July 2011

July 2011

Mornington Peninsula Historical Vehicles Club Incorporated—IAN—A1922T (MPHVC) Member of the Federation of Vintage, Veteran & Classic Vehicles Clubs and The Association of Motoring Clubs.

Founded 1969

“The Club for Classic cars and trucks in Frankston and on the Peninsula”

1938 ’Graham’ John & Jacqueline Spence

Sidelights July 2011 Page 2

The closing date for material to be included in the NEXT edition of Sidelights is 5pm on Friday 22nd July 2011

Loch Run Sunday 12th June 2011

You could not get a better day for vintage motoring, sunny and warm when 30 plus enthusiastic people started out from Baxter. We picked up a few more at Tooradin and pro-ceeded at leisurely speed down the highway to Lock to our morning T+P stop. It was reminiscent of the good old days of our club. Good fellowship, a variety of old and not so old cars and members. Ben certainly got the right day for our visit. It was a wine festival combined with the local market. Our cars were parked in the main street and certainly created a lot of inter-est. Len said he had an offer of $50 for the Vanguard but decided against it for now.

The ladies seemed to disappear into the antique shops and then men to the food stalls. The Wonthaggi bread etc. for sale were very tempting. I found it hard to accept the Yabbi pies that were available, a meat pie with a whole yabbi stick-ing out of the crust...yuk! At 11:30am we left for our cross country run to the seaside town of Grantville. What a picturesque run through undulat-ing green hills in this area. It was a lovely sight to see these old cars in their proper place on secondary roads. Leading the group was lead foot Lorraine driving ‗Miss Daisy‘.

We had lunch on the foreshore, some members sam-pled the local fish and chips, followed by desert for everyone, a birthday cake for Len. Many lies were told at this time regarding the performance of our cars then we took off for a visit to a display of African Vio-lets, much appreciated by the ladies. Good one Ben.

Thank your mother for the rabbits. Spency.



Our Club & Other Events Calendar—Join us for a great time!

Club runs may be changed at short notice and may be subject to weather conditions.

MPHVC Events

July

Sun 3rd Flinders Coffee Shop run (1st Sunday of the month) - 10.30 am at the Flinders Village Café, 49 Cook Street, Flinders.

Wed 6th Midweek Picnic Run—Arrive 11am Balcombe Creek Estuary picnic area Mirange Ave, Mt Martha. Melway 144 J11. 1

st Wednesday of every month- Arrive: 11.00 am or thereabouts. BYO everything.

Thurs 14th General Club Meeting

Trivia Night Supper: Nyree Parker & Eddie Reynolds

Sun 17th HMAS Cereberus Museum & Base Tour. Entry $3. Depart Baxter Tavern 9:30am

Mon 18th Committee Meeting

Sun 24th Annual Luncheon

Sun 31st Ballam Park Airing Run - Last Sunday of the month Arrive about 10.00 am, playground area at BBQ

August

TBA National Steam Centre. Ferntree Gully Rd. Scoresby. (Mel. 72 D9) BBQ Lunch BYO $5 per car. Depart Baxter Tavern 9am

Wed 3rd Midweek Picnic Run—Arrive 11am Balcombe Creek Estuary picnic area Mirange Ave, Mt Martha. Melway 144 J11. 1

st Wednesday of every month- Arrive: 11.00 am or thereabouts. BYO everything.

Sun 7th Flinders Coffee Shop run (1st Sunday of the month) - 10.30 am at the Flinders Village Café, 49 Cook Street, Flinders.

Thurs 11th Annual General Meeting Supper: Terry & Marion Capon

Mon 15th Committee Meeting

Sun 28th Ballam Park Airing Run - Last Sunday of the month Arrive about 10.00 am, playground area at BBQ

Annual Awards Luncheon 2011

Sunday 24th July 2011 at 12:30pm

The Westernport Marina, Mullet Street Hastings.

Features:

*Surprise Competition for Club Cars. (It will be a surprise if you

win!)

*Lucky Door Prizes. (You'll be lucky to win one!)

*Annual Awards. (This happens every year!)

*Lots of enjoyable company. (Depending on who you sit next to!)

For further information and late bookings: Ring Len on 5979 1232.

***Closing Date: Friday 15th July 2011***

It will be a great day. One not to be missed.



Other Events

July

Tues 5th

Let’s Go Cruising Run—First Tuesday of the month, 5.00 pm—730 pm Lifestyle Centre cnr Nepean Hwy and Bungower Rd, Mornington. Pre 1975 cars. Entry: $2.00 per car.

Sun 17th Calder Muster & All Makes Swap Meet

Sun 17th

Our Swap Meet has been and gone and what a great success it was. The hard work by willing workers paid dividends and ensured sellers and buyers alike had an enjoyable day. The Club stand did very well and Eric sold well over one hundred Federation Raffle tickets! Well done to all con-cerned! The Presentation Luncheon, on the 24th July, is well advanced it its planning so make sure you do not miss out on a seat by notifying Len, or Ben, before the 15th July. Special meals are available on re-quest if you are vegetarian (or similar). Please come along and help to congratulate the recipients of the Annual Awards as well as enjoying good company and great refreshments. There will also be special door prizes and a ―surprise‖ competition, involving Club cars, which adds a little more to the event. Cr. Alistair Wardle spoke at our last meeting on the Aboriginal Gathering Place proposal. He stayed for supper and continued to answer questions for Mem-bers which I hope made the proposal much clearer for everyone.

Life in the not so slow lane... Our next meeting will be a Trivia Night organised by Lorna so bring along your ―thinking caps‖ and have some light hearted fun trying to work out the ques-tions and answers. Also don‘t forget our AGM will be held on the 11th August. Nomination forms were sent with the last issue of Sidelights but more are available if anyone is interested in nominating for a position on the Committee. Til next time, safe and happy Motoring

Chris

Chris Warwick, JP

President

Vale... Tammy Belcher

It is with sadness that we remember Tammy Belcher

who passed this morning 30th June 2011. Our thoughts

and

sympathies go out to Eric, family and close friends.

Tammy’s funeral service will be held 2.00pm Wednes-

day 6th July at Bunurong Memorial Park, 790 Frankston

Dandenong Road, Dandenong South. Following from

there will be a gathering at the Scout Hall, please bring

a plate of sandwiches or cake. Tea and Coffee will be

provided.





Minutes of the MPHVC General Meeting Meeting declared open at 7.58pm

Members present: As per attendance book

Apologies: As per Attendance Book

Visitors:

New Members: Minutes of Previous Meeting as per Sidelights

Moved Eddie Reynolds Seconded Ben Mayne Passed

Reports:

Secretary

Correspondence In and Out: as presented by the Secretary.

INWARDS:

23 Newsletters

Bank Statement

Letter of Resignation Doug Turnbull & Jill Jenkins as fed reps

Vic Goldfields railway

AOMC Club Committee Update

Robert Shannon Foundation

Frankston Council Engaging men

Federation Delegate form and cheque $120

Resignation from Club Trev & Kaye Yates

OUTWARDS :

Letter to Trev and Kaye Yates

Letter of Thanks Karingal Hub

Letter to Frankston Council declining offer to attend open day at

hall

Moved: Len Butcher Seconded Ivan Howard Carried

Treasurer: as Presented

Swap results $3066.51

Moved: David Hunt Seconded: Eric Belcher Carried

Membership: Report by Brian French

General reports:

Activities Officer: Outline of activities as per Sidelights, Re-

ported on Arthur Seat Run, 17th July Cerebus run, Last Sunday in

August Steam centre, Rusty Springs June 22, 23, 2012, space for

18 couples @ $300 per couple, contact Ben to book.

Public Officer: Nil Editor: Presented by David Hunt

Federation Delegate:

Presented by Secretary, Plans for next Bendigo swap, and warn-

ing about using permit plate vehicles for any gain. And seat belts

for underage children discussed.

AOMC Delegate: Ensure details in permits are correct, Permits

must be stamped by Vic Roads to be legal, if not it is suggested

paid permits be stamped with the Club Seal, see Secretary to

have yours stamped.

General Business:

Lyla French: Next campout to be Warrnambool 26 April 2012,

watch Sidelights

Lorna McDonald: $66.50 raised from Supper donations for can-

cer appeal.

Ken Neate: As swap chairman thanked all involved for their ef-

forts, especially the Swap Committee, and Ray and Ivan as Swap

truckies.

Meeting adjourned at 8.45pm to allow address by Councillor

Wardell

See Secretary’s desk

Meeting re-started 9.10pm

Members Trips

Peter & Kath Boyd returned from China and Tibet

Hugh & Linda Kirkland back from Scandinavia

Meeting closed 9.25pm

Minutes of the MPHVC Committee Meeting 14 June 2011 Meeting Opened: 8.00 pm

Present: Chris Warwick (Chairman), Len Butcher (Acting Secretary), David Hunt (Treasurer), Brian French (Membership Officer), Lyla French (Public Officer), Ben Mayne (Activities Officer), Noelene Warwick, Lorna McDon-ald. Apologies: Chris Lowth, Zana Hunt. Minutes of Last Meeting: As per SideLights. Accepted by Ben Mayne and seconded by Lyla French.(Carried)

Matters Arising from Last Meeting: Carried forward to General Business. Acting Secretary’s Report: Len requested that Ken and Margaret Robinson be placed back on the mailing list for Side Lights, and that they also receive a copy of the Directory of Members. Noelene will action this. The mail was distributed. Report accepted by David Hunt and seconded by Lorna McDonald. (Carried) Treasurer’s Report: $125.00 was received from the Federation. It was distrib-uted to the Federation Rep‘s. After much discussion, it was decided to invite Wayne McPherson, Maurie Haydon and Peter Boyd to the next Committee meeting, to discuss com-mon Car Club tax practices. Bank Account Balance: $22,762.40 Report moved by David Hunt and seconded by Lyla French.(Carried) Activities Report: As per the June General Meeting, plus a proposal to visit Norm Geery‘s place at Leongatha North. This will probably be in conjunction with another car club. Ben also men-tioned an event in Chelsea, in October. Editor’s Report: David discussed printing Side Lights professionally, backed up with Internet access. Zana will be investigating the Internet access fully and testing it with Committee members. David will be investigating further, the printing proposal and pricing. Membership Report: Brian reported on the following: Membership – 147. Twenty two members have not yet paid their subs and are running the risk of losing the ability to drive their red-plated cars. About ten New Member Application Forms have been posted out. Public Officers Report:

Nil report.

General Business: Lorna suggested that Sally Lay and Andrew Markwick be given a meal at Members price, if they attend the Annual Dinner. This was agreed to by the Committee. Noelene mentioned that she will be finalizing the Supper Roster for the whole of next year. Brian suggested that the newer members should also be included on the Supper Roster. (Agreed) David mentioned that he had looked at the cabinet that had been offered to the Club. He also showed photo‘s of it. After discussion, it was considered that the cabinet was not appropriate, due to size and the amount of glass in it. Ben suggested that all of the old trophies should be on dis-



play at the Annual Dinner. (Agreed) Len mentioned the following points: He will speak to the Secretary about the workings of the Clubs Email address. He suggested that the Committee re-visit the Clubs ‗Convoy Driving‘ guidelines, due to the amount of other traffic that can be held up especially on single lane main roads. He will arrange for the engraving of the Club Award Tro-phies. He brought up the following points from the Wash-Up meeting of the Swap Sub-Committee: The Sub-Committee needs some guidance as to who should be exempted from the Swap Roster, and what can be done about rostered members who do not turn up for their shift? There is a need for the Club Committee to look at pur-chasing our own bollards and barriers. This will save money spent on hiring the equipment. (The Committee

To allow all members to be kept fully informed of developments planned by Council for the Club Rooms site, I took

some notes of Councillor Wardell’s comments, and answers to questions posed by members. I would stress it is not

word for word only a broad outline

General address:

The creation of Aboriginal Meeting places is part of the “Closing the gap” program, which is a result of the “Apology”

given by the Federal Government a few years ago.

Our site has been chosen as 45% of people expected to use it, live in the broad area, and it is considered safe, close to

amenities such as transport. Two buildings and an office will be placed in the area to the left of the Scout hall. One to be

an Arts co-op/workshop and the other a centre to be administered by the Dept of Health, dealing with health issues such

as Smoking and alcoholism, in a clinic style operation.

The site will be used for other activities. Councillor confirmed that no planning permission was required, but some

amendment to parking facilities is anticipated, that will require planning permission. Local residents have been “door

knocked this week” and he reported there was support, but actual numbers were not quoted.

In reply to members questions

1. Buildings will be sited close to Clubrooms no plan available for perusal

2. Only one pine tree to be removed

3. No “real” figures are available on numbers expected to use the facilities

4. Buildings being moved at TAFE request

5. Site was chosen by Koori community

6. Operating time expected to be 9-5, 3 days a week.

7. No planned use at weekend

8. Future use could expand

9. Council is attempting to avoid overuse of the area

10. There is no planned clash with times used by current users.

11. Committee of Management may come into operation, but no guidelines have been set as of yet.

12. No firm timeline but expected to start by 2012

13. No car parking loss is expected perhaps more.

14. Council will continue to maintain the area

15. Unable to advise if there was any plan to expand the proposed project in the future

16. Full plan not yet available

17. Future long term on-going sustainability is subject to Federal Govt funding Koori population in the catchment area is estimated at 800-1000, expected usage at any one time is 20

Please note:

The Committee wants to repeat to members that the Club has adopted a neutral stance on this project.

However any Club member is naturally free to comment to the Council on the proposal. But cannot quote themselves as

being representative of the Club nor its members.

Chris Lowth

Hon Sec

agreed that this is the way to go. The subject of where to store the equipment when it is not being used needs to be sorted out) Members for the new Swap Meet Sub-Committee need to be canvassed earlier. We need to start next month (July). Chris asked Len to send a letter of thanks to Councilor Alistair Wardle, for attending the June General Meeting to explain what is happening with the Aboriginal Meeting Place.

Next Meeting: Monday 18 July 2011 at the Mayne‘s. Meeting Closed: 10.15 pm

Chris Warwick Chairman

Len Butcher Chairman Acting Secretary

From

the Secretary’s

Desk



Trivia Warm Up: True or False? Answers page 10 1. Dragonflies can fly as fast as 50 – 60 mph.

2. The metal used in paper staples is usually made from a mixture of lead, zinc oxide and silica.

3. Alfred Hitchcock had no belly button.

4. Rhythms is the longest English word without any vowels.

5. The Ferrari Dino was named after a character in the Flintstones.

6. Fingernails grow faster on the hand you favour.

7. A leech has 32 brains.

8. Willow tree leaves are often eaten by foxes as a source of folate.

9. Food can only be tasted if it is mixed with saliva.

10. Most lipstick contains fish scales.

11. The 1970 Toyota Corona was available (in Japan only) with Toyota‘s first V8 engine, at 2.7litre displacement.

Club Trophies Could all Club Trophies please be returned at the July Club General Meeting.

Thursday 14th July 2011

Swap Meet Committee Thanks you...

Thanks to all the club members who responded to the Swap roster and help make it such a suc-cess, without your continued support, we would not be able to run this event which is the major con-tributor to our club funds. We have some planned changes to next year to make it easier and better, so look out, you will be called on again.

Thanks the Swap Committee

Wayne

We would like to

Congratulate

Fred & Betty Delphine

who celebrated their

65th ‘Diamond’

Wedding

Anniversary

on

7th June 2011



Members are invited to submit FOR SALE and WANTED notices at no charge (three issues only). Government Regulations require that a Registration, Engine or Chassis Number of the vehicle must be included in all FOR SALE advertisements.

FOR SALE

Holden 1976: 1 ton tray. Parts for sale Engine & Radiator NOT FOR SALE. Simon French Ph. (03) 5931 0376 or 0439 332 468 VR Holden Commodore Executive: Reg. # FHC 366. 216,000kms. Good Condition. Runs well. 1 owner. Must sell. Will take $1500.00 For more information, contact Rex Homan Ph. (03) 9783 9835

WANTED

Humber Snipe 1933-5—Cylinder Head. Any leads appreciated. Ph: Ken (03) 5997 5939 Y type MG Sedan—Wanted for restoration project Will look at and consider any Y type for sale. Contact Peter Boyd at- [email protected] or on (03) 9787 0923

Commercial Advertisements Enquiries for commercial advertising should be addressed to: The Treasurer, PO Box 7056, Karingal Centre 3199.

Club Classifieds

Hastings Tyre Service 254 Marine Parade, Hastings

Phone 5979 7444 For all your tyre needs

Hugh and Tom Scanlan

Pbr bendix parts

Bayside Brake & Clutch 19 Rosella Street, Frankston

Phone 9781 1444 Parts, Service and Recondi-

tioning Jack Korsten Pbr, Bendix parts

mailto:[email protected]



Our Club

The Mornington Peninsula Historical Vehicles Club Incorporated was founded in 1969 as a family social club, aimed at assisting in the preservation, restoration, use and maintenance of historic vehicles, stationary engines and other mechanical memorabilia more than 25 years old. Particular emphasis is on veteran, vintage and classic eras together with later vehicles of interest. The MPHVC will also endeavour to assist local non-profit organisations by participating in their events when invited.

Please address any correspondence to: The Secretary MPHVC Inc

PO Box 7056 Karingal Centre, Frankston 3199

Office Bearers, Committee Members and

Delegates 2009/10 President: Chris Warwick tel. 5977 5762

[email protected]

Vice President: Len Butcher tel. 5979 1232,

mob.0427 376 530 [email protected]

Secretary: Chris Lowth tel. 9775 9371

allard @ dodo.com.au Treasurer: David Hunt tel. 0412 175 258 [email protected]

Editor: Zana Hunt tel. 0414 663 622 [email protected]

Publisher Sidelights: Noelene Warwick tel. 5977 5762

[email protected]

Welfare Officer: Barbara Neate 9789 9055

Activities Officer: Ben Mayne 59793198

[email protected]

Club Vehicle Register: Nyree Parker tel. 9783 8537

Membership Officer: Brian French tel. 9783 5120

[email protected]

Committee:

Lorna McDonald tel. 5971 1610 Lyla French tel. 9783 5120

Federation Delegates: Joyce Roberston

AOMC Delegates: Peter Boyd tel. 9787 0923 Maurie Haydon tel. 9787 7662

Club Historian: John Robertson tel. 9789 6533

Club Meetings and Supper Roster

Meeting place: Scout Hall Where: 30 Nursery Ave, Frankston, Victoria When: 2nd Thursday of every month at 8.00pm Supper Roster rotates supper duties among all club members (see ―Events Calendar‖ for members on Supper Roster). Duties are as follows: First named club member buys 2x1 litre milks (reimbursed

by Club). Set up tables, urn, cups and make tea and coffee. Wash up and stack all away after supper is finished. Check tea, coffee and sugar supplies. If insufficient, please

advise next month‘s rostered members. Please take and return washed tea towels in preparation for

next month‘s meeting. All members, please bring a plate!

Monthly Club Runs

Sunday Club Runs for Club Permitted historical vehicles are held on the Sunday following our General Meeting. Midweek Club Runs are programmed monthly for those members who have time available during the week. Where do Club Runs start from? Baxter Tavern car Park, Baxter-Tooradin Road (Melway 107 B4).

Club Magazine—Sidelights

Help make Sidelights a success by contributing material you consider will be of interest to fellow club members.

In general, the deadline for material to appear in the next issue of Sidelights will be the Friday following the General Meeting.

Where possible e-mail material to the Editor at [email protected] Handwritten or typed material is also acceptable.

Where you wish to have a photograph included with your material, please provide the original photograph, not a photocopy and/or email photograph in ‗jpeg‘ format to Editor‘s email above.

All original material submitted to the Editor will be returned.

Why not visit the MPHVC Website?

Go to: http://carclubs.shannons.com.au/mphvc/

Club Merchandise

Fleecy bomber jackets, polo shirts cloth club badges, club caps, beer can coolers, coffee mugs, etc.

Metal MPHVC car badges

For further detail regarding price and supplies contact Club Vice President.

Trivia Warm Up: True/False Answers...

1. True 2. False

3. True 4. True

5. False 6. True

7. True 8. False

9. True 10.True

11. False Truck Transport...



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July 2011