Newsletter Volume 10 Number 1

October - November 2019

BCHAC A0049447S

2

Bass Coast Historical Automobile Club Was established in 2005 and offers members friendship, restoration ad-vice and access to a continually expanding library. Our mid-week, week-end and annual events offer something of interest for all the fam-ily. Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month except January. BCHAC Inc, PO Box 687, Wonthaggi, 3995 Email - bchaclub@yahoo.com Website - www.bchac.com.au

Visitors are always welcome.

PRESIDENT Graham Talmage

hydewood@bordernet.com.au

VICE PRESIDENT Graeme Wagland

56785398

SECRETARY Brian Asbury

Mob 0411237840, Email brianasbury@bigpond.com

CLUB REGISTRAR Daryl Minter

0418 133 161: Email - boatshed2000@live.com.au

TREASURER Dianne Adams

0408504828: Email - dianne.s.adams@hotmail.com

EDITOR Ray Watson

0408 107 914: Email - bchaclub@yahoo.com

CLUB PERMIT SCHEME Daryl Minter – 0418133161 email as above

Graham McBain - 56724232 - 0488787544 (renewals only). Brian Davidson - 56722002 - 0429722002

3

DISCLAIMER The Bass Coast Historical Automobile Club Inc., its Officers and Committee cannot be held liable for any errors and/or omissions in articles, reports, notices, advertisements, comment and advice of events that are published in this News-letter in good faith.

PRESIDENT’S LETTER Hello BCHAC Members I hope you are all well and enjoying our spring weather, it’s very pleasant to be able to sit outside on the decking for breakfast. Having spent the last couple of days on a hiking trip at Wilsons Prom we are grateful to the groups of people who in the late 1940’s started lobbying the State Government of the day to cam-paign for an improvement of the Victorian national park system. It was not until 1956 that the Victorian Government finally took no-tice and passed the National Parks Act, which resulted in the for-mation of what is now known as Parks Victoria, with an original staff of 12, some of these only part time rangers and a very small budget we have ended up with a magnificent end result. Today we have some 45 National Parks in Victoria covering some 28,000 km2 along with 12 marine national parks, 11 marine sanc-tuaries and a area of 155km2 of the sea off Wilson’s Prom pro-tected. Go forth and enjoy this wonderful asset. Graham

Vale It is with much regret that the club has learned of the passing of member Ian Gladstone. The club extends its condolences to fam-ily and friends.

4

Bass Coast Historical Automobile Club Inc. A0049447S

Minutes of General Meeting held at Wonthaggi RSL 6th August 2019

Meeting Opened 7:35pm Attendance / Apologies: Vice President Graeme Wagland again announced an apology from President Graham Talmage. Additional apologies and aatten-dance recorded in the attendance records. Visitors / New Members Tracy Jarman, Angela Gunton and Greg Dell Minutes from the previous meeting Circulated in Newsletter, Move Brian Asbury 2nd Clive Kilgour Carried Business arising from the previous minutes Nil Correspondence In Invite to the inaugural Tarwin District Auto Festival 3rd November 2019 Correspondence Out Nil Moved Brian Asbury 2nd Sheryl Mark Carried Treasures Report Copy attached to minutes Read & Moved Dianne Adams 2nd Thelma Churchill carried

5

Reports – Events Graeme presented the Events Report prepared by Yvonne Thomp-son. All helpers for tonights meal, setting up the tables, serving the meals especially Judy were thanked. Paul and Angie Hoban who keep the supplies of tea, coffee etc up today were also thanked Manny was thanked for his delicious contributions and the Events Committee members who give up their time to attend meetings and provide suggestions and ideas. Past and future events discussed. Graeme thanked Dianne Adams for her continued effort with open-ing, preparing and locking up the hall prior to each meeting.

Graeme reminded members of special visitors to the next General Meeting who will talk and show their Peking to Paris trip using our new projector and screen. Membership, Daryl advised Membership fees were payable by September and that members who were not financial were not legally permitted to drive their red plate vehicles. Door prizes have been successful and will continue for a further 12 months. The small loss in the annual accounts shows exceptionally good budgeting and provided an explanation as to why the loss oc-curred.

Editor. Ray Watson advised contribution, to Newsletter date 17th Septem-ber

6

General Business Brian Davidson advised the Presidents Parade had been can-celled due to impending bad weather. A date for the parade will be arranged for later in the year. Wanted to Buy & Sell Scooter $850 - Brian Davidson Massage Chair - Norm McLean Cars x 2 - Frank Bain - details in the Newsletter. Next Meeting – 3rd September 2019

Bass Coast Historical Automobile Club Inc.A0049447S

Minutes of General Meeting held at Wonthaggi RSL 3rd Sep-

tember 2019

Meeting Opened: 7.30pm Attendance: 48 as per Attendance and Apology Records Apologies: 12 recorded. Graham Talmage declared the Meeting open. Minutes of Previous Meeting: tabled Motion: That minutes be signed as a true and correct record. Moved: Graeme Wagland Seconded: Clive Kilgour Carried.

7

Business arising:-

Nil Correspondence In:

Shannons Winter Classic Auction Flyer Baw Baw Engine & Auto Club “Old News” – July & Au-

gust Gippsland Historical Automobile Club newsletters – Au-

gust & September The Crankhandle newsletters – August & September

Correspondence Out:

Nil Moved: Graeme Wagland Seconded: Lyn Griffin Carried Treasurer’s Report: Account Balances: Copy attached to minutes

Accounts to be paid. – None Motion: That the Treasurer’s report be accepted as a true and correct record. Moved Dianne Adams Seconded Cath Eddy Carried. Reports: Events Committee Past Event –

25th August – Pub Run – Mirboo North Hotel – a good day out with a nice run up from Wonthaggi to Mirboo North

8

Coming Events – 8th September – “Big Boys’ Toys” National Vietnam Veter-

ans’ Museum. Newhaven 22nd September – Lunch at Chinese Restaurant, San Remo

Special Mentions

28th November – Ladies Lunch at the home of Judy & David Dewar.

Christmas Hamper contributions. List of items at October and November meetings.

8th December – Christmas Break Up – Cape Tavern. Cost $35pp.

Membership, Permit Officer, AOMC and Federation

Graham Talmage reported on Federation Meeting held Au-gust 3rd at Mildura. Daryl Minter offered to go to next meeting.

AOMC – minutes from meeting will be included in newslet-ter.

Membership stands at 234. There have been 6 resignations, 7 still to pay and 9 new memberships to June 30 2019.

Editor: Ray Watson - Closing date for next Issue is 17th Sep-tember. Any items of interest and photos please forward to Club Email Address. General Business:

Graham Talmage reported that Ian Gladstone passed away 3rd September 2019. Condolences to his family and friends.

Anne Leeson is recuperating well after her accident.

9

Christmas raffle tickets are available at $1 each. Books of tickets will only be given out on ‘pay up front’ as many weren’t returned previously.

The Club’s new projector and screen, purchased with a Bass Coast Council Community grant, showed the 2007 Pe-king to Paris Rally.

Nathan Leversa reported on his preparations for the Shitbox Rally, a fund raiser for the Cancer Council, in October. Graeme Wagland presented Nathan with a cheque for $380 from the Club and various members.

Members were reminded to have their membership cards available for electronic registered attendance.

What’s For Wildlife group enquired if an article regarding the dangers to wildlife and drivers could be included in our newsletter.

Cars and parts for sale:-

Details can be forwarded to Tony Cuzzupi (tony.cuzzupi@bigpond.com) to be included on the web-site or to Ray Watson (bchaclub@yahoo.com ) for inclu-sion in the newsletter.

Brian Davidson reported that his scooter has sold but the Jaguar is still for sale.

Raffle: Door prize was won by Lyn Griffin Next Meeting: Tuesday 1st October 2019. Meeting Closed: 8.40pm.

Front Cover - 1939 Aston Martin

10

 AOMC  REPORT   August 2019  

 The quarterly delegate’s meeting of the AOMC was held on 17 August 2019 at Macedon Ranges & District Car Club Gisborne. 76 delegates representing 60 clubs attended.  CPS       reports of club plates being changed in shape, style               or colour, this is an illegal abuse of VicRoads intent.         slim line plates – not manufactured and never will       be for CPS.   

  motorcycles – perception that CPS does not cater  well for them – VicRoads, AOMC and clubs to meet and discuss. 

 RACV       

Daryl Meek reported on several RACV events  Includ‐ing Australia Day 2020; Florence Thompson   Tour; 100th anniversary in 2021 of RACV Alpine Trials; Bay to Birdwood 2020; Asbestos and Luxury  Car Tax.  Refer AOMC website for full & further details.  AOMC      Website:  www.aomc.asn.au          Email:      secretary@aomc.asn.au  

 ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 

If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something. When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane. Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now. Shin: a device for finding furniture in the dark.

11

For sale

PLEASE NOTE - to comply with regulations, advertisements for the sale of cars must include some form of identification such as registration or VIN number and the asking price. 1. 1969 Jaguar MK2 Sedan 2.4 litre Good condition / Runs well Power steering - Manual. Club registration 15294H $18,000 Phone 56722002 Wonthaggi 2. 1948 MG saloon. Maroon/cream. 1250cc. I purchased this car just over 12 months ago from a chap who is a mechanical engi-neer and reconditioned the engine. It has new interior lining, seats and tyres. My own mechanic has gone over the car and said it was in very good nick for its age. Books and many re-ceipts available to show works done. It has minor rust in one door and a few specks on rear guard. Club Plates. 93340H $16,000.00. Peter Inverloch 0417952482 3. 1937 Pontiac Sedan on club plates. Fair condition throughout. Many Spares Engine Number 6340961 Body Number 1641 $1500 Frank 0427267403 4. 1968 Peugeot station Wagon, mechanically fair. Body rusty Seating, headlining and door panels good. Good for parts or restoration Engine Number 1932312X Best Offer Frank 0427267403

12

CALENDAR October 2019

OCTOBER INVITATION EVENTS

Date Event Contact 1st General Meeting – Wonthaggi RSL 7.30pm

10th – 14th

Annual Rally to Warrnambool Accommodation: Gateway Motor Inn, 69 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool 5562 8622. Cost: $120.00 per room per night includes jugs, toasters etc. Continental Breakfast $11 per person. Annual Dinner Cost: 2 course meal $25pp or 3 course meal $30pp. Other costs could include: Sorrento ferry $78.00 each way (if you wish) Sound & Light Show – Tales of the ship-wreck Coast $30 (A) $27 (P/S) Coach Tour to Port Fairy, Portland etc $30pp.

Yvonne 0414 590 632

22nd Committee Meeting 7pm RSL

26th Westernport Field and Game – this event has been postponed till 2020 due to clash with Moto GP

Yvonne 0414 590 632

19th – 20th

Maffra Motoring Meander 9.00am Gippsland Vehicle Collection 1 Maffra-Sale Road, Maffra Not a competition just a leisurely drive through the countryside. Open to vehicles over 15 years of age

FYI

20th Trafalgar Holden Museum Route 69 Cruise 74 Waterloo Street, Trafalgar 69km cruise around beautiful Gippsland Cruise starts at 1.30pm – 5pm Museum open from 10am to 5pm Just $5 entry per person for the day in-cludes Museum entry

FYI

13

November 2019

27th The 2019 Annual Route 66 Car Show Lakeside Banquet & Convention Centre 65 Melton Highway Taylors Lakes 2019 Annual Route 66 Car and Bike Show Gates open 9.00am and close at 2.30pm Free for Kids under 16 $5.00 per person $20 per car for Show & Shine Entry $10 per Motorcycle for Show & Shine Entry

FYI

Date Event Contact

4th Events Committee – 10am - 16 Longstaff Street Wonthaggi

Yvonne 0414 590 632

5th General Meeting – Wonthaggi RSL 7.30pm

17th

Pub Run The Royal Hotel 2/4 Main South Road Drouin. 12.30pm meet at Venue

Yvonne 0414 590 632

26th Committee Meeting 7pm RSL

28th Ladies Christmas Break up at the home of Judy and David Dewar-.84 McDonald Road Korrine 3995 12 midday Ladies bring a Plate to Share! Sweet or Savoury. BYO drinks Gentlemen out to Lunch with David, return in afternoon to finish off Desserts & collect your wives/partners!! (See separate advertisement)

Yvonne 0414 590 632

14

November Invitation Events

December 2019

2nd Aussie Classic Car Show Yarra Glen Racecourse Armstrong Grove Yarra Glen Gates open at 9.00am for Exhibitors 10.00am for Spectators Display cars, entry fee $15.00 per car (all occupants in-cluded) L & P plate drivers entering the show with a display vehicle are free Spec-tator admission is $5.00 with children un-der 14 free.

FYI

3rd Tarwin District Auto Festival Tarwin Lower Recreational Reserve, Walk-erville Road, Tarwin Lower 9.30am – 3.30pm Entry $5 per exhibitor including passenger. $5 per adult non exhibitor

FYI

Date Event Contact

3rd General Meeting – Wonthaggi RSL 7.30pm

8th Christmas Breakup – See separate adver-tisement

Yvonne 0414 590 632

Please Note – if your name isn’t on the list for any club event and you decide to go please let Contact person know as some venues require bookings. Please, if you have put your name down for an event and then cannot attend please let the Con-

15

Ladies Christmas Break Up

Judy Dewar’s home 84 McDonald Road

Korrine 0419 371 441 Thursday 28th November 2019

12 midday Bring a plate to share – sweet or savoury

BYO Drinks Gentlemen to lunch with David and then return to finish off desserts

Christmas Break Up Cape Tavern, Cape Paterson Sunday 8th December 2019

12 midday Three Course Christmas Lunch - $35.00pp Pre-booking & pre-paying is essential by

3rd December Contact Yvonne 0414590632

Raffle Tickets available from Dianne Adams

16

Christmas Hampers

Donations towards our Christmas Hampers will be appreci-ated. A list of items will be at the October and November meetings for you to choose from and a box provided for do-nations on or before 3rd December meeting please We thank you, in advance, for your generosity.

CUSTODIAN RECOGNITION In keeping with educational and institutional protocol your committee has resolved that recognition of indigenous custodianship will be acknowledged by the following statement to be read by the chairperson at the beginning of each meeting:

“We, the members of The Bass Coast Historical Automobile Club acknowledge the custodians of our land and water being the Bunurong people and we give our respects to elders past, present and emerging”.

-------------------------------------------------------

17

Watch for Wildlife. Across South Gippsland a high incidence and large variety of na-tive wildlife wanders on our roads. As a consequence, the roadkill carnage is extensive. More than 100 of our native animals are killed each year on local roads and many more are injured. The “Watch for Wildlife” Group was established in response to the trauma experienced by local people having to deal with deaths and injuries to wildlife. We have a membership of 10 active local resi-dents, and many more who support us with signs and information in local businesses, caravan parks and motels. The “Watch for Wildlife mission is to stop all injuries and deaths among our wildlife. Our area is unusual in the abundance of wildlife, particularly around the Tarwin, Walkerville and Foster area. Some are killed throughout the year, and most are killed during public holidays, particularly long weekends. More wildlife is killed on these roads as visitor numbers increase. We are asking all drivers to be aware of the wildlife and slow down, especially at night, when passing through areas of bush. Awareness of wildlife, and at appropriate times reduced speed, on local roads should lead to increased safety for residents, visitors and the wildlife. Fewer injuries and deaths will reduce emotional trauma and provide greater delight in the natural environment. Primarily it is about reducing the death and injuries to wildlife but also consider the associated costs of animal collisions arising for car repairs. Local drivers who know the high wildlife activity times and slow their driving accordingly, can almost totally avoid collisions with animals. Slowing down and being aware is very effective. - and you could prevent a lot of expensive damage to your car or even serious injury to you or your passengers.

18

 MEMBERSHIP  REPORT           October – November 2019  

 We welcome these members who have recently joined 

the club:  

Greg DELL                Wonthaggi Angela GUNTON    Drouin Tracy JARMAN     Cowes Shannon JARMAN   Cowes 

 As the end of September looms so does the final date for 

paying fees before club membership is withdrawn. Seven mem‐bers are currently unfinancial and will be sent reminders . 

 The Christmas raffle has been announced with tickets sell‐

ing for $1.00 each. This raffle comprises more than one dozen prizes and proceeds are used strictly for club purposes. Doug and Dianne are the ‘go to’ people for tickets which must be paid for at the time of purchase to avoid non receipt of tickets or proceeds. 

 If you were at last months meeting you would have seen 

the Volvo rally car which Nathan Leversha has entered in the S**t Box Rally leaving for Townsville on 19 October. The club has as‐sisted Nathan financially and wishes him the very best. 

 We end by remembering Ian Gladstone, a member since 

2010, and whose passing on 3 September saddened all who knew him. Ian was a jovial, friendly chap who seldom missed meetings and always attended rallies in his 1978 blue Holden Kingswood. 

Sadly missed.  

Daryl Minter Club Registrar 0418133161  

19

Brainteaser

This month’s Puzzle There was a robbery in which a lot of goods were stolen. The rob-bers) left in a truck. It is known that : (1) Nobody else could have been involved other than A, B and C. (2) C never commits a crime without A's participation. (3) B does not know how to drive. So, is A innocent or guilty?

Solution from the last puzzle. Surprisingly there is a way to make certain you find the key. First, assume the key is in an even numbered box, Check No2. If it’s there you’re out. If not it was in 4 and is now in 3 or 5. Check 3. If there all is well, if not it was in 5 and is now in 4. Check 4 and if there you’re out. If not the original assumption was wrong and it started in an odd numbered box and af-ter three moves must now be in an even num-bered box. Using the same logic as above checking 2, 3 and 4 will free you in a maximum of 6 days - possibly less

A policeman pulls over an old man in a ute because the back of his ute is full of ducks. The officer says, “Sir, it is unacceptable to have this flock of ducks in the city centre, take them to the Zoo this in-stant!” The old man confirms that he will and drives off. The next day the officer sees the same man in the same ute still full of ducks. Only this time all the ducks are wearing sunglasses. The officer pulls him over again and yells, “I told you to take these ducks to the Zoo!” The old man replies, “I did! But today they want to go to the beach!”

20

Charity Rally - Cancer Council

Both Dale Thorn and Nathan Leversha are pleased to announce that they taking part in Shitbox Rally 2019 Spring!! This year, all the teams are driving their shitboxes from Melbourne to Townsville, via Birds-ville... Shitbox Rally is the largest community lead fundraiser for the Cancer Council in Australia and is now in its 10th year. Part of the par-ticipation is that all teams have to raise a minimum of $5,000 but most teams raise well above this amount as you can see with the 2019 Spring rally target set at $2,000,000 plus. Shitbox Rally is the adventure of a lifetime challenging participants and their cars, worth no more than $1,000, this year for the 10th year anni-versary rally, over a 7 day across Australia endeavour to raise money for cancer research. The rally is not a race – it’s a fun, colourful, unpredictable adventure with participants travelling at their own pace in smaller groups. Vehi-cles often break down but “we never leave anyone behind” and each night is spent camping beneath the stars and celebrating the day’s achievements. It all adds up to an incredible opportunity to see Austra-lia’s vast and beautiful countryside and make lifelong friends, many brought together after experiencing cancer themselves or seeing cancer impact family and friends. Since it’s inception the rally has been the largest fundraiser for the Can-cer Council nationally. These funds go to the Cancer Council and we are extremely proud to be doing our part to support such a worthy charity. The fundraising is the hard part, so any donation you can give is greatly appreciated. If you wish to donate you can via the following link or just bring it along to any car club meeting. https://2019spring.shitboxrally.com.au/bugboys/donate Thanks again to the Bass Coast Historical automobile club for the amazing support. Nathan and Dale.  

21

22

23

Calendar

October 2019 - March 2020

Nov Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Oct Mo Tu We 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Th Fr Sa Su 1 2 3 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Dec Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Jan 2020 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Mar Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Feb Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

24