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OLD PLOUGHS AND OLD PLOUGHS AND OLD PLOUGHS AND OLD PLOUGHS AND
PISTONSPISTONSPISTONSPISTONS Newsletter of the Machinery Preservation Club of W.A. (Inc.)
www.machinerypreservationclub.com.au
PO Box 1471, Midland 6936
THRESHING ON LIDWELL FARM IN 1914 AT DAWLISH U.K. TRACTION ENGINE OVER TO THE RIGHT DOING WHAT COMES
NATURALLY, SUPPLYING POWER TO THE THRESHING MACHINE VIA A FLAT BELT.
PRESERVING FOR THE FUTURE
Vol.12 No.2 JUNE 2012
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PRESIDENT: Peter Dymond 95742688 [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT: Dave Ashfold 94588363 [email protected]
SECRETARY: Jim Riddle 92741905 [email protected]
TREASURER: Judy Ashfold 94588363 [email protected]
SHOW CO-ORDINATOR: Steve Barlas 93518703 [email protected]
SOCIAL CO-ORDINATOR: Ross Morton 93740375 [email protected]
WEB MASTER: Ralph & Wendy Thomas 94585435 [email protected]
SAFETY OFFICER: Dave Ashfold 94588363 [email protected]
MAGAZINE EDITOR: Les Jones 95254079 [email protected]
MPC ARCHIVES/MUSEUM: Bob.Wallis 0417788292 [email protected]
LIBRARIAN: Les Jones 95254079 [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP & UNIFORM REGISTRAR: Dave Ashfold 94588363 [email protected]
NHMA REPRESENTATIVE ( State Rep.) Ralph Thomas 94585435 [email protected]
FORTHCOMING EVENTS:
Monday 4th June Woodloes Open Day set up between 8-9am.
Sunday 22nd July Vintage Motor Cycle Club will be visiting the MPC for a BBQ lunch start 9am. (see NOTE
below)
Sunday 26th August Steamers Day and Open Day . (see NOTE below)
Sunday 2nd September Waroona Show set up Saturday, free camp sites ( Not confirmed only proposed)
Sunday 23rd September Trek The Trail Shire of Mundaring. Is between Wooroloo & Chidlow set up 8am at
Chidlow. Club trailer ?
Saturday 13th October Toodyay Show. Club trailer taken by Peter Dymond.
Saturday 20th October Kelmscott Show. Club trailer ?
NOTE: SET ASIDE April 19th – 21st 2013 for the Mudgee 14th National Machinery Rally
We also need someone to take the trailer to Woodloes Open Day. From what I’ve been told part of the fuel cost
will be reimbursed.
If you wish to exhibit at any of the shows please contact Steve Barlas 9351 8703 or Email him at
[email protected] so that he can arrange the area and fencing requirements.
NOTE: Any member wishing to attend the Vintage Motor Cycle day on Sunday 22nd
July will need to book a ticket with Jim Riddle. There will be NO CHARGE and
breakfast is included but no ticket no entry.
Steamers Day on Sunday 26th August will also be a ticket entry at $10 per head
which includes breakfast. Entry without breakfast and children is $5, breakfast will
finish at 10am Any friends or family are welcome to attend at the same price. (see
Jim Riddle) refer flyer on page 6 of newsletter.
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Jottings from the presidentJottings from the presidentJottings from the presidentJottings from the president
Looking through some of my old OPP’s I found this
logo that I used a few years ago, it still seems relevant
today as sometimes I feel a bit like the ring master
trying to control many different acts. With the threat
of finding a permanent home for the Club, trying to
put together the guest list for the official
commissioning of the Clayton, moving all our stuff
from bay 2 into our extended bay 3 of block 3 at
Midland and trying to cull some of our acquired odds
and ends (that’s not easy as what is rubbish to one
person is a treasure to another). Hey ho that’s life as
they say, no matter how big a space you seem to have
it is never big enough.
Enough of my grumblings to more important things to
report on- first as you see further on in this
publication Ralph has written a short bit on the
successful running of the Clayton & Shuttleworth
steam tractor the other week. Like all commissioning
a few little problems came to light the main one was
the misalignment of the Stephenson linkage which
made the control of forward to reversevery difficult.
This has hopefully been fixed by Lindsay and Peter last
Tuesday; with fingers crossed the next run should be
fine. If all is fine on the next run painting will start.
Our steamers day is coming up on the 26th August and
I will need plenty of help to make this day a very
profitable one, so I ask you all to spread the news to
all your friends. The cost will be $10 adults and $5 for
children this will include your breakfast for members
and guests. Please let a member of your committee
know expected numbers who you think will be
attending so we will have an idea.
Peter.
Old Faithful “ARTHUR” before he went out to
pasture (Cannington show 2010)
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EDITORIAL by Les Jones
I want to thank everyone for their wonderful
support in publishing this newsletter. I’ve
had some great articles sent in, as you will
see further in the letter. It seems like only
yesterday that the 1st one was completed and
the editing and writing of the newsletter has
become more of a full time job, but saying
that I’m enjoying the search for articles
which are of interest to members.
The 1st Mudgee meeting was held at my place
and was a great success. The weather was
perfect so we held it out under the alfresco.
After the meeting finished I put the BBQ on
and the guys wandered around the place
checking out the old farm machines or what
my wife calls the rat pile and then finished
off with a walk back in time, through the
display room with themes on farming,
blacksmiths, aircraft, dairy, shearing, war
and petrol/garage memorabilia.
We came away with some excellent ideas for
Mudgee and our bellies full from the lovely
sweets that the girls put on. More meetings
will be held and Ralph has a run down on
the 2nd meeting in his Mudgee article.
Thought for the month
ALLIANCE REPORT by Bob Wallis
While the Wheels of Government turn slow
so does the Alliance Group.
In the past month I have been busy writing
to Minister Buswell, Minister Morton, Alyssa
Hayden MLC for East Metro with a copy to
Ken Wyatt, Federal member for Hasluck
about the Alliance Group (us). No replies yet
but Alyssa Hayden is working with us.
Last Tuesday, 17th April, I had the
opportunity to have Darryl Trease JP and
councillor for the City of Swan visits me at
the Workshop – he understands our plight
and will support us where possible.
Last Wednesday 18th April I was to meet with
Minister Buswell, unfortunately it was
cancelled due to another pressing g matter.
The new CEO for the Metropolitan Regional
Authority has not been appointed as yet –
however the City of Swan has sent us a letter
introducing the group to the MRA, but we
need some support from the current
government before this visit takes place.
An eighth group have proposed to join us,
being Central TAFE who is looking for
premises in the Midland CBD and I will meet
with them
this
Tuesday
the 24th at
Midland.
Some of Bob’s collection of handtools ( Brookton )
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RALLY AND SHOW REPORTS
Historical Agricultural Environmental Festival –
13th May 2012.
Swan Hill Farm, Jennapullin Road, Southern
Brook, via Northam.
by Ralph and Wendy Thomas.
It was quite a long drive to the festival, off the main
highway, and at times we wondered if we were on the
right road; even though we followed a horse float we
guessed had Clydesdales on board. After some time
we caught sight of the silhouettes of several large
animal sculptures on the skyline, followed buildings
surrounded by
caravans and
vehicles.
We were
directed to our
allocated site,
which was at
the end of the
line of
exhibitors and
stalls, as we requested to be allowed to keep our
vehicles adjacent to our engines. The site itself was
well strewn with small stones making it a little difficult
to walk and push engines around.
It wasn’t long before the rest of the members arrived
and we had the fence erected ready for engine start
up. The sixteen members including wives, displayed
ten engines (some running pumps), a tool display plus
a shearing hand piece display in the shearing shed.
This was certainly by no means one of our bigger
displays, but we had a nice variety of engines and
sundries.
This Festival was somewhat different from a lot we
have attended; most stalls were rather unusual and
created a pleasant rural atmosphere. Spread over a
very large paddock away from the stall area, were lots
of sculptures consisting of scarecrows, incredible
creatures and machinery.
There was a huge variety of entertainment; from
Bush Bands, Bush Poets, Highland and Irish dancing,
Highland Battle re-enactments, and the list goes on.
Vintage cars were displayed by the Avon Valley
Vintage Vehicle Association, free rides supplied by the
Quairading Vintage Association on their Mini Road
Train and the
Clydesdale horses
pulling their
wagon. Roving
entertainment
was by “Gugge
Burras”; a group
of musicians aged
between 19 and
82 years; now they were something different! I would
not have put their musical ability into a very high
class; but for their dressing up and exuberant
enthusiasm in wanting to please the crowd -
absolutely top marks!
The motto for this Festival is ACT BELONG COMMIT –
A good motto for all clubs.
As you can see from the previous reports; one of
the benefits of being an MPC member is that it
enables you to participate in displaying and enjoying
your hobby at any of the Club’s organized events. All
MPC activities are covered by a $20m Public Liability
Insurance, as an affiliated club to the National
Historical Machinery Association Inc. You can be
assured of having a lot of fun at the rallies and you
meet the public, who always enjoy our engines and
quite often you can be lucky enough to collect the
piece of equipment you have been looking for. Even
if you don’t have an exhibit, you are quite welcome
to come along and join us at the next function.
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The 2012 annual steaming
day at “The Workshops”
Midland
(Block 3, Centennial Place)
A great day to meet friends and the slightly eccentric
WHEN? 26th August
2012
all in our newly extended
workshop
Breakfast 8-10am $10 (including
tea/coffee all day) entry without
breakfast is $5 and children $5
Portable steam engine running,
scale traction engines, steam train
and steam boat (under steam but
not sailing)
Small and large Stationary
engines running
Trash and treasure, stall (findwhat
you have always needed!) donations
welcome
The main event will be
the commissioning and
official thanks for the
restoration by the Club
and generous
manufacturers and
friends of the1904
Clayton& Shuttleworth
steam tractor after
5years
For catering purposes
please reply to Box 1471
Midland 6936 or email
by 30 July latest
FOOTNOTE
Volunteers are required to
erect fencing, preparing
engine displays and running
of engines for the upcoming
Vintage Motor Cycle and
Steamers open day. See Jack
Bellotti, John Milne or Steve
Barlas.
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NHMA 14th National Rally Mudgee NSW.
by Ralph Thomas.
The group of members that is organising the MPC
display of exhibits to take to Mudgee next year had
their second meeting on Thursday 10th May at the
Lynwood Arms Tavern, Ferndale. Members enjoyed a
nice meal in the very busy restaurant, which is always
very popular particularly on a Thursday night. After
the meal, things were a little quieter and we got down
to business; discussing plans for our assault on
Mudgee. We have intentions to take the Clubs ‘Trusty’
and ‘Edwards’ engines. Work on both is still required,
but a team has been formed and will hopefully soon
have both of these engines up to scratch. Other
members will be taking exhibits in utes and trailers to
make up a well organised display, for which the MPC
is renowned. Our next meeting will be on the 2nd June
at 2.30 pm at MRW where we will discuss progress
and fill out exhibitor forms, followed by afternoon tea.
Over the next few months we will probably use an
area at the Workshops to get our display set up.
For those of you who may wish to attend this
prestigious event, accommodation is filling fast so it is
important to get organised now. You can find all the
information required by going to the MPC website
and follow the links. Anyone else who would like to
contribute their help to this project, please contact
Les Jones or Ralph Thomas.
The Mudgee brains trust at the Lynwood Arms
The better half of the Mudgee crew.
Blue X is the location of the Mudgee Riverside
Caravan Park where some club members are staying
and the show ground south of the town is the other
location which is also the rally site.
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STATUS OF OUTSTANDING JOBS IN THE
WORKSHOP by Les Jones
(MEMBERS) INVOLVED WITH THE
RESTORATIONS AND HELP REQUIRED
THE TRACTION ENGINE “BERT” is
nearing completion thanks to
(Lindsay Hill, Ian Lyons, Peter
Glasfurd and the rest of the Tuesday
gang) who have been involved. Will
require painters
1. MRA MOTORISED TRIKE on hold due
to concentration on floor sweeper. (Les
Jones).
2. EDWARDS 2 CYL. ENGINE in progress
(Les Smith). Will require occasional help
3. LISTER ENGINE AND POWER BOARD
in progress (George Chappell). Requires
voltmeter gauge 0-50 scale.
4. COOPER 2 POST SHEARING PLANT in
progress (Jim Riddle).
5. LAUSEN OPEN CRANK HORIZONTAL
ENGINE nearing completion, painting in
progress (John Furey)
6. COOPER LITTLE WONDER SHEARING
PLANT in progress (Paul Freeman).
7. HORNSBY HORIZONTAL OPEN CRANK
START ENGINE will require 2 volunteers
to restore
8. BFW TOW TUG (McDonald engine)
brake repairs in progress (Ross Morton &
John Milne).
9. MUDGEE RALLY DISPLAY manufacture
of shipping box to house the Trusty for
the Mudgee Rally. Mike Pedley. Ralph
Thomas to supervise.
10. LIBRARY UPGRADE relocation of library
from sea container to office in new floor
area. On hold due concentrate on floor
sweeper. (Ralph Thomas and Les Jones)
11. TENNANT FLOOR SWEEPER
requires new batteries, rewire and
general clean up (Les Jones), awaiting
parts, will require volunteers to help.
12. TRUSTY ENGINE requires sorting of
carbie and governor setup. George
Chappell, Colin Redden and Les Smith.
Dave Ashfold to supervise.
ANY MEMBER WANTING TO HELP WITH
RESTORATION PROJECTS PLEASE LET US
KNOW AS THERE ARE OUTSTANDING
JOBS AS WELL AS THE PREPARATIONS
FOR THE OPEN DAYS.
HISTORY OF CLUB ENGINES – Clayton
& Shuttleworth Traction Engine
“Bert” by Ralph Thomas
After several years of dedicated work; club President
Peter Diamond and his hard working team, were
rewarded last week, 17th April, 2012, when they fired
up the restored “Bert” for the first time.
The normal Tuesday work gang all stopped to share
Peter’s delight at the success of doing a great job and
to watch him drive proudly up and down the
workshop.
Apart from a
few minor
problems, the
boys were more
than happy with
the test run and
after
manoeuvring it
back into its
parking area, set about sorting them out.
Next, ‘Bert’ will have his livery and other bits and
pieces fitted, ready for his official presentation to the
public; which will possibly be at the Steamers Day in
August, at the Midland Railway Workshops.
Thanks here must go to Lachlan Milne, a visitor from
Sydney who became a curious spectator, who just
happened on the scene with some friends, and kindly
obliged by taking some photos for me to record this
important occasion.
Check our Forth Coming Events page on this Website
for information on the Steamers Day.
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CLAYTON & SHUTTLEWORTH of
Lincoln England by Les Jones
They were an engineering firm located at Stamp End
Works, Lincoln U.K. The company was established in
1842 when Nathaniel Clayton (1811-1890) formed a
partnership with his brother-in-law, Joseph
Shuttleworth(1819-1883). In 1845 they built their first
portable steam engine, and in 1849 their first
threshing machine. By 1890 they had produced
26,000 steam engines and 24,000 threshing machines
and had branches throughout Eastern Europe. Their
workforce had also increased at Lincoln to 1,200.
The firm
became a
limited
company in
1901 with
Alfred
Shuttleworth,
son of the founder as their chairman. In 1911 they
started building oil engines, gun tractors, and crawler
tractors till 1929. They were also the first British firm
to make a Combine Harvester.
During the First World War they built aircraft (Ed. I
don’t know how well a steam powered wrought iron
plane would fly). Surprise surprise they made Sopwith
Camels, over
500 being
manufactured.
One of their
planes is
credited with
shooting down
the Red Baron
in the hands of
the Canadian
Roy Brown which probably explains why they built 49
tri-plane versions of the Camel.
The company failed in 1930 due the depression and
were taken over by Marshall, Sons & Co. Of
Gainsborough, to obtain their Combine Harvester
technology.
ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE Report
by Ralph Thomas
The Service organized by the Metropolitan
Redevelopment Authority in association with the
Returned and Services League of Australia WA Branch
Incorporated (Bellevue Sub-Branch) was once again
extremely well attended. The turn up of spectators,
we estimated approximately close on 300; was even
better than previous years, probably the best since it
was restarted something over ten years ago.
The addition this year of Mr Jim Clarysse as Piper put
a nice touch to the service by playing the National
Anthem leading the spectators singing. It also
complimented Mr Reuben Christman the Bugler who
as usual played the “Last Post” both from their lofty
positions on the fire escape.
The order of the service was as follows:- The
Calafalque Party Mounted by Guildford Grammar
School Cadet Unit,
Introduction - Chaplain Nick Stuurstraat, RFD.
Address - Professor Fred Affleck; Board Member,
Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority.
Prayer of Dedication and Remembrance - Chaplain
Nick Stuurstraat, RFD.
Mayoral Address - Cr Charlie Zannino; Mayor, City of
Swan.
‘Last Post’.Ode of Remembrance, - Chaplain Nick
Stuurstraat, RFD.
‘Rouse’ - Let us now commend to the mercy and love
of God all those whose heroic deeds we recall today,
especially those who laid down their lives for their
country in all conflicts.
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‘Lament – Wreath Laying
‘Benediction’ - Chaplin Nick Stuurstraat, RFD.
National Anthem, “Advance Australia Fair”.
Calafalque Party Dismounts.
Bugler: Mr Reuben Christman.
Piper: Mr Jim Clarysse, APM
Members of the Machinery Preservation Club once
again excelled themselves in the setting up of
infrastructure and serving morning tea to those
attending the service. This gesture by the Club is done
as a thank you to the Metropolitan Redevelopment
Authority and to the People of Midland.
MEMORIAL to FALLEN SOLDIERS
At the courtyard entrance to the Workshops is the
Memorial to Fallen Soldiers. The memorial
commemorates the 70 railway workers who enlisted
from the workshops and died in World War I. A
further 25 men who lost their lives in World War II
were later added to the memorial. The figure of Peace
atop the memorial was the work of Pietro Porcelli.
The Memorial reads -
“In enduring
commemoration of
the loyalty devotion
and sacrifice of
workshop comrades
who fell in the Great
War 1914-1918. These
our glorious dead. Erected by their fellow employees.”
Footnote: I am of the understanding that this War
Memorial is one of only two in Australia with a Statue
of a Woman depicting a sign of Peace; the other is in
the little town of Jeparit, in Central Western Victoria.
We saw it when travelling from Murray Bridge to
attend the nearby Warracknabeal Easter Rally in 2009.
ANZAC DAY – 2012 – Mt Eliza by Bob & Brenda
Wallis
On the 25th Brenda and I rose at 03:45 hours dressed
for a cold and windy morning caught the train at
Maddington 04:30 hours. It was soon realised that this
Anzac Day would be a record as there were no less
than 30 people on the platform scrambling for a non-
existent seat on the train. As the train moved towards
Perth the train became worse than a ‘Sardine Tin’ as a
record crowd converged on Mt Eliza (Estimated at
over 40,000). At the station the mob from Midland,
Armadale and Fremantle converged on the Wellington
Bus Station. Joondalup and Mandurah had their own
Bus Station. Bus after bus travelled the route towards
the memorial along with thousands of people. Brenda
& I have made this commitment to pay our respects
to the fallen soldiers a number of times over the years
and find it very moving as dogs-on-leads, children-in-
strollers, and people of all ages, religion and
nationality move silently into position near the
memorial, or as near as possible (no crushing). This
year we were much further back than previous and
could only see the “Flame of Remembrance” if I stood
on tippy toe. The eight or more giant screens reflected
the goings on, but people were glad just to be there
and respected others space. Wreath laying
completed, dawn arrived along with the Last Post and
a single RAAF aircraft flew over. As dawn disappeared
and the service was complete five bi-planes flew over
and completed a few manoeuvres as we all started to
move away in small groups. No rush, no hurry just
ordinary people filled with teary appreciation of what
these men and women did for us, and allowed us to
live in the best place in the world. We made our way
to the bottom of the hill for bacon and eggs and back
home to rest. Always a very moving experience.
May they never be forgotten!
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From the MPC Website Masters
Ralph and Wendy Thomas.
CAN WE HELP? We have recently received several
queries via the MPC website, from various people
looking for help with a variety of enquiries.
“Carbide supply” From Barry Munt who lives in
Tibooburra, North Western New South Wales; and
who has opened a Central Australian Memorabilia
Museum. He was trying to locate a supply of carbide
so he could demonstrate his collection of carbide
lamps. I did my best to help him and had thoughts of
dropping some off next year on the way to Mudgee to
attend the 14th National Rally. My chivalrous thoughts
soon diminished after looking on the map for
Tibooburra; which is 345 kms north of Broken Hill on
the Silver City Highway; and also includes over
100kms of dirt road. Even so, Barry assures me they
get plenty of tourists through on a regular basis. From
the photo he sent me it looks pretty good, so if you
are passing through, call in and tell Barry, ‘Ralph sent
you’.
“Hot Rivets”
Phillip Thompson, a member of the Military Section
of the WA Vintage Car Club, is restoring a 25 per
artillery gun and seeks help with fitting “Hot rivets” to
the armour shield. We passed this on to Peter
Dymond, but if you can help, contact the writer at
“West Arms”
And from the Land of the Long White Cloud, a very
interesting request with a West Australian flavour. A
gun collector from Waiuki, North Island, New Zealand,
is looking for information on a rare West Australian
built 22 calibre rifle. I asked at our Tuesday work day,
but no one had heard of the manufacturer or the rifle.
However I knew of a gun dealer and collector near us
and we paid him a visit. When asked about it, he had
all the information required and also had a West Arms
rifle. He offered to contact the NZ collector and help
him with anything he needed to know. The collector
showed Wendy and I his mind-blowing collection of
guns and associated military equipment, and although
I am in no way a fan of guns, this collection was
something else. I have purposely omitted names in
this item for security reasons and to protect the
identity of the collectors.
I hope to get some information on West Arms at a
later date and will do an article for OP& P.
“Clayton and Shuttleworth”
Tony and Sebena Gummer from Fielding, North Island,
New Zealand, informed us that they have in their
possession what appears to be a set of wheels off a
Clayton and Shuttleworth traction engine, which they
wish to sell. Again I passed this on to Peter Dymond,
with a reply to Tony and Sebena, in which we thanked
them for their offer but thought it a bit far away to
collect; but if anyone is passing!
PART 1 of HOT AIR ENGINES by Les Jones part2 Aug.
(Extract from American Stirling Company).
Robert Stirling was a minister of the Church of
Scotland who was interested in the health of his
parishioners bodies in addition to the well being of
their souls. He invented the Stirling engine (he called it
an "air engine") because steam engines of his day
would often explode killing and maiming those who
were unlucky enough to be standing close by. Robert
Stirling's engines couldn't explode and produced more
power than the steam engines then in use. In 1816 he
received his first patent for a new type of "air engine".
The engines he built and those that followed eventually
became known as "hot air engines" and continued to be
known called hot air engines until the 1940's when
other gasses such as helium and hydrogen were used as
the working fluid. Robert Stirling was an active
minister and inventor all his life. Perhaps his most
important invention was the "regenerator" or
"economizer" as he called it. This is used today in
Stirling engines and many other industrial processes to
save heat and make industry more efficient.
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A TALE OF THREE HORNSBYS sent in by Eric Coates (extract from Stationary Engine 2002)
Thanks Eric for the interesting background on the Titanic sinking that you gave at the last monthly meeting.
Unfortunately the hardship of the deceased crew member’s families has never been explained, not only
losing a loved one but also the only source of income. (No liability payment from the shipping company or
government) thank God we live in today’s era.
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Mundaring Community Men’s Shed
Midland visit
by Martin Beal.
Tuesday 8th May saw nine blokes from MCMS visit the
Machinery Preservation Club at Midland Workshops.
We were welcomed by Ralph and Peter, given a
morning coffee and shown around the collection. And
what a collection!
The display area was at least 60 metres long and the
full width of the workshop bay. The blokes in the club
had arranged their machinery into subject areas,
mining, agricultural, steam and so on. In the mining
area there was a stamping mill made by Frazer &
Chalmers of Erith, UK. What a coincidence, that was
where I served my apprenticeship! The area also
included some mining industry tools, a model of a
mineshaft head gear and info about good old C. Y.
O’Connor.
The next area was a massive collection of stationary
engines of all sorts including a Douglas horizontally
opposed petrol engine probably used to generate
electricity in a Lancaster bomber. Another interesting
item was a Wankel engine used to power an outboard
motor.
Further along the building was a magnificent Clayton
and Shuttleworth steam traction engine. Members
had had the engine running recently but found a
problem with the valve gear which they were
currently fixing. I was interested to hear that the
original boiler had been a write-off and a new one had
been designed and built by the members. All the more
impressive as the boiler was also a load-bearing part
of the machine. It supported the steering gear at the
front and the drive train and driving wheels at the
rear.
Heading back along the other side of the bay we saw
an eight ton stand-by Ruston generator that had been
salvaged from the old Perth telephone exchange.
Alongside was a great collection of machine shop
lathes, milling machines and so on. Colin was in his
element.
The collection was enormous and I have only
mentioned a few of the exhibits here. As Ralph
indicated, there is a wealth of history saved in the
collection and at the moment a wealth of experienced
men to tend it. Will there be a next generation to
continue the task of refurbishing and maintain these
wonderful machines into the future? I wonder.
THE JOKE CORNER no reference to the
above
I don’t know WHY I didn’t figure this out before.
I wash my hair in the shower and the shampoo runs
down over my whole body.
Printed very clearly on the label is the following
warning. “FOR EXTRA VOLUME AND BODY”. No
wonder I have been gaining weight!!!
Well, I have got rid of the shampoo and I am going to
start using Dish Washing Liquid instead. Its label
reads,
“DISSOLVES FAT THAT IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO
REMOVE.!!!
Problem solved! If I don’t answer the phone ....... I’ll
be in the shower.
SENT IN BY Dave Pether
There was a fellow who always had bad luck. Finally
he found a magic lamp, rubbed it and a genie
appeared. At the fellow’s request, the genie bestowed
on him the “Midas Touch”
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For the rest of his life, everything that he touched
turned into a muffler.
SENT IN BY Myself
No matter what your job, you should always try and
make it interesting.
VINTAGE MACHINERY SALES
DONATIONS OF ANY OLD VINTAGE EQUIPMENT
WOULD BE GREATLY APRECIATED, AS THE SELLING
STALL IS GETTING A BIT THIN ON ITEMS FOR RESALE.
THIS AREA GENERATES GOOD REVENUE WHICH
HELPS FUND THE NEWSLETTER AND THE
RESTORATION PROJECTS. SO START CLEANING OUT
THOSE RAT PILES AND BRING IN YOUR UNWANTED
ITEMS.
ANY MEMBER WISHING TO SELL ITEMS ON THE CLUB
STALL WILL NEED TO DONATE 10% OF THE SALE
PRICE.
NOTE: No responsibility will be taken for any
member’s item that is advertised by the MPC. “Buyer
Beware”.
There is only a limited space available so I’ve
set the max. number of ads to 12 For Sale
and 12 for Wanted or a combination that
total 24 ads.
• A limit of 2 ads per member will apply
if our total space is exceeded. If space
is required for new ads then the first
on, first off rule will apply.
• Member’s ads must include
description, full price, name and
phone number.
• Wanted ads will be for engine parts
only.
• Please notify me when ad is no longer
required
FOR SALE:
1. Numerous booklets “Model Engineering”,
“Steam Engines” and “Farming Gazette”.
2. Blank “V” belt pulley wheels various sizes
Refer Willy at club stall next to sea container
3. McDonald foot path roller 4T 6hp CPI eng.
with Ronaldson Tippet spray trailer $10,000
4. Groper engine manufactured at Midland
Workshop, copy of Casey Jones eng. $3,000
5. Ronaldson Tippet X 2 - Diesel engines
Type CM 3.5hp $650ea
Refer Ralph Thomas 94585435
6. Moffat Virtue 3hp vertical petrol eng.
serial nbr 11379 good condition $300
7. Moffat Virtue 3hp eng. with 32V lighting
plant, running, good condition $900
8. Cooper XC 4hp petrol eng. with 32V
lighting plant, cast iron base/wheels $800
9. Southern Cross 3hp diesel eng. with 32V
lighting plant, separate switch board $350
WANTED
1. Mushroom style muffler required for a
Cooper RV/PT 1hp engine.
2. Cream Separator parts or dairy industry
memorabilia.
3. Cast iron muffler to suit Ronaldson Tippet
3hp. vertical
Refer Les Jones 95254079 or 0407945398
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4. Cooper “Little Wonder” parts required for
club project. Magneto, Spark Plug (tapered),
Gear 3 3/8” dia x 52 times teeth and oilers
5. 1” wide flat belt x 2. 3.2M & 3.3M long
Refer Paul Freeman 93304868
6. Rear cast cover for a Crossley 1030 eng.It
carries the magneto & has internal sprocket
Refer Bob Wallis 94596425
7. 6” dia. Pulley to suit 4hp Sundial eng. 3
mounting holes w/out thread. Refer
Dave Pether 92941774
8. Marino Water Pumps – any info on the
pumps (Usage and History).
9. Cooper RV & PT – Information, reference
publications, books, parts cat. Alternative
manufacturers that re-badge the engine.
10. Parts for a SE McDonald (cyl. head,
valves and springs, atomiser).
11. Parts for a Commando engine (fuel tank
and brackets, carbie, Maggie dog drive,
starter gear cog and associated parts). ANY
INFO ON THE ABOVE ENGINES.
Refer Clive Griffiths 95760304
SUGGESTION BOX
SHOP CO-ORDINATOR/MEMBERS PHONE
LIST by Mike Pedley
Could we have a workshop co-ordinator to
liaise between the committee and the
members who are doing club jobs, this
person would be able to find help getting
parts made for the job, purchase parts,
organise painting, fuel etc, arrange for areas
to be tidied up, cleaning of parts etc. This
last item is something that has been
discussed by members who would rather
work than stand around talking.
RESPONSE TO MIKE’S SUGGESTION
I (Les Jones) have been nominated as the
Workshop Supervisor, while I’m happy to do this
chore, I feel I can’t concentrate wholly on the job
due the numerous half completed projects that
I’m currently involved with. Ralph Thomas and
Dave Ashfold will support me and continue to
allocate work and supply materials as required.
GUESS WHAT THIS IS AND WHERE IS IT LOCATED ?
QUIZ – Answers on page 18.
1. Where did Captain Cook land in Australia?
2.What event does Australia Day remember
3. Were there any survivors from the sinking of HMAS
Sydney
4. Was high pressure steam used on the first mine Beam
Engines.
5. Do the Whitworth and UNC threads have the same pitch?
6. What nick name was given to Robert Menzies?
7. How many states are there in the USA?
8. Which country has the biggest Muslim population ?
9. What engine did the Mustang fighter use in WW2?
10. How many smoke stacks did the Titanic have ?
11. What iconic agricultural company helped start Western
Australian Airways in 1921?
12. Which has the biggest land mass, Australia or Antarctica
13. Who invented the 1st
steam locomotive to pull
passengers and run on rails?
14. Where was the ocean liner Queen Mary 1 built?
15. Last but not the easiest, go to the top of the class if you
know this one without Goggling. What year was the Sydney
Harbour Bridge completed and for the real smarty bums
how it was load tested?
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WOMENS INTEREST (Grandma’s Recipes)
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ANSWER TO QUIZ
1. BOTANY BAY NSW
2. Celebrates the arrival of the 1st
fleet at Sydney Cove in
1788.
3. No but one seaman’s body was found on Christmas
Island where he was buried.
4. No, steam was used to form a negative pressure on one
side of the piston and then atmosphere air pressure pushed
on the other, so they were called Atmospheric Engines.
5. Up to ½ ” they have the same pitch, after that they differ.
6. He was called “Pig Iron Bob” after selling iron to Japan
just before WW2.
7. ( 50 ).
8. Indonesia
9. Rolls Royce 1,030hp Merlin alloy V12s, later versions had
2,035hp Griffon cast iron V12s.
10. 4 stacks but only 3 were operational; the fourth was
installed to improve the visual aspect.
11. Hugh McKay of Sunshine fame, helped finance WA.
Airline in 1921 by going guarantor for their overdraft.
12. Antarctica
13. Richard Trevithick, a decade before George Stephenson.
14. Glasgow SCOTLAND, its increased draft meant it was
never able to return to its launch site.
15. 1932 and load tested with 90 steam locos, this was
done mainly to calm the sceptic’s nerves.