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MILDURA 4WD CLUB Newsletter APRIL 2018

Office Bearers for 2018 - 2019 President: Roy Pickon

Vice-President: Peter Kay

Secretary: Glen Sutherland

Treasurer: Di Sutherland

Membership & PR Officer: Jann Girardi

Website: Michelle Liddle

Newsletter: Kim Lavery - [email protected]

Trip Co-ordinator: Geoff Girardi / Terry Benson

Property Officer:

Education & Environment Officer: Peter Tieman

Trip & Social Committee: Geoff Girardi , Andrew Summerhayes,

David Fetherston, Terry Benson, Roy Pickon, Peter Kay.

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Flinders Rangers - Trip Leaders Terry and Linda Curran

Wednesday 25 April - Anzac Day - Day 1

Six vehicles meet at the Merbein South store where our trip leaders Terry & Linda

briefed us on day one of our journey to Stringybark campground to explore Deep

Creek Conservation Park and surrounds.

Our first stop was the fruit & vegetable inspection at Yamba, all vehicles passed with

flying colours but it never stops amazing me the amount of people trying to take

fruit over the border.

The convoy then made our way through Loxton and onto Karoonda for a brief

comfort stop. As it was Anzac day Linda put Mr Google to the test to find us a super-

market open to stock up on our fruit and vegies, the result was Victor Harbor.

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Continued …. We arrived at Tailem Bend and waited for the ferry to return. All of our convoy were loaded onto the ferry making our way across the Murray River. Wellington was our next stop where we decided to stop for lunch. But due to Anzac day the only shop we found open didn’t expect an influx for lunch. Leo managed to buy the only pasty, pie and sausage roll so we rolled onto the very pic-turesque Milang on the edge of Lake Alexandrina to enjoy our lunch. With our tummies full we travelled on winding roads that were very scenic with rolling hills which had tinges of green to Port Elliot. Our next stop was the supermarket at Vic-tor Harbor for our fruit and vegie stock up before making our way to Deep Creek Con-versation Park.

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Continued ……..

We arrived at Stringybark campground just after 4.00pm to set up camp in time for happy hour where we chatted about the trip down and what was planned for the following day.

Des and I would like to thank Linda and Terry for a most enjoyable five days away – well done.

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Fri 27th April 2018 Fleurieu Peninsula 4 WD Trip

We awoke to blue skies today and packed for another day of driving and surprises, courtesy of

Linda’s superb planning and navigation.

Today we traversed hills and paddocks dotted with sheep and contented cattle, most of which

were hand fed as the paddocks are quite dry and eaten out. We passed a blue gum plantation-

a change from the pines- and could see Port Elliot in the distance on the coast.

Our first stop was to have been Alexandrina Cheese factory, but it was not open for business

for us early birds. Not to worry, we found their neighbour, Jagged Winery was open, so we set-

tled for coffee and freshly baked biscuits in a quaint café setting and some opted to taste and

select wines for later consumption.

Having negotiated the dangerous entrance back on to the main road (unfortunately, we found a

few testy corners in SA), we made our way into Mt Compass and found the roadside store

named Harvest The Fleurieu, which was well stocked with fresh fruit and vegetables and a

great selection of goodies made from local produce. I don’t think anyone came away empty

handed, although all declared we needed nothing!


Continued …….

From here we headed down into Noarlunga, enjoying the expansive vista of the coastal

town/suburb from high up in the hills as we approached.

Before long, Linda had us parked on the foreshore and enjoying lunch together under a

Council pagola. Although the sun shone brilliantly, no one was tempted to join the few surf-

ers out in front of us.

But we did have 2 couples keen to don their gear and show us their paddling techniques,

so the Onkaparinga River Estuary was our next destination, where Helen and Peter and

Linda and Terry entertained us as they prepared for and eventually took to the water. By

all accounts, they had a very enjoyable hour on the river, before returning and hefting the

kayaks back on top of their vehicles and opting for some dry clothes. While they were pad-

dling, some lazily chatted, then strolled to the nearby beach, once again to look, but not to

dip!

After fuelling up on the way back to camp, we passed Pyonga Reservoir, first to look from

a high vantage point, then to drive across the wall. It is a concrete arch dam, built in 1962

and used to supplement the Happy Valley Reservoir till 1993, when it’s own treatment

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Continued …….

We passed through the holiday town of Normanville, with its many new big homes recently built

into the hilly back drop (according to Des, who had passed this way not many years back). Nor-

folk pines planted along the coastal road added to the holiday atmosphere of the area, after

which we passed more dry hills before entering the heavily treed Conservation Park again- and

found ourselves home again after another full on day, ready for evening drinks, nibbles and

chats.


Saturday 28th April

Currans and Saunders opted to explore the Talisker Mine Trail in the afternoon, while oth-

ers went elsewhere. The silver/lead mine was operated from 1862 to 1872, but then later,

re worked for arsenic from 1917 to 1920. produce was hauled 5 km by bullock dray to

Fishery Bay. Talisker Mine employed Cornish miners and supported a nearby township,

Silverton, which grew to a pop of 300 at its peak in 1870.

The walk took us an hour and half, past building remains and fenced off open shafts, with

good information boards highlighting the difficult work the miners were engaged in and

some photos taken in 1860. Very interesting and not particularly easy, but certainly worth-

while. Maureen Saunders.

With the promise of pancakes, it was an early rise.

Kelvin needed 2 Glenn Awakenings so he could make the 9am pancakes. The pancakes

were delicious thanks to Di and Maureen for making them. Lemon, sugar, strawberry’s,

raspberries, maple syrup and of course cream was gathered to put on them. It was a great

start to the day.

We left camp at 10am. First for the day was the steep drive to Boat Harbour Beach. Some

energetic members ventured by foot to the beach where they were rewarded with a pod of

dolphin’s playing in the waves. Then the climb back up to the cars.

The drive alone to Tapanappa lookout was scenic with morning tea at the lookout. Jo had

made a fruit cake which was shared around the members.

We travelled along Hay Flat Road where we found Ingalla Falls. At first we thought there

may not be anything to see but after the short walk we found the falls. Group picture tak-

en. Terry and Linda Curran.





Continued ………

Sunday April 29th Homeward Trek.

Despite the big packup, we were away just after 9.30 with minimum hiccups. Apparently an

arthropod tried to hitch a ride to Mildura in Glen and Di’s clothes bag, but was found and

ejected un ceremoniously.

Once on the road, the sun shone beautifully for us as we, for the last time, crossed the roll-

ing hills and left the contented animals behind. Glen noted the silence on the two ways to-

day- maybe all reminiscing on the lovely few days we had had together.

But as coffee time came around, we were all happy to call in to Strathalbyn- and join the

myriad other Sunday tourists there at the Bakery. Refreshed with food and drinks, ( and

Kelvin heated by his Mexican pie), we were soon on the freeway to Murray Bridge, with

Glen giving a plug for Monarto Zoo for next time we are in the region.

Swan Reach was a pleasant spot to stop for lunch by the Murray River and Cullulleraine was another perfect spot to stop for goodbyes, thanks to Linda and Terry and icecreams for the naughty, before the last leg home. Some called into the weighbridge at Merbein South- but not too much was heard of the read- outs. The scales read minus 160 to begin with, so a little confusion may have reigned there! Whatever!! Maureen Saunders.


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Name: Terry Benson Nick name: Beno Hometown: Irymple Favourite Band / Musician: Neil Young and Crazy Horse What do you drive: Nissan Patrol Tray Something about yourself that would surprise us: I’m intelligent Favourite Drink: Beer Favourite Food: Lamb Chops Favourite Destination: Victorian High Country Something on your bucket list: See as much of Australia as possible If you were stuck on an island what three things would you bring: Sat Phone, canvas tarp and hunting knife.

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TRIP & MEETING CALENDER

FEBRUARY

Sat 24 & Sun 25 Broken Hill Trip postponed - later date TBA

MARCH

Tue 6 7.30pm Social Meeting Irymple Guide Hall, Henshilwood Oval

Sat 10 - Mon 12 Saunders Gorge, South Australia - Trip Leaders Geoff and Jann Girardi

Sat 24 - Sun 25 Rufus & Murray River - Trip Leaders Peter Tieman & Susan Smith

Tue 27 7:30pm Trip Committee Meeting—Geoff and Jann’s

APRIL

Tue 3 7:30pm Annual General Meeting, Irymple Guide Hall, Henshilwood Oval.

Sat 14 - Sun 15 Navigation Run, Wyperfield Nature Park - T/Leaders Robert & Kerry Haynes

Wed 25 - Sun 29 Flinders Rangers - Trip Leaders Terry and Linda Curran

MAY

Tue 1 7:30pm Social Meeting at Irymple Guide Hall, Henshilwood Oval.

Sat 5 - Sun 6 Hattah National Park M.O.V. Tracks - Trip/L Glen & Di Sutherland

Sat 19 - Sun 20 Tapio Station, Sand Drive - Trip/L Andrew &Tegan Summerhayes

JUNE

Tues 5 7:30pm General Meeting at Irymple Guide Hall, Henshilwood Oval.

Sat 9 - Mon 11 Border Track, Southern End - Trip Leader Roy Pickon

Sat 23 - Sun 24 Tereena History Trip - Trip Leaders Terry and Anne Benson

JULY Tue 3 7:30pm Social Meeting at Irymple Guide Hall, Henshilwood Oval.

AUGUST Tues 7 7:30pm Business Meeting at Irymple Guide Hall, Henshilwood Oval.

SEPTEMBER Tues 4 7:30pm Social Meeting at Irymple Guide Hall, Henshilwood Oval.

OCTOBER Tues 2 7:30pm Business Meeting at Irymple Guide Hall, Henshilwood Oval.

NOVEMBER

Sat 3 – Tues 6 Inter Club Meeting, Victorian High Country - hosts Gippsland 4WD Club

Sat 24 - 25 2018 Club Christmas Party - Fort Courage - more details to follow.

DECEMBER

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