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NORTHERN JAGUAR MAGAZINE XK140-ALL BRITISH DAY JULY 2011- EDITION
NORTHERN JAGUAR
MAGAZINE
XK140-ALL BRITISH DAY
JULY 2011- EDITION
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS*
February 2011 CLUB MEETINGS
1st Wednesday of each
month except January
& December (no
meeting) held at BP
CLUDEN, Racecourse
Road, 7:30pm
NOTES:
Sunday Runs These runs are now only
held in Townsville if there
is sufficient interest. If
you are interested, or
driving through, give one
of the committee
members a call to discuss.
Emails
If you have an email
address and can receive
newsletters or if you
change your email
address please let the
editor know as emails
save time and money.
Wednesday 2 Meeting
Sunday 27 Rollingstone Pub Lunch
March 2011
Wednesday 2 Meeting
Sunday 20
Sunday 27
Sausage Sizzle Willows Markets
Lunch at Mingela
April 2011
Wednesday 6
Friday 15
Meeting
School Holidays start( & resume Wed 27 Apr)
Sunday 17 Balgal Run for Fish & Chips
Friday 22 to Mon 25
Tuesday 26
Wednesday 27
Easter- Jaguar National Canberra
Anzac Day Holiday
School resumes
May 2011
Wednesday 4 Meeting
Sunday 22
Fri/Sat/Sun 27, 28 & 29
Sausage Sizzle Willows Markets
Overnight Tableland
June 2011
Wednesday 1 Meeting
Saturday 18
Sunday 19
Friday 24
BBQ Soiree (location to be advised)
All British Day (confirmed)
School Holidays start (& resume Mon 11 July)
July 2011
Wednesday 6 Meeting
Monday 11
Sunday 17
Sat23/Sun 24
School resumes
Sausage Sizzle Willows Markets
Overnight Daintree Cabins
August 2011
Wednesday 3 Meeting
Sat 27/Sun 28 Overnight Bowen
September 2011
Sat 3/Sun 4
Wednesday 7
Ingham Air & Car Show
Meeting
Friday 16
Sunday 18
Sunday 25
School Holidays start ( & resumes Mon 3 Oct)
Sausage Sizzle Willows Markets
BBQ/ Run with Mini & Marque Clubs
October 2011
Monday 3
Wednesday 5
Sat 22/Sun 23
School resumes
Meeting
Overnight Ravenswood Cabins
November 2011
Wednesday 2 Meeting
Sat 26/Sun 27 CHRISTMAS dinner, Recovery Breakfast & AGM at
Hinchinbrook Marine Cove Resort, Dungeness
*Note all events are subject to change – for confirmation refer to newsletter closer to event date!
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CLUB CONTACT INFORMATION
Postal Address PO Box 3830, HERMIT PARK, QLD 4812
Web Page http://www.jagnq.com/2010.html
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
President REG FELS PH: 4721 3636
76 Robertson Street
Railway Estate
Townsville QLD 4810
Email: [email protected]
Vice President WENDY ANDERSON PH: 4097 2320
780 Middlebrook Rd
Milla Milla QLD 4817
Email: [email protected]
Secretary DAVID ASHTON PH: 4789 1175
111 Framara Dr
Kelso
Townsville QLD 4817
Email: [email protected]
Treasurer JOE PANNIA PH: 4778 1072
80 Glenlyon Drive
Wulguru
Townsville QLD 4811
Email: [email protected]
Mob: 0409 270 971
Social Secretary JAN FELS PH: 4721 3636
76 Robertson Street
Railway Estate
Townsville QLD 4810
Email: [email protected]
Newsletter Editor MARCIA HOGAN PH: 4788 6342
12 Homestead Crt
Bluewater
Townsville QLD 4818
Email: [email protected]
Mob: 0417633513
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SOCIAL EVENTS
Campfire Soiree’ at Muntalunga Park
ALL BRITISH DAY SOIREE Saturday 18th June 2011 by Joe Pannia Little did I know, as the X300 Sovereign slid down our driveway over ten piles of scrub turkey droppings for the twenty odd kilometre drive south along the Bruce Highway to Craig and Virginia’s Muntalunga Park, that I was going to be dobbed-in to write this. Since our annual Soiree evening was so long ago and I’m starting to suffer from old timer’s disease, half of this story is going to be inaccurate and the other half will be fiction. Without photos and notes I’m buggered. Don’t worry it will be also short. The club decided many years ago that it would be a good idea to have an event on the night before All British Day so we could have evenings out with members who come in from out of town. This year attendance was about forty - the same as last year. Several members from the Roma Restorers Club were there with some vintage vehicles, including a Rolls Royce which was a good addition for the ABD. We don’t usually have a big late night of debauchery since members need to be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed the next morning to set up and display cars at the ABD. The BBQ around the campfire has become a tradition now and Chris and I absolutely look forward to it. It’s just like camping in the old days but even better since someone else - namely Reg, cooks most of the food which the club provides, and you don’t have to sleep in a tent. This year we had damper, corned beef, roast and vegies cooked in the camp oven – very tasty! That was great Reg. Craig supplied the usual road kill of roo, emu and croc – that was great if you were a good cook - it was cook-your-own. Ladies brought desserts – Chris made a tiramisu and put most of my bottle of 1970’s port in it. So anybody who overindulged and drove home was over the limit. Don’t say you didn’t taste the alcohol!
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Sitting around a campfire is great on a cold winter’s night. Some head gear is handy since a heavy dew can still drench your hair and make you ill. This year the Yasi debris provided ample fuel for the fire. Craig piled about two tonnes of wood on it during the night. JCCNQ is now on the Julia’s list of big polluters and with the carbon tax at $23/tonne a certain Daimler driver may be getting a bill for $46 which the club might have to pick up if we want Soirees held there again. By about 9PM we all had to vanish. I’d had a few beers and half a bottle of red so I definitely don’t remember any more except that the Jags were shiny and the ABD parking signs I have been putting up for the last six years, which nobody knows about were ready also. You might be more enlightened about the night’s events by the photos that Marcia puts in the newsletter. Thanks to everyone who helped with the set-up and thanks to Craig and Virginia for the great venue. by Joe Pannia
A Short note from the Editor
I thoroughly enjoyed my first outing at the Soiree, great place & atmosphere, great people and
great food.
(Looks like Reg is a man of many talents, he can fix Jag’s …… and cook)
It is a big commitment to make one’s home available for any function, and Craig & Virginia’s
efforts and hospitality are very much appreciated.
Many thanks Craig and Virginia, and I hope I will have the opportunity to attend again, only
next time I will arrive a little earlier to make the most of a lovely get together.
Marcia Hogan
“Come on Craig if you can afford a Jag you can afford my Wonderful Carbon Tax”
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ALL BRITISH DAY
What a great Day It started off quite cool but by 9.30 am the sun was out and everyone had shed those heavy
jumpers. There was a great turn out of vehicles 2 Rolls Royce; Jaguars; M.G.’s; Austins; Rovers; Bedfords; and
two Morgans plus Triumphs. There were restored Vintage bikes plus The Dennis Fire Engine which was
spectacular with all its shiny brass fittings. Along side this was a restored 1927 Swallows Swift. The Stationary
Engine group put on a great display with their working machinery. Congratulations to all participants for a
terrific display.
We had the Pied Piper Ice-cream Man visit us along with Miniature cars, Allan’s slot cars, British Memorabilia,
plus Wings & Wheels.
For the first time Jaguars outnumbered the MG’S 28 to 22.
Spectator crowd was down due to a mix-up with the early model Holden Club’s booking and then holding their
event on the same day as us.
Also the Bulletin failed to print our story after Glenys and I spent the morning having photos taken of our cars.
Once again 4TTT was on the job with fantastic music and there was good British Tucker from the ladies in the
canteen, thanks to everyone.
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Our members from the Tablelands were all there also Harvey & Kay who we hope will become members.
While on the subject of potential members Jim & Julia Anderson & Garry Robshaw look like signing up.
Joe & Sue Morrissey have left Townsville for the Canberra area with Joe’s restored S.Type, best wishes to Joe &
Sue.
Our thanks to Shannons who once again donated the trophies.
Geoff Hinspeter won both car & best motor bike with his Ariel
and his red MG.
The JCC trophy for best display went to Frank & Adrian Cerutti owners of the lovingly restored 1927 Swallows
Swift
.
I was unable to contact Jim Lewis prior to the event but luckily Jim ran
into a friend who had a flier with the information and Jim arrived with
his Mk7 saloon and his bright XK140. >>>
Frank & Glenys from Mt Isa brought
along their lovely E Type plus “Lily”
<<XJ6 Series 2. New members Ray &
Julie Zapparoli attended their first ABD
with their well presented XJ6 Series
One.
Our Northern Members started to drift away around 2.30 as they had a 4-5 hour trip ahead of them but we do
thank them for coming the distance.
Craig cut things fine getting his Daimler registered on the
Friday before the event, washed and polished after many
months spent in the shed with the peacocks .
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Brendon and I had the task of judging the vehicles with Brendon making the final choice. It was a difficult task
for Brendon considering the quality of the machines on display and we thank him for a great job.
David & Linda made it home with a couple of days to spare after their caravanning trip around the Murray River.
Dave was able to bring along his Jaguar for display.
Thanks once again to all the people who participated in our All British Day and we look forward to seeing you all
again next year.
Cheers, Reg
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COMING EVENTS RUN TO HERVEYS RANGE HERITAGE TEA ROOMS-SUNDAY 24TH JULY Our trip to the Daintree has been CANCELLED. We hope to organize another trip next year In its place we will visit the Herveys Range Tea Rooms. Meet at the Rupertswood Shop on Sunday 24
th July at 1.00pm, then travel up to the
Tea Rooms for afternoon tea. This will be a lovely run for a Sunday. We look forward to seeing you there.
BOWEN TRIP 27 & 28TH August Our run to Bowen this year will be the weekend of August 27
& 28.
We will meet at the Alligator Creek Roadhouse at 10.00am Saturday morning 27
th. Then on to Ayr where we will stop for a picnic lunch.
This year we have many members of the Whitsunday’s Restorers Club eager to join us. They came to our Soiree and had such a good time. At this time we have not booked accommodation but as soon as we know who will be coming on this fantastic trip then we will book. Hopefully we can stay at the lovely Whitsunday Sands Resort which is right on the beach. Please contact Jan or Reg ASAP on 47213636
Christmas Function November 26/27
This year we have booked the lovely Hinchinbrook Marine Cove Resort, Dungeness [Lucinda] for our Christmas Dinner, with breakfast on Sunday, followed by our AGM.
We hope to have a boat trip on the Saturday Afternoon. The Resort offers a variety of accommodation consisting of Motel Rooms, Bungalows, Town Houses and Waterfront Units. It surrounds a public boat ramp with jetties and pontoons along the banks for the fisherman. Also available on site are two resort pools, numerous BBQ areas, and children’s playground, restaurant, café and conference facility which has been booked for our members for the weekend.
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Hinchinbrook Marine Cove Resort, Dungeness [Lucinda]
Accomodation details:
Motel Rooms Bungalows Townhouses [sleeps 3-4] Waterfront Units [sleeps 3-4]
$103.50 per room per night. $126.00 per room per night $157.50 per room per night. $126.00 per room per night
Overlook the pristine waters of the channel. The rooms have outdoor balcony areas and are surrounded with gardens and are situated near the resort pool and BBQ area.
Small [sleeps 1-2] 1 Queen Bed, Medium [sleeps 3-4] 1 Queen Bed + 2 Single Beds, Large [sleeps 4-5] 1 Queen Bed + 1 Single bed + 1 set Single Bunks
Two story fully self contained air-conditioned townhouses overlooking landscape gardens, resort pool and BBQ area.
Ground level and upstairs units located on the banks of the channel.
Fully Air-conditioned Fully Air- conditioned Fully Air- conditioned
1 Queen Bed + 1 single
Upstairs: Main room 1 Queen bed + 1 Single with balcony
All units are one bedroom with the following bedding options.1 Queen: 1 Queen + 1 single: 2 Queen: 1 Queen + 2 single.
Tea, coffee, toast making facilities, cutlery, crockery, microwave, mini bar fridge
Kitchen with stove, microwave, fridge, cooking utensils and equipment.
Downstairs: Dining/Living area with television. Full kitchen with stove,dishwasher,microwave, fridge,and cooking utensile
Meals are with stove,microwave,fridge,cooking utensils and equipment.
Television Television Launry and separate toilet.
Bathroom with shower,toilet, hair dryer
As you can see we have a number of accommodation options so we ask you to let us know as soon as possible the type of accommodation you would like. Let Reg or Jan know on 47 213636 and we will make the booking.
This will be a great opportunity for us to get together for our last Jaguar Jaunt for the year. We are hoping our new members who live some distance away will make this trip so that we can get to meet one another and put a name to a face. Also we would love to check out their Jags
www.hinchinbrookmarinecove.com.au
DON’T FORGET
Let Reg or Jan know on 47 213636 and they will make the booking
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REMINDER
“MEMBERSHIP FEES”
This is just a brief note to remind you that our membership fees are due.
The new club year started on 1-July-11.
A Renewal/Application form is attached and details on how to pay are included in that form.
Would all existing members please fill out a renewal form and update any changed information, and also please give a form to any prospective new members.
CLASSIFIEDS These classifieds are free to advertise and items don’t have to be Jaguar related. Ring or email Marcia Hogan on PH: 47886342 Email: [email protected] to have your items inserted in next month’s issue.
JaguarXJ6
$3500 Ph:0415281 638
Adam Stout
Jaguar1985XJ6 $3500
Phone Philip Or Allyson Agnew on weekends 47888512 or Mob:0409759734 Email:[email protected]
1989 Jaguar Daimler Soverign 3.6 ltr Colour Red. 113000klm, 15” Rims, Brakes converted to vacuum system, Interior & exterior in good condition. $7,500 ONO Contact Reg Fels Ph 47213636 or 0412777043
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The following businesses are supporters of the club by providing club members with genuine discounts on products and services. Please support them and remember your Membership Card to obtain discounts.
JAG Prestige Spares, Melbourne An account has been established for the Jaguar Car Club NQ to enable members to purchase parts at a
competitive rate. Account number: 14387
When ordering parts, phone 1800 337 379 (Freecall) or 03 9870 0542 (Spare Parts direct) and ask
for Phil. He will process your order under this account, you will be required to pay by credit card. If
Phil is not available, place your order and ask for the order to be referred to Phil.
Alternatively Email Phil Pietsch at [email protected]
If visiting Melbourne you are welcome to call in at......... 52 Palmerston East Road, Ringwood.
Business Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30am – 5:30pm Sat 9:00am – 2:00pm
<<<<Dymock’s Mechanical
for Roadworthy checks and repairs
Contact David: Ph 4729 1222 & Fax: 4729 0762
Mobile: 0412 610 655
Email:[email protected]
Shed2/25 Burdell St
Stuart, Townsville Qld 4811
Stuart Smash Repairs >>>>
Repairs to Bikes, Cars, Trucks, Boats >>>
Insurance, Fleet, Private,Commercial
(3 Spray Booths, Rust Repairs, Full Bare Metal Restorations etc)
4 Southwood Rd
Stuart, Townsville Qld 4811
Ph: 4729 1845 Fax:4778 198
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<<<Tony Ireland Russco is the largest distributor of PPG Automotive
Refinish and produces a full range of coating products and consumables for
the Automotive Repair, light industrial and fleet markets.
54 Duckworth St, Phone: (07) 4431 2200
Garbutt QLD 4814 Fax: (07) 4431 2220
Email: [email protected]
Norstate Marketing (Qld.) >>>>
Automotive Products,Promotional Products,Corporate Gifts, Calendars,Apparel
Address: 1/70 Ingham Road
TOWNSVILLE Queensland 4810
Phone (07) 4771 6100 Fax (07) 4771 6200 Email [email protected]
Automotive Contacts:Townsville Area Tim Baumann
Automotive Sales Representative – Townsville Mobile: 0411 870 330
OUR CONTACT DETAILS
Ph: 07 5544 6060 Mob: 0413 876 769
Address: Kooralbyn Valley, Queensland
Business Hrs: Mon to Frid 8am to 5.00pm
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.peninsulajag.com.au (Very informative web page)
Minutes of Last Meeting JAGUAR CAR CLUB OF NORTH QUEENSLAND MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY 06 July 2011 At BP Cluden Roadhouse. The meeting opened at 7: pm. Chairperson: Reg Fels Minutes Recorder: David Ashton Members present: Reg, Jan, Joe, Craig, Alan, Kevin, Bill, and Davo Apologies: Judy and Keith, Peter, Fred, Marcia and Ted, Michael.
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MINUTES Endorsement of the Minutes of Previous Club Meeting: The minutes of the previous meeting (1st June 2011) were endorsed as a true/correct record. Accepted. 1. Kevin, 2. Jan Carried. Business Arising: Nil CORRESPONDENCE Inwards Correspondence:
1 Cams, a motor sport club development course sponsored by Qld government. Information brochure.
2 Premier Qld, promoting govt spending for sports funding
3 Craig, re Longhorn Station (gen. Bus.)
4 Ingham-Italian Festival coming up. Are members interested in taking our cars to display/join parade?
5 Townsville and District Motorcycle Riders Assoc. Invitation to join Toy Run procession, 10 Dec. Members appeared
to favour supporting the venture. No entry fee applicable.
Correspondence accepted, 1. Craig, 2. Alan. Carried. (Cont’d)
Outwards Correspondence:
Nil
TREASURER’S REPORT
The Treasurer reported the club’s current total finances were $3581.73 made up of the following account balances:‐
· Cheque Account $2081.42
· Investment Account $1300.31.
· Cash Float $200.00.
(David moved that the AGM this year be held in Fiji, but the motion didn’t stand through lack of a seconder!)
Report approved: 1. Joe, 2. Kevin. Carried.
GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Loss of Club banner, while in situ, Cathedral School. Peter and David have checked with the school, but to no avail.
School personnel have been very cooperative, but unable to locate the banner.
2. Daintree trip cancelled, through lack of takers. Craig then spoke of an alternative, a visit to the Texas Longhorn
Ranch, near Charters Towers, who offer a range of interesting activities at various rates – wagon (authentic) tour,
saddler shop, chuck wagon smoko, cattle yard tour, entertainment. Members enthusiastic. Craig to follow up with
the proprietors.
3. Jan spoke of Herveys Range Tea Room Jag jaunt, 24 July. Jan will need numbers, PRONTO.
4. Sausage Sizzle. 17 July at Willows. David to collect bbq, tables etc from Keith’s place. Secretary’s note - this was a
successful activity in terms of raising funds, but PLEASE, more members are needed to share the load at future
sizzles!
5. Christmas Dinner, Nov 26/27 at Lucinda (Dungeness). Again, Jan needs early numbers for bookings.
6. Reg spoke of the new Club banner, which mentions our support of the new club banner to be used at all
fundraising activities. ( Secretary’s note –The banner advertises the fact that we support the RFDS. A number of
our customers Sunday noted this and spoke favourably of the initiative.)
7. Club Fees. Joe is ready to painlessly extract our fees again (what? Already?) See elsewhere in this newsletter.
8. All British Day. Great success, and thanks to Cathedral School and Tripple T. Special thanks to Craig and Virginia for
their hospitality for the Saturday night feast!
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9. Wings and Wheels event, Ingham, Sept 3/4. Reg will provide more details.
10. Asset Insure. Reg gave details of vehicle insurance through Asset Insure, and suggested that they may be cheaper
than Shannon’s.
11. Kevin has negotiated with new proprietors of Autobarn, for a regular discount for Jag Club members. Thanks Kevin.
Special thanks to Jan and Reg for the huge amount of time and effort that they continue to devote to the well-being of the club. CLUB EVENTS
Run to Herveys Range Heritage Tea Rooms Sunday 24th
July
Our trip to the Daintree has been CANCELLED. We hope to organize another trip next year In its place we will visit the Herveys Range Heritage Tea Rooms. Meet at the Rupertswood Shop on Sunday 24
th July at 1.00pm, then travel up to the Tea Rooms for afternoon tea. This will
be a lovely run for a Sunday, so we look forward to seeing you there.
BOWEN WEEKEND 27th
& 28th
August
Our run to Bowen this year will be the weekend of August 27 & 28. We will meet at the Alligator Creek Roadhouse at
10.00am Saturday morning 27th
. Then on to Ayr where we will stop for a picnic lunch. This year we have many members of the Proserpine Restorers Club joining us for brunch on Sunday on the Bowen foreshore. They came to our Soiree and had such a good time. At this time we have not booked accommodation but as soon as we know who will be coming on this fantastic trip then we will book. Hopefully we can stay at the lovely Whitsunday Sands Resort which is right on the beach.
Meeting closed at 8.30pm
