e Polishers Rag ~ Celebrating 40 Years ~ DARLING DOWNS VETERAN & VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB Page 1 Dedicated to the life-long enjoyment of historic vehicles by enthusiasts on the Darling Downs September 2011 See inside for conclusive proof that vehicles consume petrol! 1968 Fiat 124 belonging to Bud Smith of the VVTE club 1927 Hudson Brougham of Geoffrey & Sandra Price Overall winner with 53.5 mpg was the 1928 Essex Roadster of Peter Wilkinson 1929 Austin 7 Chummy of Dennis Gillbard
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Dedicated to the life-long enjoyment of historic vehicles by enthusiasts on the Darling Downs
September 2011
See inside for conclusive proof that vehicles consume petrol!
1968 Fiat 124 belonging to Bud Smith of the VVTE club 1927 Hudson Brougham of Geoffrey & Sandra Price
Overall winner with 53.5 mpg was the 1928 Essex Roadster of Peter Wilkinson
1929 Austin 7 Chummy of Dennis Gillbard
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WorkshopWorkshop open Monday nights from (approx) 7pm to 9pm and Wednesday afternoons from (approx) 2pm to 5pm.
DDVVMC MANAGEMENT TEAM 2011-2012
The annual meeting of the club was held with the position of treasurer not being filled. This is a vital position and I feel confident that this position will be filled by a volunteer at the September meeting.
I congratulate all the people who have made themselves available to help run this wonderful club. Remember the more you put in the more you will get out from the club.
The petrol consumption rally was a huge success with approximately 45 entrants including cars and bikes from other clubs attending. Congratulations to Graham Allum for running such an outstanding event. He has set a high standard for the first rally this financial year.
The modifications to the kitchen have had a setback with a misunderstanding of prices. This has allowed time to consider other options. I will push ahead with plans and prices in September after the meeting.
The club house is being well used including our group of indoor bowlers. It would appear that someone else is also using the bowling mats without the club’s knowledge. I would appreciate a call from those involved to assist with booking of the rooms. Trevor Hoffmann
Next management committee meeting7.30pm, Monday, September 5, 2011
Next general meeting:7.30pm Thursday, September 8, 2011
Next newsletter closing date September 30, 2011
By President Trevor Hoffmann
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MEET THE 2011-2012 COMMITTEE
Jeff Cox - workshop manager; George Wilkinson - librarian; Pat Murphy - rally director; Peter Saines - vice president; Brian Timms - historian; Trevor Hoffmann - president; Des Ham - dating officer; Katie Burgess - secretary; William Shepherd - membership officer; David Grant - editor; Elisabeth Shepherd - membership officer; Graham Allum - QHMC representative (and QHMC president); Paul Christiansen - property officer; Ann Cox - providore
Comings and goings during the Petrol Consumption rally - above Stuart Cooper’s 1956 Pontiac Starchief; below Bud Smith’s 1929 Dodge Six DA
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DDVVMC MEETINGS
Meeting was opened at 7:35 pm by Vice President Trevor Hoffmann who thanked all for attending.Attendance as per book.Apologies: Jeff Brown.
Minutes: Moved Pat Murphy sec Paul Christiansen that the minutes as printed in the newsletter be accepted as a true record. CarriedBusiness Arising from Minutes: nil
Correspondence:Inward: Club magazines, flyers, advertisements for cars for sale, Armstrong Siddeley Club letter of thanks and newsletter, membership dues, consumption rally entries. Outward: Sympathy card for Hitcheners, Get well card for Len Richardson, Letter of thanks to Eileen Pamplin.Moved Katie Burgess sec Graham Allum that inwards be received and outwards be endorsed. Carried.
Treasurer’s report: delivered by Joe Ciantar. Moved Joe Ciantar sec Brian Timms that the financial report be accepted and all inward accounts be passed for payment. Carried.
Editor: During the meeting Pat pointed out that the management meeting minutes were from the wrong month. As the Rag had already gone to the printer, David would redo the minutes as an insert for the meeting.
Vice President: nil.Librarian: nil
Dating Officer: 1976 F100 for Trent Pascoe and a 1960 Falcon sedan for Roy Dagan.
Historian: 110 books to sell.
Workshop: Brian Timms has car in the workshop to be chassis torsion tested.
Property: Booking for the hall for the 26th November for a member’s party. Paul has been to see the sponsors for the trophies for the carnival.
Membership: Moved John O’Hara seconded Katie Burgess that John Parker be accepted as new member, carried.
Rally Director: Trophies arranged for consumption rally. Entries are coming in & hoping for more. The Carnival classic is on in September. Sponsorship money is being collected for the trophies. The entry form for the classic is on the club web site and also the carnival web site.
Historic Motoring Council: Graham attended the QHMC meeting discussed topics for same. He has been elected President.
Swap: nil
General Business:Trevor to investigate ideas and regulations for the installation of a new kitchen for the club house.
MANAGEMENT ~ AUGUST 8
Jeff Cox went to the Rocky swap. Saw a lot of 60’s model parts, bric-a-brac and tools. All in all a good swap.
David Grant mentioned letter from member whom had let his membership lapse for over 12 months wanting to rejoin. As other un-financial members have had to undertake the membership requirement again to join this will need to happen in this case to ensure fairness to all.
Pat would like to get a copy of every metal rally badge the club ever produced to preserve the history of the club and its rallies. He is looking for members to either donate or sell their badges back to the club so that they could be mounted and shared. Members who can help please contact Pat Murphy.
GENERAL MEETING ~ AUGUST 11The meeting was opened at 7.30 pm by President Jeff Brown who thanked all for attending. Apologies: Eleanor and Peter McGovern, Kevin McGrath, Joe Ciantar Visitors: Ted Godfrey, Tommy McGovern.
Present: As per attendance book Minutes amendment: Amendment to July minutes Historian report should have read Eileen Pamplin not Pam. Moved Bill Shepherd that the minutes with amendment be accepted as a true record, sec Paul Christiansen. Carried
Correspondence:Inward: Flyers, advertisement for cars for sale, Armstrong Siddeley Club letter of thanks and newsletter, consumption rally entries. Email asking for information on hire of car.Outward: Sympathy card for Hitcheners, Get well Len Richardson, Thanks to Eileen Pamplin Moved Katie Burgess sec Brian Timms that inwards be received and outwards be endorsed. Carried.
Vice President: New Stove purchased for the club house, new gas bottle and gas plumbed to hot water system also.
Treasurer’s report: Trevor Hoffmann delivered financial report in Joe’s absence. Moved Trevor Hoffmann sec Katie Burgess that the report be accepted as read and the inward accounts be passed for payment, carried.
Editor: Apology for mix up with Management Committee minutes. Insert with the latest minutes placed in the printed Rag, and modified version will go on web site.
Librarian: nilHistorian: nil
Dating: dated 2 cars this month and one to do tonight.
Workshop: Pontiac coming along, Brian’s project was torque tested.Please clean up after yourself when using the blaster and less is more in the sand department - if it is too full it is less efficient.
Property: New filing cabinet space created for warranties.
Membership: John Parker is now a new member welcome.
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Rally Director: Graham Allum outlined plans for the consumption rally and called for more members involvement. Please get your entries in.
Jeff Brown mentioned that the TCC have changed the name of the carnival car show and called for people with an open car to participate in the carnival to carry ambassadors. Also calling for cars to do tours around the carnival circuit.
Pat Murphy outlined details of the Leyburn show and shine as part of the sprints 27-28th Aug.
Historic Motoring Council: Graham discussed the QHMC summary. Graham Allum is the new President of the QHMC.
Swap: nil
General Business:Lara Wilde mentioned that Jordan Lloyd is doing a fund raising screening of SENNA the movie on Wed 17th August 6.30pm at The Strand, tickets $18 from Hot Property in Herries street.
Trevor calling for older members to cast their minds back to where we buried the time capsule at the old club house in Water Street. Failing that Pat Murphy has volunteered to look back in old newsletters.
Working bee Saturday to set up for dinner dance.
Motion Trevor Hoffmann seconded Ann Cox that we purchase a centre island bench for kitchen to replace the table.
Amendment to motion, do island now or wait to do the island with the whole kitchen.
Vote in favour of doing island now carried.
Ann and Jeff went to Rocky swap.
Ann called for firm numbers to allow for catering of the consumption rally.
Show and TellTed Godfrey donated 2 books1. Motor manual 1949- 502. Engine no. and chassis no. dating back to 1925.Talked about a 1926 Bugatti that he recalled as a child held together with fencing wire and the historical mystery surrounding it. Other members had recollections about this car.
Bob Chapmam talked about a contact for seatbelts who will make them to order in any colour. Details on whiteboard.
Quiz: Graham delivered the quiz.
No further business meeting closed at 9:26 pm
Katie Burgess: Secretary Jeff Brown: President Indoor Bowls ~ a fun nightPlayed at DDVVMC Club Rooms every second Tuesday
night at 7.30pm. All welcome. Dates: September 13, 27
For further enquiries: Ted Taylor 4632 2565
AGM ~ AUGUST 11
The Annual General Meeting was opened at 9.27 pm by retiring President Jeff Brown until new President elected.
General business arising from previous AGM - motion of handbook to be undertaken - the constitution & by-laws document has now been given to the incoming membership officers, so this can be given to new members. Other procedures & guidelines are in progress and will most likely be put on the club web site.
Notices of motion 1. Pat Murphy of the appointment of new committee positions of Providore/Catering officer and Web manager, seconded Graham Allum, carried.
2. Trevor Hoffmann that the club appoint GTH accounting group to undertake the audit for the next year, seconded Pat Murphy, carried.
Election of Office Bearers
President: T. Hoffmann (duly appointed).Vice President: T. Hoffmann nominated C. Baker nomination declined. J.Brown nominated P. Saines sec. G.Allum (duly appointed)Secretary: K. Burgess (duly appointed)Treasurer: Trevor nominated R. Callow declined. Position open.Dating officer: J. Brown nominated D. Ham sec. G. Allum (duly appointed)Editor: D. Grant (duly appointed)Rally director: Jeff Brown nominated Pat Murphy for rally director with support from Lyle and Betty Handley, Jeff Brown, Michael and Sue Wells, Brad and Cherryl McKeiver, Ann and Jeff Cox, Graham Allum, Trevor Hoffmann, (duly appointed.)Workshop: Jeff Cox (duly appointed).Property officer: P. Christiansen (duly appointed)Membership officer: B & E Shepherd (duly appointed)Librarian: A.Cox nominated G. Wilkinson (duly appointed).Historian: A.Cox nominated B. Timms (duly appointed). Providore/Catering: Keith Hoffmann nominated A. Cox (duly appointed).Web manager: Nominated A. Waite (pending response).
Trevor Hoffmann read the annual audit, which is available in the library for members to peruse.
Meeting closed 10.15 pm
Secretary Katie Burgess President Trevor Hoffmann
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PETROL CONSUMPTION RALLYWe had an excellent roll up with our car park full of vehicles (there were no spaces and the back carpark had to be utilized). Visitors from the Vintage Touring Club and a couple from the Hudson/Essex group joined us for the weekend. We also had a very good attendance from our own club members.
The Saturday evening wasn’t as well attended as the Sunday but our visitors seemed to enjoy the pizza meal and film evening.
The Sunday rally took us to Goombungee and this comparatively short run was an excellent course to test the great variety of vehicles in attendance.
The winner was a visiting vintage Essex roadster that achieved over 50 m.p.g. Another notable achievement was Des Ham’s giant Buick with 22 m.p.g. There were five class trophies, an overall winner and the worst consumption.
This is consistently the best attended rally that we have on our yearly program and the weekend format could be a winner. The club hasn’t held an annual weekend event since the EDSEL FALCONER MEMORIAL RALLY folded in the eighties.
Another outcome was the timing of the rally. In the past we have conducted the event earlier in the year, but because of a crowded calendar, this run was held over to August. This worked out well and could be a better date for the future as it’s the first rally date of the club year and a new rally director would normally not have time to prepare an event at short notice.
One of the outstanding aspects of the weekend was the hospitality provided by Ann Cox and the many club members who helped. Even the clean up went well with quite a number of members prepared to help. Unfortunately, others ( and it’s often the same ones) are the first to get out the door.Please try to be helpful at future events by doing simple things such as placing your rubbish in the bins provided, stacking a few chairs etc.
Once again, thanks to Graham Allum and his family for a job well done. Interestingly, Graham has taken on the presidency of the Queensland Historic Motor Council.
RALLY ROUNDUPCARNIVAL WEEK 17th to 25th SeptemberThere are a number of opportunities for members to use their cars during the carnival. Firstly, a number of open cars are required for the parade to transport the carnival ambassadors. Secondly, the club organises the annual CARNIVAL CLASSIC car show in Queen’s Park on the Saturday of the parade.
We have staged this event for a number of years now and money raised is given to charity. To display your vehicle there is an entry fee of around $10 and there are many worthwhile trophies to be won. There was an entry form in last month’s newsletter.
Finally on the last weekend of the carnival, there is a need for cars for rides around the CBD. This year the festivities are centred around the EAT STREET section of Margaret St.For further information contact Jeff Brown on 0403 454 332
OCTOBERWe have been invited to display our vehicles at the Museum of Army Flying annual fly in on the weekend of the 1/2 October. There will be more details in next month’s RAG.
RALLY TEAMFor the next 12 months many club members have volunteered to organise a monthly rally. Lynne and I didn’t really want to continue with the rally director’s position but with the added help, we should be able to offer many very interesting runs. I believe this is the main function of the club and the more people who develop rally skills especially rally setting skills, the better it will be for the future of the old car movement.
Thanks to those volunteers who have offered to set a rally.
Pat and Lynne
Ebony, Graham & Brittany Allum preparing the certificates Karen Grant, Graham Wegner & Thea Russell dismounting bikes at the Goombungee stage of the rally
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1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV with Paul & Sally Gordon-Brander
1926 Vauxhall LM with Gerry & Janet Smith
The Essex revealing its secret to achieving best fuel economy
The 2008 Suzuki Boulevard of Denzil Charles was best at turning petrol into noise
David Maurer showing some Mauri blood line
All girl team - Sue Wells’ 1966 Mustang, Ebony Allum driving
1934 Hudson Terraplane with Dave Pakeman
AWM weighbridge owners Lindsay & Joy Farquharson admiring the 1927 Hudson Brougham
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August answers1 Which make offered the Viper in 1931? Wolseley
2 The Starfire and the Jetstar were offered by which maker in the 60s? Oldsmobile
3 Which make had a goose in flight as part of its emblem?Wills St Clair
C. H. WILLS - 1878-1940Childe Harold Wills had been employed by Henry Ford as a metallurgist and chief engineer. Forever known as a perfectionist, Wills was the inventor of Vanadium steel, a metal known for its strength and durability and molybdenum steel alloys. Every model of Ford’s cars was made of this time-tested steel and proved to be the leading material in
Henry Ford’s automobile production. The infamous Ford logo, still present on all Ford vehicles today, was designed by C.H. Wills and like his Vanadium steel, it has withstood the test of time. Wills had accomplished much when employed by the Ford Motor Company which was still in the early stages of producing world class automobiles. Wills left the Ford company on his own volition in 1919 to pursue designing and manufacturing his own automobile.Below is a 1922 Wills St Clair Roadster A68
4 Which maker produced the Scarab in the 30s? Stout
5 From 35 to 39 the Maintainer was offered by which maker? Oshkosh
GRAHAM’S VEHICLE QUIZ 6 Which maker produced the S27, more commonly called the Sloper, from 27 to 37? BSA (Birminham Small Arms)
7 The Marathon was introduced in 1959 by which maker? Checker
8 Which maker offered the Speedway 4 and the Speedway 6 in the 20s? Stutz
9 The Royale and Royale Elite were offered by which maker in the 30s? Reo
10 Which maker went from 288, 327 & 359 straight 8s to 320 & 352 V8s in 1955? Packard
September quiz:1 The G-80, straight 8 powered 4 - 7½ ton truck range was
offered by which maker from 33 to 35? .................................................................................................2 Which car company was named after the French explorer
who discovered Detroit in the early 1800s? .................................................................................................3 Which car maker offered an 8 cylinder powered car in their
Junior series and a 6 in their senior series from 25 to 29? .................................................................................................4 Which maker offered a 1271 cc OHC 6 in their 31 to 33
models, enlarged to 1378 for 35 & 36? .................................................................................................5 Which make was Britain’s first motorcycle manufacturer? .................................................................................................6 Introduced in 1970, which maker offered the Monto Carlo? .................................................................................................7 Which maker introduced the Hot Shot Sports Roadster in
1949? .................................................................................................8 Which maker used the American Mountain lion as a model
name from 1967? .................................................................................................9 A range of Torpedo models was announced by which maker
in 1941? .................................................................................................10 Which maker introduced Models A, B, C, F, K, N, R & S from
1903 to October 1908? .................................................................................................
WV
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1935 Stout Scarab interior
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Year Vehicle Model cc Entrant Tons Gals mpg L/100 TMPG1928 Essex Roadster 2510 Peter Wilkinson 1.12 0.96 53.54 5.27 59.841951 Holden FX 2163 Brad McKeiver 1.14 1.02 50.08 5.64 56.951929 Austin 7 Chummy 749 Dennis Gillbard 0.43 1.16 44.15 6.40 19.051958 Morris Minor 948 John & Noelene Parker 0.84 1.35 37.80 7.47 31.871988 Mercedes W124 2300 Bill & Elizabeth Shepherd 1.47 1.36 37.60 7.51 55.302000 Toyota Camry 2200 Brian & Del Timms 1.45 1.42 35.97 7.85 52.191956 MG Magnette 1600 Rob & Ferne Callow 1.18 1.43 35.71 7.91 42.022006 Mazda Bravo 4000 Tom McGovern 2.17 1.45 35.41 7.98 76.711968 Fiat 124 AC 1800 Bud Smith 1.04 1.56 32.84 8.60 34.131964 Holden EH 2933 Mal & Katie Burgess 1.14 1.68 30.43 9.28 34.601934 Chevrolet Standard 2966 Tim Murphy 1.45 1.71 30.02 9.41 43.561971 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV 1779 Paul & Sally Gordon-Brander 1.06 1.99 25.74 10.97 27.261960 Ford Falcon XK 2360 Roy Dagan 1.20 2.06 24.83 11.37 29.701934 Hudson Terraplane 3474 Dave Pakeman 1.29 2.14 23.95 11.79 30.991928 Essex Super Six 2510 James Meara 1.14 2.18 23.43 12.05 26.651970 Ford Falcon XY 4100 Les Richters 1.37 2.20 23.27 12.13 31.941969 Buick Electra 7046 Des & Leonie Ham 2.20 2.29 22.35 12.63 49.081927 Hudson Brougham 4728 Geoffrey & Sandra Price 1.86 2.30 22.22 12.71 41.391926 Vauxhall LM 2300 Gerry & Janet Smith 1.35 2.31 22.16 12.74 29.981966 Falcon Coupe 3300 Pat & Lynne Murphy 1.25 2.34 21.89 12.90 27.471972 Holden Monaro 5700 George Wilkinson 1.57 2.37 21.61 13.07 33.901928 Ford A 3300 Allan & Jan Waite 1.18 2.39 21.39 13.20 25.171944 Ford Jeep 2200 Clyde & Maree Baker 1.14 2.54 20.17 14.00 22.941948 Ford Pilot 3600 Arthur & Janelle Fowler 1.57 2.54 20.16 14.01 31.631930 Hudson Super 8 3503 Spencer & Wendy Yarrow 1.73 2.78 18.44 15.31 31.821968 Ford XT Falcon 3621 Lyle & Betty Handley 1.35 2.81 18.25 15.47 24.701928 Ford A 3300 Alex Allum 1.16 2.87 17.85 15.82 20.651956 Pontiac Starchief 5735 Stuart Cooper 1.90 2.93 17.49 16.15 33.261966 Ford Mustang 4735 Sue Wells 1.43 2.94 17.41 16.22 24.921926 Dodge 4 3495 Trevor & Judy Hoffmann 1.29 2.96 17.28 16.34 22.361951 Bedford K 4260 Dave & Norelle Maurer 2.12 2.99 17.15 16.47 36.321929 Chevrolet International 3179 Alan Geldard 1.18 3.01 16.99 16.62 19.981940 Chevrolet Pullman 3547 Jeff & Ann Cox 1.55 3.02 16.98 16.63 26.301929 Rugby D40 2589 Keith & Shane Hoffmann 1.12 3.10 16.52 17.10 18.461938 Packard 1601 4621 Alan Hoffmann 1.88 3.21 15.95 17.71 30.021929 Dodge DA 3277 Bud Smith 1.63 4.10 12.49 22.61 20.332008 Suzuki Boulevard 850 Denzil Charles 0.35 0.78 65.65 4.30 23.171994 Yamaha XV535 535 Thea Russell 0.25 0.82 62.55 4.51 15.952003 Yamaha FJR 1300 1300 Graeme Wegner 0.35 0.84 60.93 4.63 21.501983 Yamaha XV750 750 David & Karen Grant 0.37 0.95 54.11 5.22 20.16
The rally went over a distance of 82.41 km or 51.2 miles. All vehicles were weighed during the rally at the AWM weighbridge.Best ton-mpg figure (76.1) was the 2006 Mazda Bravo ute, best classic result was the 1928 Essex roadster with best mpg (53.5) and also ton-mpg (59.8).This compared with last year’s best ton-mpg figure (89.6) from a 2009 Mini Diesel, best classic result for last year was a 1965 Austin Healey Sprite with best mpg (95.8) and also ton-mpg (84.5).There were a couple of entries in both this year and last. The Buick Electra was very similar for both years, but the Rugby was only half the ton-mpg figure that it achieved last year.This year was the first year with motorcycles, which were all moderns, just achieving the best mpg figures, but were at the bottom of the pile for the ton-mpg figure.
2011 PETROL CONSUMPTION RALLY RESULTS
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2011 PETROL CONSUMPTION RALLY WINNERSClass & capacity Vehicle Owner/Driver Tons MPG Ton-mpg1 < 1500 cc 1929 Austin 7 Chummy 749 cc Dennis Gillbard 0.43 44.15 19.052 1500-2499 cc 1956 MG Magnette 1600 cc Rob & Ferne Callow 1.18 35.71 42.023 2500-3499 cc 1964 Holden EH 2933 cc Mal & Katie Burgess 1.14 30.43 34.604 3500-4499 cc 1948 Ford Pilot 3600 cc Arthur & Janelle Fowler 1.57 20.16 31.635 > 4500 cc 1969 Buick Electra 7046 cc Des & Leonie Ham 2.20 22.35 49.08Overall best 1928 Essex Roadster 2510 cc Peter Wilkinson 1.12 53.54 59.84Overall worst 1929 Rugby D40 2589 cc Keith & Shane Hoffmann 1.12 16.52 18.46
Prizes Overall best consumption - Peter Wilkinson
Class 1 - Dennis Gillbard Class 2 - Rob & Ferne Callow Class 3 - Malcolm & Katie Burgess
Class 4 - Arthur & Janelle Fowler Class 4 - Des & Leonie Ham Highest consumption - Keith & Shane Hoffmann
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DDVVMC AWARDS NIGHT & DINNER DANCE
Les & Meredith RichtersKaren Grant, Alex & Graham Allum, Eliza & James Meara, Maree & Clyde Baker
Bernadette McPhail, Bev Pederson, Keith Nielsen, Alex & Graham Allum, John McPhail
Jeff & Ann Cox Brian & Del Timms
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THE FINER THINGS OF LIFE
While many people enjoy the smell of Castrol R, there is wider appeal in the smell of baking.
After the petrol consumption rally, a number of people asked Del for her Apricot Crumble Slice recipe, so here it is. Enjoy the smell and the taste.
Apricot crumble slice
Filling1&2/3 cups (250g) finely chopped dried apricots1 cup (250ml) water1/4 cup (55g) caster sugar
Combine apricots, the water and sugar in medium saucepan.Simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.
Coconut topping 90g butter, melted1/3 cup (30g) desiccated coconut1/4 cup (15g) shredded coconut1/2 cup (75g) plain flour1/2 cup (110g) firmly packed brown sugar
Combine ingredients in medium bowl, mix well
Base90g butter, melted1 cup (150g) plain flour1/3 cup (75g) caster sugar
Preheat oven to moderate.Grease 19 cm x 29 cm rectangular slice pan.Combine butter, flour and sugar in small bowl.Press mixture over base of prepared pan.Bake in moderate oven about 20 minutes or until browned.Spread hot filling over hot base.Sprinkle with coconut topping.Bake in moderate oven about 20 minutes or until browned.Cool in pan.
Makes about 12
This recipe can be made a week ahead. Store in an airtight container.
SHORT LETTERS
Dear Icebergs, Sorry to hear about the global warming. Karma’s a bitch. The Titanic
Dear America, You produced Miley Cyrus. Bieber is your punishment. Canada
Dear Fox News, So far, no news about foxes. Unimpressed
Dear Scissors, I feel your pain ... no one wants to run with me either. Sarah Palin
Dear World, Please stop freaking out about 2012. Our calendar ends there because some Spanish dirtbags invaded our country and we got a little busy ok? The Mayans
Dear White People, Don’t you just hate immigrants? Native Americans
Dear Man, It’s cute, but can you pick up peanuts with it? Elephant
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
At the Dinner Dance, Len & Rosemary Kennedy had family up for the weekend to also celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary the next day, and David & Karen Grant were celebrating their 34th anniversary on the night.Both couples were asked to do a bridal waltz.While those numbers are impressive, in this club there are a lot of members with bigger numbers still...
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The article above was submitted by Ted Godfrey from columns written by his friend and car historian Graham Fitzgerald, (Graham also helped Ted with the motor bike, car and Yeager stories in past editions of the Rag)
Katie & Bailey Burgess enjoying the film night in comfort
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FOR SALE & WANTED TO BUY
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Wanted---------------------------------------------------------------------------0Webber dual throat side draft carby 45DC0E9 or 45DC0E13Contact Bob Dixon 02 6652 9770 Coffs Harbour---------------------------------------------------------------------------1AC bypass oil fi lter to suit Holden grey motorContact Alan Hoffmann 0428 976 578---------------------------------------------------------------------------2Shipping container or pantec suit storageGantryContact James Laird ph: 0417 075 819----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Team spirit like this - Team Smith on the Petrol Consumption rally had their own uniform made!----------------------------------------------------------------------------
For Sale---------------------------------------------------------------------------2Grille suit HZ Holden, excellent condition; $50Bonnet, suit HJ/HX/HZ Holden, $75Mags, Cheviot Hurricane, suit HQ to WB Holden, excellent condition; $300Tailgate suit XD/XE/XF Falcon ute; $75Ford 5000 tractor, good original tractor, open to reasonable offersJames Laird ph: 0417 075 819---------------------------------------------------------------------------0The Melocco MGTC SpecialThis is a unique opportunity to purchase a really good MGTC Special. It makes no claims to being original but is truly one of the great TC’s and is a pure delight to drive. It is now offered for sale on behalf of the family.Contact Percy Hunter. 02 4733 4554 or [email protected] asking price is A$58,000---------------------------------------------------------------------------1I am a former member of the club and have disposed of my vintage cars except for a partly restored Hudson which I would now like to sell. The details are:1927 Hudson Super Six sedan, under restoration.Five wheels with new wooden spokes, fi ve tyres. Doors have been restored. Mudguards have new sections to replace rust. Body has a new rear section. There are two engines, two front axles, two differentials, plus spares.The asking price is $3500.W.R. Richards ph 4630 8913
There is also a list of other spares available.---------------------------------------------------------------------------1
Note about private, free classifi ed adsFree ads will be run for three (3) consecutive issues, and then removed, unless notifi ed to continue. The number above the ad is the number of editions left. Editor
Datsun 120Y 1978 model, 127,000 km on the clock, original paint work and interior very tidy. 1.2 litre engine, manual gear box, good tyres, runs well, was registered up until June 2011. Selling as is where is. The car is located in a shed at Darling Heights, Toowoomba. Price $1,600.Contact Pat on 07 4630 2015 or patandgayle@gmail.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------21948 Chev 6 cyl engine and gearbox complete, with both front end and diff including springs from Stylemaster Ute.Was reconditioned and running before being pulled from the car a couple of years ago. $1000 ono.Grant Smoothy 07 4697 8227 or tanyasmoothy@bigpond.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------2Set of four disc wheels, 20 inch diameter, possibly fi t late 20s NASH. Adaptor plate to fi t Holden motor into series 1 LandroverSeventies Ford master cylinderWagon wheel hubsPat Murphy 07 4635 5728 or murphy.p@optusnet.com.au---------------------------------------------------------------------------2EL Falcon sedan, 1997 on LPG. Has done a lot of K’s but well maintained and reliable. Cheap motoring for less than the cost of the LPG installation. Registered until February 2012.$2900 ono.Paul Christiansen ph: 4633 1287 or 0432 331 496----------------------------------------------------------------------------Limited edition T-shirts for next year’s Petrol Consumption rally
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Coming soon to:Coming soon to: Toowoomba, Warwick, Stanthorpe, Dalby, Charleville, Roma, Toowoomba, Warwick, Stanthorpe, Dalby, Charleville, Roma, Goondiwindi & more... Goondiwindi & more... Contact us directly for dates and times or check our website
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September 10: Flagstone Creek SS 125th anniv.The Flagstone Creek State School is celebrating 125 years of education on Saturday 10th September 2011.The school is situated below the Toowoomba Range at 56 Flagstone School Road, Flagstone Creek 4344.They are looking for old cars to form a static display & a small number to transport the oldest past pupils a short distance into the grounds for the Offi cial Opening at 11:30.The cars would need to assemble by 11 o’clock in the grounds.For more information phone Len Kennedy 0429 612 345 or 4613 4316.
September 11: Kilcoy Classics on WheelsSunday at Kilcoy Showground, D’Aguilar Highway, KILCOY, gates open at 6:00 am. Info. can be accessed on the Wood Wine & Art Festival web site: www.woodwineart.com.au and click on Kilcoy Classics on Wheels.Further enquiries to Richard White ph: 07 5497 2563 or [email protected]
September 17: Carnival Classic CarsSaturday ~ 10am-2pmYou’re invited to a perfect Spring day in Toowoomba among amazing blooms for the Carnival of Flowers, and... fantastic classic cars, hotrods, street machines and bikes.It’s the 2011 Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers car show... Carnival Classic Cars. Entry form enclosed in this edition.
October 1-2: Rotors Wings n Wheels fl y-in Oakey
Museum of Australian Army Flying has invited DDVVMC to join in a display of historic vehicleshttp://www.army.gov.au/history/museums.htm
October 8: Show and ShineMacksville Showgrounds, Macksville
November 5-6: GCAAC AutoramaGold Coast Antique Auto Club’s AutoramaFurther enquiries from Autorama organisers,Coral and Graham Cogzell (07) 5534 5941 orThe Secretary, Margaret Hession (07) 55241 [email protected]
June 9-11, 2012: RACQ HMC rally MaryboroughKen Ashford [email protected]
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‘Club awards and Dinner dance.’
Best presented on ralliesLyle Handley
Best attendance on ralliesBrian Timms
Best contribution to the RagPat Murphy
Best restoration - George Wilkinson, with President Trevor & Secretary Katie Best restoration - Jeff Cox
Encouragement award for FJ restoration - Alan Hoffmann Encouragement award for FC restoration - Keith Hoffmann
