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NOVEMBER 2019

Newsletter

of Cootamundra Antique Motor Club

A couple of 1976 TORANAS from our club at the Harden Kite Festival Saturday 12 October.

(and there was another Torana from Young)

About a dozen club cars lined up in our designated parking space on the day.

Recommended for next year. Go fly a Kite with hundreds of others

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.

PRINTED BY ATLAS PRINTING WORKS - COOTAMUNDRA

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Club Colours: Green & Gold

OFFICE BEARERS - 2019 FOUNDER OF THE CLUB: MICHAEL LIVINGSTONE

President Malcolm Chaplin 6942 4406 0409 985 890

Vice President Ken Harrison 6942 2309 0408 603364 betsy.harrison@bigpond.com

Secretary Paul Ballard 6942 4694 0419 973 822 westkinloch@dragnet.com.au

Treasurer Ting O’Keeffe 0426 011983

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

Plates Register Alan Thompson 6942 1181 0400 128016

Club Captain Ken Harrison 6942 2309 0408 603364 betsy.harrison@bigpond.com

Librarian John Collins 6942 1496 0428 421496

Keeper of Club Album Gwen Livingstone 6942 1039 0428 421039

Editor John 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

Movement Book Alan Thompson 6942 1181 Ken McKay 6386 3526

If you PHONE in to record in the Movement Book.

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

recorded prior to setting out.

CLUB MERCHANDISE FOR SALE - 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

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 7th Graham Absolon

7th John Andreatta

8th Peter Rickett

9th David Prothero

10th John Simpfendorfer

14th Ting O’Keeffe

20th Kevin Cross

22nd Ross Delaney

30th Ron Spelman

30th Karen Mitchell

11th John & Maureen Simfendorfer

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MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING HELD AT COOTAMUNDRA, OCTOBER 07, 2019.

Meeting was opened at 8:00pm by President Malcolm Chaplin. VISITORS – Nil. ATTENDEES – 34 Members as per Attendance Book. APOLOGIES – 7 Members as per Attendance Book. MINUTES – The Minutes of the September Meeting as Published in the “Coota Hoota” were CONFIRMED on the Motion of K. Harrison / P. Andreatta. SECRETARY’S REPORT – CORRESPONDENCE IN:

1. Various Financial Documents – Delivered to Treasurer.

2. Magazines from Other Clubs – Circulated and Tabled.

3. Transport for NSW (RMS) – Log Book Scheme to become permanent; Proposed Improvements to be Implemented over coming 12 months.

4. CHMC Half Yearly Meeting – Saturday, 26th

October, 2019 at Lake Macquarie – Delegate and Observers Required. (No Volunteers.)

5. Mark Loiterton – Exhaust Repairs for Members (Details in Coota. Hoota).

6. Australia Day Carnivale, Parramatta – Entries Open October 18

th.

7. Historic Winton – 2020 Dates May 29th to 31

st.

8. Bay to Birdwood 2020 – Special 40th

Anniversary Programme covering all eras to 1990; Entries open early January.

9. Lilier Lodge and Can Assist – High Tea at Borambola Winery, Sunday, 13

th October.

CORRESPONDENCE OUT: 1. Julianne Collingridge – re: Museum Proposal. 2. Coota. Public School P&C – re: Fete, Nov. 2

nd.

3. 43 Clubs – E-mails re: 40th Birthday.

On the MOTION of P. Ballard / T. O’Keeffe, the Report was RECEIVED, Invitation Events ACCEPTED as Club Runs, and Member Participation Encouraged.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Was TABLED and ADOPTED on the MOTION of Ting O’Keeffe / A. Thompson.

EDITOR’S REPORT: - John Collins again reminded Members that “For Sale” and “Wanted” Advertisements are always welcome.

SHOWGROUND USERS’ COMMITTEE DELEGATES’ REPORT: - Joan Collins reported that consideration was being given to Renovating the “Old Bar”, and that firm proposals were anticipated shortly.

SWAP MEET REPORT: - B. Gavin reminded Members that all had gone well, and that thanks had been received from Guides and Soup Kitchen. He indicated that some complaints had been received regarding site allocations and suggested that a proper survey of the grounds might be warranted. M. Bickford and P. Ballard agreed to advise / assist as appropriate.

PLATES REGISTRAR’S REPORT: - A. Thompson advised that there had been two new Registrations,

and that TAFE Sessions re-commence on October 16th.

He also mentioned he was planning on visiting Motorclassica. EVENTS COORDINATOR’S REPORT: - Reminded Members of Events as listed in Coota. Hoota. WEBMASTER’S REPORT: - J. Milnes advised that all was operating satisfactorily, and submitted an apology for non-attendance at the November Meeting. CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT: - Three cards had been sent, and another was to be sent shortly. He had noted a photograph in the Daily Telegraph showing Barry Gavin playing football as a child. Two trophies awarded – P. Taylor, Bugger Up; L. Gavin, Mug. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Vote on Membership Application - Bill McCaskill –

Accepted. 2. Charity Donations:

a. Resolved on the Motion of J. Milnes / J. Ballard that the Club make Donations to Charities from its surplus funds.

b. Resolved on the Motion of Tim O’Keeffe / B. Gavin that Donations be limited to $500 each, to a maximum of 10 organisations.

c. Suggestions were taken from the floor and resulted in the following Proposals, which were Adopted on the Motion of

d. A. Thompson / G. Snape: i. Harden Hospital Auxiliary. ii. Cootamundra Hospital Auxiliary. iii. Harden Can Assist. iv. Cootamundra Can Assist. v. Drought Relief. vi. Coota. Nursing Home Auxiliary. vii. Legacy. viii. Riding for the Disabled. ix. Coota. Retirement Village Aux..

e. It was further Agreed that Funds be handed over as soon as possible and not await Formal Meetings.

3. November Meeting – At Harden Uniting Church Hall, with Dinner beforehand. Secretary tendered his Apologies.

4. 2020 South-West Get-Together will be at Coota. on March 28

th.

5. P. Andreatta Advised that Wedding Cars from this Club for N. Dean may not be required.

6. Wagga Motor Cycle Club Rally will be next week. 7. Boorowa “Running of the Sheep” likely to need

early entries next year. 8. Insurance documents had been delayed (now

received). 9. K. Harrison advised that Coolamon Fire Engine

Muster day was successful. 10. M. Chaplin spoke about Austins over Australia and

participating in Bay to Birdwood with K. Trethewey. 11. A. Thompson advised of K. Keating’s progress with

Austin engine. 12. G. Snape mentioned recent Hot Rod visit to the

District. 13. P. & S. McCarthy attended Temora Show.

CLOSURE OF MEETING: - It being 9:05pm, Chairman Malcolm DECLARED the Meeting Closed.

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PRESIDENT’S RAMBLE

Much has happened since my last report, but not many local events for Lin and me, as we have put around

3,000 kms on our Austin 1800 Ute, in the Barossa and Adelaide.

This gives other club members the chance to report about other events which we were absent for.

We set off for the Barossa Valley in our Ute, to take part in the ‘National Austins Over Australia’ rally.

Travelling with us were Ken and Daina Trethewey who, with their 1956 Jaguar XK 140, were entered in the

Bay to Birdwood run, as were we, following Austin’s over Australia.

AOA was a well organised and interesting event held over 4 days. Each morning all 168 cars met in the

impressive grounds of Chateau Tanunda, where breakfast was served , prior to a round of Rocker Cover

Races.

The day was then spent touring the magnificent Barossa Valley, which was so green, it was almost

luminescent !

We have owned our Ute for 19 years and this is the first time we have ever seen 4 Austin utes together,

including previous AOA rallies.

One afternoon for a short while, we swapped cars, with a couple who owned one of the very large 4 litre

Austin Princesses. Surrounded by leather and walnut veneer, it resembled a mobile gentleman’s club. Very

nice, where’s the butler ?

During the rally, people asked after Ted and Joan Strahan, and wished to be remembered to them.

Next -- in Adelaide, meeting up with Ken and Daina in Glenelg, we participated in the Bay to Birdwood

run. If you think 168 cars constitutes a fair number, how about 1,756 entries ! This has to be the premier

classic car rally in Australia.

The vehicles wind their way 70 kms up into the hills to the National Motor Museum at Birdwood. The

route is lined with thousands of spectators, picnicking and cheering.

The museum grounds and paddocks are large enough for all the vehicles which this year ranged from 1956

to 1986. A golf buggy would have been handy to see them all.

In addition to the vehicle exhibits, there was a live band, stalls, and food outlets.

During the afternoon a fashion parade saw 90 entries in period dress, the winners being presented their

awards by the Governor of South Australia. The Governor also presented the Concours D’Elegance trophy,

to the owner of a tiny BMW Isetta. There were approximately 30 contestants, with pristine vehicles, vying

for the top award.

Adelaide is just about 1000kms from Cootamundra, but well worth the trip.

Next year Bay to Birdwood will celebrate 40 years. Entries are open to Veteran, Vintage, and Classic

vehicles. The event is limited to 1,750 in number, so will be from selected applications .

With regard to our club’s business, next year’s entries are steadily climbing for our 40th birthday

celebrations, with currently approximately 85 people entered for the Saturday Dinner, so far.

Most of the photos for our 2020 calendar have been taken. Thank you to all concerned, and by the time

you receive this magazine, the donations from the club’s Swap Meet in September, will have been

distributed, according to our club members’ decisions.

Yours with Grace, Space and Pace

Mal

P. S. In the 1930’s a very small number of Austin’s were fitted with an infinitely variable ratio gear box

known as a Hayes transmission. Only 2 were known to exist in the Southern Hemiphere ; 1 in New Zealand

and 1 in Australia.

The NZ one now resides on the NSW central coast, and was at the AOA rally in the Barossa. The other one,

believe it or not, is our club member Bob Newman’s car here in Cootamundra. Bob’s car, a 1934 Austin

16 York, will soon be on the road again , thanks to Bob and Alan Thompson.

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Monday 23 September

AUSTINS OVER AUSTRALIA

168 Austins gathered at Chateau Tanunda

The ute is Malcolm’s.

Below is Malcolm’s 1968 AUSTIN 1800 ute

Displaying with 3 more utes. . . . and a truck:

The rally explored the Barossa Valley . . .

and included a display day:

ISETTA bubble car:

Sunday 29 September over 1700 club vehicles

drove from The Bay . . . to . . . . Birdwood.

In the Bay to Birdwood from Cootamundra was an

AUSTIN 1800 ute and a JAGUAR XK140.

But the car . . . (vehicle) . . . chosen as the

winner . . . was a 1956 BMW Isetta . . . . .

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EDITORIAL --- Looking back over 40 years . . . . . 40 years ago -- Noel Ritchie was the President of Cootamundra Antique Motor Club.

1983 -- Michael Livingstone took over the reins of President.

He voiced disappointment that the granting of Concessional Registration to vehicles aged over 30 years was being hindered by the

Bush Council. Bush Council executive disapproved of Post-Vintage cars in the clubs.

Despite this, by November, Secretary Geoff Cowled announced at the December Meeting that vehicles aged over 30 years could

now get Concessional Registration.

1984 -- President Michael and Treasurer John Collins attended a Meeting planning Cootamundra’s Bicentenary Celebrations

just to offer our club’s cars in any Procession. Guess What? Michael ended up President of Cootamundra’s Planning Committee.

1984 -- Secretary Peter Close announced that Robert Newman was joining the club with a 1934 limousine AUSTIN York.

And we would be joining with Temora and Young clubs to visit Tom Berryman’s collection of antique vehicles in August.

Registration Inspectors -- Frank DeBritt and Brian Richards, inspected:

John Collins’ 1927 Ford Michael Livingstone’s 1928 woody Gwen’s 1928 Ford Tudor

Brian Richard’s 1928 Ford Noel Ritchie’s 1928 Ford Peter Close’s 1938 Pontiac

Bruce Watson’s 1939 Anglia John Collins’ 1948 Plymouth Greg Strachan’s 1951 Austin A40

Ted Strachan’s 1954 Austin A40 Brian Richard’s 1954 Holden

Back to . November 2019 :

Don’t forget that our club has been invited to show cars at the Cootamundra Public School’s Fete -

Saturday 2 November. This Saturday! Next event! Ten years ago our club made a donation to the Canberra Museum - to the Appeal to Restore a 1948 DAIMLER four-ton Landaulette to the condition it was

when it was used to chauffeur Queen Elizabeth in 1954.

2019 the restoration was completed. The car was exhibited at Wakefield Park Raceway on 17 August. Did any member witness it? You could have said – “Our club helped.”

November 2019 -- This month Joan and I will be attending Bendigo Swap. There are 1,700 sites! (Compare to our Swap that

had over 330.) Admission is $15 on Saturday and $5 on Sunday. (Joan will have to wait outside the gate . . . )

Vehicles on show will be from the Veteran, Vintage & |Classic Club of Bendigo . . to mark that club’s 50th

anniversary!

Yours in antique motoring, JOHN COLLINS

FOR SALE : DODGE AT4 575 truck. 245 slant 6. 4 speed. 16 ft tray. Good, tidy, original truck.

$3500. Ph 0417 477 178

FOR SALE : 1999 3.5 litre FERRARI V8. Clutchless manual paddle shift or auto mode available.

46k miles.

Rare silver blue/ navy blue.

UK import and currently unregistered.

Condition excellent. Major service just completed @ $13.5k.

Price $110k

FOR SALE : 1989 VW BAJA beach buggy

1600cc motor

Imported from South Africa

Very rare car in Australia

Hard top is removable

Set up for competition

Many new and used spares. Rego expired April.

Price $15k

Enquiries to Phillip Taylor, 0411 044 973

Email: phillip_taylor_ 52@yahoo.com.au

John Simp. has discovered a method - HOW TO CLEAN UP RUST As we all know the chrome wheels on motor bikes are a lot different in their quality of finish.

The first ones to show signs of rust are Japanese motorcycles.

The following is a process that I have used successfully on my wheel rims.

1. Hydrochloric Acid ( Spirits of salts) used in swimming pools and cleaning brickwork.

2. One Tea spoon of Bi-Carb Soda, premixed in a cup of hot water ( dissolves better )

3. Good wash off with water, by hose.

4. Coat of Autosol.

Procedure as follows. Brush on acid with a brush. I used a 1 1/2” soft bristle,

as it gets around the nipples better than a hard bristle brush. Leave for 5 minutes.

Then apply a good coat of Bi-Carb Soda mix.

Leave for 5 minutes. Then wash off with a good spray of water.

When thoroughly dry, apply a coat of Autosol to shine.

Note: Be careful around your paint work. Thanks, John.

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PAST EVENTS

Here we are at the Fire-Engine Muster at Coolamon Sunday 6 October. Plymouth, Spitfire, V12, Mk2, VW

1976 Bedford bus, Torana SS and that’s a 1937 Standard. And there’s 100 other vehicles and fire-engines at this annual event.

Below: Here we are at Ulandra Nature Reserve. A Mid-Week run.

We enjoyed a walk through the forest. So recommended! We found an abandoned homestead, (burnt down), and examined

some abandoned machinery. Denis can certainly lead us to some gems! A secluded wilderness all to ourselves!

:

Up a gravel Lots to look at:

Road:

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COMING EVENTS

NOV Sat 2 COOTAMUNDRA PUBLIC SCHOOL FETE invites a car club display. Some of us will display. Entry by

Thompson Street

Sat 2 CLASSIC YASS. Huge display of Heritage cars - Worth supporting or spectating. (Entries closed 20 OCT)

Sat 2 Weekend Away - to the famous Steam Festival at Lake Goldsmith, Victoria

Sun 3 JUNEE SWAP MEET at Junee Showground and Car Display -- Recommended by Editor. So it must be good!

Mon 4 Monthly Meeting at Harden – 8 p.m. at the Hall behind Uniting Church

For those dining at 6 p.m. at Harden Bowling Club – bookings to Peter & Sue @ 6386 3365 by Wed. 30 Oct.

November Meeting is a good time to pay Membership Fee for 2020 - - - $30

Wed 6 Mid Week Run - Lunch and Bingo at Coolac Hotel. Depart Cootamundra at 11.30 a.m. We

need numbers attending by Monday 4 Nov. Phone Lynn : 0488 421 282

Sat 16 Christmas Markets at Stockinbingal - - Go for a drive and check out Ellwood’s Hall. Ellwood’s Hall?

Sat 16 Bendigo Swap

Sun 24 Markets at Bethungra School - Go for a drive.

DEC Sun 1 REGISTRATION INSPECTION DAY Roadworthy Checks at Cootamundra TAFE Automotives Workshop

Sunday morning. 9 a.m. - till noon. Pay your Club Membership Fee here. - - - $30

Sun 1 YHMC (Young Club) are having their Christmas Dinner at Cootamundra Country Club, this day, by the way.

Terribly British Day at Queanbeyan Park

Mon 2 Monthly Meeting at Cootamundra Library - 8 p.m. and Annual General Meeting

Election of Office Bearers for next year. Consider relieving the Editor . . . please.

Your Membership expires on 31 DECEMBER.

DECEMBER MEETING IS THE TIME - to pay your Membership Fee for 2020.

If you’re not at November or DECEMBER Meeting -- Put the $30 cheque in the mail.

If you have not paid by 1st January -- your car on Club Plates is deemed unregistered and

uninsured. You must be a paid up member of a Club to qualify for Concessional Registration and

Concessional insurance by NRMA and Shannons. So! Keep your Membership . . CURRENT!

ALSO

NOVEMBER and DECEMBER Meetings is the time to pay for the 40th

Birthday Dinner –

(Saturday 1 Feb. at R.S.L.) $20 each. Only! This Dinner is subsidised by our Swap Meet.

And -- Now is the time to also pay for the Christmas Party Dinner – ( Sunday 8 Dec. at

Stockinbingal.) $30 each.

Sun 8 Christmas Party : Lunch at Stockinbingal Bowling Club - 12.30pm $30 each. Bookings and moneys

taken at December Meeting - - - ( or phone Joan Collins by 2 December. No late bookings)

Sun 22 A Night-Drive to spectate Christmas Lights.

Meet 8 p.m. at Apex Park, and follow a leader around town.

Please consider Our Treasurer’s records when making the above payments. Early payments - - are a great

help. From past experience - the above Dinner Payments foretell complications.

JAN 2020

Wed 1 New Year’s Day Run - BYO Picnic Evening Meal at Malcolm & Lin’s - Scott Street Cootamundra

6 p.m. Park in Scott Street (by Cootamundra High School.)

Mon 6 Monthly Meeting - at Cootamundra Library

Sun 26 Australia Day Breakfast in The Park -- Jubilee Park -- 7.30 a.m. Buy your breakfast at The Park. Charity!

FEB

Sat 1 40th

Birthday of Cootamundra Antique Motor Club Celebrations

Saturday: A Tour of 3 local sheds - (Antique Vehicle Collections.)

Saturday: Dinner at Cootamundra Ex Services Club. Payment of $20 per head for 3 course Dinner, preferably at December Meeting . . .

(Cheque payments made to Cootamundra Antique Motor Club)

Sun 2 40th

BIRTHDAY of Cootamundra Antique Motor Club RUN -- to JUGIONG

Mon 3 Monthly Meeting