almost all of these will be taking part! So the Brush car marque that made history as the first car to cross Australia from west to east will again make history in the small country town of Wedderburn when we gather for the first time and field possibly the largest gathering of Brushes in the world!

When: 10th – 15th April 2016 Where: Wedderburn Victoria Contact: Hamish McDonald,

[email protected]

APRIL NATTER NIGHT - MEET THE MEMBER - RALPH PROVANRalph has been a member of our club since it’s formation in 1955, and a rally participant ever since. He is well known and well liked in the club and at this Natter Night Ralph will be sharing his experiences of over 60 years of veteran motoring. There is a lot to be leant from these discussions as we have seen from previous Meet the Member sessions and they are a great way to understand better the origins, development and fun associated with a club like ours.

When: Tuesday April 12, 8pm. Where: The club-rooms

LAKE GOLDSMITH STEAM RALLYLATEST NEWS

BOOK NOW!!!

Chris Dillon reports that interest is building for the 107th Lake Goldsmith steam rally to be held on the weekend of April 30th to May 1st 2016. Ron Harris, one of the local organisers is delighted that the Veteran Cars are coming and has reserved a spot for up to 10 cars right in front of the Founders Building. Ron will be also displaying his 1911 Model T Ford and hopes that Rick Thege will also join with us.

This exhibition promises a large collection of restored steam engines, traction engines, steam rollers, combustion engines and much more including a 90 tonne steam shovel.

Paul and Lena Daley will be joining Chris and Fiona Dillon for this unique Australian Rally scene. They will be driving their Veteran Cars from Melbourne on the Friday and returning Sunday via interesting back routes. Chris Dillon is busy planning what will be a very interesting route weather permitting. Please contact Chris Dillon to register your interest in joining this run.

As per previous years, exhibitors have access to free non-powered camping on site and parking for trailers and other transport will be in a secure offsite storage area. No trucks or buses will be allowed in the public car park. Come and enjoy the nostalgia of a bygone era with food and refreshments, vintage cars and motorcycles – all part of a great family outing only kilometres from Ballarat.

For accommodation:

Ballarat Visitor Information Centre on +61 3 5320 5758 or 1800 44 66 33 (Freecall within Australia) Beaufort Information Centre on 03 5349 1180. Ararat Tourist Information Centre 03 5355 0281 or 1800 657 158 Skipton Recreation Reserve - public camping sites contact Gavin on 0439 402 200 or John 0407 041504

For further information please check the website www.lakegoldsmithsteamrally.org.au

When: April 30th – May 1st 2016 Where: Lake Goldsmith, near Ballarat Contact: Chris Dillon 9873 4422

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MAY NATTER NIGHT – PRESENTATION EVENING AND “THE VOICE OF RADIO” This will be our annual presentation of Awards evening and we will also be enjoy a pre-meeting drink. In addition our speaker is Don Kinsey “the voice of historic motoring’. Don is no stranger to the club, and members know his voice as the compere for many inter-club events.

Don originally worked as a Mechanical Engineer; and joined Radio 3DB/HSV7 in 1956 as a broadcaster, later as senior executive. In 1976 he became Public Relations Director at the Royal Children’s Hospital – a position he held for 20 years. Don has a keen interest in motor sport as a driver and as a commentator, and has a large portfolio of interests. This is sure to be an interesting Natter Night

When: Tuesday May 10, 7.45pm. Where: The club-rooms

ATTENTION: 1 & 2 CYLINDER VETERANS!An exciting announcement for a rally based event around Mudgee to be held in May!

Details will be published in the NSW Spit and Polish and we will update them as they become available. This is another opportunity for our 1 & 2 enthusiasts to join in with another State.

An entry form can be obtained from Russell Holden. Please contact him as soon as possible

When: 13th – 15th May Where: Mudgee Contact: Russell Holden Ph: 0422 219911


INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL MODEL T EVENT (Invitation Event)

The model T Ford Club of Victoria is holding the National/International Model T Ford Rally in late September/October 2016, within the Gippsland region, just a short hop from Melbourne.

Full details are listed in the newsletter and rally entry form on the web-site as are regular Rally UPDATES.

When: September/October 2016 Where: Gippsland Enquiries: www.mtfvic2016.org.au

THE NATIONAL VETERAN TOUR 2016 The 2016 Tour has been relocated to Ulverstone and this will make it easier for veteran owners, with just 30km to travel from Devenport, allowing you to extend your time either before or after the completion of the Tour. Information will be sent at regular intervals to those sending in their completed expression of interest form. These forms are available by email, or by post

mail addressed to:

The Secretary National Veteran Tour 2016. PO Box 170, Riverside, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250.

When: 31st - October - 4th November 2016 Where: Ulverstrone, Tasmania Enquiries: John Biggelaar, E: [email protected]

VETERAN CAR CLUB OF WA (Inc) RALLY WEST 2017The Veteran Car Club of WA (Inc) will be hosting the Rallywest 2017 Rally at Gerladton. The rally is open to any motor vehicle manufactured before December 31st 1940. This Rally will travel from Perth to Geraldton, a regional hub of Australia’s Coral Coast offering beautiful beaches and a friendly country town feel.

When: 10th – 16th September 2017 Where: Geraldton WA Contact: Bob Beames 0419 276 411 [email protected]

Expression of interest forms can be downloaded from the Club website www.veterancarclubofwa.asn.au

NATIONAL VETERAN VEHICLE RALLY 2017– EXPRESSION OF INTERESTDon’t miss the opportunity to register your interest in the National Veteran Vehicle Rally to be held 24th – 30th September 2017. The Rally is to be held in the picturesque and historic Clare Valley, South Australia and will take in the rich blend of attractions of the Valley including vineyards, wineries and the region’s mining and pastoral commerce. Daily outings are planned to include the historic towns of Burra and Mintaro, Kadina at the Copper Coast, Anlaby homestead and Bungaree Station almost all of which will be on gently undulating and serviced good sealed roads. There will be 20kms of unsealed road on the Anlaby day where an optional bus will be available.

Expressions of interest are being sought and should be submitted. Please contact Peter Templar to obtain a copy of the form:

Peter Templer Mobile; 0417 081 502 Email; [email protected]

Check out their web-site periodically for updates!

http://vccsa.org.au/events-2/National-Veteran-Vehicle-Rally-Clare-2017

When: 24-30 September 2017 Where: Clare Valley, SA Enquiries: Peter Templer, Mobile: 0417 081 502 Email: [email protected]

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LETTER TO THE EDITORIt was noted that in the March issue of Brass Notes that a “Mr Ferkesterker” was given a financial breakdown as to why he should join the VCCA. This is on the surface may seem plausible but on reflection should not be considered of any value whether you are looking to attract members or to increase the fees of the VCCA.

Safety Checks are carried out by a group of volunteers who are proud to support the VCCA and should be commended for their effort.

Registration savings have nothing to do with the VCCA as it is implemented by Vic Roads. Therefore cannot be used as an argument to join the VCCA over any other Car Club. The Club Permit Scheme is pro-rata permit for the days of usage, either a 45 day or 90 days. Many Clubs throughout Victoria are signatures to the Club Permit Scheme. Therefore it is not necessarily an argument to join the VCCA over other Car Clubs that would accept the “Whatchamacallit”.

Rally subsidies are quite a valid point and should be considered as an attraction for prospective Club Members. It does mean that if subsides were not able to be obtained then some Rallies may be more expensive and out of range for some members to attend.

Natter Night Suppers should be, and are, subsidised by the sale of raffle tickets on the night.

Brass Notes publication at $55.00 per year per member is by far the most expensive outlay for the VCCA and any other Car Club that produces its own Newsletters.

With the proposal to increase the fees of the VCCA from $70.00 to $80.00 then it seems very obvious that the most beneficial way of reducing costs to avoid a fee rise then, is to reduce the cost of the Newsletter and any other printed material distributed by the VCCA. It is a fact that both printing costs and postage costs will continue to rise in the future so a more economical way to produce and distribute Brass Notes should be examined. If the committee of the VCCA cannot accept this then it is a sad case. As I see it the only way forward is to reduce our reliance on printed material and communicate more with members by electronic means.

I do not propose to disadvantage those members who do not have access electronic communication at this stage but rather spread the cost over all the members.

My proposal is as follows :-

In the first instance retain the membership cost as they are, $70.00 for all members. Assuming a membership of 400 then this would give the VCCA a return of 400 x $70 = $28,000 in annual subscriptions. If, as stated to “Mr Ferkesterker”, the cost of the magazine is $55.00 per annum. Then the actual operating cost for his $70 membership (minus the $55 for the Brass Notes) is $15.00.

If 50% of the members took their magazine by electronic means then the actual cost of membership would be reduced e.g.

Members 400 x $ 15.00 member operating cost = $ 6,000.

Magazine @ $55.00 x 200 members = $11,000

Magazine Electronic @ $0.00 x 200 members = $ nil

Total = $17,000

Net Saving of = $11,000

As can be seen by these figures an adoption rate of even just 50% to electronic media gives a huge saving to the club. This would effectively be the equivalent of raising the fees from $70 per annum to $97.50 per annum

Proposing the membership cost to rise from $70 to $80

would provide the VCCA with only an extra $4,000 in revenue which could easily be saved by just 73 people taking up the electronic version of Brass Notes.

As printing and postage costs continue to rise what will happen to the membership fees? Will they continue to go up and up?? Why not try and keep them static and the same for all members whether they receive the Brass Notes electronically or by post (for the few members that have no computer)?

There are other options that could be explored rather than just continuing to raise fees. I am just suggesting an obvious one.

Over time the printing of Brass Notes in A4 could be reduced in size, perhaps limited in colour and paper type to further reduce costs rather than increases in membership fees which should be, in my opinion, a last resort. If members belong to a number of different car clubs they may have to rationalise their memberships reducing the number of clubs they belong to if fee payments become an issue.

It is my considered opinion that the electronic media is the way forward for all Clubs not just the VCCA and as in the reply to Mr “Ferkensterker” the enjoyment of the VCCA is in the, Use, Restoration Preservation and the Social aspects incorporating Veteran cars.

John Washbourne (a concerned member)

Dear John,

Thank you for your letter.

You have provided an analysis of the club’s income and costs. Unfortunately, you have assumed 400 members, while the actual paying membership of the club is in fact 283 which means that the numbers you have presented are incorrect.

Far from the committee’s understanding of the email cost saving opportunities being a “sad case”, this issue has been exhaustively examined. As a result, last year we offered members an email-only option for Brass Notes including a $20 renewal incentive. The take-up rate was about 20%. Your proposal is to increase the cost of membership for the email-only members to $70 and to maintain the postal copy membership cost at the current $70. Along with this you have an expectation that the take-up of email-only option would somehow increase to 50%. Unfortunately, this is not plausible. The take-up rate would not increase by removing the incentive and charging email-only members the same as those who receive Brass Notes by post. It would have the opposite effect with the majority of members reverting to the postal option. Along with this would be a commensurate additional cost to the club.

In late 2014 the committee reviewed the format of Brass Notes, and a new-look edition was issued commencing in October of that year. We feel very satisfied with the Brass Notes as it now is. Anecdotal feedback has also been very positive, and we have no plans to change it substantively at this time.

Finally, you are concerned about the prospect of fee increases. I point out that it will have been 5 years since the club increased membership fees. This can hardly be characterised as “continuing to raise fees”. Clearly, there have been cost increases in that time and in spite of a number of significant cost saving initiatives undertaken, it is necessary to increase the fees for 16/17.

Ian Berg (President)

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CLUB COMMITTEE & APPOINTMENTS

www.veterancarclub.org.au

PLEASE DIRECT ENQUIRIES IN THE FIRST INSTANCE TO THE SECRETARY

CLUB MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 2300, Mt Waverley, VIC 3149

PRESIDENT Ian Berg (Sue) t 0419 364 427 e [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT/EVENTS DIRECTOR Paul Daley (Lena) t 0417 583 064 e [email protected]

SECRETARY David Provan t 0409 136 301 e [email protected]

TREASURER Jim McCaffrey (Lorraine) t (03) 9836 3087 e [email protected]

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT David Wright (Kath) t (03) 9887 9401

COMMITTEE MEMBERS Andrew McDougall (Frances) t (03) 9486 4221

Geoff Payne (Sue) t (03) 9560 6837

Daryl Meek (Fiona) t 0407 881 288

Ben Alcock t 0404 917 366

Kevin Quigley (Jo) t 0419 300 090

Brian Hussey (Jill) t (03) 5989 0099

John Prior (Paula) t 0418 548 184

Scott Staples (Caree) t 0419 710 039

James Dunshea t 0457 609 999

SUB COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

DATING Andrew Mcdougall t (03) 9486 4221

LIBRARIAN Daryl Meek t 0407 881 288

REGISTRAR & PERMIT APPLICATIONS & RENEWALS Geoff Payne t (03) 9560 6837 Postal: 26 Windella Cres, Glen Waverley, 3150

CLUB STOCK John Prior (Paula) t 0418 548 184

SAFETY COMMITTEE / SCRUTINEERS Brian Hussey (Jill) t (03) 5989 0099

Bob Ballinger (Helen) t (03) 9746 1345

JOURNAL EDITOR Roger Berg t 0403 727 228 e [email protected]

WEBMASTER Mark McKibbin t 0419 515 606

AOMC & FEDERATION DELEGATES Daryl Meek t 0407 881 288

Andrew Mcdougall t (03) 9486 4221

GENERAL COMMITTEE Meet on the 1st Monday of the month in the Club Rooms at 7:30pm.

CLUB MEETINGS Monthly meetings (Natter Nights) are held at 8:00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month (excl. January) in the Club Rooms:

Lynden Park Club Room, Wakefields Grove, Camberwell, off Through Rd.

VETERAN CARS & THE VCCA A veteran vehicle is any mechanically propelled vehicle built on or before December 31, 1918.

The Veteran Car Club of Australia (Vic.) is open to all persons interested in the preservation and restoration of these vehicles, and ownership of such a vehicle is not a condition of membership.

Please refer to out web-site for membership application form and additional information.

BRASS NOTES CONTRIBUTIONS Brass Notes is the Journal of the Veteran Car Club of Australia (Vic.). Contributions for Brass Notes are welcome, and should be forwarded to the Editor by the 20th of the prior month.

It is preferable to submit articles via email, although they can be posted to the club address.

When submitting digital photos, please send them as JPG files attached to an email. Contributors are requested to send photos at the highest resolution available.

BRASS NOTES DISCLAIMER The Journal of the Veteran Car Club of Australia (Victoria)

Opinions expressed in Brass Notes are not necessarily those of the Editor, the VCCA (Vic.) or its officers.

Technical Articles are published in good faith and no responsibility for their accuracy will be accepted.

All advertisements are published without endorsement by the VCCA (Vic.) or its officers.

Material herein may be copied with acknowledgement to Brass Notes of the VCCA (Vic.) as the source.

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The single cylinder Cadillac engine is very simple and incorporates the copper water jackets that Cadillac was famous for in this era. The car is Alan Esmore’s 1908 Model

Recently the Cadillac La Salle club held a very successful National Rally in Wangaratta. Veteran Car Club members attending included Alan Esmore in the 1908 single cylinder Cadillac and Scott and Craig Emmerson in the 1912 Cadillac model 30

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A selection of photos from the recent Peter Waddle memorial rally in Tasmania. See the full report in this issue of Brass Notes

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April 2016 - cdn-au.mailsnd.comcdn-au.mailsnd.com/51814/PYy31M4JXN1Mo0Ldk81WSB41kWtk-5Ov… · Kevin Quigley and the sub-committee have been working overtime in getting the ﬁnal