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The Generator
October 2018 – Volume 43 – Number 10
The Canberra National Rally – A Glimpse
Some Special Interest Showings
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Some of our members ‘Showing and Sun-Shining’ themselves on a fine day in the Queanbeyan park
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THE GENERATOR is the Official Newsletter of
THE MORRIS MINOR CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA INC Member of the AOMC. ARN. A0001386N ABN 47849670294
Send all correspondence to: PO Box 354, Balwyn Vic. 3103
Web Address: http://www.morrisminorvic.org.au
Email |[email protected]
Club meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month
NEXT MEETING
11th October 2018 at 7:30 pm for 8:00 pm at the Horrie Watson Pavilion
Deepdene Park, Whitehorse Road, Deepdene. 3103
(Melways Map 46 Ref. A8)
Club Committee Members 2018
President Braidy Davies [email protected]
Vice President Stewart Carr [email protected]
Secretary Ed James [email protected]
Treasurer Neil Cheney [email protected]
Club Captain Michael Dobson [email protected]
Membership Officer Jim Gourlay [email protected]
Editor Rob Smith [email protected]
Regalia Sales Bruce Kerr [email protected]
Webmaster John Druery [email protected]
Member Assist Barbara Urquhart [email protected]
CPS Registrar Wayne Cunningham [email protected]
National Rally Delegates Richard McKellar & Mark Parritt
General Support Volunteers Ann Druery Marcus Ball Percy Scicluna Cheryl Scicluna Henry Edwards
Sue Cheney
Thanks to everyone who helps with the various chores necessary for the successful running of the club. Members wishing to view THE GENERATOR on the Club Website, use the following… Web Address: www.morrisminorvic.org.au Username: mmccv
Current Password: FeeLer39416Blade DISCLAIMER
This publication contains general information which does not necessarily reflect the views of the Club, its Committee or Editor and should not be relied upon without specific advice from a qualified professional. The Morris Minor Car Club of Victoria Inc. expressly disclaims liability for anything done or omitted to be done by any person as a consequence of the contents of this publication.
The Club and its Officers shall not be responsible for any transactions begun as a result of information published herein nor any misrepresentation made by an advertiser
Anyone wishing to reprint an article can do so provided the source is acknowledged..
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BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER BSB No : 633 000 ACCOUNT No : 1469 35168 ACCOUNT NAME : Morris Minor Car Club of Victoria Inc. In the reference field, please quote your Membership Number and what the payment is for.
CLUB PERMIT SCHEME
Notice to all club permit holders. New applications and renewals are to be sent to
Wayne Cunningham, 4 Cullinan Court, Ballarat North, Vic 3350.
Phone 0407 994 642 or email: [email protected]
PLEASE APPLY AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE
New Permits:
You must be a paid-up club member for 6 months or more before you can apply for a new permit and
you must include $20 in cash or cheque, payable to the MMCCV.
When applying for a Permit for a…
Morris Minor. Please Send a Current RWC, with Proof of ownership, VicRoads Club Permit
application, Vehicle eligibility and standard declaration for club permit vehicle.
Non-Morris Minor. The request must be accompanied by all of the above plus proof of current
registration of a Morris Minor, held in the name of the applicant.
In addition to the above, 6 recent photos 1: Front, 2: Rear, 3: Driver’s side, 4: Driving position (side-on
with driver’s door open), 5: Chassis number or ID plate, 6: Engine Bay.
You must clearly sign and date the rear side of each of the 6 photos.
Renewals:
Do not forget to sign your renewal application.
If not signed it will be returned to you and so waste valuable time and postage.
.
Please send a stamped self-addressed envelope plus VicRoads Forms. No Photos needed.
Remember it is your responsibility to renew on time. There will be no reminders
Rules regarding club CPS responsibilities
A vehicle is not eligible for a Club Permit if any of the following conditions exist...
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MMCCV Marketplace For all your CLUB REGALIA Want to buy some gear? Contact Bruce Kerr
Mobile 0438 394 026 or email
Long Line Jacket $70
Reversible Vest $35
Long Sleeve Rugby $40
Short Sleeve Polo $30
Club Badge Keyring $5
Club Logo Cap $15
Club Cloth Patch $10
Lapel Pin $10
Club Mug $10
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President’s Report – October 2018
Hi All,
The National Rally in Canberra was fantastic. I spent all Saturday talking to people about their Morrys
and after hearing their stories I could write a book on them. There was a car, the Green Ant, that was
wrapped in vinyl and had been bingled that morning on the way to the display, there was the ‘Steam
Punk’ car which had been pimped with chains, gauges, copper pipes and treadle sewing machine parts.
There was the car that had been restored by Wenona High School girls in Sydney where Les Whales
from the MMCC of NSW had spent two afternoons a week for two years helping them. He said it was
fantastic to see the girls get into the work. Some even came along after they had left the school! This
car was owned by the newest member of the Canberra Region MMCC who were our hosts. He had
been in the club 9 months and was already on the committee! Look out all those newbies to our club.
The happy hour that evening was at my hotel and I was having more than one glass (I know - shocking
hey?) until someone mentioned I might have to give a speech that night which sobered me right up! I
met some members of our club I wasn’t even aware of and had a lovely dinner with them on Saturday
night – they even won one of the few trophies. I hope to see more of Brian and Geraldine. The Sunday
run was great as we had a guided tour of the embassies in Canberra and a Segway tour which we all
enjoyed enormously. I’m sure the various reports from the rally will give more details.
Next meeting, we are in for a treat as we have our very own school restoration project coming our way.
There will be five teachers and 6 students attending from Roxburgh College, including three girls from
the girls-only class. They will present a power point presentation on the Morris Minor, including video of
student discussion about the vehicle. This is a great opportunity for us to engage with the next generation
of Morry owners and to pass on some of our skills. I’m hoping a lot of people will volunteer a bit of time
but we will have a better idea of what is involved at the meeting.
Please bring your cars to the next meeting for the students to see.
Braidy Davies,
Prez.
THE SEGWAY SIX
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OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Membership report as of end of September 2018 are as follows…
Statistics 169 Members plus 7 Life members. 93 Cars registered on the CPS Scheme.
A Current Club Membership Card is required to be held by all members who have a car on the CPS ‘Red
Plates’ Scheme. This can be collected at a meeting, on a run, or by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope
to our PO Box.
Should you have any Membership queries or suggestions do not hesitate to contact me on 9836 8563 or email -
Club Name Badges: These are available for $10.00 per person, contact me to order a badge. Come to a meeting
in your Morrie, wearing your badge, and be in the running to choose a prize from the raffle table.
New Members
We welcome any new members to our club
Feel Better & Get Well Soon
To those members of our Club who are not well, we hope you are back with us soon.
If you know of any member/s who are on the sick list, please let me know.
*** HAPPY BIRTHDAY *** To The October Birthday Bunch
02 Stephen Ellis 03 Keith Lawson 04 Paul Gibbings 04 Robert McLean
07 Ed James 07 Marie Scarmozzino 07 Simon Winfield 09 Brenden Hutson
11 Percy Scicluna 17 Jude Park 17 Matthew Vogels 17 Ruary Bucknall
18 Bob Goodwin 19 Bev Sloan 20 Martin French 27 Lyn Waites
28 Lee-Anne St George 30 Ann Carr 30 Lachlan Garrett 31 Chad Nash
Jim Gourlay - Membership Officer
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This forum is the common portal to link all the clubs together and where Morris Minor owners from all over
the country can swap information, search for parts, and make new friends.
http://www.morrisdownunder.com/forum/index.php
Captain’s Report – October 2018
What a great turn-out from this Club at the National Rally in Canberra between 21-23 September. Thirty-
three members attended in 13 Morries and five moderns and a good time was had by all. It was great
that Barb and Ken could attend courtesy of a lift by the Carrs and that the Smiths could make Canberra
courtesy of a lift by Bruce Kerr, following a complete brake failure of their Morrie at Glenrowan.
The next event which most of you should know about from my personal invitation via e-mail, is on Sunday
21st October. This event promises to be an enjoyable one with a run from Diamond Creek to the Dixon’s
Creek Café Bar & Bistro via the Sugarloaf Dam for a pit-stop and photo opportunity on the dam wall on
the way ( more details in this Generator).
At this stage not many have responded so your advice re your likely attendance with menu choice would
be greatly appreciated as soon as you can, either to my e-mail address or mob 0400273328. This early
advice will enable the venue to serve our lunches promptly.
Hope to see you at the next Club Meeting on Thursday 11th October.
Cheers to all
Michael Dobson
Run Report –– September 2018
CANBERRA NATIONAL RALLY
Wednesday 19 September.
Sixteen members met up at the Wallan BP Service Station from 9.30am for a 10am departure in six
Morris Minors and two moderns, with members comprising Lyn Waites & Wayne Cunningham, Michael
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& Veronica Dobson, Mark & Sue Parritt, Malcolm & Margaret Baker, Percy & Cheryl Scicluna, Graham
& Leslie Dines, Rob & Trish Smith and Katie & Tony Hamilton.
The convoy then proceeded up the highway for a brief pit-stop at the Euroa Hwy Services before stopping
for lunch at the Glenrowan Hwy Services where assessments were made by Percy and others of
problems experienced in three Morries. Prior to arriving at Glenrowan, Bruce Kerr in modern, towing
caravan, had caught up with the group, unaware that his services would soon be required in the
transportation of two members and their luggage following the total loss of brakes of their beloved Morrie.
That Morrie had initially developed a single wheel cylinder leak which then resulted in total brake loss
much to the concern of all members present but particularly to Rob and Trish Smith whose trip was fast
turning into a disaster. Luckily Bruce generously offered to transport Rob and their luggage for the rest
of the trip with Trish being decanted into the Dobson’s stretch limo MM Holden Berlina. Fortunately, the
other car problems were minor (no pun intended). Katie Hamilton’s MM had a generator problem which
was quickly rectified at a Wangaratta auto electrician and a noise in Mark Parritt’s MM’s clutch area did
not develop into a problem after all. These problems were discussed at great length over dinner that night
at the Boomerang Motel in Lavington.
Thursday 20 September.
After a hearty continental breakfast, the group, minus the Smiths, Dobsons and Bruce Kerr, hit the road
for Canberra around 9am, stopping at Gundagai for lunch and arriving at Queanbeyan by 4pm.
The Smiths were able to get a late motel check-out to enable Rob to be transported by Bruce to the
Wodonga brake specialist, to check whether the replacement brake parts had been received as an
overnight delivery. They discovered late in the morning that the parts were unlikely to arrive before the
following Monday. On hearing this bad news via phone from Rob, the Dobsons departed for Canberra
around 1150 am, leaving Rob, Trish and Bruce to follow later after re-hitching the caravan.
Other members of the Club not mentioned above travelled to Canberra separately, that day or Friday,
comprising Braidy Davies & Peter Walker, Richard McKellar, Jeff, Gladys & Rhonda Brumhead, Stewart
Carr, Ross & Ann Carr, Brian & Geraldine Glass, Ken & Barbara Urquhart, Kelvin & Jo Hawksworth and
Kate Hutson.
At the end of this tiring day members made their own dining arrangements.
Friday 21 September.
After registration at the Sutton Road Hillclimb Centre from 10:30am members were free to go their own
way for the day, many ending up at Floriade, before attending the first official National Rally dinner at the
Kangaroos Rugby League Club from 6pm.
Mike Dobson – 28 Sep 2018.
Saturday 22 September. Saturday the 22nd of September, the day chosen by the Morris Minor car clubs in Australia to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the birth of the Morris Minor. The Canberra Region Morris Minor Club did a fantastic job in organising a great celebratory event. All those who attended the gathering at the Queanbeyan Park for the show and shine had a relaxed and enjoyable day.
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The Victorian Morris Minor owners were asked to arrive for the set-up between 9.00 and 9.15am. Joyful and I turned up as requested only to find that most people and their cars were already set up, proving that you can’t keep a Morris Minor enthusiast down. The weather was fine and kind of like an English day, not too hot or windy, but warm enough to encourage topless driving for those owning convertibles. All body styles were well represented and there were original, restored, every-day and custom variants. It was a very social day. Owners and the public mingled and admired the cars, many familiar stories were heard, such as, "I learned to drive in one of those, or, my Nan bought a Morris Minor as her first car” etc. Morris Minors make people smile, they are a fun looking and happy car. All states were represented, Brian Parkes made the epic trip from Perth making him the furthest travelled and not for the first time. Several trophies were awarded on the day, as follows…
Entrants' choice: Steve Klobucar 1957 Ute. Canberra Region MMC.
Mayor's choice: Dennis and Suzanne Allen's 1959 convertible. Toowoomba and Downs Morris Group.
Mayoress choice: David and Joyce Pfeifer 1958 van. Albury-Wodonga MMC.
Reg Tilly Memorial Trophy: Brian and Geraldine Glass' 1957 convertible. MMCC of Vic.
Paul Kelly Best Customised Vehicle Trophy: Bruce Perry 1960 ute. Canberra Region MMC.
Morris Down Under Trophy: Bruce Perry, 1960 ute. Canberra Region MMC.
President Braidy hastily organised a happy-hour by the pool at her motel, for interested club members prior to the Rally Dinner in the evening. All diners were involved in a general knowledge and Morris Minor quiz The cutting of the 70th Anniversary cake and some dancing marked the end of a fun day. I know that I speak for every participant that a great time was had by all. Kate Hutson – 27 Sep 2018.
Sunday 23 September – Embassies & Segways Tour.
The young at heart left the Hill Climb Centre in search of adventure on “A Different Look at Canberra
Tour”. We were led into Canberra by our Canberra Friends “Chief Storyteller” Geoff Cannock and his
wife Stephanie. Upon arrival at the New Zealand embassy, Geoff explained a little about the goings on
at all of the embassies. Little did we know! From there we drove, at a snail’s pace, even for a Morrie,
past 20 or so Embassies which showcased the architecture from each country. Some were fortresses
barricading against invasion whilst others were modern and welcoming.
The National Library was the last stop before lunch with more fun stories about what really happens in
Canberra. We saw a marvelous exhibition “Beauty Rich and Rare” which was a light show about the
natural beauty of Australia through the eyes of Sir Joseph Banks.
The real adventure then took place on the Segway’s. Oh what fun was had by all of our group which
comprised Peter Lenne and Jan from Albury, Braidy Davies and Pete along with Katie and Tony
Hamilton. After a quick lesson we took off around the lake, passed Old Parliament house, Floriade and
The Australians of the Year Walk. “El Presidente” Braidy, had fun on the lawns flying backwards and
forwards dodging chairs and tables…managing to photo bomb as many times as possible.
All those participating agreed that Segwaying was a highlight of the Rally!!
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Katie Hamilton – 23 Sep 2018
Sunday 23rd September – Canberra Country Run
It was a perfect day for a run in the country - bright sunshine, clear sky and no rain forecast. Fifteen
Morris Minors set off from the Hill Climb Centre at 9.30am and made their way along Sutton Road to the
Federal Highway and Tulip Top Gardens. The gardens comprise ten acres of magnificent displays of
spring flowers. Blossoming trees line pathways down to flowerbeds and a watercourse. Many tulip and
daffodil beds were surrounded by zinnias and pansies. See photos below:
After viewing the gardens, we retired to the cafeteria for morning tea – delicious freshly baked scones
with cream and jam.
The second part of the run took us to the historic town of Bungendore close to Lake George. Lunch was
available at the Lake George Hotel or the Bungendore bakery. A visit to the Wood Works Gallery followed,
where we viewed wonderful examples of cabinet making including a rocking chair and a stunning table.
We also visited the leather shop, crammed with gorgeous handbags and other leather goods. On our
walk around the town we passed beautiful historic churches and stumbled across a wonderful antique
shop.
The return drive to Queanbeyan took us through farmland, where cattle grazed on rich pasture.
Mark & Sue Parritt – 28 Sep 2018.
Tuesday 25th, Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th September – The Run Home.
Our run home was via Cooma, Bombala, Cann River and Lakes Entrance.
We set off at 9am for Cooma, arriving in time for morning tea in a cosy café. A wander around the shops
proved productive for several members! Next stop was Bombala, our destination for the night. Following
lunch at a local café, we located our accommodation but were unable to gain entry despite repeated
knocking. Fortunately, a cleaner appeared as we were investigating a rear door and invited us in. The
owners being absent and in possession of the reservation book, she was unable to advise which rooms
were ours. She tried to contact one of the owners – driving from Adaminaby – but he was out of range,
so we sat in the dining room for an hour. The cleaner left, so Mark phoned the owner and learnt he would
be twenty minutes; turned out to be another hour! However, the rooms were beautifully decorated and
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furnished in nineteenth-century style, which compensated for the long wait. In the evening we crossed
the road to the RSL, where we enjoyed a hearty dinner.
Next morning, we took off for Lakes Entrance, stopping en route at Cann River for fuel and luscious
morning tea at the bakery. On arrival at Lakes Entrance, we sought out a lunch venue and discovered
the Central Hotel. After lunch Ann, Ross, Barbara and Ken departed for Eagle Point – the Carrs’ home.
For the rest, accommodation was spacious log cabins at Lazy Acres Cabin Park. After happy hour, we
returned to the hotel for more refreshments.
An early start the following morning saw us picking up Barbara and Ken at Bairnsdale and then heading
for home via – guess what – another morning tea at Yarragon.
Participants: Ann and Ross Carr, Barbara and Ken Urquhart, Cheryl and Percy Scicluna, Lyn Waites and
Wayne Cunningham, Mark and Sue Parritt (2 Morry vans, 1 Woody, 1 saloon, 1 ute)
Mark & Sue Parritt – 28 Sep 2018.
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Me and Me Morry, Millie Annie
As mentioned by Mike Dobson in his Captain’s Report and Run Report above little Millie spat the
dummy at Glenrowan (just like one of our favourite sons some time back). Due to her advancing years
she could go no further and just blew-up; well not completely but blew a brake cylinder in the left front
wheel. Fortunately, we had reached and entered the Service Centre and were able to inspect the
damage in safety. Several convoy members swung swiftly into action and rendered assistance in
determining the problem and took steps to put things right. It was finally decided that the damage was
serious enough to render Millie immobile due to the complete loss of braking action. Once more the
team rose to the occasion and within minutes a tow truck had been ordered to take Millie into Wodonga
and replacement parts sourced from far-off Goulburn to be delivered to the Brake hospital in Wodonga.
Fellow club members then transferred the contents of Millie into their vehicles. Following the tow trucks
departure, with Millie proudly displaying her skirts high up on the tray, Trish and I were conveyed to the
Albury digs where most of the gang were staying for the night.
Due to the tardiness of Australia Post the parts were going to take almost a week to arrive at the Brake
hospital. The decision was therefore made to leave Millie tucked-up in hospital whilst Trish and I went
on to Canberra with our club comrades.
Following completion of the National Rally we journeyed home via Wodonga where, after an overnight
stay, I collected Millie with her new shiny brakes and returned home without further trouble. And so
ended the saga of me and me Morry, Millie Annie and her busted brakes.
Trish and I would like to thank those of our fellow members who were especially helpful in our time of
need; Mike Dobson, Percy Scicluna, Graham Dines, Bruce Kerr, and Wayne Cunningham.
Thanks to everyone in general for your concern for our safety and wellbeing.
Rob Smith – 4 Oct 2018.
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MMCCV – “Show Off Your Shed!!”
2018 Photograph competition
Don’t Panic ----There’s Still Time to Enter !!!
Two categories 1. Committee Prize 2. People’s Choice Award Prize One fully paid annual membership for each category (either email or postal) to be funded from the bequest from the estate of our late club member Leigh Smith. Prize winners to be announced at the MMCCV Xmas function. Criteria Members are invited to submit up to 4 photographs of their non-commercial garage or workshop where their Morris Minor is garaged and/or serviced. Dates Submission – entries may be either digital or hard copy and must be submitted by 31 October 2018. Hard copies to the MMCCV PO Box 354, Balwyn, Victoria 3103 and digital copies to [email protected] Viewing All photographs will be published on the MMCCV website and presented to the membership at the November 2018 regular meeting of the club at the Horrie Watson pavilion Deepdene. Voting for the “People’s Choice” may occur in one of three ways –
• Voting at the November 2018 meeting in person
• Completion of on-line voting by “Survey Monkey”
• Postal voting by Australia Post to club PO box.
Votes may be allocated on whatever criteria individual members feel appropriate and may include such considerations as best design, neatest/messiest, largest/smallest, happiest/saddest, most compact, best equipped, most imaginative or even the “Most Morriest” etc. Conditions
• one vote per club member
• voting will be anonymous
• the committee decision for both categories will be final
• committee members are excluded from the “Committee Prize” category but can be considered for the “People’s Choice”
• this is not intended as a serious competition but rather a fun way to engage club members and share our mutual fondness for Morris Minors
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GENERAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE MORRIS MINOR CAR CLUB OF VICTORIA INC.
HELD AT THE HORRIE WATSON HALL, DEEPDENE ON THURSDAY 13TH September 2018
The President welcomed the members present and opened the meeting at 8.02pm.
Committee members present: President: Braidy Davies; Vice-President: Stewart Carr;
Treasurer: Neil Cheney; Club Captain: Mike Dobson; Editor: Rob Smith; Secretary: Ed James;
CPS Officer: Wayne Cunningham; Regalia: Bruce Kerr & Librarian: Henry Edwards
Attendance: Approximately 37 members were present as recorded in the attendance book.
Apologies: Percy & Cheryl Scicluna, Barb & Ken Urquhart, Jim Gourlay & Trish Smith
Visitors and New Members: No new members or visitors.
Acceptance of Minutes
Minutes of the previous meeting held 9th August 2018 accepted on the motion of Wayne Cunningham and seconded
by David St.George.
President’s Report: As per the Generator.
Secretary’s Report: Various magazines, flyers and emails received. Most correspondence received has been
included in the Generator. Ed advised that Newsletters received from other clubs are being distributed to club
members who have requested them. Various notifications of forthcoming events have been forwarded to the Club
Captain (Mike Dobson) for possible inclusion in future rallies.
Treasurer’s Report: Neil reported that we have a current operating balance of $4,826.43 and with the $8,000.00 in
the term deposit account gives a combined balance of $12,826.43.
Membership Officer’s Report: Jim absent but as per the Generator we have 169 financial members plus 7 Life
members.
Mal Baker gave a run down on the Akoonah Park Men’s Shed Classics in the Park to be held in Berwick on 28 th
October 2018.
Club Captain’s Report: As per Generator. Mike gave an overview of coming Runs and Events. He needs ideas for
future runs. The run on 19th August to the Living Legends at Greenvale followed by lunch at the Clarkefield Pub
was a huge success despite the unfavorable weather. The run to Dixons Creek on 21 October 2018 will be leaving
from Diamond Creek and participants need to preorder their meals.
Impromptu runs can be organised by giving 2 days’ notice by contacting the Editor to email members.
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Regalia Market Report: Bruce advised members of items he had for sale. Anyone requiring a jacket are to notify
him so that he can place a bulk order for them.
Editor’s Report: Nil.
AOMC Report: Mark Parritt and Stewart Carr gave an update on the AOMC. They suggested that any old vehicle
and in particular one that is running Lucas electrics carry a fire extinguisher. They also reminded members that
vehicles with red plates cannot be used for commercial purposes.
CPS Officer’s Report: Wayne advised we now have 93 vehicles registered with the Club Permit Scheme. We have
one new registration pending and two new enquiries.
Librarian: Nil.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Correspondence and photos have been received from Roxburgh College about a Morris
Minor sedan their students are restoring. Braidy has been corresponding with the College
and it has been arranged that they will attend our October General Meeting to give a
power point presentation on the Morris Minor and discuss the vehicle;
2. Neil Cheney advised that the photo competition is now open and more entries are
needed. Details in the Generator and entries are to include up to 4 photos of members
shed. Two prizes will be awarded;
3. Mark Parritt gave an update of the National Rally, details of which are in the Generator.
Members attending have been emailed and information required from them needs to be
supplied ASAP;
4. The Dave Warren Trophy was normally awarded best maintained Morrie in daily use. As
the number of Morrie’s that are now in this category are very limited it was proposed to
change the awarding of the trophy to say the best maintained original Morrie. Also
discussed another award based on hard luck on a run or event and calling it say ‘Dip
Stick’ Award. We are looking for members to make any suggestions;
5. Ross Carr suggested the Committee look at a 4 to 5 day run around Victoria. Ross is to
give a proposed route to the Club Captain for him to look at.
TIPS AND HINTS
1. Marcus Ball provided advice on vinyl repair kits; 2. Mark Parritt & Stewart Carr discussed and demonstrated how to remove wheel bearings.
FOR SALE:
1. Mark Parritt is after a good interior for the Morris Minor being restored by the Mornington’s Men Shed;
2. Refer to advertisements in the Generator for items for sale.
There being no further business the meeting closed at 9.21pm followed by the drawing of the raffle.
Ed James
Secretary
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Neil Cheney, Treasurer MMCCV
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Coming Events Calendar
October Sunday 21st 2018
Dixon’s Creek Cafe
Dixon’s Creek Café Bar & Grill- 1925 Melba Hwy, Dixon’s Creek Ph 59652126
Meeting at Diamond Creek McDonalds from 930am for coffee and other pitstop activities for departure
at 1030am. Stopping at Sugarloaf Dam on way for pitstop and photo opportunity on dam wall before
proceeding to Dixon’s Creek via Yarra Glen.
Menu to be circulated before October meeting for members to pre-order well before the day with the
Club Captain
Further details and advice of your special dietary requirements please contact Michael Dobson on
0400273328
November Tuesday 6th 2018
Melbourne Cup Day Lunch
Once more, our charming hosts will be Henry and Marlene Edwards out in Wonderful Whittlesea.
More info later.
December Thursday 6th 2018
Club Christmas Party
This year the meal will be more substantial. More details later.
February Sat 23rd to March Sat 2nd 2019
Annual 5C Camp
More info later.
Please think of any additional runs you would like to do this year. Consider the following suggestion…
Impromptu Runs or Pop-up Runs on a week day
The Committee would like to encourage members to welcome other members to join them on their private
Morrie runs during the week, or whenever, to increase social interaction of members in-between Club
meetings and the monthly weekend runs. This has been difficult to arrange previously when relying on
either the Generator or the monthly meeting to broadcast run arrangements but with almost everyone on
the internet these days it should be possible to get this happening immediately following the simple
procedure outlined below.
As soon as you have a run in mind, preferably at least with 48 hours notice, send an email to the Editor
headed "Pop-up Run" giving details of date, time & place of meeting. (McDonalds are good mustering
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places for coffee and initial toilet visit) and details of intended destination and suggestions of BYO food
or café etc. and your name and mobile phone number. The Editor will then immediately forward your e-
mail to all Club members listed on the Club database. All you have to do then is turn up at the selected
meeting point by the appointed time and a good time can be had by all. Feedback to the Club via any of
the Committee members would be appreciated after such runs or at the next Club meeting. Please note
that Pop-up runs are not intended to replace the monthly weekend run but be an additional Club activity.
email [email protected]
TRADING PLACES – OCTOBER 2018
or
Contact: Rob Smith 0407 313 859
FOR SALE 2
1957 Morris Minor Sedan
I have a 1957 Morris Minor 4 door sedan, 950 motor, original registration (GLU 096).
It has been in the family since 1964 and I have owned it for the past 18 years.
It has always been garaged and has no rust.
The car is fitted with Morris Major wheels, Morris Major brakes and new tyres.
It is still in its original color of ‘Valley Green’ and the upholstery, trim and carpets are in excellent
condition. The gearbox has recently been overhauled.
Included in the ‘package’ is a spare diff and 2 axles.
Selling with RWC for $8,500.00.
Phone Geoff Kirkham on (03) 9890 2143.
FOR SALE 1
1954 Morris Minor Cab Chassis
I have a 1954 Morris Minor 2 Door Cab Chassis with tray body in my garage.
The vehicle is complete however the doors are under the house.
Due to recent surgery I am unable to complete restoration.
For anyone wishing to restore this vehicle it is yours for $400.00.
Phone Kevin Weller on 98780892, or Email [email protected]
The car is currently in Blackburn, Melbourne.
