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Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc. A0005442cToyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc. A0005442c
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May 2015
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TOYOTA LAND CRUISER CLUB OF AUSTRALIA(VICTORIA) INC. A0005442CABN87301244383
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General Meetings: 7:30pm onthe 3rd Tuesday of each month at Mulgrave Country ClubWellington Road (corner JellsRoad), Wheelers HillMelways Ref 80 H1
Geelong Meetings: 7.30pm the1st Tuesday of each month &2nd Tuesday each November atthe Supper Room, GeelongWest Town Hall, 153 PakingtonSt. 3218. (Mel. 451 J2)
ENQUIRIES: Membership & General to:The SecretaryToyota Land Cruiser ClubPO Box 363, HAWTHORN 3122
Website:http:www.tlccv.com.au
MEMBERSHIP DETAILSJoining Fee: $280.00Membership: $145.00
REINSTATEMENT OF PASTMEMBERSIf a member rejoins the Clubwithin 5 years, a joining fee isnot applicable.If a member rejoins the Clubafter 5 years, they are requiredto pay the joining fee and under-take the Club’s DriverAwareness course.
RECOGNISED CLUB RADIOCHANNEL: 15 UHF
YARCK PROPERTYOur property is a registeredLand for Wildlife property and no inference is drawn in thepublication that the sign or registration has any other meaning.
Life Members: Graeme Wilson,John Whitney (Dec), Don Honey,Bill Dower, Alan Winch, BarrieMcCarthy, Harold Ross, SandraTanner, Brian Stewart, CharlesNorman, Ashley (Dec) & JudithWilliams, John Turbill, GarryCooper, Jan Chivers & KenHildebrand Honorary Members: Ross McClure,Clive Blakely, Reece DeJong Club Auditor: Chris Rumble
Vic/SA Border Trip
The opinions expressed in the articlesappearing in this magazine are notnecessarily those of the Editor or theToyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia(Victoria) Inc. The Editor reserves theright to delete where necessary anysection of any article, which has beensent for publication in the magazine.Acceptance of advertisements does not necessarily imply endorsement ofproducts or associated companies orindividuals by the Toyota Land CruiserClub of Australia (Victoria) Inc.
Club Information 1
Committee 2014-2015 2
Vice President’s Report 3
Over the Hill 5
Calendar/Coming Events 9
Annual General Meeting 10
Yarck Report 12
Vic/SA Border Trip 13
High Country Rivers Trip 21
Mt Howitt Trip 23
Training 24
News from ARB 27
Yarck Bushfire Plan 28
Member Business Directory 28
V O L U M E 4 3 N o . 1 0C O N T E N T S
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MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONSAll articles, trip reports and other contributions are welcome for inclusion inthe magazine. They must be in thehands of the Editor by the first of themonth.Please send them to:The Editor, Overland Cruisering, PO Box 1778, Geelong 3220
or email: [email protected]
Members’ name and membership number must accompany all articlesand/or contributions.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES• Please submit articles as Worddocuments with no formatting.(No fancy formats as it will only have to beremoved in preparing for publication).In particular DO NOT embed pictures inyour documents
• Images (photos) should besupplied as seperate JPEG files.The higher resolution the better. As a guideimages should be of 300 pixel per inch withimage files around 1-5MB fine.• If you have multiple images, please burn toa CD and post to Editor rather than trying to email numerous images.• Articles can be posted with normal photos.They will be scanned and returned to theauthor if a self-addressed envelope isprovided.
TRADING POST• Note: if selling a vehicle in the TradingPost it is a Motor Car Trader Regulation(1988-22(4) legal requirement that a cashprice, registration number or engine numberare supplied.
ADVERTISING A TRIP• Note: All trips must be approved by theTrip Convenor before they can be gazettedin Overland Cruisering.
All contributions MUST BE received bythe 1st of the month.
ADVERTISERSPlease support those companies that adver-tise in our magazine. Let them know yousaw their advert in Overland Cruisering.
PresidentIan Ross [email protected]
Vice PresidentLaurie Miles [email protected]
SecretarySandra Tanner [email protected]
Assistant Secretary Ian [email protected]
TreasurerAlan McMeekin [email protected]
Assistant Treasurer Steve de Mamiel [email protected]
CommitteeMichael Schuettke [email protected]
CommitteeAdam Takacs [email protected]
Magazine EditorSandra Tanner: [email protected]
AdvertisingSandra Tanner [email protected]
Activities CoordinatorIan Ross [email protected]
Driver TrainingJohn MIlls: [email protected]* Driver Training Course bookings* Awareness Course certificates
Yarck Management Brian Stewart [email protected]
Magazine Distribution Gordon Chessum
Trip ConvenorTony Middleditch
* Register a Member’s trip* Assistance in trip preparation
TechnicalBrett Dyson
TrainingMatt Lilley [email protected]• Club training courses co-ordinator
Special [email protected]
• Shows & special event co-ordinator
Membership Barbara Bryant [email protected]* Membership renewals, name badges,contact detail changes
LibrarianWendy Wilson [email protected]* Borrow DVDs & books* Contributions to the Library
FWDV DelegateTony Bryant
Webmaster
[email protected] Miles
Excursion Visits Coordinator
Marketing/Public Relations CoordinatorBrian Tanner
Emergency Response Coordinator
Raffles & SupperGabi & Grace AzzamKaren Wade
Club ShopGraham Cahill [email protected]
Sergeant-At-ArmsRussell Edwards
Social [email protected]
* Book for participation in social events
Visitor GreetersCarol & Greg Edmunds
GEELONG BRANCHPresidentMatt McPhee [email protected]
Vice PresidentMatt Lilley [email protected]
SecretaryJennie Harvie
SocialJudith Williams
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A R E Y O U R M E M B E R S H I P D E T A I L S C U R R E N T ?If you have recently moved, please notify Barbara Bryant – Membership Officer – and provide your new address, telephone number(s) and (if altered) your email
address as soon as possible. Please also remember to remove the Club sticker if you change or sell your four-wheel drive.
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V I C E P R E S I D E N T ’ S R E P O R TU P D AT E
This month you will be readingOverland Cruisering by viewing it asan electronic edition on the club web-
site. This change came about after the strong vote last month to change our magazine to a monthly electronic edition and a printed copy every second month. No doubt, some members will be slow to adapt to the change, while others will enjoy the move forward with our electronic version. If you still prefer the printed copy, then the next printed edition will re-appear in June.Our President, Ian Ross is recuperating well. He recently moved into rehabilitation with many daily exercises, so hopefully we will see him back at our meetings soon. Winter is fast approaching with many cool days and Autumn leaves falling every-where. This means we are fast approach-ing the Seasonal Closures in the High Country. Some tracks are closing early this year due to the early onset of wintery weather. Make sure you check the Parks Vic website for track updates at: http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/safety/fire,-flood-and-other-closures/seasonal-road-closures2.You will note that some tracks have already closed as of 1st May in the High Country and Otways, so make sure you check that link.Our Maintenance & Construction weekend this month (May 23 – 24) will incorporate a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Memorial Garden. This celebration will be honouring Joy Thomas’s memory. Joy was instrumental in the development of the
garden.With the Explore Australia Expo occurring at the Melbourne Showgrounds this month (Fri 28 May to Sun 31 May), Jeff Gazzard & Paul Shire are looking for many helpers to assist on our TLCCV stand. This is a great event, so make sure you help out if you can. The Explore Australia Expo Facebook page is currently offering a 20%discount for tickets, so don’t miss out. https://www.facebook.com/exploreaustraliaexpoThe FWDV 40th anniversary is fast approaching. Don’t forget that this is your final opportunity to register for this exciting event over the Queen’s Birthday weekend. For entry forms & more details, go to www.tlccv.com.au/WeekendWrap/FWDV- 40th Flyer 2015.pdf.Thanks to Matt Lilley for organising a First Aid course this month. It was good to see some of our members wanting to take this important step to be trained in First Aid. Also thanks to James Azzam for running the course.I was also busy running a GPS training course. It was great to see 12 members brushing up on their navigation skills. Hopefully I will be running some more GPS courses for OziExplorer and Hema soon. Our AGM on July 21, is not far away. If you think you will be travelling at this time of the year, and wish to submit a proxy vote, then your completed form must be sent to the Secretary by Monday 20 July. Proxy voting forms can be obtained from the club magazine.
Some members have become aware thatour current Rules relating to AGM nomina-tions do not set out any minimum times fornominations. Whilst the Club has alwaysfollowed a prescribed 2 months before anAGM, it appears that when the Rules werelast updated in 2012, this paragraph wassomehow deleted.After consultation with our legal people, ithas been agreed that the committee caninclude this requirement in our By-Laws,thus setting out the administration of nomi-nations for the AGM.The committee realises that 2 monthsbefore the AGM could limit the time somemembers have to consider whether theywish to nominate. I therefore can confirmthat the committee has passed a motionthat requires nominations to be submittedto the Secretary at least one month beforethe AGM. This By-Law change has beensent out to members via weekend wrap,Facebook and on the club website (asrequired by our Rules).
Laurie Miles (1058)TLCCV VICE PRESIDENT
L E T T E R SI’d like to thank the many members thatexpressed condolences to me and Sandraon the recent passing of my father.The number of members that postedcondolences on facebook, sent emails andof course cards and flowers was quitemind-blowing.A special thank you also to the Club forsending flowers. They were greatly appre-ciated.One of the great strengths of our club is thedepth of caring and thoughtful membersthat we have amongst our ranks.Forget about Yarck, our first class DA, etc.it is our members that are our greateststrength and asset.
Thank you all.Brian Tanner (607)
WANTED – HELPERS FOR THE EXPLORE AUSTRALIA EXPOOnce again our Club will have a large stand at the second Explore Australia Expo at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
Last year proved to be a big success with us gaining new members and lots of interest in our Club..Set-up day is Wednesday 27th and/or Thursday 28th May, 2015
Open days are Friday 29th, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May, 2015Many hands make light work and we need volunteers to set up and to help man the stand over the three days of the Expo.
Please help us by putting your name down. Those who will be helping on the stand will get free entry.Please contact Jeff Gazzard email [email protected]
C A L L F O R E N T R I E S F O R 2 0 1 5J O H N W H I T N E Y
P H O T O G H R A P H I C C O M P E T I T I O NMembers are invited to submit entries for the Annual John Whitney Photographic Award
DIGITAL IMAGES are requested so there is NO excuse for not submitting an entry.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• You must have taken the photo• Advise where the photo(s) have been taken• The picture should be taken on a Club trip or activity• Images should be submitted as digital JPEGs• Each image must not exceed 5MB in size• Limit of 5 images per member
Please email your digital entries to [email protected] must be received before 1st June with your name and membership number
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Members Please Note: All guests attending TLCCV trips must take out Temporary Membership. This includes children of members 18 years of age and older. If you have any queries contact our Trip Convenor, Tony Middleditch at [email protected]. All applications and pay-ments for Temporary Membership MUST be received by the Membership Officer NO LATER than 14 days prior to the trip.Facebook: Any trips advertised on Facebook that have not been approved by the Trip Convenor will not be recognised as an official Club trip and therefore not be covered by the Club insurance.Seasonal Road Closures:Contact Parks Victoria on http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/safety/fire,-flood-and-other-closures/seasonal-road-closures2.JUNEDate:Trip Leaders:
SANDY WYPERFELD TRAILER TRIP - (Queens Birthday weekend) - Trip Full Friday 6th - Monday 8th June, 2015Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: [email protected]
JUNEDate:Trip Leader:
LOCK YOUR HUBS SIMPSON DESERT - Trip FullSaturday 27th June - Friday 10th July 2015Simon Mustey & Sherry Salvesen: Email: [email protected]
JUNE/JULYDate:Meeting Place:Time:Limit:Standard:
Fuel:Radio:Equipment:
Overnight:Details:
Trip Leader:
THE OLD GHAN RAILWAYSunday 28th June (Melbourne) - Wednesday 8th July (Alice Springs)To be advised.To be advised.8 vehicles - No pets. Genuine off-road trailers OK.Easy to medium, but adverse weather or track conditions could make some individual sections more difficult. New members most welcome.Will be advised at pre trip meeting.Various - 10, 15 and 40 UHFGood off-road tyres with ample tread & a second spare (or casing), standard recovery equipment, compressor & tyre gauge, camping equipment, water & supplies. Further details will be provided at a pre trip meeting. Primarily bush camping.This trip follows the Oodnadatta Track, covering the historic route of the Old Ghan railway between Pt Augusta & Alice Springs. Side trips include Lake Eyre, Dalhousie Springs, Lamberts Centre, Chambers Pillar & other places of interest along the way. As this period falls within the July school holidays, children are most welcome. (I’ve invited my own 9yo granddaughter). Participants will each be asked to research an assigned historic or geographic aspect of this trip & to present a 10 minute spiel at the appropriate time as tour guide.Don Bryant: Email: [email protected]
JUNE/JULYDate:Meeting Place:Time:Limit:Standard:Fuel:Radio:Equipment:
Overnight:Details:
Trip Leader:
BIG RED BASH - BIRDSVILLESunday 28th June - Sunday 12th July. (I will be there Saturday 27th June)Pink Lakes (Lake Crosbie, Mallee H’way, 60km west of Ouyen to all weather gravel road,13km to main camp area). 9:00am6 vehicles.Easy-medium (weather dependent). Suitable for camper trailers.Full tank from Ouyen15 UHFNo dogs, genuine 4x4 camper trailers - not light duty road variants or caravans, standard DA recovery gear, genuine off road biased AT tyres or better with at least 50% tread, second spare tyre (carcass only if you are able to carry out a repair) plus suitable trailer spares.Pink Lakes.Birdsville from 3rd to 7th July for the Big Red Bash: http://www.bigredbash.com.au/bigredbash/index. Travel via Birdsville Track & return through Corner Country. Free camping at Big Red. Overnight at Pink Lakes, Quorn, Farina, Mungerannie, Big Red, Innaminka, Tibooburra, Broken Hill.Graham Cahill: Email: [email protected].
C O M I N G T R I P SC A L E N D A R
INFORMATION FOR TRIPLEADERS• Trip leaders please note thatunder the Constitution, membersmay not take part in any clubactivities involving four-wheeldriving unless they have com-pleted the Driver Awareness
Course (Theory & Practical) andhave filled in an Indemnity Form.• The Club Insurance Policystates that only Club Trips thatare gazetted in the ClubMagazine and the Club websiteare covered by the Club PublicLiability Policy.
• All Club Trips gazetted in theClub Magazine must include atelephone number (or mobile)and/or an email address for thepurpose of booking on a trip.• Members please note that tele-phone calls should not be madelater than 8:30 pm.
Club trips are for club membersonly. Non members are not afforded insurance coverage bythe club and may jeopardise ourcoverage. If you have anyqueries they may be raised withour Trip Coordinator, Tony Middleditch.
JULY/AUGUST NT/QLD SAVANNAH EXCURSIONDate: Sunday 12th July (Alice Springs) - Monday 3rd August (Cooktown)Meeting Place: To be advised.Time: To be advised.Limit: 8 vehicles - no pets.Standard: Easy - medium but subject to weather & track conditionsFuel: Will be advised at pre trip meeting.Radio: Various - 10, 15 and 40 UHFEquipment: Good off-road tyres with ample tread & a second spare (or casing), standard recovery equipment, compressor &
Overnight:Details:
Trip Leader:
tyre gauge, camping equipment, water & supplies. Further details to be provided at a pre trip meeting.Some campgrounds but primarily bush camping.Commencing with the Finke River Gorge south of Alice Springs, this trip follows various roads/tracks north to the Keep River National Park in the far north west of the Territory. From there the trip follows the Savannah Way (in part) to Queensland taking in various other parks & points of interest before turning up the western side of Cape York to Kowanyama & Pormpuraaw. It then crosses to Cape Melville on the east coast & finishes in Cooktown. Don Bryant: Email: [email protected]
AUGUST LOCK YOUR HUBS MT SKENE SNOW TRIPDate: Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August, 2015Meeting Place: JamiesonTime: 8:15amLimit: 20 vehicles. 18 vacant (5 positions for new members)Standard: MediumFuel: Full tanks from Mansfield (Alpine Diesel for diesels).Radio: 15 UHFEquipment: Genuine all/mud terrain tyres with minimum 50% tread (road biased tyres not acceptable), recovery points front &
rear, full recovery equipment, suitable cold/wet weather clothes, UHF radio, compressor & tyre gauge, shovel,emergency sleeping bag, water & food.
Overnight: Jamieson Courthouse Hotel: 5777 0503
C A L E N D A R
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Lock your hubs Mt Skene snow trip.....continuedDetails:
Trip Leaders:
A large, exciting & family friendly weekend trip to Mt Skene to experience some of the best snow driving in Victoria. We will be based at the Jamieson Hotel from where we will travel up to Mt Skene to drive in the snow, have some fun & then return to the pub & socialise.New members are encouraged to come along & vehicles will be split into two groups with two trips run concurrently to ensure that the large number of vehicles run smoothly.Simon Mustey & Sheery Salvesen: Email: [email protected] & Sara Lilley.
AUGUST ‘THE COOKOUT’Date: Friday 14th - Sunday 16th August, 2015Meeting Place: Yarck HiltonTime: People are welcome to come up on Friday afternoon / evening & set up their gear (I’ll be there). Cooking
extravanganza to start on Saturday soon after breakfast but people are welcome to start beforehand if timing iscritical to their efforts, and I’ll be attempting scones - again.
Limit: All people welcome to attend (on the proviso that everyone cooks something, but no roasts please - unless it is aroast with a difference, i.e if you do it on a spit (someone has done this in the past) or if you bone & stuff it (we alsohad someone do a carpet bag roast once), or if it is an exotic meat (goat, roo, emu, rabbit, buffalo, camel) - you getthe idea.
Standard: That depends on your appetite.Equipment: Any/all your camp cooking equipment & paraphernalia you have collected over the years OR stuff you’ve bought in
anticipation of using one day (but never had the chance - or the courage - to use it). In the past we’ve had everything from camp ovens to bedouries to converted kegs, to spits, to dream pots & even cardboard ovens.
Details: This trip was run a few years ago with great success. Due to work commitments & other stuff, it went by thewayside for a number of years, but due to popular demand, it is back. It has been designed with EVERYONE inmind to learn & share their cooking experiences, recipes, etc. that they’ve collected over the years. As winter willbe upon us (& the tracks closed), & we’ll all be snuggled in our respective hidey-holes, this is about doing some-in WINTER.Everyone is requested to prepare something - Saturday night has been known to be a rather large evening with arecord 16 camp ovens in 2003 (so don’t eat). People are also welcome to test ‘stuff’ on Friday evening as I’ll be upthere early anyway.IMPORTANT NOTES: No camp oven roasts please. This is about challenging yourself & your gear to try some-thing new/different (unless it is a roast with a difference).Normal camping rules apply. Please be self sufficient (BYO everything) & take your rubbish with you.Please make sure you have a written (typed is better) copy of whatever it is you’re cooking for the ‘trip report’(even email is OK as we now have reception at Yarck).
Trip Facilitator: Hari Maragos. Email: [email protected] (email preferred please)
NOVEMBERDate:Meeting Place:Time:Limit:Standard:Fuel:Radio:Equipment:Overnight:Details:
Trip Leader:
PORTLAND SAND DUNES - Melbourne Cup weekendFriday 30th October - Tuesday 3rd November, 2015Swan Lake Camping area (maps supplied for participants)9:00am start time Saturday morning from Swan Lake Camping area.14 vehiclesMedium to hard depending on sand conditions and your experience.Full tanks from Portland.15 UHFStandard recovery gear, snatch strap, compressor, rated recovery points & shackles.Base camping at Swan Lake.Drive the only legal sand dunes in Victoria. Test your skills on the many steep sand hills. Apart from a drop toilet there are no amenities at the camping area. Caravans & camper trailers are OK. No pets. Be prepared for wet & windy conditions. Sand driving for Saturday & Sunday, Monday trip to Picaninny Ponds, beach drive in SA, lunch at the Nelson Pub. Return home Tuesday. To allow time to process PDBC paperwork, your intention to join this trip needs to be in the hands of the trip leader by the end of August.Garry Cooper: Email: [email protected]
C A L E N D A R
EXPLORE AUSTRALIA EXPO - Fri 29th - Sun 31st MayOnce again our Club will have a large stand at the second Explore Australia Expo at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
Last year proved to be a big success with us gaining new members and lots of interest in our Club..Set-up day is Wednesday 27th and/or Thursday 28th May, 2015
Open days are Friday 29th, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May, 2015Many hands make light work and we need volunteers to set up and to help man the stand over the three days of the Expo.
Please help us by putting your name down. Those who will be helping on the stand will get free entry.If you can assist please contact Jeff Gazzard email [email protected]
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S H O W & T E L L
JUNE SHOW AND TELL
Are LEDs good and do I need them?Solar panels and what size do I require?
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• LED LIGHTS, • SOLAR PANELS,• AUTO CABLES, • 12 VOLT ACCESSORIES,
• BATTERIES, • POWER PLUGS & SOCKETS,• CONNECTORS & LUGS,
• POWER PRODUCTS
Club member, Bradley Schaffer, will give a fun andinformative talk tonight to assist you with all your LED
and Solar needs for your 4x4, boat and camping.
Liz MillsShow & Tell Co-Ordinator
(Please let me know if you have any suggests or a trip youwould like to show)
Prior to booking or setting any dates for an event, please check with theActivity Coordinator who will ensure that there are no clashes. Please emailto the Activity Coordinator the proposed date, time, venue and overview ofthe event.
C O M I N G T R I P SC A L E N D A R
May 23rd & 24th Maintenance & Construction weekend
May 30th & 31st DA Practical weekendJune 5th – 8th FWDV 40th at Mansfield
(Queen’s B/day w/end)June 6th – 8th Sandy Wyperfeld Trailer trip
(Queen’s B/day w/end)June 9th Yarck Management and DA TheoryJune 13th & 14th Chahinsaw Course at YarckJune 20th & 21st Maintenance & Construction
weekendJune 28th – July 12th Big Red Bash – BirdsvilleJune 28th – July 8th The Old Ghan RailwayJune 27th – July 10th Lock Your Hubs Simpson Desert tripJune 27th & 28th DA Practical weekendJuly 12th – August 3rd NT/Qld Savannah ExcursionJuly 14th Yarck Management and DA TheoryJuly 25th & 26th Maintenance & Construction
weekendAugust 1st & 2nd DA Practical weekendAugust 11th Yarck Management and DA TheoryAugust 14th – 16th ‘The Cookout’ at YarckAugust 15th & 16th Lock Your Hubs Mt Skene Snow Trip
August 22nd & 23rd Maintenance & Construction weekend
August 29th & 30th DA Practical weekendSeptember 5th & 6th Communications / Vehicle prep at
YarckSeptember 8th Yarck Management and DA TheorySeptember 12th & 13th Mapping at YarckSeptember 19th & 20th Maintenance & Construction
weekendSeptember 26th & 27th DA Practical weekendOctober 3rd & 4th Bush craft & basic camping at Yarck October 13th Yarck Management and DA TheoryOctober 17th & 18th Trip/Meal Prep & Bush Mechanics @
YarckOctober 24th & 25th Maintenance & Construction
weekendNovember 7th & 8th DA Practical weekendNovember 10th Yarck Management and DA TheoryNovember 21st & 22nd Monster Maintenance &
Construction weekendNovember 28th & 29th DA Practical weekendDecember 8th Yarck Management
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YA R C K M E M O R I A L G A R D E N 1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y2 3 R D & 2 4 T H M AY, 2 0 1 5
This will be the 10th Anniversary of the opening of the Memorial Garden that was initiated by Joy Thomas.It would only seem fitting that we honor Joy’s memory and her dedicated contribution to TLCCV Yarck with a get- together on the
Sunday morning (11:00am) with those who were part of her team, friends and family.
I PN E W S A N N U A L G E N E R A L M E E T I N G
PROXY VOTINGNotice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Incorporated will be heldTuesday 21st July, 2015 commencing at 7:30 pm.
As per the Rules of the Constitution:“…appoint another member as his proxy by notice given to the Secretary no later than 24 hours before the time of the meeting inrespect of which the proxy is appointed.”In practical terms with our meetings being held on Tuesday, proxies must be received by the Secretary by 8:00 pm. on Monday 20thJuly, 2015.
APPENDIX 1 - FORM OF APPOINTMENT OF PROXY
I ……………………………………………………………………………….
of …………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….….
Member No…….........………. being a member of the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Incorporated
hereby appoint ……………………………………………………………………
of…………………………………………………………………….…………………………………….………………………………….
being a member of that incorporated Association, as my proxy to vote for me on my behalf at the Annual General meeting of theAssociation to be held on Tuesday 21st July, 2015 and at any adjournment of that meeting.
My proxy is authorised to vote in favour of / against (delete as appropriate) the resolution (insert details).
Signed…………………………………………......…………… Membership No. …………….......... Date ……………………………………
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YA R C K M E M O R I A LG A R D E N 1 0 T HA N N I V E R S A R Y2 3 R D & 2 4 T H M AY2 0 1 5
This will be the 10thAnniversary of the opening ofthe Memorial Garden that wasinitiated by Joy Thomas.It would only seem fitting thatwe honor Joy’s memory andher dedicated contribution toTLCCV Yarck with a get-together on the Sundaymorning (11:00am) with thosewho were part of her team,friends and family.This would also be great fornewer members to know thispart of Club history.
Brian Stewart (340)YARCK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
I PS O C I A L N E W S
Fundraising with EntertainmentFor only $65 this book is packed with hun-dreds of up to 50% off and 2-50-1 offers forthe best local restaurants, cafes, attrac-tions, hotel accommodation, travel andmuch more, which gives you over $20,000worth of valuable offers valid through to 1stJune, 2016!
Pub NightSaturday 13th June at the Tower Hotel, Burwood Road, Hawthorn at 6:00pm. This is in the Entertainment Book so take advantage of this special offer.Bookings have already started so get in early!Simply email Angela on:[email protected]
18th & 19th April, 2015
Friday evening a damp start, but greatto sit around the Hilton fireplace withthe small group already there. There
was some very heavy rain during the night– 36mm in the gauge next morning. Bymorning tea more members had rolled in, atotal of 13 for the weekend. They were: TedGray, Peter Hepworth, Rob Swebbs, John& Wendy Wilson, Jan Chivers & KenHildebrand, Eamonn King, Trajco Vilarov,Paul Langenberg, Neil Chambers, BrianStewart and John Chenoweth, a newmember and yet to do his DA.It was a great weekend. A group were outclearing drains then joining Eamonn andhis team for fence repairs and removal ofscrub along the fence line between theentry gate and the second gate. A job welldone.Grevilleas were planted to replace ones
that had died. A general tidy up in andaround the hut to get everything back inplace after the CK.Boarding on the internal wall at the hutentry was removed and burnt due to thetermites having a great time. This area willbe sprayed and some form of cladding putback (open to suggestions). A leak in theroof was tracked down and fixed. Waterwas pumped and the collection linesflushed out.I have had in my collection of all thingsrusty a very old Massey Harris combineharvester that after Executive Committeeapproval has been placed at the bush hutsite and thanks to Ken we were able to getit there from Ferntree Gully on his tandemtrailer. Well done Jan & Ken.A special thanks to Ted Gray for donating a100 litre Silvan 12volt spray unit with about6 metre of hose and a 7 litre backpack unit.These will certainly help with the thistle
control. He obtained these from a contacthe has. Ted is one of our more seniormembers and really enjoys getting to theMaintenance & Construction weekendsand does more than his fair share.The next Maintenance & Constructionweekend will be the 23rd & 24th May. It willalso be the 10th Anniversary of the open-ing of the Memorial Garden that was initiat-ed by Joy Thomas. It would only seem fit-ting that we honour Joy’s memory and herdedicated contribution to TLCCV Yarck witha get-together on the Sunday morning(11:00am) with those who were part of herteam, friends and family. This would alsobe great for newer members to know thispart of Club history.Brian Stewart (340)YARCK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
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March Driver Awareness Report – 28th& 29th March, 2015
On a beautiful sunny weekend, Neil Davey,John O’Donohue, Duncan and SarahStadler, Garth Julius, Leigh Johnson andAndrew Rooke gathered for the DA practi-cal session at Yarck. We were extremelyfortunate to have 5 DA leaders impartingtheir knowledge and experience during theweekend, including John, Michael, Matt,Simon and Geoff. Duncan and Sarah arepreparing for a big desert trip, broughttheir daughter – and Leigh also had histwo sons along for the ride.Following a nice Friday evening around thefire at the Hilton, Saturday morning wewere treated to demonstrations led bySimon of correct recovery procedure forhis suitably named truck and then we hitthe tracks for our first drives around theproperty.First up were the hill climbs and descents,an opportunity to practice driving throughthe brakes. A few highlights noted by thegroup included a new record for the speedof downhill descent set by Leigh and hissons, and a brilliant right foot drive bySarah to see the Triton and up and overthe rock ledges first time. After lunch thegroup was back out onto the tracks for a‘dusk’ drive to explore the wonderful prop-erty and practice the Club convoy proce-dure. Weaving our way between the treesdown Bulldozer track, we made it back tothe Hilton all unscathed, for dinner andsocializing.It was over a discussion with Michael andGeoff regarding the correct cooking tech-nique for BBQ mushrooms (?!?) that Ireflected upon our first day, and in particu-lar the wonderful property the Club owns
at Yarck. The Club is very fortunate tohave such a facility.Sunday morning Matt led a session ondaily vehicle checks at the vehicle rampsand then we drove down to the sand pit topractice our snatch recoveries. Neil’simpression of a stranded Swedish touristduring the role-play brought a bit of humor,but it was also good to be reminded of theserious safety aspects of such recoveriesby the DA team.On to the bog hole, where we stopped forthe obligatory ‘gloop’ checks – and with nottoo much to worry about we put on thetarps and watched on as Neil was the firstto take the plunge. Although no one gotstuck in the bog, Neil, Garth, John and Inoticed that our ‘youthful’ exuberance incrossing had led to engine bays thorough-ly coated in thick Yarck mud. This gave atimely reminder of what mud does to elec-tronics, with some strange external tem-peratures being shown on the 200s.Late morning we completed a drivearound the property including Garvey’s,Bulldozer and Gunbarrel (which we weretold had claimed a few diffs over theyears). We all enjoyed the drive and madeit through without issue. After a group de-brief with Michael and a ‘tour’ of the modi-fications to his truck, the weekend wascompleted and we all said our goodbyes,before beginning the journey home.On behalf of the participant group, a bigthanks to Michael for a sterling job leadingand facilitating the practical weekend, toJohn for coordinating the DA sessions andto all of our DA leaders (Simon, Matt andGeoff) for imparting such valuable knowl-edge and confidence we can use on thetracks. Thanks guys.Andrew Rooke (2726)
eNews – Are youreceiving your copyof TLCC WeekendWrap?Make sure you include your email address on your membership renewal form. Alternatively you can send an email to the Membership Officer(Barb) at [email protected] with your updated details.Weekend Wrap is produced by Laurie Miles (1058) and Garry Cooper(1219). Items for Weekend Wrap can be sent to [email protected].
Trip Leaders:Laurie & Heidi Miles Zebra 80 Series TDConvoy:Michael & Megan Bourke Eagle 1 Prado 150 Series TDAlan Dalton & Brenda Daniels Croc 100 Series DieselGreg & Carol Edmunds Coota Prado 150 Series TDRick & Lisa Ellerton Elly Hilux TDJeff Gazzard Sandwich Maker 200 Series GX TDMichael & Suzan Hoare Monster 100 Series TD
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eading for Wyperfeld NP: We arrived atvarious times in theafternoon and eveningof Thursday before Easter at 4 mile camp-
ground on Lake Hindmarsh - a large drylake in the Mallee.The powered area was full of caravannedhunters and their families, dogs andyoungsters on motor bikes and quadbikes, so we headed a short distance awayto a quiet section with a roaring fire, to
meet each other, and our trip leaders,Laurie & Heidi.The 6 cars met up with the 7th arrivingfrom Dimboola on a beautiful sunny Fridaymorning. Sandwich Maker’s 200 Seriesinitially wouldn’t start and had alarmingdashboard lights so remained behind atthe campground to wait for the RACV. Therest of us headed off through Rainbowand on to a dirt road through wheat coun-try to the northern end of Lake Albacutya.After a left turn on to Gosslings Rd, westopped for morning tea and aired down,
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We started heading down the western sideof the lake whilst taking in the views of thedry lake and lots of small pines in verysandy soil. We were now following Purratrack on the west side of the dry LakeAlbacutya, where we met up withSandwich Maker - problem now sorted.We drove on sandy tracks and somedunes, following the southern boundary ofWyperfeld NP then turned northwest ontoMilmed Rock track, passing Round Swampcampsite before stopping for lunch atHerman’s garden - a cleared area sur-rounded by banksias in flower and othershrubs. So who was Herman???Continuing on, we approached a dune withdeep dry sand and a right angled bendwhere Zebra showed us how to get over –hey, we all made it over!!We continued on over a few more dunesbefore passing Arnold Springs, then on toour overnight camp just past MimedSwamp - a delightful sandy area amongstthe pines and gums.Happy hour was followed by a chatty nightaround a roaring fire before we all turned into sleep before the promised 2 water bottlesteep ascent of Milmed Rock in the morn-ing.Sue & Mike Hoare (2290)Heading for the Big Desert SF: On thesecond day of our first Club trip, we packedup with great anticipation as to what theday would bring, as our non-turbo vehiclestruggled a bit the day before.There is talk of climbing Milmed Rock,needing lots of water just to climb it. Wearrived, we looked, some climbed the rockand we even signed the visitors' book inabout 10 minutes flat! After some moreinteresting sand dunes, we left WyperfeldNP and headed off up the Murrayville trackto a steep hill, but due to a small malfunc-tion in our vehicle we went round on thechicken track hoping like mad that wewould not break down. With adrenalinpumping, we carried on with no mishapswatching the interesting change in vegeta-tion along the way to our tea break stop atBig Billy Bore surrounded by bird song.After the tea stop, we turned right on to theDelisio track then to the White Springstrack. A change from a flat, sandy track toone with a few more bumps in it. Lauriehad been telling us about the famous RossSprings dune, so we were all getting excit-ed in anticipation.On our way we passed Sand Bucket, a flatgrass plain, and then onto a very sandyand bumpy Ross Springs track.Everyone played around on the dune, withsome making it and others needing a fewtries. “Drive it like it is stolen,” was a com-mon expression reiterated to memberswho didn’t use enough power to get up thedune!After lunch we drove on the Fire Breaktrack and managed all the sandy duneswith no mishaps. The colors of the vegeta-tion along the track were just amazing incontrast to the white sand of the track.After being delayed a while at a steepdune, we arrived at our campsite.
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The discussion around the campfire wasfull of our achievements of the day plus theanticipated lunar eclipse this evening.We were very pleased with what we hadachieved today with the help and advicefrom Laurie and Heidi, and we are lookingforward to the next day.Alan Dalton & Brenda Daniels (2574)Driving down the Vic/SA Border Track:After the special viewing of the “Red Blood“ lunar eclipse last night, our group rose onSunday morning to find that the EasterBunny had visited! There on our camptables and placed on the side step rail onthe driver’s side of each vehicle wereyummy chocolate treats wrapped in shinyfoil. At 10 degrees celsius, there wasn’tany worry about melting eggs.We left camp at 8:45am and travelled ashort distance along the Murrayville Road(4WD) before turning right onto FirebreakTrack. All drivers had a “wake up” hill-climbof soft sand and most had to wait forkangaroos to hop across the track.The undulating terrain was mostly madeup of deep loose sand with the occasion-ally more solid underlying rock exposed inplaces. Along the way, we passed by theCactus Bore Track and Blue Gum Campbefore finally entering the ‘disputedcountry” - located 3 kilometres east of theSA/VIC border.We stopped to view the SA weatherbeaten make-shift signage and the postmarking the 141 degree East meridian.Laurie provided a brief history of theterritorial dispute over this 3 km width ofland along the SA/Vic border.We then continued along the Fire BreakTrack to the real border where we crossedthrough a closed gate and into SouthAustralia.The Border Track is a one-way unmain-tained track, which stretches from North to
South (to Bordertown). For the most partof the section we travelled, the fence line isliterally a metre or two to the left of thevehicle track.We stopped for morning tea at PinesCamp Ground and then travelled to thefirst big sand dune challenge of the day.Each vehicle was called up and over thedune, which contained a couple of nastybig holes and certainly gave us all a goodshake.Further along, we encountered another
convoy as we approached Hensley’s Trigpoint. Getting to the top of this dune posedanother great challenge for its deep, soft,powdery sand and a tight right hand turnjust before the top. The 360 degree viewfrom the Trig tower was magnificent – andthe Border Track was clearly visible in bothdirections.After lunch, the convoy approached andconquered two more huge, steep dunes.These certainly challenged all of us – weall swapped advice o n which line to take,
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which gears to choose and the ‘need forspeed’ and our new catch phrase on thetrip: “drive it like it is stolen,” enabled every-one to get over the top without too muchtrouble. Unsuccessful first attempts provid-ed many drivers with the opportunity tolearn how to approach and drive the duneon the second attempt. Lots of thrills, butluckily no serious spills.We set up camp at the Red Bluff CampGround. A few members took the 15minute walk up to the top of the lookout.From this vantage point we could see thegreat expanse of the surrounding land-scape severely burnt 18 months ago.Despite the intensity of the fire the area isshowing good signs of recovery withnumerous small grasses and small deserttrees emerging. Lisa & Rick were pleasedto travel through this area, as they were onLaurie & Heidi’s previous Border Track trip,where they were diverted away from thisarea because of the bush fire damage.Another great day in Victoria’s desertregion came to a close with a roaring fire,friendly conversation, great company andrelaxation.Michael and Megan Bourke (2713)Completing the Border Track (in therain): Monday started early with a brightmoon shining through the front of the tent,the clouds from the previous evening hav-ing vanished. Ha! What did we know? Bythe time we had finished breakfast theclouds had returned in a uniform blanket ofgrey threatening rain. So all hands ondeck to drop the tent and get packedbefore the heavens opened. Missed it bythat much! (Imagine a centimetre betweenthumb and forefinger). Just as we werepacking the tent in the bag, it started todrizzle. Not too wet but enough to ensurewe would have to pitch the tent when wegot home to let it dry.The team gathered for the final daily brief-ing, and as we were all getting wet Lauriedecided we could complete the briefingover the radio. The rain started to comedown in earnest as we left Red Bluff camp.Monster proclaimed they were on their 3rdradio for the weekend (you would thinksomeone would bring a charger for thehand held radio) and Laurie informed usthat the campground was 150 metresinside the “Disputed Country” between
Victoria and SA border.Underway, the very first turn back onto theBorder Track was extremely loose sandresulting in some slalom moves from thegroup despite the rain.The sandy track was firming with the rainas we past a “disputed gate” on the right(long story which involved an angry farmeron Laurie & Heidi’s Border track trip lastyear) as we approached the last of the bigdunes for the weekend. As it was early inthe season, the Border Track only openedlast Thursday, so the dune had not hadany traffic. The sand was deep and soft -even Zebra had to have a 2nd run to getover the top. Eagle 1 was within a metreof succeeding on their first run and blitzedit on the second, with the rest of theconvoy clearing the top in one attempt.There was some talk of fitting a rocket toCroc to help them over the big dunes, butCroc has a normally aspirated 80 Series,so decided the alternative “chicken” trackwas more to their liking and they disap-peared into the bush on our right beforethe big dune. That led to a tenseexchange over the radio until our tripleaders could figure out where the hellCroc had gone to - all forgiven as they re-joined the convoy a kilometre up the track.With the rain continuing to fall, Zebradecided to leave the Border Track turningleft onto the Red Bluff Track – this trackwould cut across to black top a littleearlier than previously planned. This wasan interesting track cutting through bushand farmland and notable for the numberof beehives that were installed in the area
(some of which had been vandalised).Parts of the track were clay based andslick in the wet. At one point Coota,following the ruts through a muddy, slip-pery section touched the brakes, bouncedout of the ruts and proceeded sidewaysdown the track, slid to a stop calmlyannouncing: “Coota has stopped,” beforereversing away from the fence and pro-ceeding up the track with: “Coota mobile”.Those following later announced howmuch they enjoyed Coota’s dazzlingdriving skills.We passed through the last gate and ontothe Blue Hills Road, a 2WD track withgood traction despite being very wet overa rock and clay base. We made it onto theblack top and stopped to air up on the sidein the rain and mud.As we were finishing up Greg and Michaelwere spotted stomping around on thetarmac. Not a rain dance as somesurmised, a mud dance they claimed asthey tried to clear the muck from theirboots before mounting up.Due to the constant rain, we moved on toNhill and completed the trip debrief overhot chocolate, apple cakes and pasties inthe Nhill Bakery.The time had come for our farewells, theend of trip and the journey home. Ourthanks to Heidi and Laurie for yet anotherfantastic trip and thank you to the rest ofthe convoy for the laughs, the support,friendship and camaraderie. A greatweekend team - I wouldn’t be dead forquids.Greg & Carol Edmunds (2532)
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Day 1: Thursday April 23rd - Rather unfor-tunately, we had two people pull out of thetrip at the very last minute so we only hadfour vehicles for the trip. Nevertheless, thereally keen ones met up at Porepunkah at12.00pm on a beautiful autumn day.Indeed the drive into Porepunkah was adelight with many kilometres of drivingpast magnificent trees displaying theirautumn leaf glory. Clearly many home-owners take great pride in their gardensalong the highway leading to Bright, andthat alone made the trip worthwhile.In keeping with our relaxed spirits, we hadsome health food in the form ofpies/pasties/coffee before heading out oftown. We turned south down the BucklandValley Road and continued for an easydrive, admiring the farms and more colour-ful trees before letting the tyres down afterthe black top disappeared. Gunther hadbeen advised by a friend to stop and checkout the dead centre of Buckland, so we allstopped and walked around the small butwell-kept old cemetery. After a fifteenminute break, we continued south thenveered left at the Buckland junction. Wethen followed the Buckland River, whichhad many campsites, and we chose one
just prior to Beveridge Station.Camp was made and Gunther went off tocollect some firewood further up the road.Shortly after his return, a terrific and wellstoked fire made the evening, which wascomplemented by a beautiful clear sky.Ian’s two little great nephews took greatdelight in demolishing marshmellows (aswe all did). All in all a lovely first day! Day 2: We awoke at 5.00am with rainpounding down on our tents. Nobody par-ticularly wished to rise and shine so tospeak but patience is a virtue and by7.00am, the rain stopped and we crawledout of our tents, had breakfast and packedup. The forecast was for more rain so Iancalled everyone together and made thedecision to abandon the trip after a morn-ing excursion to Mt Murray. There wasmuch disappointment but safety (andenjoyment) is paramount, and we headedoff to Mt Murray for some genuine fourwheel driving. It took a fair bit longer thanexpected to reach the mount due to many
fallen trees across the tracks. However, itwas well worth it and we enjoyed lunchwhilst admiring the thick fog.Our spirits were high as much of our cloth-ing and camping equipment had dried outin the warmth of our vehicles. Rather thanabandoning the trip even though more rainwas forecast, Ian and Gunther worked outan alternative route to get to theHumphrey River. The key short cut routeinvolved traversing the Water Spur Track –only about 7 kms, but one which neitherIan nor Gunther were familiar.The short cut proved to be short in dis-tance but long in time. The track was quitesteep in places and together with all therain, was very slippery. Ian out the front astrip leader at one point slid partly off thetrack, which necessitated the use ofMaxtrax’s to get the vehicle back on track- so to speak. (The Water Spur Track hassince been listed by Parks Victoria forearly closure).Ian’s two young companions naturallythought all the mud was great fun even ifnobody else did. By the time we exited theWater Spur Track it was almost dark andthe Humphrey River Hut beckoned.Unfortunately, the hut was already occu-pied by some hunters with (illegal) dogs.We had to back track but found a greatcampsite beside the Humphrey River. Wemade camp in the dark but at least it wasnot raining, and once again we had a greatcampfire complemented with marshmel-lows.Day 3: Once again we awoke at 5.00amwith rain pounding down on our tents, andwe knew that this time there would be nolet up. Yet another hunter turned up at ourcampsite to warn of hound dogs (legal thistime) and the use of firearms by a numberof his friends in the area. We packed up inpouring rain, this time there was no protestabout abandoning the trip as all the tents,and many of our clothes were soppingwet.Ian worked out the shortest and safestroute home. Wonnangatta was the chosenroute, which greatly pleased Logan andJohn who had never seen theWonnangatta Valley. By the time the con-voy got there around lunchtime the sunwas out so spirits were high. Along theroute and in the Valley itself we encoun-tered many deer hunters but not any deer.The two young boys were entertained bythe muddy tracks, puddles and numerouswater crossings.After lunch and a two-hour climb up ZekaSpur, we reinflated tyres. Gunther decidedto stay overnight beside the Howitt Hutwhilst the rest of the convoy headed home.At least most of the mud washed off thevehicles in the heavy rain we encounteredfor much of the journey when the black topwas reached. Despite the rain, everyonehad a really great time and enjoyed oneanother’s company.
23rd – 25th April, 2015
Trip Leader:Ian Wells 200 SeriesParticipants:Gunther Scheffel 79 SeriesJohn Garsia PatrolLogan Driver 80 series
Trip Leader:James Clark 76 SeriesConvoy:Joe Carpenzano 79 SeriesRobert & Alison 79 SeriesGarry Sonnberger 79 SeriesPaul Hawdon and Matt Lilly 80 Series
After a cold overnight stop atSheepyard Flat our last participantsarrived from an early start in
Melbourne. We had our briefing and head-ed off at about 8.30am following convoyprocedure along the dirt highway aroundthat area before we got to some low rangesections. We had a brief stop at Bluff Hutfor a look and continued on to Lovicks Hut(5th incarnation I think someone said)where we stopped for morning tea. Tonyand Nan Middleditch were there as wellplus another larger convoy of Nissans.Then it was off to some more challengingtracks and Howitt Hut for our lunch stop.Some great country along the way, partic-ularly at the appropriately named spot"Picture Point".The next section of 4wding was along theCaledonia River Track. This had a fewmore challenges with rocky ledges andsmall drops. Several river crossings alongthe way and we made camp at 3:30 by theCaledonia river and settled in for apleasant evening.Saturday night we slept in one of the larg-er camp spots in the Caledonia Valley. It
was very peaceful and surreal.Garry Sonnberger (2091)The following morning we were all packedup and ready to go by 8:30am. Jameswent over the formalities for the day, andthe next thing we were in our trucks duck-ing and weaving around bog holes all thewhile meandering our way down theCaledonia River Track towards ButcherCountry Track. James pre- warned usabout the climb and he was true to hisword. It was a decent climb in Low 2.When we reached the top, we continuedfollowing Butcher Country Track which wasequally challenging. It seemed that thetracks today were more challenging thanthe tracks we took yesterday but thescenery was equally picturesque and thismade morning tea again enjoyable.
As we descended the Butcher CountryTrack, we turned left onto the MacalisterRiver Track. This track provided us withsome enjoyable river crossings whichhelped clean the underneath of our vehi-cles. From here, we turned right ontoBlack Soil Track and headed up to theheavens again to have lunch in a well-maintained grassed area with magnificentviews. After a well- deserved long lunch,we headed down to Bull Plain Road andmade our way to Licola General Storewhere we aired up our tyres and some ofus bought ice creams. We then farewelledeach other and pointed the nose of ourvehicles towards Melbourne and headedhome.Thanks to everyone for helping to makethis a fantastic weekend and especially toJames for organising the trip.Joe Carpenzano (2135)
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Date Training / Activity Topic Location Facilitator
June 13/14 Chainsaw (subject to numbers) 3 spaces left Yarck Sure Track Training (Contact Matt Lilley)
Aug 14/15/16 The Cookout Yarck Hari Maragos
Sept 5th (1 day Communications (Radio, Sat Phone, Spot) Yarck Tony Middleditch
Sept 6th (1/2 day) Vehicle trip prep (packing & pre trip inspection) Yarck Tony Middleditch
Sept 12/13 Mapping Yarck Paul Howden (Tracks) &Jeff Gazzard
Oct 3/4 Bush craft Basic Camping Skills Yarck Paul Howden (Tracks)
Oct 17/18 Trip meal preparation, Cooking Yarck Liz Mills / Brad Schafer& Bush mechanic weekend
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CHAINSAW COURSE 12-14th June, 2015
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The TLCCV 2015 chainsaw course will be held at the Yarck property on the weekend of Friday 12th – Sunday 14thJune. The theory session will start promptly at 7:00pm so you will need to arrive beforehand and get your camp set up.Saturday morning will consist with the maintenance module and will be done under the covered area at the rear of thehut (please keep that in mind if setting swags up in that area). Saturday afternoon and Sunday we will be out cutting,looking to finish around 2:00pm – 3:00pm Sunday.
The training delivered will produce a nationally recognised certificate that will enable you to cut fallen wood on theClub property and clear wood from tracks on DSE land. (Note: this is not a tree felling course). The trainer has alsorecommended that you use premium fuel and carry enough fuel and bar oil for the whole weekend.Cost is $250 per person to be paid to TLCCV by the 1st June. (The Treasurer will track payments and confirm whenpayment has cleared). You will require:
• 1 x chainsaw in good working order per person.• Minimum 10 litres fuel and enough bar oil for the weekend.• Chaps / cut proof pants.• Safety helmet.• Leather, steel-capped boots (the trainer will accept composite safety boots, however he stressed
that steel-capped boots will stop the chain if it hits your toes).• Face shield or goggles or safety glasses.• Hearing protection e.g ear muffs or plugs.• Fitted clothing – no loose items.• Gloves.• All your regular gear for camping at Yarck (wet weather / warm clothing and food).
To apply for your spot on this course, please email the Training Coordinator at: [email protected] with the com-pleted training application form: http://www.tlccv.com.au/forms/TLCCV-Training%20Application-2013-08.pdfOnce I have received the completed training application form and the Club has received the training fee, your position will be locked in. Any outstanding fees after the 1st June will cause you to lose your place. As you can appreciate the trainer has to have firm numbers so he can organize equipment and trainers to run the course.Matt Lilley (2598)TRAINING COORDINATOR
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - 1st JUNE, 2015
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Saturday 9.30am start:
PLANNING A WEEKEND OR EXTENDED OUTBACK TRIP?This two day course is designed to give tips and ideas on catering and packing plus cooking on
hot coals, all to make your trip more fun.
PRIZES TO BE WON
DO YOU KNOW?Solar panels and what size do I need?Are LEDs good and do I need them?
What spare parts and tools do I take on a trip?What to look at on your 4WD before going away?
Sunday 10am start:Have fun using your new skills for a "Scone Cook Off"
DVD for kids on Saturday evening
Numbers are limited for this weekend.
Participants must bring their own cooking pots, all ingredients plus notepad and pen
RSVP no later than Sunday 4th October email: [email protected]
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O C T O B E R 1 7 T H / 1 8 T H - YA R C K
Liz Mills Brad Schaffer
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The Toyota Land Cruiser Club does notrecommend a “Stay and Defend” plan.Infrastructure on the property can bereplaced.FIRE DANGER PERIOD[November – May]It is members’ responsibility to listen toradio news reports each evening duringthe Fire Danger Period for advice on thepossibility of fires. Also be up to date withany declaration of Total Fire Ban Days.Yarck is in the NORTH CENTRAL FIREBAN DISTRICT-149 Rennies Lane, GOBURIt is recommended that members leavethe property the day before a declaredTotal Fire Ban day or very early in themorning of a Total Fire Ban dayMembers should not go to the propertyduring any Total Fire Ban day.EVACUATIONThose present will select one person fromtheir number to take charge,The issue of evacuation during an emer-gency must be addressed early in theplanning.Evacuation can be extremely dangerous
unless it takes place well in advance ofthe fire hazard entering the general areaof the camp. Roads may be blocked withfallen timber and visibility reduced by thicksmoke.Increased pressures on emergencyservices may make it difficult for them torender assistance.
Evacuation should only be done via themain access track to Rennies Lane andthe Gobur –Yarck Road.REFUGEThere are NO bushfire proof shelters onthe property.If a fire incident occurs and members can-not leave the property, then the Hut couldpossibly be used as a “safer place” to pro-vide protection from radiant heat. It shouldbe made as fire safe as is practical.Wet towels to be placed under doors toprevent embers entering.There is running water inside; there areknapsacks and fire extinguishers.Other equipment to have on hand shouldinclude.A battery operated am/fm radio and P2 fil-ter masks.UHF radios left on – mobile phones –torches – first aid kits – drinking fluids.Clothing - it is advisable to have longtrousers, long sleeved shirt and sturdyfootwear. Gloves and hat are also useful.The wearing of shorts, dresses, thongs orany synthetic fabrics is totally unsuitable.Be prepared for smoke and embers thatmay enter the building. After the fire fronthas passed check outside and extinguishany burning embers or fires around thehut.All vehicles should be parked on bareground, facing towards the exit with alldoors and windows closed and keys in
the ignition. DO NOT BLOCK OFF ANYACCESS TRACKS.Alarm, A distinctive alarm signal shouldbe used, a simple manual device such asthe triangle hanging in the tree outsidethe hut or the electronic device near theradios in the hut.Panic. This is something that can well bedone without. Anyone showing signs ofpanic should be kept under some form ofsupervision, and provided with reassur-ance and prevented from doing anythingrash.COMMUNICATION and CONTACTS• Phone: 1800 240 667 for Bushfireinformation.• 000 only to report a fire.• Alexandra Fire StationPhone 0357721855• Yarck Fire CaptainPhone 0357734334.Mobile: 0439 656 913.• ABC radio AM band 774• Local Radio Station (Alexandra) UGFM106.9 (an official emergency broadcaster)• GPS coordinates (six figure grid) of theHilton.• Websiteswww.abc.net.au/news/emergency
www.cfa.vic.gov.auA Bushfire Survival Kit is located on thenotice board behind the hut door.It is available for members to read andreturn it.
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