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Talk Tube Gympie Historic Auto Club Inc
May 2020
CLUB MEETING:
Last Thursday of every
month at 7.00 pm
Meetings at Clubroom,
cnr Rose and Hyne Streets,
Gympie QLD 4570
POSTAL ADDRESS:
GHAC
PO Box 353
Gympie QLD 4570
SWAP BOOKINGS:
0460 864 044
BANK DETAILS:
Commonwealth Bank
BSB: 064 416
A/c No: 00911260
A/c Name:
Gympie Historic Auto Club
FACEBOOK:
Gympie Historic Auto Club
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
WEBSITE:
www.gympiehistoricautoclub.com.au
President’s Report
As I write this report things are starting to look more
positive for a resumption of club activities in the not too
distant future. Provided the “Roadmap” to recovery, as laid
out by the government, proceeds as planned, we should be
able to resume meetings and rallies after July 12th. The
situation in relation to the Swap is still anybody’s guess, as
I believe large gatherings of people will still be off the
agenda for quite some time. I have spoken with the
President of Cooloola Classic Car Club, who is keen for the
Car Show to go ahead. We both agree that a decision will
have to be made soon to enable the planning and
preparation that goes into both the Car Show and the Swap
to commence. Hopefully the path forward will become
clearer very soon.
In recent weeks we have had membership enquiries from
several potential new members. Some have cars that are
ready to register and they want to join as soon as possible.
The executive has decided, that under the circumstances, it
is reasonable to allow them to join without the normal
prerequisite attendance at two meetings or rallies. All being
well we will meet them at rallies when we resume.
Is everyone keeping busy? Noel, Ted and I, are putting the
finishing touches to the stairs and handrails in the clubroom
while also powering ahead with our current projects. I have
joined the Vintage Morris Register and been blown away
by the amount of information and support that is out there.
2020 GHAC Elected Office Bearers
Club position Elected officer Phone contact Email
President Rob White 54837361 or 0447 725 903 [email protected]
Vice President Brian Bauer 0409 631 715 [email protected]
Secretary Carol White 5483 7361 [email protected]
Relief Secretary Ralph Richardson 5483 9418 or 0408 616 709 [email protected]
Treasurer Annette Morgan 5482 2303 or 0480 708 321 [email protected]
Rally Directors Maree Bamber 0466 667 218
Rachel Rogers-Whitlock 0418 715 770
Editor VACANT
Librarian Paul van Horck 5483 9340 or 0488 023 282 [email protected]
Dating Officers Trevor Keene 0401 720 228
Steve Linciln 5482 6850 or 0490 904 978 [email protected]
Swap Coordinator Keith Wales 0409 433 678 [email protected]
Swap bookings Ted Cooper 5482 9078 [email protected]
Meet and greet Bevan Smithers 5482 9359 or 0490 467 490 [email protected]
For example, in response to my enquiry about membership, I was informed that my
Morris was one of a batch of twelve that was dispatched to Australia in July of 1929 and
that it is now one of two known to be surviving. Also, within days of joining, I was
contacted by two other Australian members, introducing themselves and offering support
and advice. I know there are similar registers for other car makes, but this is the first time
I have joined such a group. If my experience is anything to go by, I would encourage
others to consider membership of relevant clubs or groups. What has everyone else been
doing? Until we can get together again, how about a few lines to Carol about your
project, for inclusion in the next newsletter.
Our Rally Directors, Maree and Rachel are very keen to get moving and as you will see in
this newsletter, have a couple of events planned and ready to go. Hope we can enjoy
another of your well planned rallies soon ladies.
I can’t think of anything else to report at present so I’ll close now, trusting that you are all
keeping safe and well occupied.
Cheers
Rob
Ted, Rob and Noel making the handrails at the clubrooms. Work in progress.
COVID-19 Ease of restrictions from 2 May 2020 – what that means for the use of
SIVS registered vehicles.
You are probably all aware some COVID-19 restrictions eased from 2 May 2020.
Following on from this announcement we received a few calls wondering if that means
we can use our SIVS registered vehicles again.
We thought it should be OK. As we haven’t had any further guidelines about this from
the Qld Historic Motoring Council we decided to seek an opinion through the Qld
Police Department.
At this stage all rallies (including impromptu rallies) and assemblies are still NOT
PERMITTED. There is no issue with driving your SIVS registered vehicle so long as
you abide by the regular SIVS registration guidelines ie. You can drive your SIVS
registered vehicle on a test run within the 15km radius.
(statement extracted from the Qld Transport Departments Special Interest Vehicle Concession Scheme guide (SIVS) Conditions and restrictions)
Road testing within a 15km radius from the place where the vehicle is garaged or is being repaired. The purpose of the travel must be to road test the vehicle following repair or restoration, or for general vehicle maintenance and not for any other purpose. This does not include use as an everyday means of transport. A passenger may travel in your vehicle to assist with road testing—only if your vehicle can legally carry passengers. A special interest vehicle must not be used for:
General purposes - for example, to commute to and from the registered operator's place of employment, going shopping etc
More COVID-19 news. Have heard some ladies have reignited
their passion for knitting since they
are more isolated due to the
COVID-19 restrictions.
Not sure what they have planned to
knit.
One project I have heard about –
(No, I haven’t done any knitting. I’m
enjoying the great outdoors – busy
attacking weeds, weeds and more
weeds.) NB. I was reminded - Husbands probably
don’t knit, but they know how to tie knots.
FOR SALE 1983 Chrysler Cordoba Seller: Red 0434 466 226 (private sale) Classic car for the enthusiast. Runs and drives well. Only modifications are those required by Australian compliance – rear
indicators, front head lamps, front and rear seat belts. Classic 1983 left hand drive
85 560 miles
Auto
Petrol, 5.2L V8 (318CID)
Air conditioning (super cold)
Power steering
Power windows
CD player
Upholstery needs redoing Currently registered in QLD
EK Holden parts for sale Seller: Ernie Daniels 0428 864 193 Ernie has several EK Holden parts for sale. Windows,
doors, bonnet, windscreen, rear window, seats, trims,
seatbelts etc plus lots more.
Doors, bonnet basically ready to paint.
Engine parts, nuts n bolts. Would like to sell in one batch.
Price would be reasonable as he wants to clear the shed.
If interested call Ernie. Located at Tin Can Bay.
$ $20 000
2020 Rally Calendar This is the proposed rally calendar as at 5.5.2020 but changes may occur.
Details of departure times and assembly points are in your club newsletter.
Rally persons – Maree 0466 667 218 and Rachel 0418 715 770
GHAC RALLY NEWS (dates to be confirmed - pending COVID-19 regulations) from Maree and Rachel
Looking Forward in 2020 Freedom seems to be getting closer. The COVID-19 restrictions have dampened down our use of our
precious motor cars this year, but no doubt we will make up for time lost very soon.
We have three end of month Rally Days organized but the dates to be confirmed and will depend
upon the health restrictions being lifted. A big thank you to all our hosts and rally leaders below.
1. “Back to School Day” (our hosts Colin and Trish Boucher)
After talking with our President Rob, it was decided the First Car
Club Meeting will be a Saturday 8am Breakfast BBQ followed by
the Meeting at 9.30am.
Once we have checked out all the lovely cars and had a chat, we will
set out on a run down the Mary Valley Road to Kenilworth. Here we
can stop for a comfort break and you may wish to pick up something
from the bakery or cheese factory.
We will then set off to the highway and will exit onto the old Bruce highway. We are heading back to
Gympie and out to Trish and Colin’s ‘Old School House’ for a BBQ Lunch. BYO Food, Drinks,
Table and Chairs. Dress up if you like 😊
Address ‘The Old School House’ Grecian Bends Rd off Cedar Pocket Road via Gympie.
There is plenty of parking outside for our cars. The run will finish there when all the chatter has ceased.
Should be a fun day!
2.“Motorama” (our host for the day is Ron Southen)
Ron has offered to host a Motorama on his property at 384 Arborfive Road,
Glenwood (nr Needrie Rd).
We will meet at the Club House from 9am for a 9.30am start.
BYO morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Also, your tables, chairs
and shade.
We will have 4 Obstacle Courses and this should take up most of the day.
Come and Join us for some FUN event.
3. “Get out of Jail Free Run” (our hosts Heather and Graeme Davis)
If you are looking forward to the end of staying at home this promises to
be another great run.
Our rally leaders for the day will be Heather and Graeme Davis who
will meet us on the outskirts of Maryborough.
Further details to be advised closer to the time. Dress Ups encouraged 😊
If your vehicle is on concessional rego always carry the following items with you on club rallies or
invitation rallies.
your club membership card copy of latest club rally calendar current vehicle rego certificate copy of current club newsletter
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Publication of Gympie Historic Auto Club
PO Box 353
GYMPIE QLD 4570
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THE TALK TUBE
Swap meets/Car shows (as advised at club meeting)
IN question if it will proceed in 2020?????
GYMPIE HISTORIC AUTO CLUB 50th swap and 8th car show – Sat 12th Sept, 2020
(waiting on further advise)
Invitation rallies (as advised at club meeting - if you want more details or an entry form
contact the secretary or rally person)
Capricornia Historical Motor Club rally scheduled for 13th /14th June 2020 is postponed to June 2021
Aug 2020 - 4 Club Rally (Kingaroy host for 2020- rally involves Kingaroy, Gympie,
Fraser Coast and Sunshine Coast clubs) has been cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19
2nd-5th Oct 2020 –Maryborough District Antique Motor Club, 9th Custodian’s Rally
