Dedicated to the Restoration & Preservation of Historic Vehicles

April 2014

Good Roll Up

at South West

Slopes

Get Together -

Half of the

Car Park at

Grenfell Railway

Station

The other Half

Some of Our Cars at Grenfell

The views expressed are not necessarily those of the Members , Committee or Editor

Cootamundra Antique Motor Club PO Box 27 Cootamundra NSW 2590

Web Site – www.cootamundraantiquemotorclub.org

OFFICE BEARERS FOR 2014

Michael Livingston – Founder of the Club Colours – Green & Gold

Happy Birthday 2nd - Peter Sharman

3rd – Talia McKay

6th – Shirley Finucane & Peter McCarthy

9th – Helen Morgan

13th – Heather Cooper

14th – Jill Thompson – Kevin White – Robert Bradly

22nd – Mary Anne McKay

23rd - Kay C arratt

24th – Patsy Crowe & Athol Jennings

Happy Anniversary

3rd – Sylvia & John Milnes

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Events Co-ordinator

Plates Registrar

Club Captain

Librarian

Keeper of Club Album

Editor

Photographer

Membership Officer

Public Officer

Swap Meet Co-ordinator

Web Master

Tim O’Keeffe

Paul Andreatta

John Collins

Sue McCarthy

Ken Harrison

Alan Thompson

John Simpfendorfer

John Collins

Gwen Livingstone

Betsy Harrison

Email:betsy.harrison@bigpond.com

Barry Gavin

John Collins

Joan Collins

John & Joan Collins

John Milnes

Email : jmilnes@live.com.au

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Alan Thompson

Registration Inspectors

Malcolm Chaplin

Ray Douglas

Alan Thompson

Garry Metcalfe

Mark (Zeke) Loiterton

Kevin Jarrett

Ken Harrison

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Movement Book

Alan Thompson

Ken McKay

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Membership Fee - $30 annually – Paid

January to December

MIUTES OF MEETING held at Harden - Monday 3 MARCH, 2014. Meeting was opened at 8 pm. by President, Tim O’Keeffe, welcoming local legend, Carmel Brown, of the Harden Hospital Auxiliary. MEMBERS PRESENT: Tim and Ting O’Keeffe, John and Joan Collins, Peter & Sue McCarthy, Doug Wright,

John Speechley, John Simpfendorfer, Alan Thompson , Paul Andreatta, Lynn and Barry Gavin, Ken and Betsy Harrison, Michael Bickford, Hugh McMinn, John Mackie, John Finucane, Kevin Cross, Jamie Hulbert. VISITORS : A boy called Dart, in the care of Barry & Lynn. APOLOGIES: John W Mackie, Kevin and Sue Sharp, Karen McMinn, Mal and Lin Chaplin, Paul and Janet Ballard, Alex and Lyn Joss, Dave, Joel and Reagan Bartholomew, Brian and Helen Morgan, John Rickett. President Tim presented $500 donation; and Barry Gavin took photo for the newspaper.

The Minutes of the February Meeting were CONFIRMED on the motion of Doug Wright, and seconded by Paul Andreatta. And Carried. Correspondence IN :

1. Newsletters from other clubs -- tabled.

2. Application for Membership from Heath Harrison who has a 1953 MORRIS MINOR.

3. Receipt and Thank You card from RDA for our $500 donation.

4. From The Returned and Services League of Australia Cootamundra Sub-Branch – requesting 3

cars on ANZAC Day to transport veterans from the Nursing Home and Retirement Village at 10

a.m. to the ex-Services Club etc. Cars were volunteered by Hugh McMinn, John Speechley and Alan

Thompson, and Paul Andreatta.

5. Account from Atlas Printing Works for $280 for 2000 Swap Meet flyers and $324 for 150 Coota

Hootas.

6. Receipt and Thank You from Cancer Assistance.

7. Paint restoration on old cars can be done by Restor FX of Neutral Bay. They offer a guest speaker

to demonstrate.

8. Thank You card from Wendy Rickett for our kind words on the passing of her brother, Geoff.

9. Advertisement for Storage Bays available in Sydney.

10. Advertisement for the Alpine Resort Motel, Jindabyne.

Correspondence OUT : 1. To Grenfell Car Club telling them that 6 cars from our club will attend S.W. Get-Together.

2. To Stockinbingal Fair telling that a dozen cars from our club will be attending.

3. To Bush Council through Wendy Muddell submitting our Petitioners re exporting heritage vehicles.

Also advising that we are content with Public Liability Insurance from T.C.I.S.

4. To South West Slopes Credit Union – advising the names of signatories for our Term Deposit for

2014.

Invitations : 1. To CHERRY CAPITAL “Car Muster” -- Sun 6 April, in the grounds of P.C.Y.C. YOUNG.

2. Cowra members of the DINASAUR DRIVERS REGISTER invite pre-1930 vehicles to a rally at

Cowra – the “Autumn Tour” -- 2nd to 4th May, 2014.

3. To 2014 JUNE RALLY -- June Long-weekend. Entry forms from John Collins or John Simp..

4. To Gosford Swap Meet -- 15 June.

5. To Pambula Motorfest -- 13 April.

Moved: John Collins Seconded Ken Harrison That the Correspondence be accepted, and above Invitations be accepted as Club Runs. CARRIED

Treasurer’s Report : The Monthly Report was circulated. Moved Sue McCarthy, seconded Hugh McMinn -- THAT the Treasurer’s Report be accepted; and accounts be approved for payment, as received. CARRIED

SWAP MEET: John Collins asked members to take bundles of flyers to distribute at Events they attend. Swap Meet Flyers were sent to clubs that receive our newsletter and he is pleased that this has resulted in our Swap Meet being mentioned in their Minutes already. Lynn reported that the caterers (RDA) will have two outlets to serve from at the Swap Meet. PLATES REGISTRAR’S REPORT: Some late roadworthy/ registration checks have been done. The Tech Workshop was unavailable for 2 nights due to renovation work . Might be able to have extra nights at the end of the semester. Editor’s Report: Sorry about the lateness of the newsletter. A change at Printing Works means that in future your

articles for the newsletter will have to be submitted earlier, say, the 18th of the month.

Hope someone submits a report on the Kalimna Rally. Events Co-ordinator: Ken welcomed the members back from the Kalimna Rally He reported that there were plenty of events in February but only 3 cars went to Gundagai Show. It was wet. There was a good roll-up for the Mid-Week Run to Young. For the motorbike fundraiser for the Cancer Council (Tubbys Ride) the Bartholomew boys provided some bikes, but for the car show only his Wolseley turned up. It was raining. For March there are tons of events -- especially go to Harden for The Hundred Years of DODGE. Ken requested your help in ideas for Mid-Week Runs. Club Captain’s Report. : John Simp. requested reimbursement of $65 for postage and cards sent out. Moved Betsy, seconded Joan – That the Treasurer write a cheque to reimburse Club Captain. CARRIED John reported that Ken Frost has suffered a heart attack. GENERAL BUSINESS

Application for Membership of Heath Harrison was voted on; resulting in everyone approving. Welcome aboard, Heath and Christine. Robert Bradly recommended visiting the Oil refinery at Harden for a Mid-Week Run. Barry Gavin asked us to think about the work that members do for the club and something the club can do to benefit

members. Tim reported that at this Meeting we were to present a $500 donation to Snowy Hydro Southcare Helicopter Service

but their representative couldn’t attend. He will present the cheque, personally to the rep. in Harden. Joan requested a date for this year’s Frank DeBritt Memorial Run as organisation needs to get under-way.

The Saturday before National Heritage Day, in May, was decided. John Simp. wondered about a meeting of the Swap Meet committee, but lead-up jobs seem to be getting done. Tim reported that his 1958 Dodge Truck with hay-bales was used as a wedding carriage for his son’s wedding. Paul Andratta reported that there is a need to get a better understanding about how to go about buying a club shirt

and getting the club logo attached. Secretary will investigate. Ken Harrison displayed a window sticker of our club logo. Available 100 for $180. RPB suggested that the club buys 100, and could supply one to every member, especially as a presentation gift welcoming new members. Tim declared that we will vote at next Meeting as members might like to first ponder about this. RP Bradly has for give-away - rear springs for Falcon ute. Hugh McMinn has a Ford LTD for sale. John Mackie displayed a Mystery Mechanical Part. We thought it was a giant gudgeon pin. But - It was just one of the rocker-arm shafts that sits over 2 valves over one of the cylinders of a 16 cylinder engine of a Diesel Locomotive. Reminding members to please think about volunteering at the end of this year to be an Office Bearer of this club, Chairman Tim, closed the Meeting at 9.02 pm.

REMINDER : SUNDAY 6 APRIL -- Display your car -- from 7.30 a.m. at Young Heritage Motor Club’s

“CAR MUSTER” In the grounds of the P.C.Y.C - Lachlan Street -- YOUNG -- Gold Coin donation

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Know Your Rules Q 1 –How many demerit points can a Red P - Plate Driver legally accumulate before losing their Licence ? Q 2 –Is it Ok to drive over double solid centre line if you are turning into a driveway on the Right ? (A) 0 (B) 3 (C) 6 (D) 12

Presidents Report

Hello All. At our last meeting Carmel Brown from the Murrumburrah-Harden Hospital Auxiliary was presented with our donation to their good work. Unfortunately, the donation to the Southcare Helicopter could not be presented due to illness. This will be done when a time can be arranged with Jenny O’Brien, The newspaper and myself. Due to issues beyond the control of our editor we ask that your reports etc, be in Betsy’s hands by the 15th of the month. If this does not work out we will discuss the issue when it becomes an issue. In this issue there should be a copy of what may become our rear window sticker. Please consider as we hope to order these if acceptable at the next meeting. Again it is not too early to start working on candidates for our committee for the next term of office. The Wallendbeen Red Cross Fair will be a good day for us to support. Ting and I will be in Sydney and will not be able to attend. Please make an effort to be at the pizza and film night. This is a great night out and very social. The car muster at the PCYC at Young has a prize for the most cars from one Club. Can this be us?. See the back page for all details. Another event that went well last year was the HOT CROSS BUN run. Please come and make it even better. Hope to see you all at the next meeting. Work is again interfering with life and shed building so the shed is not finished yet so it is still.

Yours in door fitting.

Tim O’Keeffe.

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Club Captains Report Those members who have Veteran – Vintage & Classic vehicle insurance – check your information as there has been changes to Milage Acceptability – Emergency Repairs cost covered and the classification of some vehicles. I would like to wish any members on the sick list a Speedy Recovery. Brake Down List on the Grenfell Run – John Finucane - Fuel problem on Jindalee Straight Ted Strachan – Electric Starter Ken Harrison – Water Pump Hugh McMinn – Top Gear Some work at TAFE on Wednesday night – all fixed ! John Simp

SCROUNGED FACTS & GOINGS ON Cootamundra Antique Motor Club is to supply a car to deliver Meals on Wheels Saturday and Sunday 5 & 6 April. John Collins is asking for a volunteer otherwise he will have to do it. Phone him now. Young Heritage Motor Club is hosting their inaugural “South West Historical Car Muster” - 6 April. Trophies on offer: - Best vehicle on Club Plates in categories: 1920-29, 1930-39, 1940-49, 1950-59, 1960-69, 1970-83. -Best oldest car. -Best Most Original car. -Best Overall car. -Worst car. -Youngest person’s car. -Club (visiting) with the most cars. --- That could be our club? The Young H.M C. was formed in 1972 as the Young Veteran, Vintage & Post-Vintage Motor Club. The club now boasts some 150 cars ranging from 1920s to 1983. The Veteran, Vintage & Classic Motorcycle Club of A.C.T. invites riders to join them in celebrating the 100

th year Anniversary of the First Australian Motorcycle TT.

The first Australian Tourist Trophy was held on public roads near Goulburn in April 1914 This year’s event involves a ride – 12 & 13 April – Canberra to Collector. Details: http://vvcmcc.org/tt-ride/. Put this on your Calendar:

THE 2014 GOLD TRAIL FESTIVAL at HARDEN-MURRUMBURRAH Sunday 27 APRIL : Colonial Festival at the Showground. -- Not to be missed! Display your club car. Cobb & Co re-enactments and historic displays etc. Entry by Donation. The 1928 Model A Ford station-wagon of Michael Livingstone was displayed by Gwen Livingstone at the funeral of Dudley Loiterton in March. Dudley was the carpenter who built the wooden body for Michael’s restoration. The Model A was a fitting momento of Dudley who died aged 94. All this interesting stuff is collected by :

“CRANK-HANDLE” & “DRIP-FEED”

The Livingstone Woody 26th February 2014 I was honoured to be asked by the family of the Late Dudley Loiterton to take The Woody to his funeral. Dudley was a wood craftsman and was building our house. Michael had bought home the remains of a wooden body belonging to an A model Station Wagon from Fitzroy Falls. He showed Dudley what he had, and also the plans he had from America Dudley was persuaded by Michael to make the wooden body of the 1928 A Model Ford, AR Series Station Wagon. This was to be the First A Model Woody that we knew of, to be restored in Australia. The body came together in Dudley’s shed and his family told me today how they remember their Dad meticulously working to make the body as original as possible, while in our shed Michael was busy putting all the mechanical parts together. On telling Patrick this he remarked how Michael took him to look each week and view the progress and both had taken many photos The restoration of the Woody started in 1970 and was to be ready to take Patrick to his first day at school, but Michael had a bad road accident and so it did not come onto the road until 1978 On seeing the Woody parked at the front of the Church today, I was very proud to be driving it and was reminded, as was Dudley’s family and friends of a great tradesman, who helped Michael’s dream to restore a woody station wagon come true. Their love to restore this vehicle is certainly evident and their workmanship is kept alive, when the Woody is driven.

Gwen Livingstone.

Answers to

Know Your Rules

A -1) B

A -2) True

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South West Get Together

Sunday’s run to Grenfell for the South West Get Together started out well but only lasted to the end of Jindalee straight with Ken & Betsy pulling over the Wolesely with radiator problems. Were they going to make a cup of tea? Not likely but the water was boiling in the radiator. They headed back home and grabbed the modern to continue to Grenfell.

BUT! then along Jindalee straight again, we met John Finucane in his Mini Cooper S heading back into town. John had made it to the top of Faulk’s Hill and stopped abruptly with a fuel blockage problem. He made it back home OK but then turned around again to continue his journey in the Cooper with no more problems. Me thinks there’s two candidates for the “Bugga Up” trophy ! On reaching Grenfell railway station, there were over 60 cars already parked. Clubs came from Young, Temora, Goulburn, Wagga and Cootamundra and the tables on the railway station platform were stacked with yummy food. The Grenfell club put on a fantastic day and everyone seemed pleased at the turn out of cars and people. The welcome speech was given by Grenfell President Billo Wheatley who announced the next South West Get Together was to be held at Temora and Eddie Samms, President of the Temora club was there to elaborate a bit more on what will happen on that weekend. One of the happiest faces on the day belonged to 7 year old Dartanian who was asked to go for a run in Keith and Helen Capps 1928 “A” Model Ford.He looked great sitting in the “FORD” with his “HOLDEN” cap on and the smile was absolutely beaming. He loved the sound of the Klaxon horn.

Right

Dart

enjoying

his ride in

the

Model A

Above - Ken & little Woolly stopped

on the side of the road – Woolly didn’t

make it !

Right – Club members on the

Railway Station

Having enjoyed morning tea

Barry Gavin

Mid Week Run to Bluestill Distillery at Young

Thursday 20th February 20 members of CAMC visited the Bluestill Distillery – Gallery & Café – a great day! Leaving Coota at 11am, we met up with Kevin White at the Young Railway Station and then drove to the Café where we had a quick look around and then ordered lunch. The lunch was delicious and heaps of it at a very reasonable price. After lunch we had a good look at the Gallery with some lovely arts & crafts for sale, then it was time for a tour of the distillery. It. is a small family owned business that have distributors in many locations around the country and have just finalized a deal with China – great to see small business doing so well. They distill all sorts of spirits – Brandy – Vodka – Whisky & Bourban to mention just a few. The tour was very interesting - an excellent place for a visit. After this we went to Les & Pam Warren’s Memorabilia display also in Young- Pam & Les are members of the Young car club, they made us extremely welcome and after looking at the staggering amount of things they have both collected they served us a lovely afternoon tea.

This part of the day was arranged by Kevin and thank you Kevin, it made a great end to a great da

Ken in the Wolseley

and Barry in his Torana

Passing the 1934 Morris of

Paul & Janet Ballard with

Linley & Malcom Chaplin

as passengers

and Co - drivers

The Boys Hats (on show) at lunch at the Distillery

Les Warren – Alan Thompson - A small part of the Shed

Ken Harrison & John Finucane

with

the

Little

Taxi

Above - Another section of Goodies

Pam and Warren

Members attending were – Alan & Jill Thompson in their Studebaker

John & Maureen Simpendorfer – Modern Barry & Lyn Gavin – Torana

Colin & Trish Stewart – Black Morris John Finucane - Mini

Ken & Betsy Harrison – Wolseley Kevin White - Vauxhall

Paul & Janet Ballard and Malcom & Linley Chaplin in Paul’s - 1934 Morris

Hugh & Karen McMinn – Modern Betsy

Proposed Sticker for the Inside of the Back Window of Club Cars

The sticker measures 20 cm x 4.5 cm and is applied to the inside of your window so it will be protected from the weather

The introduction of “ The Sticker” will be discussed at our April Meeting.

If you have any thoughts – come along or contact one of the committee.

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These pictures are from An email I received. This is the Biggest Load ever moved in Western Australia

It weighed over 700 tons with 4 trucks towing and 2 pushing it on the gravel. They were travelling at 4 Km’s per hour on the gravel and reaching 6 km’s per hour on the bitumen, the distance to the new mine - 230 kms, they drove up to 15 hrs a day, taking 6 days to reach their destination This also included becoming bogged with 4 front end loaders having trouble pulling

them out !

Wow guys would you like this job.

And what about the fuel ?

Courtesy of Barbara & Geoff Armour

CLUB MERCHANDISE FOR SALE Contact - Paul Andreatta

Windscreen Banners - $10.00 each CAMC Coffee Mugs - $6 each or 2 for $10

Lapel Badges - $10 each Grill Badges - $30 each

Coming Events for April 2014

5th – 6th MEALS ON WHEELS – Please let Joan know if you can do this Run – 6942 1796 ______________________________________________________________________________ Sat – 5th Display of club vehicles at finish of Motorcycle Pocker Run – This is to support

the nursing home sprinkler fund & they have asked us to display our cars -assemble at Cootamundra RSL Club Car Park by 3.30pm

Sun – 6th Junee – 2nd Annual Car Show & Swap Meet at the Showground – let us support our Young friends with this and maybe Bag a Bargain as well

Sun – 6th Cherry Capitol & South West Region “ Car Muster” – PCYC Lachlan St. Young Mon – 7th Monthly Meeting at Cootamundra Library Steven Ward Room Commencing 8pm

Sun – 13th Coolamon Swap Meet at Coolamon Showground – 40 Kms. north of Wagga.

Frid – 18th Hot Cross Bun Run at Mackay Park Wallendbeen – Meet at 10.15am.Club will supply Hot Cross Buns & Toppings – Members bring own cups – thermos – Tea – Coffee etc. Coota members assemble at Yass Rd. At 9.45 depart 10am- Harden members make your own way to arrive at Wallendbeen around 10.15am. Joan Collins will take approximate numbers at the next meeting or could you please contact her on 6942 1496

May 2nd – 4th Cowra Dinosaur Drivers Register – Autumn Tour for Vehicles manufactured

before 1930 – for information contact John Collins on 6942 1496

Mon - 5th Monthly meeting of Coota Club at Coota Library – Steven Ward Rooms -8pm

Sat - 17th Frank DeBritt Memorial Run – We take residents of the Retirement Village for a drive and afternoon tea – lots Cars are needed also, Ladies we will need Sandwiches – Cakes & Slices etc. for afternoon tea – if you can assist contact Betsy on 6942 2309

Sun – 18th National Motoring Heritage Run – Morning Tea at Wallendbeen – Then on to Harden for Lunch in the Park – bring your own lunch or buy form any of the cafes in Harden – We will meet at Apex Park at 10.30am for a 10.45 departure

June Mon – 2nd Sat – 7th Cootamundra Antique Car Club meeting at Harden Bowling Club –

start 8pm - Dinner is available at the club before the meeting from 6pm – to book please ring Sue McCarthy on 6386 3365 by Wednesday 28th May – evenings only

Sat – 7th Henry Lawson Festival at Grenfell

Sat – 7th Wagga June Rally – anyone interested in going to the Rally please cantact John Collins on 6942 1496. If you would like to drive to Downside on the Sunday to view the cars, you are welcome - Downside is between Junee and Wagga

Don’T forget - September – Fathers Day - Our Swap Meet Sun – 7th Cootamundra Annual Swap Meet – we will need as much help on the day and

for setting up – so please think about what time you can give on that weekend We need people on the gates Saturday & Sunday for an hour or two – from

8am on Saturday & 6am on Sunday – Food for thought

Attention – Any run with no time or meeting Place – Please make your own way there