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April 2017

DARLING DOWNS VETERAN & VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB ~ Th e Polishers Rag2

President ..................Trevor & Judy Hoffmann p: 07 4564 9310 m: 0412 861 181e: [email protected]

Vice-President ........ Alan & Thelma Hoffmannp: 07 4687 6578 m: 0428 976 578e: [email protected]

Secretary .............................................Jim Behp: 07 4635 5375 m: 0400 163 703e: [email protected]

Treasurer .........William & Elisabeth Shepherdp: 07 4630 1544 m: 0418 163 205e: [email protected]

Dating officer ..........Malcolm & Katie Burgessp: 07 4634 2723 m: 0429 342 723e: [email protected]

Editor ..........................................Ebony Allum p: 07 4697 6672 m: 0423 928 877e: [email protected]

Property Officer ........... Lyle & Betty Handley p: 07 4630 4838 m: 0407 131 378e: [email protected]

Run Director ..............Harry & Denise Brazier p: 07 4634 4122 m: 0428 790 337e: [email protected]

Librarian ............ George & Barbara Wilkinson p: 07 4630 7383 e: [email protected]

Workshop .................................Jeff & Ann Coxp: 07 4635 4481 m: 0427 603 698

Membership ....Elisabeth & William Shepherdp: 07 4630 1544 m: 0418 163 205e: [email protected]

Historian ........................David & Karen Grantp: 07 4635 0070 m: 0448 345 644e: [email protected]

QHMC rep ......... Graham Allum & Joe Ciantarm: 0403 528 331 or 0439 734 165e: [email protected]

Web Manager ...............................Ebony Allump: 07 4697 6672 m: 0423 928 877e: [email protected]

Swap Manager ....................Alan & Vicki Lowem: 0499 974 711e: [email protected] swap enquiries: 0499 990 622Swap bookings: 0400 345 564

DDVVMC MANAGEMENT TEAM 2015-2016

By the time this report goes to print, our new wokshop should be erected. The complete shed kit is now on site waiting to go up.

The Austin 7 National Rally is on the week before easter and it is based at our clubrooms. They have approx 125 entrants and I urge you to come and have a look. Ann Cox is in charge of catering for some of the events and your help would be appreciated.

Judy and myself will be away from Easter Saturday for about four weeks. Harry Brazier will be available to sort any building problems that may arise.

Happy Motoring

Trevor Hoffmann President

Next General Meeting7.30pm Thursday, April 12, 2017

Next Club Run9am Sunday, 23rd April, 2017

Next Management Committee Meeting7pm Monday, 24 April, 2017

Next Newsletter closing date May Issue - Friday, 28th April, 2017

By Trevor Hoffmann

Web sites:............. www.toowoombaswap.com....................................... www.ddvvmc.com.au............................ www.facebook.com/ddvvmcMeetings: Visitors welcome

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month in the DDVVMC Clubrooms, 2 Rocla Court, Toowoomba.

Mailing address:DDVVMC, PO Box 486, Toowoomba Qld 4350Clubroom p: 07 4633 3181

WorkshopWorkshop open Monday nights from (approx) 7pm to 9pm and Wednesday afternoons from (approx) 2pm to 5pm.

DDVVMC regaliaWindscreen sticker

$2 Toowoomba swap sticker

Free

Cloth badge Car badge $35History of Toowoomba Garages

$25 Members book2012, 2013

$11

Club shirts Visit Totally Workwear in Prescott Street to purchase your shirt, and get the club logo embroidered on.

See the club Librarian for any of these items.


DDVVMC MEETINGS

GENERAL MEETING ~ MARCH 9The meeting was opened at 7.30pm by President Trevor Hoffmann who thanked all for attending.

President Trevor called for silence of 1 minute as a mark of respect to Father Tom Sheeran who had been a former member of the club for over 30 years and whose funeral will be held at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Monday 13 March. Tom’s funeral was declared a club sanctioned event to allow members to take their old cars to form a cortege at the funeral.

Attendance: as per Attendance Book

Apologies: Cliff Amon, Jim & Bev Aulbury, Clyde Baker, Brian Douglas, Des Ham, Keith & Coral Hoffmann, Jaymin McEwan and Maree Pitt.

Visitors: Shaun Barry (1942 GPW Jeep).

Minutes: Moved by Robert Brett, seconded by John Parker that the minutes of the previous general meeting held on 9 February, as printed in the newsletter, be accepted as a true record. Carried.

Correspondence:Inwards:• Newsletters from other clubs (13).• Opteon Property Group – Valuation Report on the club buildings for insurance purposes.• Fitton Insurance Brokers – Regarding Buildings & Contents insurance renewal.• QHMC- Minutes of general meeting held on 31.01.17.• Clifford Park Special School – Seeking donation to assist with fundraising to build an automotive workshop for students with disabilities. Management Committee to consider.• James Meara – Asking that Clifton Catholic Convent centenary celebrations on 19 March 2017 be a club sanctioned event to allow James and Peter McGovern to use their vintage cars to drive a group of nuns from the railway station to the Catholic Church.• Event Invitations� Nanango “Power Up” Car Show & Shine and Swap Meet - 25 March.� QHMC - Reminder that North Queensland Easter Hub Rally entries close on 17.03.17.� Clifford Park Special School – Car Show & Swap Meet – 22 April.� Laidley Pioneer Village – Heritage Weekend and seeking a display of vintage vehicles at the event - 22 & 23 April.� Darling Downs Christian School, Glenvale – Seeking a display of vintage cars at their Pink Fig Mother’s Day Markets fundraising day – 7 May. � Restored Vehicle Association Dalby – Entry form for their “Something Different 2017” Rally – 13 & 14 May. Entries close 1 May.

� Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club – Entry form for their 2017 Motorkana Rally – 21 & 22 May. Entries close 11 May.� QHMC – Entry form for RACQ-QHMC Southern Rally at Beaudesert – 9 to 11 June. Entries close 26 May.� Caboolture Regional Car Club – Show & Shine and Swap Meet, Caboolture Showgrounds – 17 June.• Restored Vehicle Association Dalby – Advising 28 October is not a suitable date for the 2017 Crooked Conrod Rally.• RSL Care – Enquiring if the club can provide a car display for residents at Westhaven Retirement Village.• Doug & Elisabeth Partington – Advising only a few places remain on their old car, aeroplane, music and history tour to USA & Canada - 23 August to 20 September. • Neil Moxley – Providing swap feedback.• Ann Toms – Seeking WW2 vehicles for a wedding in Dalby in May 2018.• David Cox – Promoting his new business, SDC Engineering at Wolfdene which does master cylinder re-sleeving, machining and caliper rebuilds, etc.• Roland West Business Broker – Advising the windscreen manufacturing business “Old Skool Screens” is for sale.• New England Veteran & Vintage Car Club – 1936 Oldsmobile sedan ($32,000 ono) and 1936 Pontiac sedan ($15,000 ono) for sale in Tenterfield.• Bill Boyd – 1985 Mazda RX7 for sale in Townsville.• Whitsunday Automotive & Restoration Club – Advising a club member has a genuine 1931 Shell petrol bowser for sale ($3,500).• Cancer Council Queensland – Seeking the club’s involvement in fund raising activities.• Other flyers, brochures and magazines as tabled.

Outwards:• Ian Haycock – Letter expressing thanks for books donated to the club library.• Toowoomba Locksmiths – Authorizing supply of a lock for the spray booth fire exit door.• Fitton Insurance Brokers – Forwarding valuation report on the club buildings and providing clarification on Buildings & Contents insurance cover requirements.• Philip & Marjorie Martin – Sympathy card sent upon the passing of their daughter-in-law.

It was movedby Jim Beh, seconded by Alan Hoffmann that the inwards correspondence be received and that the outwards correspondence be endorsed. Carried.

Treasurer: Bill Shepherd tabled his monthly Treasurer’s Report for February 2017,provided details of the bank account balances at 28 February and read out accounts received for payment. Moved by Bill Shepherd, seconded by Bob Chapman that the Treasurer’s Report be received and that the payments be ratified. Carried. David Grant is to act as Treasurer for the next 2 months while Bill and Elisabeth are absent on holidays.


Property Officer: Lyle Handley reported that the fire extinguishers have been serviced and tested with one in the workshop being replaced because it was out of date. Lyle thanked Alan Lowe for tidying up the club function room after the swap appreciation dinner.

Run Director: Harry Brazier outlined club events planned for the next couple of months -• 19 March – Visit Allan Pederson’s shed and old home at Westbrook for morning tea (BYO chair and morning tea) then lunch at a Pittsworth hotel. $10 per person to be given to Harry towards the cost of lunch prior to departing the clubhouse at 9.00am.• 23 April – Details yet to be finalised.

Harry thanked members for the big turn out on the Ladies Run to Can-Do Cottage at Clifton. The event was featured on the front page of the Clifton Courier.

The following events were approved as club sanctioned runs –• 13 March – Tom Sheeran’s funeral at St Patrick’s Cathedral.• 19 March - Clifton Catholic Convent Centenary Celebrations.

Librarian: George Wilkinson spoke about manuals and books donated to the library by Pat Murphy, Malcolm Burgess and Neil Johnson. President Trevor moved an expression of thanks to Pat, Malcolm and Neil for their generosity.

Workshop Supervisor: Jeff Cox reported that workshop fees of $108 were collected during the past month. Jeff indicated that the car trailer is operational again and that a coarser bead grade is to be trialed in the sand blaster. Jeff emphasized the importance of members securely locking the workshop when vacating the facility and reported that the sliding bolts on the bottom of the workshop roller door had been left unsecured on several occasions. This could void the club’s insurance in the event of a break and enter.

Jim Beh informed members that Fitton’s Insurance Brokers had undertaken a site visit to the club premises this week and advised that the club’s insurance does not provide “Laid Up” cover over member’s cars while housed in the workshop. Members need to arrange their own insurance cover.

Membership Officer: Elisabeth Shepherd thanked Michael Robinson for acting as Membership Officer for the next couple of months while she and Bill are absent on holidays. Elisabeth also asked that someone take care of run photos while they are away.

Swap Manager: Alan Lowe spoke about his resignation as Swap Manager and encouraged members to consider taking the role on. Alan will be available to provide a transition and he also encouraged members to put forward any improvement suggestions they have to make the swap a better event. President Trevor indicated that

David Grant has volunteered to take over the Swap Bookings job from Bill & Del Fischer.

Vice President,Dating Officer, Editor & Webmaster, Historian and QHMC Representative: Nil reported.

General Business:1. New Workshop Shed – President Trevor noted that slab for the new workshop shed was poured last week and construction of the block wall is expected to commence shortly.2. President’s Club Mobile Phone – President Trevor advised that his club mobile phone had broken and was replaced. The new phone has been consuming quite a bit of data at a considerable cost and a new plan is being followed up with Telstra.3. Limit On Number of Swap Sites – The large number of swap sites occupied by the Rockhampton car club and their inefficient use of the combined site area was discussed. President Trevor to speak with the Rockhampton club about reducing the number of sites they occupy.4. Attendance at Other Car Club Runs – Alan Geldard enquired about concessional registration requirements where members attend runs that are hosted by other car clubs. Joe Ciantar indicated that our members can attend such events provided that the club organising the run is an incorporated body and that an invitation has been issued to attend the event.5. Other Matters – Ann & Jeff Cox spoke about –• Issues associated with log book concessional registration schemes and cautioned against supporting moves to introduce such a scheme in Queensland.• Their proposed two weeks long run into NSW during May. The trip will take in Bathurst and Condobolin west of Parkes.• Logistical matters and areas where help is needed to cater for the Austin 7 National Rally from 8 to 13 April. 120 cars and 250 adults are attending.

Quiz: Graham Allum presented his quiz.

Photo Presentations: David grant displayed on the overhead projector photos taken by Brian & Del Timms during their trip to WA, photos taken by Graham Allum at the 2017 swap and photos taken by Jeff & Ann Cox at the Elvis Festival in Parkes.

There being no further business, the meeting was closed at 9.10 pm.

Jim Beh - Secretary Trevor Hoffmann - President


MANAGEMENT ~ MARCH 13

The meeting was opened at 7.00 pm by President Trevor Hoffmann who thanked all for attending.

Attendance: As per Attendance Book

Apologies: Malcolm Burgess and Lyle Handley.

Visitor: Ann Cox.

Minutes: Moved by David Grant, seconded by Alan Lowe that the minutes of the previous Management Committee meeting held on 13 February, 2017, as printed in the newsletter, be accepted as a true record. Carried.

Business Arising From the Minutes: Alan Lowe advised he is yet to discuss with the RASQ CEO the poor state of cleanliness of the Berghoffer Pavilion when possession of the show grounds was taken over for the 2017 swap and whether fees charged by the RASQ for cleaning of the Down Under Bar after the swap should be the responsibility of the caterer.

Correspondence:Inwards: • Orchy Toowoomba– Notifying payment of the club’s share of Swap catering proceeds.• Unique Cars – Advising a free club and events listing is available in the magazine and also looking for good cars and restoration stories to feature.• Machinery Hill Site Holder – Response to letter sent by Swap Secretary to show cause why swap site should not be cancelled due to a motorcycle incident at the 2017 Swap.• Neil Moxley – Swap feedback.• Wilson’s First Aid – Casualty Treatment Report for the 2017 Swap.• Westpac – Regarding maturing term deposit.• Opteon Property Group – Valuation Report on the club buildings for insurance purposes.• Fitton Insurance Brokers – Regarding Buildings & Contents insurance renewal.• Clifford Park Special School – Seeking donation to assist with fundraising to build an automotive workshop for students with disabilities.• Darling Downs Christian School, Glenvale – Follow up enquiry regarding providing a display of vintage cars at their Pink Fig Mothers’ Day Markets fundraising day on 7 May.Outwards: • Fitton Insurance Brokers – Forwarding valuation report on the club buildings and providing clarifi cation on Buildings & Contents insurance cover requirements.• Get Well cards sent to Trevor Anderson and Marion Chapman.

Moved by Jim Beh, seconded by Alan Lowe that the inwards correspondence be received and that the outwards correspondence be endorsed. Carried.

Treasurer: Bill Shepherd provided details of the club’s bank account and term deposit balances at 28 February 2017 and read out details of accounts received for payment since thegeneral meeting. Moved by Bill Shepherd, seconded by Alan Hoffmann that the Treasurer’s report be received and the accounts be endorsed for payment. Carried.

Bill also spoke about some club members criticizing Management Committee decisions months afterwards and it was agreed that any member concerns with such decisions should be raised in a timely manner at the next general meeting that follows the

management committee meeting where the decision was taken. To be raised at the next general meeting.

Editor & Webmaster: Ebony Allum reported that the photos from the February run to Can-do Cottage at Clifton will be included in the next edition of the club magazine.

Run Director: Harry Brazier spoke about club runs and other events in coming months.• 19 March – Club Run to Pittsworth.• 22 April – Clifford Park Special School Car Show & Swap.• 23 April – Club Run.• 7 May – David Hack Show and Darling Downs Christian School Pink Fig Mothers’ Day Markets.• 13 & 14 May –Dalby Restored Vehicle Association’s “Something Different 2017” Rally.• 28 May – Cranky Carburetor Run with Warwick and Lockyer clubs.• June – President’s Run.

Workshop Supervisor: Jeff Cox spoke about purchasing a metric tap and die set for the workshop and it was agreed that he buy a set from Total Tools at a cost of about $200.

Historian: David Grant spoke about the next edition of the Member’s Handbook which he intends to publish later this year. David will start collecting photos shortly.

QHMC Representative: Joe Ciantar spoke about a document he downloaded from the Department of Transport and Main Roads website which outlines the conditions of the SIVS concessional registration scheme. The document is to be enlarged and laminated and placed on display in the clubhouse.

Swap Manager: Alan Lowe advised that he will follow through on outstanding issues from the swap and that there is no current need to convene a Swap Committee meeting..General Business:1. Valuation of Club Buildings and Buildings & Contents Insurance – Jim Beh spoke about the insurance valuation on the club buildings received from Opteon Property Group. The valuation confi rms that the current level of buildings insurance is suffi cient even when the new workshop building is completed and added to the policy. Jim also reported that Fittons Insurance Brokers had met on-site with himself and President Trevor last week to review the buildings and contents insurance cover and outlined changes in cover recommended by Fittons. The situation with the Plume petrol bowser on permanent loan from Toowoomba Regional Council was discussed by committee members and it was agreed that $3,000 insurance cover be placed on this bowser. We are awaiting the premium quotation for the policy which falls due for renewal on 28 March and Jim and Trevor are to fi nalise the insurance arrangements and report back to the next meeting.2. Motor Cycle Noise Swap Incident – The response received from the Machinery Hill site holder regarding late night noise created by a motor cycle and DDVVMC’s request that he show cause why his site should not be cancelled was discussed. Vicki Lowe is contacting adjoining site holders to fi nd out more about the incident before that matter can be resolved.3. Clifford Park Special School – The school’s email seeking club support for their car show & swap on 22 April and a donation to assist with fundraising to build an automotive workshop for students with disabilities was discussed. Agreed that the car show&


swap be listed as an event for members to attend. A donation was not considered as the club’s donation quota for the current year has been exhausted.4. Side Gate Access to Rocla Park – President Trevor spoke about access to Rocla Park through the gate at the side of the clubhouse during the Austin 7 Rally. Operation of the lock is to be checked and a key provided to the rally organiser. 5. Access to First Aid Kit – Joe Ciantar spoke about a recent incident where the key to the fi rst aid box on the side of the clubhouse could not be readily located to open the box and allow an injury to be treated. After discussion of various options it was agreed that Jeff Cox purchase a new padlock for the fi rst aid box and that keys with a large tags attached be hung on the wall in both the workshop and in the clubhouse.6. Clubhouse Picture Rail – Joe Ciantar spoke about the additional picture rail that has been fi tted in the clubhouse. The car photos are being rearranged with those of former members hung on the top rail and those of current members on the lower rail.7. Donations Policy – George Wilkinson spoke about the club’s donations policy and felt that consideration should be given to worthy causes on a case by case basis even if the annual donations quota has been exhausted. Other Committee members noted that this does occur and referred to a large donation that was made to the fl ood appeal following the 2011 fl oods.8. Austin 7 National Rally – Ann Cox spoke about a range of matters associated with catering for the Austin7National Rally. Elisabeth Shepherd is to send an email to members seeking helpers. Drinks pricing was discussed and it was agreed that the price list for external bodies be used and not the members price list. It was also agreed that a key to the premises be made available to the rally organiser and that an additional key be cut if Lyle does not have a spare key available.9. Meeting Supper and Cleaning Afterwards – Ann Cox spoke about the area where meeting supper is served as being congested and suggested that part of the main function room be used during supper to make it more comfortable for members. Ann also suggested that a men’s roster be drawn up to attend to vacuuming the fl oor after supper.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.35pm.

Jim Beh - Secretary Trevor Hoffmann - President

RUN ROUND-UPThe March run was to Allan Pederson’s shed and Jenny Pederson’s Doll Collection.34 Cars and 59 people enjoyed a good day out, with smoko at Westbrook with a look through Allan’s shed of various bikes, trucks and cars, and Jenny’s massive collection of Dolls.Following smoko, we cruised out to Oakey for lunch at the RSL.

Upcoming Runs and Events29 March 2017 – Fairholme College Formal APRIL8 – 13 April 2017 – Austin 7 Event14 – 17 April 2017 – Easter15 April 2017 – Warwick Car Festival22 April 2017 – Clifford Park Special School Car Show & Swap Meet held at school from 8am – 12pm.

23 April 2017 – April Club RunMeet at the clubhouse for a 9am departure, bring chairs, smoko and hats as usual, further information will be provided by Harry at next meeting

28 - 30 April 2017 – Allora Autumn Festival for vehicles manufactured pre 1942. – You must reserve your place with MTOQ (4666 3801) by 24 April 2017 MAY6 May 2017 – Ipswich Festival Vehicle Parade and Exhibition “Honk!” – Entries Closed 20 March 20177 May 2017 – David Hack Day (from 8am – 2pm), at the Toowoomba Airport7 May 2017 – Pink Fig Mother’s Day Markets (from 12pm – 5pm) at Darling Downs Christian School in Glenvale13 – 14 May 2017 – Restored Vehicle Association of Dalby “Something Different 2017 Event” – Entries close 1st May 201720 – 21 May 2017 – Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club “Motorkana” Event – Entries close 11th May 201728 May 2017 – DDVVMC Cranky Carburettor Run, Meet at Kmart Carpark (eastern carpark) at 8.30am for 9am departure JUNE9 – 11 June 2017 – RACQ QHMC Southern Queensland Rally – Based around Beaudesert (Entries close 26th May 2017)June 2017 – DDVVMC “Presidents Run” – Exact date to be confi rmed JULY15 – 16 July 2017 – Combined Chev Run and DDVVMC Windup Run (Windup Run on the 16th) AUGUST12 – 13 August 2017 – Fuel Consumption Run 18 – 20 August 2017 – Leyburn Sprints SEPTEMBER – TBA OCTOBEROctober 2017 – Crooked Conrod run with Dalby and Kingaroy Clubs – Exact Dates to be confi rmed

Harry Brazier

WantedWantedThe following Swap Committee positions are now vacant and must be filled by June:

Swap Manager & Booking Officer

These two roles do require some effort and communication with outside groups. However, help and training is available from previous occupants, to ensure a smooth transition and easy running in the future.

Please consider helping out the club.


UPCOMING EVENTS


FEBRUARY’S LADIES RUN:CLIFTON & THE CAN DO COTTAGEThe Ladies Run, on Sunday 26th February, started with an impressive 44 cars, 85 adults, and 7 children, taking part in the run to Clifton. Len Kennedy had a small issue with his Model A (the blue one), which tricked a few club members who mistook them for new members, as the Blue Model A rarely goes on club runs. It didn’t take long for Len to diagnose the problem, and they soon caught up to the rest of us.

Morning Tea was in the park at the end of the Main Street in Clifton. After morning tea we had a walk around Clifton and were very impressed with their old buildings and churches with stained glass windows.

Then it was off to the “Can Do Cottage” with Eleanor McGoven for lunch. We met the Bazley Family and saw fi rst-hand where our donation was going. The “Can-Do” Cottage is a very good cause, and one that the club is proud to be supporting.


The winner of the Ladies Run was Michael and Lorrie Robinson (FE Holden), with the runners up being Len Cooling (Ford Zephyr).

The judging was done in secret by measuring the position of the valve stem on the drivers front wheel in relation to the top of the wheel when we stopped for morning tea.

The Robinsons will have their names engraved on the Ladies Run Trophy which will be kept in the clubhouse.


SWAP APPRECIATION DINNERThe Swap Appreciation Dinner was held on Saturday 25 February. The dinner was well attended, with 100 people who enjoyed a good meal, and some great entertainment courtesy of new member Greg Bird who took to the stage providing the music for the night.

It was a lovely, relaxed evening; an excellent reward for those who put in the hard yards, working on the Swap.



During this time, he continued his love of box-ing and was an international referee at the Commonwealth Games in Brisbane.

He also built a large shed on a church property in Herries St and a series of projects were completed there over the next 20 years. These included a 39 Dodge sedan, a 24 Buick tourer, a straight 8 Hupmobile (early to mid-twenties) roadster and a 1933 or 34 Hupmo-bile sedan.He also purchased a 1915 Hupmo-bile, another 33 Hupmobile sedan, a similar vintage Nash and a late forties Jag.He was appointed to Warwick in the early nineties and travelled to Toowoomba each Wednesday to spend the day at the Sheeran shed. During this time, he became a member of the Warwick club.

At age 70, he retired and bought a property in Campbell St West where he constructed a number of sheds to accommodate his wonder-ful collection of restored vehicles.

In his later years, he developed sight problems and fi nally took up residence at Lourdes Home after the onset of dementia.

He died on 6th March, 2017.

VALE: FATHER TOM SHEERAN

Tom was born in 1934 in Victoria. During his education, he developed a love of sport, boxing in particular.

On completing school, he worked in a bank for a year and then decided to become a Catholic priest. His early training was at a seminary in Victoria but he had a break for a period of time before completing his course of study at the Banyo Semi-nary in Queensland.

His fi rst appointment was at St Patricks Cathedral in Toowoomba and dur-ing this time he acquired an A Ford and began his passion for old cars.

After a couple of years, he was sent to Cun-namulla. He spent much of his time working with youth particularly indigenous young men teaching them the fi ner points of box-ing. He did similar work during his time at Mitchell in the seventies.

Here he discovered old cars again and acquired his model R Hupmobile which he brought to Toowoomba when he was appointed Parish Priest at St Pats in the early eighties. In the 10 years at St Pats he completed the Hup and joined the DDVVMC.


Annual Memberships are now due!

All memberships for the DDVVMC expire on the 30th June 2017. Memberships are $50.00 per annum or $45.00 for Country Membership (50km outside of Toowoomba). To renew your member-ship and continue to enjoy all the benefi ts this Club offers its members, including this wonderful magazine, please make payment in the following manner:

Direct deposit detailsAccount name

Darling Downs Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Inc Club Cheque Accountor DDVVMC Club Cheque Account

Address Westpac, Ruthven St, ToowoombaBSB 034221Account no. 530406Reference Your membership no. & purpose

(eg: 2010110 Membership)

Or CashTo the Membership Offi cer at any club meeting

Or Cheque or Money OrderDDVVMCMembership RenewalPO Box 486Toowoomba QLD 4350

Michael RobinsonActing Membership Offi cerph: 07 4696 8945

HMCCQ CROWS NEST

Jeff Cox & I joined the Toowoomba branch of the HMCCQ for a ride out to Crows Nest for their launch of the town as a motorcycle friendly town. Only the 2nd in Qld & the 4th in Aust.

Lots of other clubs/groups were there. Particularly impressed by the 85 year old who came on the yellow Can-Am Spyder.

The 3 wheelers are a great alternative when age & the knees go.

David Grant


MARCH MYSTERY RUN

On March 19, we headed out to Westbrook to see Allan and Jenny Pederson’s collection of Valiants, motorbikes and dolls. Also it was great to see Wyn Baker on a rally, with Clyde & Maree.

We went via Euston Rd & the quarry to Westbrook, then to Wellcamp & onto the Cecil Plains road to Aubigny, then across to Oakey for lunch at the RSL.


Harry was a good sport and modelled Denise’s latest handbag, after the shed run to his place introduced us to “Harry’s handbag”.

David Grant


5. A: Equestrian Pavilion 1.

6. A: Founders Pavilion.

7. A: Cattle Pavilion.

8. A: Lake Pavilion (outside).

9. A: Village Green.


GRAHAM’S VEHICLE QUIZMarch QuizIn honour of the successful completion of our 45th Toowoomba Swap Meet, here’s a Swap Special Quiz!Please identify the Swap area that contained the following sites.1. A: Cattle Area.

2. A: Cattle Pavilion.


4. A: Cattle Area.


3. Starfire and the Jetstar were offered by which maker in the 60s?

A:.......................................................................

4. Which make offered the Fleetline Aerosedan in 1946?

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5. Which make, in the 20s, used the slogan, “All That The Name Implies”?

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6. Which Make named their model range after large wild cats?

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7. Which maker offered the “Palm Beach” from 52 to 60?

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8. The book ‘Unsafe at any Speed’ was written about which vehicle?

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9. A range of Torpedo models was announced by which maker in 1941?

A:.......................................................................

10. Which make had ‘flutes’ in the radiator shell and bonnet, like a Vauxhall?

A:.......................................................................April Quiz1. Which make had the slogan that asked you to “watch them go by”?

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2. Which Make had a model called ‘Black Shadow’?

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Veteran: Up to 1918.Vintage: From 1919 to 1930.Post Vintage: From 1931 to 1949.Historic 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, & 80’sEach of the 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s & 1980’s decades.

VEHICLE CATEGORIES


For Sale----------------------------------------------------------------------------21965 Ford XP Futura SedanVehicle is complete but in need of restoration. Minimal rust, few dents, comes with windscreen washer kit, towbar, 4 14” wheels and disc brake front end.Car is currently in Gosford, was bought in Adelaide but last registered in Toowoomba.$6500Contact: William, m: 0432 426 394----------------------------------------------------------------------------21982 Ford XE Sports ModelRecent Restoration, new battery, radiator, panel work.Vehicle located in Oakey

$5000

Contact: Lester, p: 4691 2459----------------------------------------------------------------------------11936 Pontiac SedanComplete car in running conditionNeat interior$15,000 ono

1936 Oldsmobile SedanVery good condition: Fully restored with no rust, Interior in excellent conditionLovely car, outstanding to drive

$32,000 onoContact: Chris, m: 0439 260 043 or Felicia, m: 0437 093 789

Note about private, free classifi ed adsFree ads will be run for three (3) consecutive issues, and then removed, unless notified to continue. The number above the ad is the number of editions left. Editor

FOR SALE & WANTED TO BUY

Are there Signifi cant Events in Your Family?Members – contact me if you have a family member or know of a fellow club member suffering a bereavement or celebrating a signifi cant event, eg: birth, marriage or anything of note.Jim Beh

----------------------------------------------------------------------------01965 Buick SkylarkTwo door, turbo automatic, with 310 Wildcat engine.Imported, partial restoration, 100% complete$8000

Buick 455 Engine and Turbo 400 Auto Gearbox$3000Contact: Ron, m: 0429 239 969

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Wanted----------------------------------------------------------------------------2Ford EB Fairmont Station WagonLooking for a vehicle in good condition, in need of minimal work.Contact: William, m: 0432 426 394

----------------------------------------------------------------------------1World War 2 Bren Gun CarrierPrefer in good, running condition.

Contact: Adam, m: 0403 938 404


Direct deposit detailsAccount name

Darling Downs Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Inc Club Cheque Accountor DDVVMC Club Cheque Account

Address Westpac, Ruthven St, ToowoombaBSB 034221Account no. 530406Reference Your membership no. & purpose

(eg: 2010110 March rally)

Indoor Bowls ~ a fun nightSocial Games played at DDVVMC clubroom every

second Tuesday at 7.30 pm. All welcome.

Dates: April 11, May 9, 23, June 6, 20

For further enquiries:- John Parker p: 4635 7378

All the events listed below are eligible for DDVVMC club members to attend with SIVS registered vehicles.If you want other events included, contact the editor.

April 8-13: Austin 7 2017 National TourFive day event, based at the DDVVMC Clubrooms, with daily drives around the region, a static display and swap meet.For more info: John Que, Tour Chairman, 07 3396 0882.

April 15: Warwick Car FestivalOrganised by the Pontiac Car Club and coinciding with the Pontiac Nationals. This event will run from 10am to 1pm at Victoria Park (Cnr Pratton & Wallace St), $20 per entry with a commemorative plaque.

April 22: Clifford Park Special School Car Show & Swap Meet

Fundraising event, all funds going towards an automotive workshop for the students. Event will be held at the school in Hursley Rd from 8am – 12pm.

April 23: April Club RunDeparture from Clubrooms at 9am, BYO chairs and smoko. More details to come at April Club Meeting

April 28 -30: Allora Autumn Festival: Old Car Festival

Eligible Vehicles: All cars, trucks and motorcycles manufactured before 194, Special Marque. - celebrating 100 years of the Model TT Ford TruckEntry closes on April 24th.

April 29-30: Gold Coast Antique Auto Club AUTORAMA

Starting from the Gold Coast Antique Auto Clubhouse, a run out to Tumbulgum School, a Static Display and judging, dinner and gourmet lunches.

May 7: David Hack DayFundraising event featuring an exotic mix of classic, vintage and modern cars, historic trucks, military vehicles, racing cars, warbirds and classic planes. Entry open from 8am

May 7: Pink Fig Mother’s Day MarketsFundraising event for the Darling Downs Christian School. Static display and market stalls. Entry open 12 -5pm

May 13-14: RVAD RALLY – Dalby – Invitational Rally – 2017

The Sunday “Something Different” run includes a drive, morning tea at Jimbour House and lunch at another interesting attraction.

May 21: National Motoring Heritage DayPicnic in the Park– Queens Park, Ipswich. Hosted to Qld Historic Motoring Council Inc. No charge. Come along, display your vehicle and enjoy the entertainment.

COMING EVENTS

SUPPER ROSTER

April Ann Cox & Norelle MaurerMay Colleen Richardson & Denise BrazierJune Jan Waite & Lyn Murphy

As a guide to catering:4 slices or little cakes (approx 24 pieces per slice)4 loaves of bread for sandwiches and3 litres of milk

$100 per month is allocated for your supplies and effort.If you have any concerns or wish to volunteer please contact me on p: 4630 4838 or m: 0407 131 378Betty Handley

JP service for membersPhilip Martin 0419 MARTIN (0419 627 846)Bob Chapman 13 Regent St Toowoomba

0427 539 394Michael Robinson 0409 340 986

Any non urgent JP business for club members could be arranged for the monthly club meetings.

Itch 2 Stitch Sewing GroupSewing, Crafting & Good Company,

Itch 2 Stitch meets at the Clubrooms once a month, for a day of sewing & creativity.

Starting at 9am, BYO morning tea and lunch.April 24th, May 15th,

For further inquiries:- Marion Chapman 0438 359235


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