Feb 2015 We're Outward Bound

February 2015Issue 337

Monthly newsletter of the M itsubishi 4WD O wner ’s Club of Western Austra l ia I nc. 1985

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Trip Notes:Aust. Day ByfordWhitehillsCheynes Beach

Where to go at Easter?NinghanHolland Track orLucky Bay

Bush Tracks: Binns Track

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Mitsubishi 4WD Owners Clubof Western Australia Inc.

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Meetings:1st Wed of each month except January

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President:Peter ColeVice President:Craig PerrySecretary:John KingTreasurer:Bridget McPherson

Editor:Martin ArcherIT Officer:Rob NankivilleEnvironment:Stephen KalynuikWebMaster:Michael GilbertTrip Coordinator:Pat O’DowdTraining Officer:Richard KingMembership Officer:Peter FryInsurance/Propoerty:Glen BignellWA 4WD Assoc.Delegate:Linda BickerdikeTrackcare Delegate:Bruce Brinkley

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President’s Report February 2015

Welcome back to everyone after the usual “summer break” from members meetings.

This year has started off with a continuation of the fantastic activity of last year, although we did not have a members meeting in January, we have had a well attended day trip into Moondyne Country, a Management Committee meeting and a February Members Meeting that was almost “oversubscribed” with attendance.

This is the second year we have run a January day trip, and even with a “full house” away at Cheynes Beach with Martin and Karen Archer, Trip Leader Stephen Kalyniuk still had a healthy 11 vehicles in convoy for a dusty trip into some of our WA history.

A particularly pleasing aspect of the recent February members meeting was that we

had to bring more chairs into the room to accommodate the attendance. This certainly shows that even with a holiday break there continues to be a high level of enthusiasm and interest in the club. Although a lot of members were at the meeting and heard the latest news and announcements I will have to mention some of it here for the benefit of those who could not attend that meeting.

From the Committee Meeting in January there are a few notable items to briefly mention. On an annual basis, the Committee reviews matters such as fees, committee structure, and any new policies that have been implemented over the past year. There were no new proposals to change the current committee structure, and in reviewing the club’s financial position it was decided to hold membership fees at the current level. The changes to the Visitor Policy that were implemented over a year ago were reviewed and some adjustments were made.

The new version of the Visitor Policy will appear within the public view of the Policies and Procedures in due course, but the main amendment was to allow Registered Visitors to attend club trips and events that do not exceed three nights duration. The requirement for visitors to attend at least one members meeting prior to participating in any event was retained.

The next members meeting in March will also be the occasion to hold our Annual General Meeting. Secretary John King will be advising all members of the AGM, and also the list of Committee Positions that will require filling for a two year term. This is an appropriate time to consider “not what your club can do for you but rather, what you can do for your club”. Apologies to the early 1960’s for mangling the original quote. Those members whose terms expire at the upcoming AGM have all made a significant contribution to the club’s future, and some have already served multiple terms, and they deserve the thanks of all. While serving a term on the Management Committee might not be considered a “full time career move with outstanding opportunities for advancement” it is, for those who do

accept the roles, a commitment of one’s time and effort. It is unfair for us to expect that only certain members have that time and effort available to become part of the club management structure. There are, quite correctly, no limitations placed on which members are eligible to serve on the Committee, however I think we should all accept that our membership requires us to contribute to the best of our individual capability. On this aspect, I therefore challenge everyone to consider nomination for all of the upcoming vacancies, both the elected ones and the annually appointed positions. It is of great importance that nominations are put forward prior to the AGM so that we are well prepared for the necessary transition and continuation of the good work of the present committee.

As a second approach, if there is someone who you consider would contribute well as a committee member, get in touch with that person and have the necessary conversation prior to nominating them for duty as all nominations must be with the nominee’s permission ! I can assure everyone that there will be no bloodletting prior to the AGM if John receives multiple nominations for any vacant position.

The AGM is an opportunity for all members to review the past year, submit any improvements they consider worthwhile according to the Rules of Association and Policies and Procedures, and also to express their appreciation for the efforts of the Management Committee over that past year and there is no better way of expressing that appreciation than by actually attending the AGM. So clear out your engagement calendar and set the night of Wednesday March 4th 2015 as an event not to miss !!

Peter Cole

President


Trip Leader's Name Paul Ryan

Terrain being driven Hills and bush

Trip Grade Level 2

March 29, 2015

Trip duration 1-day Overnight 2or 3 nights Extended

Maximum number of vehicles

15

Participants Members Only Visitors Welcome

Meeting time 9.00am Meeting Location Pinjarra Bakery 2-6 Peel Street Pinjarra

RSVP by: 22/03/15

Trip Leader e-mail [email protected]

Contact phone 0427192735

Up The Murray

OziExplorerTECHNICAL UPDATE

data storage on external micro sd card

At our Oziexplorer Android Training night last year, it was suggested that through the experience of one member it might be a good idea to have all your maps and trip data saved on an external micro sd card rather than the device internal storage. There has been some discussion on public forums’ regarding this method and while it was thought that this was being hampered by newer versions of android systems (like Kitkat) it now appears it may be due to the actual Oziexplorer Android system set up. This has resulted in the loss of data from several trips undertaken since then.

With the latest version of Oziexplorer Android (1.25), if you set the “data file path” in configuration to save on the external micro sd card you will be advised that this is not available. You will not get this warning if the data file path is already set to the external micro sd card when you update the system. To all appearances, your attempt to save a track file or a waypoint file will proceed as normal but the information will not be saved anywhere !

While this method of saving your trip data may become possible in future updates of the system, for the moment the following action is recommended:

• In the Configuration > General, set your “data file path” as the Oziexplorer “Data” folder on the internal sd card.

• Your maps can still be stored on the external sd card so there is no need to amend your “map file path” if it is already set to the external sd card

• To overcome the possible loss of trip data should your device “crash”, you may use the external micro sd card to back-up the trip data from your internal sd card, using the device file manager app.

Should anyone require further information or assistance on this matter, bring your device to the next meeting and get it set up in accordance with the above method.

Peter Cole & Rob Nankiville

The Cheynes Beach camping trip ran from Saturday January 10 to Tuesday January 20. We had booked 3 group areas consisting of 4 sites in each area. And 3 other members had booked their own sites, making a total of 15 (29 adults and 2 kids).

This was the second year that we have led this trip to Cheynes Beach. So this trip was planned to be more relaxed without needing to run day trips to explore the area. So over the 10 days there was lots of relaxing on the beaches, swimming, and fishing or catching up on some reading.

The beach in front of the caravan park

stretches for 22 kilometres to the east, so there is plenty of white sand to find a quiet spot with no one else in site. The west end of this beach can be driven on quite easily, but travelling towards the east becomes more difficult with soft and very ‘squeaky’ sand.

There is also a secluded sandy bay hidden within the national park behind the Caravan Park and accessible by a testing sandy track. The access difficulty means that not many other people visit the location. Exiting the beach requires low tyre pressures to get up the twisting track covered by a soft sand dune.

We also visited the sheltered inlet in

Cheynes BeachJan 10 to Jan 20, 2015

From Left to rightRichard, John, Linda, Lyn, Sam, Neil, Pasc, Raylene, Bridget, Denise, Peter, Bob, Jan, George, Guy,

Rosalie, Karen, Rob, Julie, John, Marjorie, Stuart, Helen,Martin, RogerIn Front: Glenn, Alexis and Locky

Absent: Harvey and Janet

Waychinicup National Park about 10 kilometers from Cheynes Beach. Access is by a somewhat corrugated gravel track. The inlet has a number of sheltered camp sites which is controlled during peak periods by a camp ground host. There are also well maintained drop toilets on site. The location has a wonderful enclosed inlet fed by the ocean waters splashing over the rock outcrop at the mouth of the river. The protected waters allows for safe swimming from the sand and rock shoreline. The only downfall is that you have to cart all your gear down a steep gravel track from the car park.

Other beaches were revisited during the stay, including Betty’s Beach which has a number of free camp sites and fishing shacks. It also has a sandy bay protected from the ocean swell by a rock outcrop. While swimming with the grand kids in the bay, there were calls from the others sitting on shore to get out of the water because they saw fins in the water. The recent death of a young man from a shark attack at Cheynes Beach had made some feel uneasy about swimming. However, on this occasion the fins turned out to be a pod of dolphins in a feeding frenzy on the other side of the rock outcrop.

Other days included trips into Albany for restocking supplies and some took the opportunity to visited the revamped ANZAC museum and memorial.

Some members also took a drive to the Porongorups to climb the Skywalk.

We were very lucky with the weather with most days being mild to warm. The evenings where a little cool but with

the advantage of having a camp fire, meant we could all gather and chat the night away. Karen and Helen organised a card game on the second last night which kept everyone entertained including the kids.

We will not be repeating the trip again in 2016, but if any other members wish to organise a trip to Cheynes Beach, Joanne at the caravan park will be more than pleased to assist

you in organising group or individual sites.

Thank you to all those who attended this year for the pleasure of your company.

Particular thanks to Harvey and Janet for filling in a vacancy at the last minute.

And to Denise, who despite being considerably unwell, soldiered on like a trooper. Hope you have recovered well.

Martin and Karen

Trip Leader's Name

Trip Title (Location)

PAT O'DOWD

HOLLAND TRACK 2015


Trip Grade Level 2

Start date 03/04/15 End Date 07/04/15

Trip duration 1-dayOvernight2 or 3 nightsExtended


7

Participants Members OnlyVisitors Welcome

Meeting time 10:00 Meeting Location Pioneer Village Armadale

RSVP by: 03/03/15


Easter Weekend



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Visitors Welcome

Meeting time 10.00 Meeting Location KFC MUNDARING

SpecialRequirements

It is expected that all participants have the mandatory club equipment as per club Policies and Procedures

RSVP by: 20/03/15


Contact phone 0419.939.190

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Trip Leader's Name Peter Cole


Trip Grade Level 3


Holland Track in Three Nights

BINNS TRACK

By Malcolm Harrison

History:

Bill Binns an ex Buffalo and Croc hunter spent 32 years with the NT Parks and Wildlife. In his honour a selection of the tracks he used to drive regularly were strung together to take in parts of the NT that he loved, which were off the typical tourist ‘beaten track’ and exposed the traveller to a world of wonderful and diverse country

Track information:

Start: Mt Dare (North East SA)Finish: Timber Creek (Western NT)Distance: 2200kmGrade:

Mostly 1-2 with short sections of 3

Permits: None requiredSuitability: 4WD required No Caravans

Only proper off-road vans and

CampertrailersFuel:

Longest section without fuel421km (Mt Dare to Alice Springs)

Track Type: Ranges from black-top to good gravel, not so good gravel,sand, bull dust, rocks, sandy river

beds and river crossings

Summary: Start on the western fringes of the Simpson Desert at Mt Dare (Gateway to the Simpson

Desert W/E crossing) and head for Alice via the Old Andado station and track passing huge red sand ridges then through the Train Hills and Alambarinja Range, Santa Teresa and on to Alice.Head East to the East McDonnell Range taking in N’Dhala Gorge(Aboriginal petroglyphs),the old goldfields and township of Arltunga and an optional side trip to Ruby Gap.Head north towards Ambalindum Station and west on the Pinnacles Track to Gemtree where you can fossick for gems including Zircon. Taking the Plenty Highway eastward the track heads north after the Hartz Range via Derry Downs station to the Sandover Highway at Atnwengerrpe. Eastward along the Sandover to Ammeroo the track then heads north again towards Murray Downs Station then heads east to the Davenport Range NP via Hatches Creek (old wolfram mine) and the Old Police Station Waterhole where the ruins of the station can be found. The track continues north to Epenarra Station then westward along the north side of the Davenport Range to the Stuart Higway about 20km north of the Devils Marbles and 90km south of Tennant Creek. The black-top is then followed north up the Stuart Highway to Dunmarra, shortly thereafter turning west on the Buchanan Highway to top Springs and the Victoria River Downs Station. Just north of the station the Binns Track heads west along the Humbert Track into the Gregory NP then bears northerly to the old Bulita Station.From Bulita it is a short drive through the north part of Gregory NP to the black-top of the Victoria Highway then a final stretch of about 20km to the end of the track at Timber Creek

The Binns Track - Detailed – Part 1 of 2From Mt Dare to Davenport Ranges

From the southern end of the Binns Track, the starting point is Mt Dare from which you head generally northward on the Old Andado Track. Mt Dare is actually in SA, but is as good a place to start as any due to its facilities. It is situated on the western edge of the Simpson Desert and is typically the staging point for West to East crossings of the ‘Simmo’. It has a shop, bar,camping,fuel and vehicle repairs. The current (presently up for sale) owner Dave Cox, who with his counter-part in Birdsville, cover each half of the Simmo for recovery services. What Dave doesn’t know about the Simmo is not worth knowing.Mt Dare has in recent years been subjected to rainy conditions and the tracks around it are very boggy and some sections have been bypassed. This is the case heading out on the Old Andado Track, so I would check at the Hotel exactly how to get on the right track.Heading northwards you travel through typically flat terrain which can be quite boggy after rain or very dusty during the summer. There are numerous sections of bulldust which although not especially deep, can catch you unawares. If travelling in convoy, ensure you have enough distance between yourselves so you all have clean air. After about 3hrs

and 90km, you will bypass the ‘New’ Andado station then head eastward a further 20 minutes and 18km to Old Andado, which is nestled between two magnificent red sand dunes. The first evidence that you are actually on the fringes of the Simmo. You will need to cross the first dune where you may want to stop and just drink in the vista. The track over the dune is compacted and easy to cross.Old Andado was owned by Mac and Molly Clark until Mollys

passing in 2012 and is presently owned jointly by her 5 grandchildren. Molly was a famous outback pioneering woman who lived on Andado until just before her passing. She suffered a double blow in 1978/79 when Mac died of a heart attack while flying his light plane and her eldest son Graham was killed in a truck accident. This didn’t soften her resolve and made it her goal to have all women pioneers recognised, particularly those that were first in their field regardless of what that field was.The Clarks bought the property outright in 1969. Molly asked of Mac one time to drive a road through from Andado to Alice, to which he is reputed to have said ‘you know where the equipment is, go do it yourself’. Which she did, hence the birth of the Old Andado track.Mac and Molly lost Andado when the government performed brucelosis and tuberculosis tests in 1984 resulting in the culling of all livestock …. yet another blow to Molly, particularly when the property was snapped up for a pittance. She did however stand her ground on the settlement deeds which resulted in a 45acre portion of the property, which included the Old Andado homestead and surrounds, remaining with her on a Crown Lease.Her granddaughter Meegan who lives in Alice now looks after the running of the property with the assistance of the Friends of Andado and the volunteers who man the property during the season. Camping is available for a small fee and there are hot showers (donkey) and water. The homestead

is always left unlocked and just as Molly had wished, the contents are not disturbed and left as though she was still living there.Leaving Old Andado the track basically heads in a northwest direction running parallel to the dunes of the Simmo. Again the track is good going with bulldust sections here and there. 35Km (35min) from Old Andado is a signed turn off to the right which takes you out to Mac Clark Conservation Reserve (named after Molly’s husband). It is a further 10km to the Park. Mac recognised many years ago the Park contained numerous Waddy trees (Acacia Peuce) and fenced them off to protect them from cattle. Waddy trees are so hard you

can’t drive a nail into it. They were used in the early days for stock yards, but due to their rarity, they are now protected, with the only other stands of Waddy trees being between Birdsville and Bedourie.The track continues running parallel to the dune system northwesterly for another 90km (1hr 25min) until the Arookara Range is reached then runs westward for 107km (2hr 10min) through the Train Hills and on to Santa Teresa, and aboriginal community. This section is very picturesque as you

Old Andado Station

approach Arookara and wend your way through the Train Hills and is a pleasant change from the terrain covered from Old Andado.From Santa Teresa it is just 70km (55min) to the Stuart Highway then only a further 13km into Alice Springs, where most people would take a short break, restock and take in the sights and tourist venues of a town like Alice. There are a number of caravan parks 5km south of Alice in the area called The Gap, There are no free

camping areas in or around Alice. High season can be hectic and camp spots hard to find if not booked ahead of time.

Leaving Alice south through The Gap, the Binns track then heads east on the Ross Highway passing Emily and Jessie Gaps where aboriginal paintings can be found juist a short walk from the parking areas at each location. We leave the blacktop about 35km from Alice and head due east on the Numery Road for another 42km (50min) before heading north towards N’Dhala Gorge Nature Park which is just 14km (20min) from the junction. There are camping facilities at N’Dhala and a short 1.5km walk through the gorge will provide the visitor with examples of aboriginal petroglyphs. Heading 7km (15min) north from N’Dhala you reach Ross River Resort where the track once more becomes blacktop and is the termination of the Ross Highway.Although not officially part of the Binns Track, you can head back towards Alice for about 12km and turn north 9km into Trephina Gorge Nature Park, and unless pressed for time, it is well worth the slight detour as there are some beautiful walks for the energetic taking in rockholes, sandy creek beds and steep sided gorges There are three areas for camping all with pit toilets and two with water. Park camping fees apply.Heading back to the Ross Highway and turning east, after only 5km, the track to Arltunga branches off to the left and after 33km (35min) you will arrive at the old Arltunga Pub, which unfortunately is no longer open to the public.There is a bush camp just before the pub with hot showers (see the caretaker of the pub)Arltunga is an old gold rush town which has been well restored depicting old houses, government assay offices and some old machinery. It is suggested the traveller vists passes by the Visitor’s Centre to get information of the Arltunga Historical Reserve and visit a number of the sites listed. There is also a short movie about the history in the ‘theatre’There is a recommended optional side trip from here to Ruby Gorge (weather permitting) which is a little more of a challenge, driving some parts on a soft sandy creek bed and rocky section at the end, but again if there’s no time limit, well worth the drive out there. From the pub it is 43km but will take 1hr 45min. There is basic and limited camping at the end. A walk up the creek will take you to a waterhole and for the more adventurous, you can get further up the creek walking along the garnet strewn sandbanks. At the time of the gold rush in 1886, David Lindsay found what he thought were rubies by the thousands up the Hale river and by 1887 over 200 people were prospecting there. It wasn’t until 1888 that it was discovered that the rubies were just high grade garnets and rush was over.Taking up the track again from Arltunga, it heads north 20km through Claraville station and on to

Aboriginal Petroglyphs N’Dhala Gorge

Ambalindum station. The original Binns Track then headed north on the Ambalindum property through Cattlewater Pass to reach the Plenty Highway. This part of the track is no longer accessible as the owners of Ambulindum have closed it off due to people using it not respecting the property.Instead the track now continues west on the Pinnacles Road for 54km to the Pinnacles Bore then heads north to the Plenty highway

8km east of the Gemtree Caravan Park. Camping with hot showers is available here as well as fuel and icecreams. Alternatively there is camping with drop toilets at a public

fossicking area about 7.5km before the Plenty Hwy and is well signed.Heading some 90km east along the Plenty Hwy will take you to a well defined and signed junction northward through Dneiper Station(no longer manned) and on to a bypass round Derry Downs Station. About 20km before this junction there is an aboriginal community Atitjere, where you can buy fuel.You may note on your map that there is a meteorite crater called Boxhole very near Dneiper Station. It is not signed and was impossible for me to find.The bypass track around Derry Downs starts with the crossing of the Bundey River. During the

dry season the river bed is very soft river sand and is a very wide crossing, so selection of the correct gearing is important before entering the river bed, particularly if towing. Exiting the river, the track follows the river for a while before taking a straight line north back to the main track north west of Derry Downs. The section following the river is very rocky and care is needed in picking the right line to minimise tyre damage.The track then continues northwest and hits the Sandover Highway some 52km from the start of the Derry Downs bypass, at Atnwengerrpe.The Sandover Hwy is generally in good

condition, far better than the Plenty, as it is not so heavily used by cattle trucks.At the Ammaroo Station turn off, there is a road that heads north to Murray Downs and the Davenport Ranges. About 14km before Murray Downs there is a junction that comes sharply back to your right. This is the continuation of the Binns Track and (I think) is signed as such. This takes you through

Ruby Gap

Trephina Gorge

some rugged country for 70km until reaching the old disused wolfram mine of Hatches Creek. Well worth some time to have a look around as the minehead is still in good condition.From the minesite it is 33km to the turn off to the Old Police Station Waterhole on the Frew River. This is a great spot to camp and maybe stay a couple of nights to soak up the isolation, recharge the batteries, contemplate the ‘policemen’s lot’ being posted here, have a cooling swim, birdwatch and catch up on your camp oven cooking. You could even drive the well defined Frew River Track, which is a short 13km drive over the rugged, rocky hills to the Hatches Creek track, then about 30km back to the waterhole. Again, correct gear selection is required as some sections are relatively steep with loose rocks. You can also access a couple of more remote camping areas along the Frew River. Driving this track in reverse would be an alternative way to the Old Policemans Station Waterhole, but is not advised if towing.

Tune in next month for the final part of the Binns Track from the Davenport Ranges to Timber Creek

Old Wolfram Mine at Hatchers Creek

Policemans Waterhole

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BINNS TRACK

Plenty Highway

Old McDonalds Truck

Feral donkeys near Davenport Ranges

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The group assembled at the Byford Caltex Service Station at 5.45pm as agreed with a little help from the trip leader who called the lost Chalkie who had trusted google and was looking behind the local railway station some distance away.

The briefing was comprehensive and included the informative:

“The first gate is locked, but I don’t have the key, which is unfortunate because I know the track from there. The second gate may be open and I think I know the way from there. There third gate is locked but I have a key and I definitely don’t know the way from there…”

Dutifully numbered, radio checked and in the correct order we set off hoping for the second gate or an interesting tour of the local surrounds. Fortunately it was open and after a couple of really interesting alternative tracks (Trip Leader: “I think I turn left here, is that right George?” George: “Yes I think that is correct”) we made it to the correct spot. Well it was a great spot even though the trip leader was sure it was supposed to be higher up.

A few minutes later the chairs, tables and snacks

were out and drinks in hand. The decision to delay the trip start meant the temperature was pleasant and a welcome relief from the hot day.

Darkness fell in due course and the fireworks started on time. Other than a complaint that the sound track did not include Slim Dusty, the show was spectacular and a whole thirty minutes (which I am assured is the same time it took in the CBD).

The group decided to wait until 9pm (or was it 9.30pm?) to look for a comet that was due around then. Initial excitement quickly gave way to ‘well we probably won’t see it from here’ and ‘no, a comet does not have a flashing light”, we reverted to chatting around the imaginary fire, choosing instead to watch the glow of other headlights moving around the forest.

The departure was uneventful other than the usual derogatory comments over the radio about each other’s choice of vehicle and the sight (no pun intended) of those in front, lost in huge dust clouds kicked up on the very dry track.

Thankyou Pat for a great day out on a great day of celebration.

Eddy Chalk

Australia Day Evening in Byford Hills

Archive photo from 2010.(No photos received for this event)

LUCKY BAY

Trip Leader's Name

Trip Title(Location)

Guy Lehmann

LUCKY BAY (Easter)

Terrain being driven Beach/Sand

Trip Grade Level 3




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Meeting time 9.00 AM

Meeting Location SHELL ROADHOUSE UPPER SWAN GT NTH HYWAY

SpecialRequirements

Must be fully self sufficient as there are no facilities.

RSVP by: 04/03/15


Contact phone 0409112435

Other comments Located on the coast half way from Port Gregory to Kalbarri. Suitable for all campers and caravans.As you cannot book we plan to leave early as Easter is a busy time.

Trip Leader's Name Garry Izzard

Gnangara Park

Terrain being driven Beach/Sand

Trip Grade Level 3

Sunday March 22



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Meeting time 08:30 Meeting Location McDonalds Landsdale

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Contact phone 0424.907.011

Ninghan Station

Trip Grade Level 3

Trip duration 1-day Overnight 2 3 nights Extended

Maximum number of vehicles 7

Participants Members Only Visitors Welcome

Two proposed departure times: Friday lunchtime and Saturday morning

Special Requirements

Must be fully self sufficient - long drops may be available at 2nd camp site. Last refuel is Wubin and extra fuel cans recommended if towing. Camping fess apply (approx. $10pp per night). Camper trailers ok, off road caravans with caution. Bring a chain saw if possible as fires usually permitted.

RSVP by: 20/04/15


Contact phone 0431 895855

1st camping location will require driving some rutted tracks. Some may prefer to proceed to 2nd site where we will join Sunday/Monday. Friday departure group will include a free camp


north of Wubin. Official meeting point will be the 1st camp site on Saturday. 1 day trip will involve steep climbs and the other deep ruts. Both will be explained with option to ride along rather than drive. No requirement to stay whole time

Eddie & Robyn Chalk

April 24 to 27, 2015

News behind the MeetingFebruary 2015By Judith Brinkley

A welcome to the many visitors who had come along...Peter Cole read out a long list of names. Lovely to see.Peter then warned that thieves reportedly had again been active in the carpark at night, so asked some of the men at the back of the room to take periodical walks among the cars.Presidents report:Peter made mention of a number of items discussed at length at the committee meeting...see magazine.Annual club fees to remain unchangedManagement structure ie number of committee members to be unchangedVisitors policy has changed to allow visitors on overnight trips up to 3 nights only. This of course is subject to trip leaders final say... Many aspects the trip leader must consider eg ratio of members to visitors. Experience of visitors. Appropriate vehicles and proposed camp set up.AGM to take place next meeting 4th March. Positions to expire were listed.Secretary John to advise members in accordance with Rules of Association.Trip reports:December 14. Whitehills beach. Trip leader. BrettMiami bake house meetup. Where else you may ask?Moved onto Whitehills road to air down to 15psi for the anticipated soft sand. Headed to Preston Beach until the beach was cut by a large washout, so up over the dunes.Part of the interesting scenery was the wreck of an unfortunate 4WD vehicle that had been caught by the tide and waves..and was reappearing out of the sand...not a pretty sight.Brett said the differences in beach were very marked.. North of Preston Beach was very soft, churned up and narrow. South of Preston it was a 4 lane highway.December 14. Lancelin members only. Trip leader MichaelAlso a beach run. There's a high road and a low road on beaches...and when the trip leader gets stuck by trying the low road...and can't get back up ...well...better him than the whole convoy.!Came across a lone motorcyclist who had run out of fuel. Rick generously took him back to Lancelin for fuel and returned with him to his bike and the rest of the group who had passed the time by playing in the sand dunes nearby. As Michael said we can have dune fun but must always be aware that they change from one trip to the next. Dune climbs are always challenging.December 14. Wandoo Woodlands. Trip Leaders Bob G with Peter Fry co leader.A great Day. 7 members and 2 visitors. Lunched at Gunapin Swamp apparently known for ground orchids but unfortunately the wrong time of year. Then on to Mt Observation and home.January 11. Moondyne Country Trip Leader Stephen report by Peter C8 members and 3 visitors. Gingers Roadhouse on Great Northern Hwy meet point. Then on though the back of Chittering.. Interesting to see how developed the area has become.All negotiated a long steep drive down to Avon river but because of gates etc had to return the same way. Good practice and challenging. Mornos was had down by the water.Then a walk to the Moondyne Joe's corral and hideout.Lunch at Toodyay with a walk around the museum and jail (judged worthwhile to revisit) Then on to the Avon Nat. Pk. and Bald Rock. Trip notes by Tony and Flo.Other reports:December 13 Christmas function at Mount Henry Tavern. Karen. See magazine.January 26. Australia Day sundowner Wungong. Eddie Volunteered to do trip notes as he was late himself.

Upcoming Trips...on Calendar and Trip Board February 15. Wilbinga to Seabird. Neil March 22. Gnangara Park Bob GMarch 29. Up the Murray. PaulPinjarra Bakery 9:00am. Visitors welcomeApril 2. Lucky Bay GuyA bring everything camp. South of Kalbarri. Great fishing. 1st in best dressed.April 3. Holland Track. Pat 3rd-7th ..possibly 2 trips going.If South to North is full then a North to South one will be organised.April 25. NInghan station and environs.. EddieNot static camping. Leaving Fri. Returning Tuesday or WednesdayClub sponsor and Member Richard Nicholls.Organisers from Telethon asked Richard to organise an event to raise funds for cancer research . Proposed is a supervised Powerline track convoy. Richard was asking for help from any experienced members who could give their time to be a team leader similar to our visitors day. As he said he didn't get much notice himself so was asking at short notice for 28th February.Members ForumJudith spoke about potential new direction of the club shop.. For it to be more of a buying group rather than a shop holding stock. An for members to email her if there was a item they'd like to take advantage of possible bulk buy pricing. And the options would be sourced.On show was a blue furniture pad used by the Brinkleys to be both a secondary protective layer against stone damage under the camper trailer zip on cover and then to double as a carpet on the soft floor.Next was a stainless steel thermal mug. Fully sealed dishwasher safe. With the club logo. Prices are being sought.Guy spoke of a set of Cooper STMax on a Pajero, heeling and toeing. Told to run at 34 rear and 32 front. Now the tyres present with cracks all round the bead. On returning to supplier they have back-pedalled on their pressures and now say to run at 40..!And that cracks are only surface.Guy having been in the tyre industry for many years isn't convinced. Consequently he has relatively new tyres for sale...contact Guy.Michael had for sale $20 Kensington Key board to suit android.. Sold ! Raffle draw was held many winners.Supper and visitors stayed to talk information and equipment with the many members. Note the AGM is March the 4th at 7:30 and meeting directly following

Proposed Trip

Trip Leader's Name


TRIP LEADER NEEDED (PLEASE)

Baden Powell - Yarloop

Terrain being driven Forrest

Trip Grade Level 2




12


Meeting time 0845 Meeting Location cnr Banksiadale and Del Park roads, Dwellingup

SpecialRequirements

It is expected that all participants have the mandatory club equipment as per club Policies and Procedures

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Contact phone

Other comments

Trip Leader's Name


George & Linda Bickerdike

Birdsville Races 2016

Terrain being driven Other

Trip Grade Level 3




20


Meeting time 0800 Meeting Location KFC Mundaring


Contact phone 9259 4069 0410 099180

Day trip White Hills to Myalup Beach14th December 2014

We all gathered at the Miami Bake House to feast on pies and cakes and coffee while we waited for the prestart talk and group photo and custard

tart then we traveled along the Old Coast Rd and then turned right onto White Hills Rd and just before the beach we aired down with reports from

other 4wdrivers that the beach was soft we decided to deflate to 12psi others in the group went down to only 15 psi but on the day no body got

bogged on the beach. While we traveled to the beach my navigator held a mini quiz that proved that we have some smart people in this club.

The beach had been cut away with the waves but we where able to drive close to the dunes for most of the trip to Preston Beach .We came across

a section of beach that had been completely wash away so little detour through the dunes quickly got back on the beach and stopped at a wide

section of beach for morning tea. After morno`s we traveled back to the dunes to look at an abanded 4wd that had been uncovered by the waves

and then been informed that a young 4wd had had unfortunate accident a little reminder that things can go wrong very quickly

This created a somber mood so we pressed on to Preston Beach for lunch. I soon ran out track and after trying to reverse and sliding down the

slight incline I decided to drive down the incline while turning hard right, yes dear your left hand grasping the door handle and your right hand

grasping my left leg and eyes closed and deep in pray we descended.

The rest of the convoy to a alternative pass and

backed back and ran along the beach next to the water we got to lunch with no other problems.

After lunch some of the convoy had to returned to Perth the rest of us pushed on to Myalup Beach this section of beach was wide with no wash

aways strange what 2 km makes the sand was soft here to but nice and wide and very little traffic to tend with just 90 minutes we arrived at Myalup

Beach pulled into the car park inflated our tires and said our good byes and headed back to Perth.

I wish to thank Pat for his help on this trip and all who came on this trip you made my job as trip leader easy.

Regards Brett and Julie Anderson

The launch of the Mitsubishi 4WD Club Facebook Group has been very successfulWe currently have 53 ‘Facebookers’ subscribed to the new forum. This is likely to grow rapidly as more members and their family and friends discover this social site.The Mitsubsihi 4WD Club Facebook Group is not restricted to club members. For example we already have a number of ex-members using the group to maintain contact with the club. Any group member can invite a friend to join the group. Why have Facebook?Facebook provides a convenient means of interaction between family, friends and people of similar interests.It is a ‘closed group’, meaning that you can only post messages or comments in the group if you are a member.You can only become a member of the group upon invitation by a member or by requesting mem-bership. The Administrators will then admit you to the group upon reveing the request.The group is montiored daily by group administrators who have the ability to delete inappropriate posts from membes, or even remove members who don’t abide by the rules.Currently the group administrators are Martin and Karen Archer and Bridget McPherson.Facebook is accesible through your home computer, iPad, tablet or smart phone. It is also accessi-ble through a smart TV.What can you do in the group?Discuss current 4WD topicsPost pictures during or after your 4WD adventuresAdvertise items for saleKeep in touch with people you don’t get to see very often or who have moved out of the state.Provide links to many useful web sitesWhat not to do on FacebookInnapproriate activity will be removed from the group. Do not• make insulting, offensive or derogatory comments• post images that may offend • Sell items on behalf of other people unless it is 4WD related• post images or comments that waist members viewing time• use the word ‘like’ in every sentence


Members are requested not to divulge any details regarding upcoming trips on Facebook. The club’s members only web site and calendar should be used for this purpose.Do not divulge the personal details of any member on Facebook.If you wish to join the group but have protected your identity on Facebook by registering under a Pseudonym, please email one of the administrators so that we know who you are to admit you to the group.


Mitsubishi 4WD Club – Administration – Stationery amended 02 15

THE MITSUBISHI 4WD OWNER’S CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA INC.

Committee of Management Election

PROPOSER

I nominate ............................................................................... for the position of

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

to serve a two year term expiring March 2017

......................................................... ............................................... Signature of Proposer Name of Proposer (printed) NOMINEE If self nominating sign as proposer) I accept this nomination and acknowledge that I am willing to fill the role if I am elected. ............................................................. ................................................. Signature of Nominee Name of Nominee (printed)

......./........./.............. Date

http://www.mitsubishi4wd.org.au/members/Nomination_Form_Volunteer.pdf

Inc. 1986

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