Our Club had a wide range of

body styles on display today in-

cluding the Chummy, Tourer,

Wasp, Nippy, Box Saloon, Ruby

and Special. Could this be a Club

record?

As the day progressed members

not only inspected cars, more cars and then even more cars

again but also enjoyed an excel-

lent art exhibition, stalls, music,

entertainment and lots of amuse-

ment rides for the kids. It was a

day jammed packed with show-n-

shine and also an opportunity for

our members to just sit back and

relax and have a good old fashion

chat together.

We look forward to seeing more

good attendances like todays at

future Club Events throughout

the coming year.

Happy Touring.

26 August 2012. This years

thirty-second All British Display

Day at the Kings School North

Parramatta saw a fantastic dis-

play of our Austin Sevens along

with over 1,500 other British classic and vintage cars … there

was certainly something for eve-

ryone to see and do today.

Eighteen of our Club cars were

there as were thirty-two mem-

bers, children and friends to help

celebrate the 90th Anniversary of

our baby Austins. A warm and

sunny day was thoroughly en-

joyed by everyone.

It was good to see Robert Waller

come along with his very original

1928 Austin Chummy. This car

was a big hit with visitors as they

had the opportunity to see a be-fore restoration car alongside

many after restoration cars.

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Committee

The deadline for all contributions to Baby Torque is the 2nd last Friday of

each month. Contributions should be sent to The Editor, Baby Torque,

10 Lorraine Street, North Strathfield NSW 2137.

Magazine Deadline

Club Meetings

The Austin 7 Club NSW Inc meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month

at 8:00pm in the NRMA Training Rooms, NRMA Building, George Street,

North Strathfield. Parking is available in the NRMA car park opposite the

building.

Executive Name Home Phone Mobile Phone

President Warren Gracie (02) 9569 2108 0417 417 826

Vice President Paul Pui (02) 9958 1791 0413 621 078

Secretary /

Public Officer Maureen Boatwright (02) 9822 8609 0413 017 263

Treasurer Helen Lewis (02) 9709 2344 0407 108 196

Non-Executive Name Home Phone Mobile Phone

Events Team Maureen Boatwright (02) 9822 8609 0413 017 263

Spare Parts Mervyn Boatwright (02) 9822 8609 0412 940 001

Club Examiners Warren Gracie

Mervyn Boatwright

(02) 9569 2108

(02) 9822 8609

0417 417 826

0412 940 001

Membership Faye Yarroll (02) 9706 8007 0412 830 041

Editor /

Webmaster Robert Yarroll (02) 9706 8007 -

As a courtesy, please do not contact Committee Members after 9:00pm.

Banking Details

Austin 7 Club NSW Inc

Spare Parts Austin 7 Club NSW Inc

Bank Laboratories Credit Union Bendigo Bank

BSB 802-841 633-000

Account 100008499 128875804

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It’s with regret that September’s

Presidents Weekend away has

been cancelled as no member has

indicated any interest. Maybe we

can use the planned event and ac-

commodation for next year.

However, this years National Aus-

tin 7 Hub Rally in Tanunda SA promises to be a great event.

About 150 cars have entered from

all around Australia. Members who

have attended National Rally’s be-

fore will have visited a variety of

places such as historic locations,

museums, farms, vineyards, thea-

tres, places of special interest and

gardens and parks. Usually on the

Presidents Report

Rally’s last day all the cars are

grouped together to allow a display

for the general public.

On the final night there’s a dress-

up themed Dinner / Trophy

Presentation that will formally end

the Rally. This promises to be a Rally to Remember.

So if you haven’t been to a Nation-

al Rally before then try to make

this one; because the following Rally isn’t until 2017!

Good luck to our Club members at the Rally and please drive safely.

Happy Sevening …

Warren Gracie

“FOR SALE” BY GARY TOUT (CLUB MEMBER)

NEWCASTLE AREA (02) 4952 4703

RUBY RADIATOR .. $70

4 BLADE FAN & SHAFT .. $15

1929 WINDSCREEN FRAME & POST .. $40

(TOP BAR MISSING)

“BOOKS WANTED” BY JIM JOHNSTON (CLUB MEMBER)

TAMWORTH AREA (02) 6769 3650

THE AUSTIN SEVEN - THE MOTOR FOR THE MILLION

1922-1939 by R.J. Wyatt

THE AUSTIN SEVEN SOURCE BOOK

by Bryan Purves

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Coming Events

30 September 2012 … Bay to Birdwood Run - SA

1 - 5 October 2012 … 90th Anniversary National Austin 7 Hub Rally - Tanunda, SA

6-7 October 2012 … Vintage Collingrove Speed Hillclimb - SA

Picnicing or socialising … it’s the go … whether competing or spectating.

28 October 2012 … Fairground Follies at St.Peters

Our Club will be joining the Vauxhall Owners Club today. This sounds like a great day out … many years ago we visited the Follies at another place and had a wonderful time. Please contact Maureen ASAP on 9822 8609 if you are interested in attending.

11 November 2012 … Ladies Day

Brooklyn was a good run and the weather was perfect. It was great to

catch up with members we haven’t seen for some time. There were twen-

ty-three at breakfast. Enjoying themselves were Pam & Bill Clifton, Bar-

bara & Kevin Fahey, Edna & Les Lewis, with their son Kevin and his son

Aaron, Sue & George McGill, Amy & Paul Pui, Ken Rolley, Judith & Bob

Riches, Cissy & Eric Steinhaus, Joanne & Mark Wellington, Faye & Rob-ert Yarroll, Maureen & Mervyn Boatwright. McGill’s, Pui’s, Rolley, Stein-

haus’s, Wellington’s and Boatwright’s drove their Austin Sevens and the

Lewis’s trailered theirs.

Eastern Creek was an enjoyable day, with lovely banners displaying Club

names in front of their area. There was a clown entertaining children in

two of the garages. Many people stopped and chattered with our mem-

bers and this resulted in an advertisement going into our magazine.

A special thank you to Jennifer McIntosh & James Murray for altering

the Club Banner so it now displays our Club’s website.

The club holds a Ladies Day to thank the ladies in the Club for their sup-

port over the year. We appreciate the help they give with supplying sup-

per, selling raffle tickets, giving out door prize tickets, assisting with food

preparation on runs and weekends away ... and much, much more. We

are going to have lots of fun on Ladies Day so please contact me ASAP if

you are attending.

The Events Team wishes everyone attending the National Austin 7

Hub Rally a safe trip and joyful experience travelling throughout

the Barossa Valley with over 160 other Austin 7’s. Have a great

time.

Happy Austin 7 touring …

Maureen Boatwright

Events Report

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5 August 2012. What more could our members ask for on this glorious

winters day. The sun was shining, and the atmosphere great, for our

twenty-three members enjoying their scrumptious breakfast at Brook-

lyn’s Hawkesbury River Marina. It was good to see Bill & Pam Clifton join

us again; and Les & Edna Lewis with their son Kevin and his son Aaron.

Also in attendance was Merv & Maureen Boatwright, Kevin & Barbara Fahey, George & Sue McGill, Paul & Amy Pui, Bob & Judith Riches, Ken

Rolley, Eric Steinhaus & Cissy, Mark & Joanne Wellington and tail end Charlies Robert & Faye Yarroll.

After leaving North Strathfield we headed north along the old Pacific Highway where we had the chance to give our Austins a bit of a work-out.

Kevin Lewis trailered his dads red and black 1936 Ruby along so he

could seek various mechanical advice from other members. The men al-

ways enjoy a bit of serious motoring chat on a Sunday morning!

Todays get-together saw lots of conversation, lots of food and even a con-centration and memory quiz conducted my Maureen Boatwright. So who

did remember the most items … well we’ll have to wait for the results.

After breakfast Amy Pui was seen browsing through a boutique and even-

tually emerged with a very red purchase. Well done Amy … you can now

paint the town red in the Barossa. Another member was seen searching a

nearby bush cave for a local feral. Paul didn’t find the feral but did spot a

bush turkey. They say it takes one to know one! Another fun day for all.

Meet for breakfast at Heathcote Railway Station at 8:45am. We’ll then travel a few kilometers to play a game or two. We will then travel to our destination for lunch. You can join us for the whole day or just for breakfast and/or lunch. Please contact Maureen on 9822 8609 if you are interested in attend-ing.

25 November 2012 … Centennial Park Display Day

9 December 2012 … Christmas Function / Presentation Day

Details of cost and venue will be advised at our September meeting where numbers attending will be required.

29 March 2013 - 1 April 2013 … Austins Over Australia - Bendigo VIC

This event falls over Easter. Please contact Maureen on 9822 8609 if you re-quire an Expression of Interest form and/or Newsletter #1.

Coming Events - continued

Page 6

It was great to see Austin 7 Club

members in attendance and en-

joying themselves; and especially

Jim and Merilyn Dunn who trail-

ered their Austin Special to Syd-

ney for the day. Talk about dedi-cation; it was over-heard that

Jim and Merilyn were up at

4:30am and on the road by

5:15am for their journey to East-

ern Creek … and will do it all

again for All British Day at North

Parramatta … now that’s dedica-

tion.

It was also good to see Don and

Barbara Scanes bring along their

re-vamped (and very red) Austin

Tourer. It seems many Club

members are already preparing

for their up-coming trip to Ta-

nunda S.A. to celebrate the 90th

Anniversary Austin 7 Hub Rally.

If you missed todays great dis-

play then you can visit our web-

sites Events Gallery to catch-up with all the action (see back cov-

er for website address).

19 August 2012. This years

Shannons Eastern Creek Classic

was just as popular as previous

events with over seventeen hun-

dred vehicles on display and a

big crowd in attendance. Car en-thusiasts enjoyed an assortment

of Austin 7’s displayed in Area “A”. And, we were also invited to

display some cars in the Pit Lane area to help celebrate the 90th

Anniversary of our beloved baby

Austin.

In our Anniversary display we

featured a range of Austin Seven

styles to show enthusiasts what

different models look like. A

Tourer, Wasp, Box Saloon and

Ruby were showcased.

Sydney-siders absolutely love

this annual event and the huge

variety of vehicles on display was

mind boggling. And luckily for

everyone, after a few days of

blustery high winds, we were

able to enjoy a beautifully warm

and sunny Sydney day.

MODELS OF YESTERYEAR

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

SPECIAL EDITION

1928 Austin 7 / BMW Dixie / Rosengart

Contact Mervyn Boatwright

(02) 9822 8609

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Tariff Board Hears Evidence In Adelaide

CLAIM FOR PROTECTION

"Reduced Duty Would Cause Un-told Harm"

Stating that a crippling blow would be delivered to South Aus-tralia's biggest secondary industry if there were any interference with the prevailing Customs rates, Mr E.W. Holden vigorously urged the retention of the present duties on imported motor body panels be-fore the Tariff Board yesterday. On behalf of T.J. Richards and Sons Ltd of Keswick; Holdenfc Motor Body Builders of Woodville and Ruskin Motor Bodies Pty Ltd of West Melbourne, Mr. Holden stressed the importance and value of the motor body building indus-try to South Australia, and Austral-ia generally, adding that untold harm would result from any reduc-tion in the tariff. The present du-ties did not inflict any penalty on the public, he said, and the indus-try kept thousands of Australians in employment. The board, which is enquiring into the necessity for the present rates of duty on motor body panels, comprised Messrs H. McConaghy (chairman) and W. S. Kelly. At the outset Mr. J.S. Strong, the Australian representa-tive of the Society of Motor Manu-facturers and Traders Ltd London, directed the board's attention to "misrepresentations which recent-ly had been made in the Adelaide press, the effect of which was calculated to jeopardise unjustifi-ably the South Australian public goodwill towards English manu-facturers.” Mr. Strong said he referred to the statement that if the society's application received favorable consideration it would cause the closing down of the body works of General Motors-Holden's and T.J. Richards and Sons Ltd and, furthermore, that the English motor car manufactur-

ers were deliberately requesting a tariff amendment which would throw 5,000 men in Adelaide out of employment. He suggested that evidence should be taken from the body builders concerned as to the percentage of their total "throughput" or production which consisted of bodies for mounting on chasses imported from the United Kingdom. He reminded the board that the society's applica-tion had been made with regard to panels for British chasses ex-United Kingdom only, whereas the board's enquiry has been drawn up to include all panels classifiable under tariff item 359 OED.

Evidence for three companies

Mr Holden, who is chairman of directors of Holden's Motor Body Builders, said that the three Com-panies on whose behalf be was giving evidence represented at least 66.66 percent of the produc-tion of motor bodies in Australia. The request for duty free entry into Australia of motor body pan-els struck at the very foundation of the motor body building industry in this country. If motor body pan-els were allowed to come in free or even on the basis as set out in the Ottawa Agreement, "on a reasonably competitive basis," the standardised body factories in Australia most certainly would be dosed down. Panels were not an entity in themselves, but formed a portion of a complete body, and overseas manufacturers had the power to control what an Australi-an importer must accept from them, the penalty being the loss of their franchise. Unless the duties were prohibitive, the overseas manufacturers would insist upon shipping the panda at least and possibly other portions of the body, perhaps even the whole body completely assembled. Re-viewing the history of the motor body building industry in Australia, Mr Holden said that in 1917 the

Commonwealth Government proposed prohibiting, under the War Precautions Act, the importa-tion of motor cars into Australia in order to conserve shipping freight space. A strong protest was made by the motor distributors, and eventually the difficulty was over-come on a suggestion that the importers should be allowed to import one complete car with every two chasses, thus economis-ing in freight space. This was ac-cepted by the Government and was the genesis of the body build-ing industry in Australia. Its ac-ceptance, however, involved the motor body builders in an under-taking to equip themselves with plant, machinery and capital so that they could cope with any business with which they might be entrusted.

Industry would be protected

At the time it was promised that the industry would be protected for all time, provided there was no exploitation, and the traders indi-cated that they were quite pre-pared to accept the situation in view of the help extended to them in protecting their businesses at that time. Successive Govern-ments over the last six or eight years had been interested in the establishment of the automobile industry in Australia. The policy had been not to force the situation too fast, but to encourage manu-facturers to make more and more of the car in Australia. It would be a complete reversal, and totally inequitable, suddenly to withdraw the protection under which the industry had been built up, with its consequent losses to those con-cerned both directly and indirect-

Case for Motor Body Builders .. The Advertiser (Adelaide) .. Thursday 19 July 1934

ly. From its small beginning, the industry had developed into one of the largest in Australia, employing at one stage 7,000 men in South Australia with a direct wages bill of over £1,000,000 a year. The capital invested in the industry in South Australia alone exceeded £2,000,000. In 1919 the question of what duties it was necessary to impose in order to carry out the undertaking made in 1917 to man-ufacturers was investigated by the Customs Department, and on March 25 1920, the following rates were fixed: Single-seater £30 Brit-ish and £40 general; double-seater £50 and £60; fixed or movable £65 and £75; sedans and canopy tops ad valorem 40 percent and 55 percent. However, a large propor-tion of motor bodies still were imported, notably the smaller production lines. The larger pro-duction jobs were all handled by the standardised body builders, and the smaller body builders were at that time not very success-ful in obtaining any share of the business. In order that they might have an opportunity of obtaining some of the smaller quantity lines, the tariff was again revised by the Scullin Government in 1929, and the following rates fixed: Single-seater bodies £30 each British and £40 each general; double seater £50 and £60 each; fixed or mova-ble £85 and £95 each; canopy tops and sedans ad valorem 40 percent and 55 percent each. These rates were ratified by the present Gov-ernment in 1931. Under the Scullin Government the 50 percent surtax was added on April 4 1930 and continued until March 9 1933. On the same date, the ad valorem rate was raised to 40 percent and 60 percent.

More complicated designs

In the early stages of the motor body building industry the call was for touring and roadster bodies which were all comparatively sim-

ple in design. Early in 1923 the design began to get more compli-cated with beads and mouldings stamped into the metal. The closed body had slowly become more popular, until now the closed car represented about 80 percent of the total. In order to produce the panels necessary for the more complicated tourer and roadster jobs, and also the more intricate panels for the closed jobs, it be-came necessary to install heavy presses and the die making ma-chinery for the production of dies to be used in the heavy presses in drawing the panels. The invest-ment in pressed metal depart-ments of the three companies alone ran into about £500,000 and at present employed about 1,200 men. Before 1920 there was no separate provision in the tariff for pressed metal panels. On March 25 1920 a separate sub-item was introduced as a tariff proposal to cover pressed metal panels at rates of duty which still applied. The tariff was as follows: for single-seater bodies per set £15 British preferential and £20 general; dou-ble-seater bodies per set £25 and £30; bodies with fixed or movable canopy tops and bodies £32 10/ and £37 10/. The rates were at no time subject to any surcharge nor was any prohibition imposed on their importation. It was recog-nised at that time that the panels were the crux of the position as far as body building was concerned and in accordance with previous promises of protection, the duties were recommended and adopted. If the duties were removed from the panels or even reduced on a competitive basis it was possible that the whole body might be imported in knocked down form, the duty on the trimming, wood-work and braces being compara-tively small. One of the arguments used by the advocates of lower panel duties was that there would be just as much labor employed in

the assembly of panels and the completion of the bodies as at present. This was obviously untrue because apart from the labor re-quired in handling and pressing the sheet metal and doing the metal finishing, there were large numbers of men employed in Australia in making the dies neces-sary for pressing the panels. The investment in the plant in Austral-ia for doing this job and pressing the panels was estimated at £400.000. This would be com-pletely scrapped if the panels were imported.

Efficient industry

The motor body building industry was one of the most efficient in-dustries in Australia. It was equipped with the latest machin-ery, latest methods of material handling and progressive manu-facturing and it could be definitely said that the public did not suffer. The question of the amount of duty had never been taken in the calculations when fixing prices. A comparison of prices of cars in Australia and New Zealand indi-cated that the body duties did not inflict any penalty on the Australi-an public. "It is fortunate indeed for South Australia that the motor body building industry has been established within her borders," said Mr Holden. "It is practically the only industry of any size of interstate nature which she has, and any harm which befell this industry would do untold harm in South Australia. The amount which will be expended in wages in South Australia alone this year will be at least £808,000 apart from indirect wages. This is at least as much as the wages distributed in

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Case for Motor Body Builders .. continued

the pastoral industry. During 1931 the body building plants were almost shut down for the greater part of the year and the effect on business was very marked. Since these plants have been put into active operation again it has con-siderably brightened trade gener-ally. We feel quite sure that any harm done to the industry would be taken up as a State matter." Referring to allegations of delay in delivery, Mr Holden said the motor body manufacturers could not be blamed as the delay was attributa-ble to the policy adopted by the overseas distributors, who placed new models on the market at the same time. This had necessitated considerable expense and over-time in endeavoring to meet the position and assist distributors. Another source of delay was the necessity for obtaining from over-seas some patented parts speci-fied by clients. There was no doubt that the industry could meet the increasing demand. The industry for the next three or four years should be one of the greatest contributing factors in solving the unemployment question. At pre-sent it was playing a remarkable part in this direction, direct em-ployment figures having increased in 12 months by about 3,000. As the protection given to the indus-try did not inflict any hardship on the public, and because of its effi-ciency, a continuance of the pre-sent tariff was claimed.

Other evidence

The chairman of directors of T.J. Richards & Sons Ltd (Mr B.C. Rich-ards) presented financial infor-mation concerning the company which was required by the Board. He added that he viewed with trepidation any alteration in the existing tariff on body panels. In the event of any alteration the firm's plant would be rendered inoperative throwing large num-bers of employees out of work. On

behalf of Ruskin Motor Bodies Pty Ltd of West Melbourne, Mr A.I. Beard submitted required financial matter. He said "it would be a serious matter for the company if any reduction was made in the existing duty. Half of the plant would have to be scrapped and skilled artisans would be rendered idle. The secretary of the chamber of Manufacturers (Mr. Winterbot-tom) presented a statement on behalf of 25 manufacturers and suppliers to motor body builders, who stressed the importance of the retention of the present rates. They pointed out that the motor body building industry was the only urban industry which had not suffered relative diminution in South Australia since Federation and had helped to absorb those who had become unemployed through the curtailment of em-ployment in other industries. Nearly 20 percent, of wages paid in factories for the current year in South Australia would be paid by the motor body building industry and the manufacturers viewed with alarm the inevitable harm which would accrue to their busi-nesses, to the workers, and the State generally if any injury were suffered by the motor body build-ing industry.

Employes in industry

Strong support for the retention of the existing duties was given by the general secretary of the State branch of the Australian Coach-makers Employers Federation (Mr A.E. Pittman), who referred to the increased membership of the branch since the advent of the motor body building industry in South Australia. Mr Pittman said that the federation which original-ly had been created in 1883 was reformed in 1907 with a member-ship of about 40. It was at that time that the motor car made its appearance and about 1915

Messrs Holden & Frost became interested in motor bodies. It then developed rapidly. At the end of 1916 the federation membership totaled 350 but this number now had grown to over 4,000 repre-senting 3,800 males and 202 fe-males. The peak period was in August 1927 when there was a membership of 7,041 males and 260 females. These figures strik-ingly illustrated the importance and value of the industry to South Australia, while it must be remem-bered that there were large num-bers of workers engaged in the industry who were not members of the federation. These included office workers and employees in subsidiary industries supplying various parts and material. It was estimated that these employees numbered from 1,000 to 1,500. At present, added Mr Pittman, the motor body building industry in South Australia was working at full pressure throughout the day and there were about 4,000 men, 1,000 youths and 250 to 300 fe-males employed in the industry in addition to office workers. From 1917-18 various Governments had given an assurance that there would be no interference with the tariff and both Holden's and Rich-ards had extended their plants, providing remunerative employ-ment for a large number of per-sons in the building trades. Further expansion and expenditure was probable when it was known defi-nitely that there would be no in-terference with the present tariff on metal panels. The enquiry was adjourned to Melbourne on July 31.

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Case for Motor Body Builders .. continued

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Trevor and Heather Hails have been members of our Club for about six

years and are the proud custodians of a lovely dark green and black 1932

Austin 7 Deluxe Box Saloon.

Trevor purchased this cute little car about four years ago from former Club

member Garry Cottle. This smart looking saloon was in reasonable condi-tion when Trevor purchased it to drive and display while his 1929 Austin 7

Wasp was under restoration.

Everyone knows that when you get a new baby car there is usually some things that can be improved. This was the case here and Trevor set to work

replacing the pressed steel front brake drums with new cast iron drums.

The rear brakes already had cast iron fitted so with cast iron all round the

little car can now STOP much better.

After a few runs Trevor decided to replace the cylinder head with a 1937

model in an attempt to squeeze just a tiny bit extra horse power out of the

old girl.

Trevor and his green baby Austin are regular attendees at the Australia

Day NRMA Motorfest in the city and has also attended a few Club Runs

over the years. He recalls one of his longer runs was a trip to Wiseman

Car of the Month ... Trevor & Heather’s 1932 Austin 7

1932 Austin 7 Deluxe Box Saloon

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Information Sheet

If you would like to see your Austin 7 featured in this magazine please

complete and return the “Car of the Month - Information Sheet” available

from the Editor.

Ferry on the picturesque Hawkesbury River; and then continued on to the

quaint little township of Ebenezer which is 69 kilometres north east of

Sydney and not far from Wilberforce. Trevor found this run to be his most enjoyable with light traffic and beautiful scenery making it a relaxing and

pleasant day for touring.

Trevor was accompanied by his son Stephen earlier this year when they

joined other Club members for a drive to Winnererremy Bay (Mona Vale)

for a hearty breakfast. It was lovely to see a father and son enjoying their

Austin 7 and we hope to see you both again soon.

Trevor also enjoys the two important annual events held in August; the

Shannons Eastern Creek Classic and the All British Display Day at Kings

School North Parramatta. These events can each bring together over one

thousand cars and attending them is often an annual ritual for many car

enthusiasts.

We are looking forward to the day that Trevor has his 1929 Wasp on the

road as well as his cute little green Saloon ... so until then, happy touring.

Stephen and Trevor

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These minutes of the Austin 7 Club NSW Inc are to be confirmed at the next General Meeting

Minutes of the August 2012 General Meeting

Held on 8 August 2012 at NRMA Training Centre, George Street, North Strathfield.

The meeting was opened at 8:05pm by Warren Gracie who welcomed all mem-bers to the meeting.

Minutes taker: Maureen Boatwright

Attendees: 24

Apologies: Helen Lewis, Carolyn Thomp-son, Joanne Wellington, Deidre Haywood,

Barbara & Kevin Fahey, Helen & Denis Quartly

Vistors: Barbara Scanes and Harry

Crawford

Moved: Mark Wellington Seconded: Eric Steinhaus

Minutes of previous meeting read and accepted:

Moved: Faye Yarroll Seconded: Mark Wellington

Business arising from minutes: NIL

Correspondence: Inwards: Magazines

from Lightshaft-Vic, Bent Wire, Baby Torque W.A., Austin 7 Journals S.A., The Depender, Drive Chatter. Letters from

Rotary Club Kenthurst for Orange Blos-som Festival Street Parade-9/9/2012, CMC for President to attend Presidents Meeting at Eastern Creek, emails from Eric Steinhaus and Craig Davies. Out-wards: 2 x Eric Steinhaus, 1 x Kevin

Harte.

Moved: Robert Yarroll Seconded: Mark Wellington

Treasurers Report: Paul Pui read the Financial Report in the absence of Helen Lewis.

Moved: Faye Yarroll Seconded: Mark Wellington

Spare Parts Report: Mervyn Boatwright

read the Spare Parts Report.

Moved: Cliff Edwards Seconded: Ken Rolley

Editor: Robert Yarroll reported visits to website of 51% new visitors and the re-mainder returning visitors. Car of the

month features Graeme & Bev Logan and their car looks great.

Membership Officer: Faye Yarroll report-ed 82 financial members. Faye spoke

about the Collingrove Hillclimb activities 6-7 October 2012.

Welfare: Deidre Haywood is now home from hospital and improving every day. Helen Quartly has a shoulder injury re-quiring physiotherapy. We all wish them

a speedy recovery.

Public Officer/Secretary: NIL

Run Log: 5 Historic Car Movements

between 22/06/12 – 15/07/2012. M. Boatwright, M. Wellington, Ken Rolley all for 22/06/12 Sydney to Mt.Victoria for start of weekend. C. Stockley 8/07/12

Tuncurry to Forster Keys (secondary dis-play day), 15/07/12 Tuncurry to Tomago Historic House near Newcastle (secondary run). Permit to move requested by C.

Stockley for 30/10/12 - 4/11/2012 for Grafton Jacaranda Rally.

Events Team: Eastern Creek sticker

must be in place on your car before en-tering gates. Four or five Austin 7’s will be on display in Pit Lane (celebrating 90 years of Austin 7’s). Bookings taken to-

night for those interested in CMC suites 5 & 6 for lunch and viewing of track @ $17). All British Day entry will be via Wade or Russell Roads (both off Pennant

Hills Road) and Not Mason Road as used in previous years). Don’t forget to book tonight for “Fairground Follies at St.Peters” on 28/10/2012 as organisers

(Vauxhall Owners Club) must be notified ASAP.

Reports moved: Robert Yarroll Seconded: Ken Rolley

General Business: Anthony Harte thanked Warren Gracie for the phone

calls. Craig Davies email read and discus-sion followed about his suggested travel-ing details for the S.A. Rally, from start to return home. Mark Wellington made sug-

gestions, followed by other members. Don Scanes requested permission to go to Kenthurst Orange Blossom Festival.

The meeting closed at 9:25pm.

Door Prize - won by Craig Davies Raffle - won by Robert Yarroll

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Recent Happy Snaps at Brooklyn

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Robert Yarroll

The Committee system is used widely to administer organisations in

an orderly way and to ensure they operate in accordance with their

own constitution. However, rarely do you see a rush of members nominate for Committee positions when the opportunity arises. Often

members are content to enjoy the benefits of the organisation without

any obligation or personal effort being involved.

I have seen many improvements to the way our Club presents itself to

its members during my time with the Austin 7 Club NSW. The quality

and quantity of Club events equals or betters many other car Clubs in Australia; spare parts are readily available to members; the quality

of this Baby Torque magazine is high and continually improving; our

website is second to none; our membership records are properly

maintained; our operating budget is reviewed regularly; and it’s been

suggested that our Constitution/Members Mate is probably the most

comprehensive document of its type in Australia. All these things don’t just happen … they all happen because someone has made

them happen.

I have also witnessed Committee decisions that have been thoroughly

considered and judged to be in the best interest of our Club and/or

its members. I believe the Committee has interpreted both our Con-

stitution and RMS rules accurately, fairly and to the best of their

ability.

Bearing in mind that we are an informal family Club that regularly takes our babies to the road for some fun social touring; I invite all

members to participate in these events whenever they can.

I also encourage every member to think about how you can contrib-

ute to the wellbeing of our Club and consider putting yourself forward

for a Committee position when nominations are called. Our Club will

celebrate its 30th anniversary in the coming year and this will be an

exciting time for both our members and Committee … and you could play a major role in this special year!

Think about how you can contribute … the Editor

think about how you can contribute

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12 September 2012 Helen & Denis Quartly

24 October 2012 Amy & Paul Pui

14 November 2012 Faye & Robert Yarroll

12 December 2012 Christmas … members bring a plate

9 January 2013 Committee

13 February 2013 Faye & Robert Yarroll

All Spare Parts correspondence should be addressed to:

Mr Mervyn Boatwright,

P.O. Box 366, Casula Mall. NSW 2170

Tel: (02) 9822 8609 Email: m.boaty@bigpond.com

All Spare Parts correspondence should be addressed to:

Mr Mervyn Boatwright,

P.O. Box 366, Casula Mall. NSW 2170

Tel: (02) 9822 8609 Email: m.boaty@bigpond.com

DISCLAIMER: The Austin 7 Club NSW Inc (the Club), its Officers and the Committee cannot be

held liable for any errors and/or omissions in items that are published in good faith in this Baby Torque magazine. It should be noted that the publication of an advertisement or expression of

views in articles and reports in this magazine does not necessarily imply endorsement by the Club. !

Point Score Trophy

Don’t forget the Austin 7 Club NSW “Point Score” pro-

gram. Our aim is to see as many people as possible at-

tending events and meetings (including monthly general meetings). Participation in an event or outing from the

starting point to the finish will score you 2 points, while

attending a general meeting will score you 1 point. These

points are awarded whether you attend in your Austin 7

or modern car. The person with the highest points tally

will receive a trophy at our Christmas Luncheon /

Presentation Day. So come along and get involved.

Spare Parts will NOT be brought to meetings unless requested beforehand due to the vast number of parts in stock. Please contact Merv by the Thursday evening prior to the meeting with details of the parts you need.

All Members choosing to pay by cheque for parts should read the instruc-tions at the bottom of their invoice. Please make all cheques for Spare Parts payable to Austin 7 Club NSW Inc Spare Parts.

Spare Parts will NOT be brought to meetings unless requested beforehand due to the vast number of parts in stock. Please contact Merv by the Thursday evening prior to the meeting with details of the parts you need.

All Members choosing to pay by cheque for parts should read the instruc-tions at the bottom of their invoice. Please make all cheques for Spare Parts payable to Austin 7 Club NSW Inc Spare Parts.

Supper Roster

Members are to observe all RMS Regulations

and Club Rules as contained in our current

Constitution and Members Mate booklet.

If this Club is nominated as your Primary Club

under the RMS Historic Conditional Registra-

tion Scheme (HCRS) then the following docu-

ments MUST be carried in your vehicle at all times.

a copy of your RMS Certificate of Approved Operation of Vehicle

a copy of this Clubs Certificate of Insurance (Public Liability)

a current or recent Baby Torque magazine

The Austin 7 Club NSW Inc has

been active for 29 years and

aims to bring together people

with the common interest of re-

storing, preserving and driving

Austin Sevens. We are an infor-

mal family club that regularly

takes our "Babies" to the road

for some fun social touring.

Spare parts are available to

Club Members through the Club

Spares Division and our tech-

nical people will give advice,

where possible, in regard to the

restoration of these cars.

Postal Address:

P.O. Box 6009 North Ryde NSW 2113

Email:

info@austin7clubnsw.org.au

Website:

www.austin7clubnsw.org.au

Austin 7 Club NSW Inc

"Dedicated to the preservation and

enjoyment of all types of

Austin Sevens"

RMS Regulations

& Club Rules

Member of The Council of Motor Clubs, Inc

If bad weather conditions are looming please

contact Maureen Boatwright (Home) 02 9822

8609 (Mobile) 0413 017 263 or Warren Gracie (Home) 02 9569 2108 (Mobile) 0417 417 826

Saturday evenings or from 6:30am on the

Sunday of the run.