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DECEMBER 2020

Newsletter

of Cootamundra Antique Motor Club

COOTAMUNDRA ANTIQUE MOTOR CLUB

P.O. Box 27 Cootamundra NSW 2590

Email: camccootamundra@gmail.com Website: www.cootamundraantiquemotorclub.org

Past 5 years of newsletters are available on Website for downloading.

Dedicated to the Restoration and Preservation of Heritage Vehicles.

Club Colours: Green & Gold

The 1954 WOLSELEY 4/44, 1952 A40 and 1964 VANGUARD Six

And That’s Garry Crabtree’s shed

Now in the old Bethungra schoolyard.

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OFFICE BEARERS - 2020 FOUNDER OF THE CLUB: MICHAEL LIVINGSTONE

President Malcolm Chaplin 6942 4406 0409 985 890 emlin3@live.com.au

Vice President Ken Harrison 6942 2309 0408 603364

Secretary John Collins 6942 1496 0428 421 496 colljj@hotmail.com

Treasurer Hugh McMinn 6942 7495 0409 835 515 hugh@armsid.com

Events Co-ordinator Gwen Livingstone 6942 1039 0428 421039 modela@bigpond.com

Motorcycle Events Co-ordinator John Simpfendorfer 6942 2658 0409 328 566

Plates Registrar Alan Thompson 6942 1181 0400 128016 amthom1@bigpond.com

Club Captain John Rickett 6942 1113

Librarian John Collins 6942 1496 0428 421496

Keeper of Club Album Gwen Livingstone 6942 1039 0428 421039

Editor Joan Collins 6942 1496 0428 421496 colljj@hotmail.com

Photographer Barry Gavin 6942 1282 0488 421976

Membership Officer John Collins 6942 1496 0428 421496

Public Officer Joan Collins 6942 1496 0428 421496

Swap Meet Co-ordinator Lynn Gavin 6942 1282 0488 421 282 Lynng1961@yahoo.com.au

Web Master John Milnes 6942 4140 0432 485 183 jmilnes@live.com.au

Registration Inspectors Malcolm Chaplin 6942 4406 Ray Douglas 0474 326 106

Alan Thompson 6942 1181 Graeme Snape 6942 1940

Mark (Zeke) Loiterton 6942 1836 Ken Harrison 6942 2309

Graeme Ducksbury 6386 5341 Keith Keating 0429 135 418

Movement Book Alan Thompson 6942 1181 or Ken McKay 6386 3526

PHONE in to record in the Movement Book.

Clearly state who, what run and what car! Or . . LOG BOOK must be carried in your vehicle and

the date recorded prior to setting out.

CLUB MERCHANDISE FOR SALE – 0421 497 189 - Contact Paul Andreatta Windscreen Banners $10.00 Metal Bumper Badge $40

CAMC Coffee Mugs $6.00 each or Two for $10 Lapel Badge $5

Windscreen/Bumper Stickers - Free

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1ST Tim O’Keeffe

1st Len Dopson

3rd Ken Tanson

6th Denise Webb

7th Allan Goodchild

8th Barry Heatley

9th Margaret Philpott

14th Betsy Harrison

15th Ted Strachan

16th Bob Stephens

20th John Speechley

25th Jordan Douglas

26th Noelle Andreatta

27th Paul Ballard

28th Gillian Hardy

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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MINUTES of Monthly MEETING - Monday 2 NOVEMBER, 2020 The Monthly GENERAL MEETING was CANCELLED owing to CoronaVirus pandemic. This Extraordinary Meeting was held in Peter and Sue McCarthy’s shed at Harden. Meeting opened at 8.00 p.m. by Malcolm Chaplin, congratulating Keith Keating on test driving the newly registered Austin A40 from Cootamundra to the Meeting . PRESENT: Keith Keating, Malcolm Chaplin, John and Joan Collins, Alan Thompson, Paul Andreatta, John Rickett, Peter Rickett, John Simpfendorfer. Tim and Ting O’Keeffe, Graeme and Robyn Snape, Barry Gavin, Peter and Sue McCarthy, Mike Bickford, Ross Delaney, Paul and Janet Ballard, Denise and Gary Webb, Ron Spelman, John Speechley, Ken Harrison, Geoff Boyd, Hugh McMinn.

APOLOGIES: Lin Chaplin, Lynn Gavin and Kaitlyn, Craig Golden, Doug, Hulford, Ken Trethewey, Betsy Harrison.

The Minutes of the October Meeting published in Coota Hoota were confirmed. Moved Peter McCarthy, Seconded Paul

Andreatta . Secretary’s INWARDS CORRESPONDENCE : 1. Newsletters. And a catalogue of SHANNONS Spring Auction – 11 November.

2. Invitation from Lockhart Show Society to the LOCKHART TRUCK SHOW - Saturday 6 March, 2021

3. Transport for NSW (formally RMS) – mailed to our club (and every club in NSW) a List of period options and accessories for cars – which are acceptable in the Historic Vehicle Scheme – [club plates].Passed to Plates Registrar.

4. Bulletin from Bush Council telling us that the TfNSW has published a Fact Sheet listing acceptable Period Accessories and

Safety Items for cars registered under the Historic Vehicle Scheme. HVS.

5. Notice from Bush Council that Affiliation Fee for 2021 (of $115) is due by 30 December.

CORRESPONDENCE OUT 1.Membership acceptance to Doug and Jenny Hulford .

2.Membership acceptance to Don and Lyn Coggan.

Moved John Collins and Seconded by Ken Harrison: That the Secretary’s Report be accepted. CARRIED.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Hugh supplied a detailed Report of the Income, $225, (Subs already) and the Expenditure of

$401 (Coota Hoota expenses), Bank Balance, $7933 plus Term Deposit of $8,604.

PLATES REGISTRAR’S REPORT: Alan reported that in the last month - Ken Trethewey has sold his 1951 Jaguar to his brother; and after a 7 year restoration of another 1951 Jaguar, Ken presented it for Club Plates.

After 2 years’ restoration of an Austin A40, Keith Keating presented it for Club Plates. After 2 years’ restoration of a bug-eye Austin Healey Sprite, Geoff Boyd presented it for inspection for Club Plates.

EDITOR’S REPORT: Joan said that if you find your Birthday or Wedding Anniversary is not reported on Page 2 of Coota

Hoota you need to give the Editor the information. Some have been missing out?

CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT: John Rickett reported that Allan Schutz is recovering after a quadruple heart operation.

GENERAL BUSINESS 1. MOVED: John Collins SECONDED: Ken Harrison – That Affiliation fee to CHMC (Bush Council) be

paid. CARRIED

2. Ken Harrison reported that when paying your Club Plate registration Fee to TfNSW

TAKE ALL THE PAPERWORK FROM INSPECTION DAY with you as you might be asked to show it.

He reminded members it is a Club requirement to insure your Club Plate vehicle.

(Club advises – Insure with Either NRMA or Shannons.) [IS YOUR CAR INSURED?]

3. President reminded that our Christmas Party will be at the Wallendbeen Cricket grounds. The kiosk

will be handy for our use. Council charges $140.

4. President said for our next Meetings under Coronavirus Rules could be at the RSL? Meeting decided

sheds were O.K. Members decided the December Meeting would be in Graeme and Robyn Snape’s

shed and the January Meeting in the President’s.

5. John Simp. outlined the “99 Years and Not Out Motorcycle Rally”. An idea to celebrate the 1922

foundation of a Cootamundra Motorcycle Club.

Mal suggested John to arrange the rally for September 2021.

6.Tim O’Keeffe said he has information about a film company that is after a 70’s Celica for a movie.

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7. John Simp. said Deeps Menswear of Cootamundra can embroider the club logo on shirts, etc.

8. And there will be a Rudge Rally in Cootamundra, 20, 21 March, utilising a BBQ Lunch in Snape’s

shed.

9. Paul Andreatta requested a Motorbike Report from John Simp. at Meetings

10. Mal notified the Meeting that he is arranging a club run to Barellan to an aircraft collection.

And . . . . The VSCCA Sprints will be 28th March.

And he closed the Meeting at 9.20 p.m. reminding members that the December Meeting will be the day

after our Xmas Party.

PRESIDENT’S RAMBLE Hi everyone,

Last month’s meeting was the first one this year to be held in Harden !

The meeting was held in Peter and Sue McCarthy’s new shed, a magnificent building, which not only

accommodates their vehicle collection, but still left us ample room within the 4 sq. metre rules. The

meeting was well attended, although we missed a few Harden members who were not able to attend.

Prior to the meeting 18 of us dined at the Harden Bowling Club which again was a first for 2020 !

Hugh McMinn had the great idea of presenting restauranteur Anna with a little gift, (box of

chocolates?) to thank her for the 16 years of fine food and service she has provided the club. She

accepted, a little surprised.

The Minutes of the meeting outline discussion and decisions made on the evening, so there is no need

for me to elucidate.

I would like to thank all members who attended, and in fact all meetings carried out this year under

the more trying conditions .

Our next meeting will be in Coota on Monday 7th December in Graeme and Robyn Snape’s shed, The

Old Toy Factory, at 7.30pm. – over the Railway Line – Florance Street.

Prior to our next meeting, we will be enjoying scheduled runs:

The first one to Canowindra, on Sunday 22nd November. Morning Tea will be at Young – so we’ll

advise Young Heritage Motor Club – some may join us.

Then Inspection Day on the following Sunday, 29th November. And our Christmas Picnic Lunch on

Sunday 6th December.

Please check the details in Coming Events and I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.

Now looking ahead into 2021 : The VSCCA ( Vintage Sports Car Club of Australia ) are planning to run

their Sprint meeting at Coota airport on Saturday 27th March 2021. It is my hope that our club can hold

the South West Get Together on that day, which we had to postpone this year. This is subject to

confirmation, but perhaps it is time to notify all the other clubs.

In closing my report I would like to thank you all for your support this year - a difficult year to plan

activities. However, it is encouraging to see the flame still burns in our club, and let’s hope before too

long we can really burn some fuel. . . If you still have the inclination and the horsepower and some

rubber !

Yours with Grace, Space and Pace,

MAL

P.S.

Looking towards our registration day and studying the new regulations pertaining to our classic vehicle

concessional registration, I have done some thinking.

I wonder who put together the new rules, what qualifications they have, and how much experience they

have ? - especially on older vehicles, employing many different systems to today’s cars.

Somehow we won’t find the answers.

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What I can tell you though is a little about the 8 people who hold the office of Vehicle Inspector in our

club. Collectively, they have amassed approximately 750,000 hours of experience during their working

lives !

They have worked as motor mechanics, auto electricians, garage proprietors, diesel fitters, machinists,

Technical College teachers, including head of automotive studies, Research and Development

technicians, motor cycle mechanics, production engineers, motor vehicle road testers, boat builders,

and aircraft maintenance engineers. I am sure there is even more expertise.

In addition to all this huge amount of expertise, these people have also built cars from scratch,

competed in circuit racing and sprint events, which some still do even into their 80’s. They have also

competed in Hill Climbs, car rallies and gymkhanas plus off road 4x4 competitions, even tackling

successfully the tortuous Paris to Dakar route through Africa.

The famous Irish playwright, Oscar Wilde, said that rules are for the guidance of wise men and the

obeyance of fools.

I’m not calling anyone a fool, but I’m certainly calling our vehicle inspectors wise !

Oh yes, one more thing I almost forgot - the most valuable tool in the tool box - getting hard to find it

nowadays - our inspectors have it in bucket loads - Common Sense !

A sincere thank you - you keep us on the road.

ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION

All vehicles on Conditional Registration must be inspected and passed for roadworthiness prior to

registration renewal each year.

The CAMC Inspection Day will be held on Sunday 29th

November 2020 commencing at 9AM at the Automotive Workshop of the Cootamundra TAFE College, Mackay Street Cootamundra.

When you present your vehicle for inspection, please bring with you:

(a) Registration renewal papers (if you have received them) and

(b) Annual Club Membership renewal fee ($30), for 2021 or your receipt

showing that you have already paid.

When your vehicle has been inspected and passed, and your membership paid, the “Conditional

Registration Historic Vehicle Declaration” form (included with your registration renewal – but I have

some in case you have not yet received your papers) can be completed and signed declaring that:

(a) The vehicle is in a safe operating condition, and

(b) The registered operator is a financial member of the club.

If your registration renewal is due during December or January bring the vehicle to the inspection day, even

though you may not have received your renewal papers.

For new members who may wish to put a vehicle on Conditional Registration for the first time, RTA

application forms will be available.

There will be tea and coffee on hand for morning tea. REMINDER

Attention – CAMC Vehicle Inspectors The Annual Inspection for Registration Roadworthiness for CAMC vehicles will be held on

Sunday 29th

November commencing at 9AM at the Cootamundra TAFE College

Automotive Workshop.

If you are available on that day, your help would be greatly appreciated.

Alan Thompson, Plates Registrar

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Graeme and Robyn Snape drove out to Bethungra Tea House

“Back to the Future” in an Old/New ALFA ROMEO 6C

Ken Trethewey’s newly restored 1951 Jaguar in TAFE Automotive Workshop

Ready to go after 7 years……..if only we could find the missing wheel nut!

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AUSTIN A40 at TAFE Workshop, Wednesday 28th October, 2020 - Inspection Day for Keith Keating.

The next Monday – Keith drove the A40 on its Maiden Run of 54 miles, in the dark, to the Monthly

Meeting, which was at Bouyeo Road , Harden. For a restored car on its first run - Very brave, I thought.

FOR SALE: Four 7 x 14 alloy wheels, FORD stud pattern, fitted with Firestone "Firehawk" Z100 225/65R14 96H tyres at 60%. Asking $600.00 > Phone Terry on m. 0418211332.

FOR SALE: 1988 Jaguar XJ6 (XJ40) 154,504 kms $7,500 Ono Currently on NSW Club Plates I can get a NSW Pink slip if required. Drives nice, better than my 2017

Commodore.

About $4,700 in parts spent in parts over the last 18 month. The asking price is less that what I have paid. I

have too many cars and not enough garage space. This is a good clean car for its age. For further information

and pictures, email eljay110@gmail.com - . . . . at Cootamundra.

WANTED: Roadworthy tyres 4.40, 4.50 or 4.75 x 19”.Also any 19” wire wheels suitable for MG TC. Please Phone Graeme (02) 6942 1940.

WANTED: Austin A70 diff centre. Any leads or contacts appreciated. Please phone Keith on 0429 135 418

mailto:eljay110@gmail.com

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PAST EVENTS Thursday 22

nd October -- Cootamundra NIGHT LIGHTS Run

This event had our cars lined up at Cootamundra station at 8 p.m.

Then it was lights on and drive down the Main Street to see the lights in the trees in front of the shops..

Then on to the Country Club for a cuppa.

Cars Out for Cootamundra’s phantasmagoric roadshow – i.e. lights in trees :

1927 FORD tourer - J & J Collins 1953 RILEY saloon - John & Wendy

1928 CHEVROLET tourer - Bob Stephens 1935 MORRIS limousine - Ken & Daina

1961 STUDEBAKER sedan - Alan & Jill 1950 JAGUAR saloon - Malcolm & Linley

1964 VANGUARD saloon - Paul & Janet 1993 FORD Capri roadster – Gwen & Patsy

1976 TORANA SS hatchback - Barry & Lynn and Kaitlyn. BARRY TOOK PHOTOS but IT WAS DARK . . . . . . . . . . . at Cootamundra station :

TORANA

STUDEBAKER

MORRIS 25

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Tuesday 3 November -- A Drive to BETHUNGRA

OLDE SCHOOL TEAHOUSE for Morning Tea

Departing Apex Park Cootamundra we drove 15.1 miles along the Olympic Way to Bethungra.

At the Schoolhouse - A delicious Morning Tea was made for us by Gaylene and Garry Crabtree.

We enjoyed the Spring sunshine in the old schoolyard, admiring the gardens (and especially Garry’s shed).

Out on this morning’s drive:

1929 ALFA ROMEO racer -- Graeme and Robyn Snape

1952 AUSTIN A40 -- Keith and Lyn Keating

1954 WOLSELEY 4/44 - Mike & Ros Bickford

1964 VANGUARD Six - Paul & Janet

1967 IMP GT Tim and me John Lyne in a JUMBUCK ute

1989 JAGUAR XJS Mal & Lin Gwen and Patsy in a 1993 CAPRI sports

And Ross & Sandra Delaney in a modern.

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FOR SALE:

1972 CHRYSLER GALANT GB

39,454 genuine miles -- $7,000 neg Very good condition. Near new tyres.

Well preserved – excellent Club Car on

H Plates.

No further use

Phone Ted - (02) 6942 2972

OTHER CLUBS PLEASE COPY

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This is a catch-up shot of Barry Heatley looking over Graeme and Robyn Snape’s

TC.

Not much more to go as the motor is now back in.

NEWS for December newsletter: A CORRECTION

Email to Editor

The comment about the Log Book Scheme in the NEWS for November is incorrect.

The A.C.T. SYSTEM HAS NOT CHANGED. The government has agreed to the 60 day concept

but the changes have yet to be determined and procedures for implementation agreed. The

ACT Council of Motor Clubs expects to see the changes in place about 1 July 2021.

Dave Rogers

A.C.T. COUNCIL of Motor Clubs REGISTRAR

JOKES

The hotel manager was always rude to everyone – his staff, his suppliers and even his guests. He was so inn considerate.

My sister joined the convent and had renounced her worldly possessions, taken her vows and spent months in study.

When I saw her next, I asked her how it was going. She said it was nun of my business.

An unfortunate shopper in Chemist Warehouse got totally soaked in perfume when a shelf collapsed. Then, to make matters

worse, her hair caught fire. She was incensed.

Educating schoolkids was always difficult for the cross-eyed teacher. She had trouble controlling her pupils.

The NSW police detective solved the murder investigation when he accidentally dropped his mobile phone. That was when he

cracked the case.

“I JUST BOUGHT A NEW HEARING AID AND IT COST ME $4000, BUT IT’S STATE OF THE ART. It’s perfect.”

“Really? What kind is it?”

“Twelve thirty.”

THIS JOKE IS 80 YEARS OLD

PADDY: “Mick, how’d you ever manage to get rid of that old Ford?”

MICK: “Well it weren’t easy, Paddy. First, we advertised it for sale and nobody’d buy it. Then we advertised it For Free and

nobody’d take it.

“Finally we parked it around behind the house and moved away.”

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COMING EVENTS The Club Committee meets to consider matters.

To comply with COVID-19 Rules members must phone Mal Chaplin on 6942 4406 to book in for all events. Mal will record those who attend.

Latest rules allow a maximum of 30 participants to gather in outdoors public spaces but still only 20 to gather at homes.

NOV

Sun 29 INSPECTION DAY -- Roadworthy checks at TAFE Workshop. COVID-19 Social Distancing Rules will apply.

The TAFE is in Mackay Street -- near Cootamundra Hospital. 9 a.m. till noon. Tea & coffee will be available – members asked to bring cakes/slices to share

Sun 29 KEEP YOUR MEMBERSHIP CURRENT PAY YOUR MEMBERSHIP FEE for 2021 TODAY - Sun. 29 Dec.

$30 - Cash(please have correct money) or cheque-today Pay at TAFE Workshop.

Or - Mail a cheque in favour of C.A.M.C. to P.O. Box 27, Cootamundra 2590.

or

Direct Bank Deposit

BSB 062:526

Account Number 10069487

Branch Cootamundra

Account Name Cootamundra Antique Motor Club

And please add your name as a reference when depositing.

DEC Wed 2 GEAR Day at Wakefield

Sun 6 Christmas Party AT WALLENDBEEN Cricket Oval. Bring Your Own PICNIC LUNCH to Wallendbeen Oval 11 a.m.

Bring cakes/slices to share afterwards. Phone Mal to book in

We have the use of the kiosk. We can spread out under the trees.

Mon 7 Monthly Meeting at Cootamundra

in Graeme & Robyn Snape’s Shed. 7.30 p.m. Restricted to 20 people. So, - - President Mal will record 20 names – then no more people are allowed.

Phone Mal. Directions: After crossing the railway line near Cootamundra station . . .

Turn Left at 4th

Street - - - FLORANCE STREET.

The Toy Shed is about 200 yards . . . on the Left.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

JAN

Fri 1 Decide at December Meeting And

HAPPY NEW YEAR