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Affiliated with The MG Car Club (UK) and member of the

Confederation of Australian Motor Sport

The Official Publication of: THE MG CAR CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

November 2016

Although the day started a bit on the damp side, everyone was in a cheerful mood and looking forward to an wonderful weekend.

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Clubrooms: 110 Hardy Rd, BAYSWATER. Postal Address: G.P.O. Box U1924, PERTH, W.A. 6845 Website: www.mgccwa.com ABN: 46 629 758 330

General Meetings held at the Clubrooms on the third Tuesday of every month (fellowship from 7:30, formal proceedings commence at 8:00 p.m.)

All members and visitors are welcome.

2016 COMMITTEE MEMBERS

PRESIDENT Tony Ford 0400 202 474 tonyford@westnet.com.au VICE PRESIDENT Iain Trainor 9206 5624 iainmact@gmail.com 0411 789 434 SECRETARY Doug Bush 0452 561 398 dougmgwa@msn.com TREASURER Chris Hart 9371 0227 chrishart@westnet.com.au CLUB CAPTAIN Graham Forbes 0468 740 816 graheath100@gmail.co COMPETITION SEC Rami Brass 0412 081 446 rami.brass@rsmi.com.au SOCIAL CO-ORD John Bell 9477 6303 j.jbell@bigpond.net.au 0409 155 144 EDITORS Graham and 9343 6752 mgccwa.editors@gmail.com Moyra Mitchinson 0401 375 644 MEMBERSHIP SEC Richard Gusterson 0409 105 957 richgus@bigpond.com SAFETY FAST CO-ORD Terry Banton 9291 8877 terwan@iinet.net.au WEBMASTER Ian Campbell 92934171 hotdog1@iinet.net.au 0401450536 NON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Patrons John and Val Goff, Tim Harland Librarian David Pitcher 9362 1702 david.pitcher39@gmail.com Catering Coordinator Colleen Hardie 0423 393 183 hardie52@gmail.com Regalia Chris Hart 9371 0227 chrishart@westnet.com.au Auditor Peter Manning 9383 9247 pmanning45@hotmail.com Cams Delegate Tony Ford 0400 202 474 tonyford@westnet.com.au Building Maintenance Chris Hart 9371 0227 chrishart@westnet.com.au Trophy Co-Ord Tech Event Co-Ord Position vacant Southern Chapter Coordinator Colin & Karen Bell 9535 3037 colka.bell@bigpond.com

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Contents:

President’s News………..…..….……...….4 - 5

Southern Chapter Run…..………...……...6 - 7

F/FT News…………………………………………..…8

Future Social Reports..…....…………...10 - 11

Midweek run…………………………...…..12 - 13

Safety Fast Run……………………………..14 - 21

General Meeting Minutes………….....22 - 24

Shannon’s Classic………………..…..…...26 - 29

For Sale…...…...................................30- 31

Val Goff was our lucky raffle winner with a basket of goodies

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President’s News

The past month saw Club members enjoying a number of social events including, of course, the 24th Safety Fast Run. This year’s event was once again a credit to members of the organising committee from the MGCC, the MG Owners Club and the TC Owners Club, ably led by Terry Banton, who worked very hard to produce yet another superb weekend of MG driving and camaraderie. While it was a damp start on Saturday, the weather improved over the event and most roadsters travelled top down on Sunday. The Saturday night venue in Bunbury, the Quality Hotel Lighthouse, was comfortable and the dinner and breakfast catering was excellent. Next year’s Safety Fast Run will be the 25th Anniversary of this iconic MG event and Terry promises that the SFR committee will be pulling out all the stops to make it a truly memorable Run, centred on Margaret River and extending over a 3 day period. The Southern Chapter, which has enjoyed a very successful year, held a social run on October 2nd and a report on this is included elsewhere in this Octagon. The October Midweek Run, organised by Doug and Christine Bush, also proved to be enjoyable and as usual attracted a range of classic British sports cars. As I managed to turn up in an E-Type Jaguar, I was instructed to write up the report for the Octagon! Coming Club events in November include the “Have a Go Day” at Burswood organised by Val Goff and the “Bell Boys Bash” coordinated by Colin and John Bell for both Southern Chapter members and those Club members who reside further north. Details are in this Octagon. The Club’s new 5 year User Agreement with the City of Bayswater for the continued use of our Whatley Hall clubrooms was formally agreed by Council at its October Ordinary Meeting. While this effectively secures leasehold tenure over our premises for this period, there is no certainty that the Council will support further Agreements beyond this timeframe and it would be prudent for the Club to consider contingency planning in this respect. A note for your diary: the Club’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 13th December. The Club Committee for 2017 will be elected at the AGM and I am pleased to report that nominations have now been received for (almost) all Committee positions. The Club’s new Constitution and Bylaws will be presented for adoption, as required by the Associations and Incorporations Act 2015, while the Club Awards and Trophies will also be presented to deserving winners on the night. The evening will commence at 6.30pm with a light supper and complimentary drinks.

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Welcome to New Members

Wayne Robinson - Red 1954 TF Roderick and Nutgitta Ewan - Red MGB

Alexander and Glenda Macnaughten - Blue Midget Caroline Patmore and Luke Mercer - Yellow Spridget

David Katz - Red MGB Neale and Cheryl Cooper - Red MGA

Vince Troth - Blue MGBGT V8 Peter and Julie McGrath - Brg MGF John Murray - Birch grey 1954 TF

Our Club membership base has now grown to 249 members and I extend a warm welcome to the following new members:

Tony Ford

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Southern Chapter Run - Sunday 2nd October A total of six MG's met at the Crooked Carrot, Myalup by 9.45 for a 10.30 departure. First of all I would like to thank Jessie and Steve McDonald for organising a great run. We would also like to thank Graham and Moyra Mitchinson for traveling all the way from Perth to participate in the Southern Chapter run. We all enjoyed a cup of coffee prior to our departure on our roughly 84km run through the Ferguson Valley.

The weather wasn’t too good as we left the cafe but I am glad to say improved during the day. We only had an odd sprinkle to two along with the occasional sunny periods with Jessie and Steve leading the way we had a really relaxing and easy run with time to take in the scenery along the twisting and sometimes undulating roads into the Ferguson Valley to our scheduled stop at Gnomesville.

There we took a 10 minute break to walk around the various gnomes on display. It has grown into a vast area encroaching into a nearby farmers field which we think could prove to be a future problem. We then continued our journey along picturesque roads, there being lots of recent rain and consequently everywhere was very green with a scattering of cattle farms.

After a very enjoyable run we all duly arrived at our lunchtime venue which was called Ferguson Farmstay which is situated on a hilltop with sweeping views all the way to Bunbury. You can actually see the shape of a milk carton on the horizon which is the Lord Forrest Hotel in Bunbury.

Great view from the Restaurant window

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The restaurant was rather quiet due to the weather, so nobody had to wait very long for lunch to be served. We all thought the meals were very good and plentiful. The group spent lots of time having a laugh, eating and a few drinks, so I think a good day was had by all. Roll on the Bell Boys Bash!

COLIN AND KAREN BELL

Here is some ammunition for you Iain!!

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the FasTForward way Christmas Celebration

Sunday December 11th

The Autumn Run was delayed a little, due to some minor issues, however all in the past for now! With the delay we discovered a great opportunity to get together before Christmas and have a FasTForward WAy Christmas “get-together” .

Derek and Chris Slaney have graciously volunteered to organize the run and this note is just to let everyone know the event is happening and give you an opportunity to book it into your calendar. All members are welcome.

We will conclude with lunch in the Two Rocks area and because we drive “Moderns” even if the weather be hot, we will not. (If the A/C is cooperating.)

We are hopeful that Peter and Patty Mittler will be back in OZ with a sharpened Canadian accent, so it will be good to see them again.

And just a reminder that our run is just before the AGM which occurs on the second Tuesday of December. Dawn and I return from holidays on the 7th December so we should be ready to celebrate Christmas with you.

Further information will be provided as to the commencement point and time. Have a great FasTForward Way day.

Iain Trainor

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Moyra Mitchinson

Tim Harland

Sports Car Garage

NEW ADDRESS

46 Irvine Street Phone – 93718442

Maylands WA 6051 ACN 056 846 694

email – sportscargarage@bigpond.com

web – www.sportscargarage.com.au

Notice Board

Sandra Cardnell (Secretary of the MGA/Magnette register of S.A.) has contacted our Club to say she has a supplier that can supply a matching 50th Anniversary badge for MGA’s.

The cost is $50 plus gst plus $8.25 for postage. She is hoping to fill the order by January so they will be available for the

April Nation Meet.

Contact Sandra for further information at cardnellis@bigpond.com

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MGCC Forthcoming Events in 2016 November Tues 1st Committee Meeting Wed 9th Have a go Day Burswood Social Val Goff Thurs 10th Midweek Run Social MGOC Tues 15th General Meeting Social MGCC Sun 20th Bell Boys Bash Social MGCC December Tues 6th Committee Meeting Tues 13th AGM & General Meeting Social MGCC January Tues 7th Committee Meeting Sun 15th MGCC & RROC Run Social MGCC Tues 21st General Meeting Social MGCC

SOUTHERN CHAPTER RUN BELL BOYS BASH 20 NOVEMBER 2016

As this is our last planned social run for 2016, Karen and I would like to see as many MG members as possible taking part. Therefore, if you are living in the Fremantle/Baldivis areas and all points South, please come and join us. The weather should also be better for our 90 km run through the South West countryside. We plan to meet at the Harvey Cheese Factory at Wokalup (South West Highway) by 10 am. This enables people who would like to have a coffee prior to our leaving at 10.30am. Karen and I have planned a short run as we want to be at our lunch destination no later than 12 noon. John Bell, Social Coordinator MGCCWA, is planning a similar run leaving from the MG clubrooms, so as to meet roughly for lunch at the same time. Our luncheon venue is the Ravenswood Hotel on Pinjarra Road. A seating area has been set aside for the MG car club. It is also a good venue as the highway North and South is just around the corner, making it easy for everyone to drive home. We have planned no events for December because of Christmas and School holidays and the annual AGM on 13th December. The next event is planned for some time in January 2017, hopefully a picnic run. Keep watching this space. Lastly, Karen and I would like to thank all MGCCWA members who have supported the Southern Chapter during 2016. Have a great Christmas and Happy MG motoring in 2017.

Karen and Colin Bell

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SOCIAL REPORT

Have a Go Day

Wednesday 9th November Val Goff is organising this annual event and she is looking for about 12 MG’s to be

displayed. Should you wish to be involved you can contact Val on jvgoff@westnet.com.au or 9305 1318

Midweek Run

Thursday 10th November This is our last run for the year and I’m sure the Austin Healey Club will turn on a great

run. We will be meeting at Armidale at 10.00 for a 10.30 start.

Bell Boy’s Bash

Sunday 20th November

MGCC & RROC Run

Sunday 15th January 2017 The date has now been agreed with the RROC.

As it is our turn to organize the run, all we need is a volunteer to arrange a late afternoon run finishing at a picnic location.

Please step forward and help our Club, you will be given all the support and advice that you may need.

John Bell Social Co-ordinator 9477 6303 / 0409 155 144

It’s on again the annual Bell Boy’s Bash. There will be two runs again this year one starting down south for the Southern Chapter members and the other starting from the Club Rooms for those of us further north. We will all meet at a central location

for a pub lunch. For the Southern Chapter members see Colin’s article on page 10 of this Octagon for

run details. For the rest of us be at the clubrooms by 9.30-9.45am for a 10.00am start. I am planning a scenic route through some of Perth’s southeastern suburbs and

foothills. I can’t give you any more details, as I will not finalize the run until I return from holidays.

I hope to see many of you there.

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Midweek Run Thursday 13th October

Around 30 classic British sports cars assembled on Thursday 13th October at Gingers Roadhouse on Great Northern Hwy for the Midweek Run, this month organised by Doug and Christine Bush on behalf of the MGCC. The usual assembly area was squeezy due to a broken-down semi trailer parked awaiting mechanical salvation, but everyone coped admirably even when other huge semi trailers threaded their way past to the fast-flow diesel pumps.

As usual, the Run was dominated by MGs and Austin Healeys and the fine weather encouraged most crews to drive top down. The Jaguar contingent continues to grow, with a couple of E-Types and Ian Maitland’s superb XK150 DHC being among others participating. Doug and Christine provided clear route directions (including one instruction to “ignore No Through Road sign”!) and an “Observation Challenge” with questions to answer along the route. The 95km run, which headed south from Gingers instead of north, included some old favourite driving roads such as the ‘rollercoaster’ Lancewood Avenue and the winding and scenic O’Brien and Berry Roads.

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The route traversed the Wundowie town and rusting old steelworks before passing through Wooroloo, Chidlow, Mount Helena and Stoneville to reach our destination, the Parkerville Tavern. Lunch was a very convivial affair in the pub’s outdoor garden area and the food and company were excellent. Fortunately, the resident kookaburra was nowhere in sight so there were no aerial attacks on our food! Many thanks are extended to Doug and Christine for organising a thoroughly enjoyable drive.

Tony Ford

Above: Doug giving us our drivers and

navigators instructions.

Right: Shaded area for lunch and chat.

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2016 SAFETY FAST RUN

15th and 16th October At 6am Saturday Morning I looked outside and the weather looked quite bleak. I sadly went out and put up the side curtains and hood. TC 9549 was in for a wet day and set off for the Elizabethan Village at Armadale. When we arrived we were greeted with a hot bacon and egg muffin and nice cup of tea. The convoy of 60+ MG's left at 9am and drove to Dwellingup for morning tea, the countryside was lush and green and besides the rain showers the scenery was picturesque.

Drove on into Collie via the Williams-Collie Road and thankfully the sun came out in bursts. Rhonda and I were like two bugs in rugs, quite snug in the TC with the trusty XPAG keeping us warm.

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After filling up with petrol in Collie we then went into the Ferguson Valley and the CWA Ladies provided a tasty lunch at the local community hall. We then went through Donnybrook to Bunbury to the newly renovated Lighthouse Inn arriving at 3pm. TC 9549 ran like a Swiss watch and when we parked up at the Lighthouse Inn was admired by numerous MGB owners. Still amazes me the effect TC's have on people, particularly other MG owners.

Dinner at the Lighthouse was a very tasty buffet and there lots prizes for the sharp eyed participants, sadly Rhonda and I were not sharp enough. After dinner the music started and Rhonda eyes lit up, as did many other wives. Soon the dance floor was soon filled and we danced to many oldies and an occasional newie. Great night! Sunday morning we all were treated to a hot breakfast or a continental for the more sensible of us. We set off via the Bunbury Harbour Drive and then through to Australind via the old road alongside

the Estuary. Very pretty with some low flying Albatrosses enhancing the view. On we went to the Harvey Cheese Factory and sampled their fine wares. My waistline was not getting any better so went on Harvey township for Cappuccino to wash the cheese down. We then did a tour of Yarloop and whilst repairs are underway the sad scars still remain of that fateful day in January.

The final leg of the tour took us to Mandurah Country Club which we arrived at out 1.10pm. The Mandurah Country Club prepared a sumptuous roast for us for lunch, either Beef and or Pork with lashings of roast vegetables and gravy, a vegetarian option was also available. The sweets we equally as impressive with a choice Pavlova, fresh

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The Deadline for articles to be included in the December edition of the Octagon will be Thursday 24th November 2016

Thank you. M & G Editors

fruit salad or lemon tart and the usual coffee or tea. We all then headed for home at around 3pm. Rhonda and I had a fabulous time and the weekend could only be described as very well run and above all great fun for all the guys and girls.

Put October 21st, 22nd & 23rd October 2017 in your diaries, The 25th Anniversary of the Safety Fast Run will be held for the first time as a two night event at Margaret River. The Safety Fast Committee of which I am now part of will be organizing a fun filled weekend. The focus will be on making it as much fun for the girls as it is for the boys. I was the only TC at The Safety Fast this year so let us see if we can get a fine line up of Square riggers in Margaret River next year.

Edward Floate

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Prizes and Trophies – 2016 Safety Fast Run SUNDAY LUNCH VENUE

DAY ONE

1st I&A Hudson Commemorative Pen & 1 Bottle of wine

2nd T Edge & J Watson 2 Bottles Wine

3rd K Ackerman 1 Bottle Wine

DAY TWO

1st R&D Joseph Commemorative Pen & 1 Bottle of wine

2nd R&B Anderson 2 Bottles Wine

3rd M&G Mitchinson 1 Bottle Wine

1. Spirit of Event Trophy J Dawson & A Witt / J&H Cearns

Commemorative Pen & 1 Bottle of wine

2. Hard Luck Trophy A&K Newton

Commemorative Pen & 1 Bottle of wine

3. Early Bird Prize J Denholm

Reimburse Entry Fee

4. Awarding of 5, 10, 15 & 20 year badges.

Acknowledgements by representatives of all MG Clubs.

Terry Banton – October 2016

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DAY ONE WINNERS

DAY TWO WINNERS

Left SPIRIT OF EVENT

Right EARLY BIRD WINNER

Below ALAN NEWTON

Having to cut short his Sunday run and have the car

towed back to Toodyay

A small Gasket problem

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1. What colour is the “house” at 217? RED 2. What number is the rapids? 51 3. How many small trees in front of grey shed? 5 4. What is the ship building suburb? HENDERSON 5. 12_ _ _ 3 4 5 6. Where do people have to report to site office? KEYSBROOK OPERATIONS 7. How many white rails at gate entrance? 6 8. An odd place to see a jetty? SHIRE OF MURRAY SIGN 9. What is supa fresh? BABY LEAVES 10. Cyclist beware of? STRONG CROSS WINDS 11. How high are the transmission lines? 8.5 METRES 12. What is name of the mine? HUNTLEY 13. Nanga Bush Camp is how far? 8 Km 14. Who is waiting at the bus stop? MR SENIOR 15. Why slow down? ENJOY THE RIDE 16. What’s planned? AREA BURN 17. Between what hours can you expect delays 11.00 to 17.00 18. Who is at 174? RM & MD COWCHER 19. _ _ _ _ _ Stone Bunbury? NATURAL 20. You could be mistaken for being in a suburb? MYAREE (FARM) 21. What is the number of Colanga Bridge? 3515 22. What is an odd place to see a Hyundai? ON A CONTAINER 23. What is not permitted? OVERTAKING 24. What ends in 8415? NUMBER ON CONTAINER 25. What colour is the rotating light (beacon)? AMBER 26. Shoot only? PHOTOGRAPHS 27. Formula 1 road? TYRELL 28. What is accredited? CATTLE CARE 29. What locality are you in? WELLINGTON HILLS 30. What can you do at 1350? COOK N BASH 31. What is hidden? CONCEALED DRIVEWAY 32. What comes after 16? 15 33. What is the danger? HIGH PRESSURE GAS LINES 34. Where would you find Square Meaters? MALOLO 35. Where is the real McCoy? LOT 4 (218)

DAY 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

DAY 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. _ _ _ _ _ shed NATIONAL 2. What is odd about the SECWA sign? READS BACKWARDS 3. How many arches on the garage? 3 4. Whose lane? DURY 5. Whose bridge? BILL ARTHURS 6. How many brick chimneys afar? 2 7. What is nan’s name? CARROLL 8. How many wagon wheels on left of driveway? 1 9. G.N.L.. Automotive have how many services? 6 10. What does the “Stockman” drive? ` HOLDEN 11. For lease ring? 0419 953 677 12. What stop? BUS 13. What fencing? RURAL 14. What is the bridge load limit? 10 TONNE GROSS 15. How many power lines do you go under? 14

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They had to sing for their supper

The sun was shinning Sunday morning

The 20 year recipients of Safety Fast award

15 year award

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GENERAL MEETING 18th October 2016: Minutes Meeting opened at 20.00

Club President in the chair.

Visitors/New members: The following new members introduced themselves to the meeting; Rod Ewan, Red 69 MGB; David Katz, Red 63 MGB; Neil & Cheryl Cooper MGA. They were welcomed by the President and warmly applauded by the meeting.

Apologies: Rami Brass, Iain Trainor, John & Judy Hagarty, Colin & Karen Bell, Bernie Dorizzi.

Minutes of previous meeting: 20th September 2016 printed in the Octagon: Motion to accept Minutes: Proposed by Don Wylie, Seconded by Peter Hagarty and agreed as a true record.

Correspondence: 5 x other Club Magazines; 1 x letter from MGCC of South Australia; 1 x Membership application form. The Correspondence be accepted, moved by Chris Hart, seconded by Mike Smith and approved by the meeting.

Business arising: Chris advised that the letter from MGCC of SA advised us that the current hard copy of their monthly magazine would be the last unless we requested the service to continue. *We do not send hard copies of the Octagon to the other Australian MGCCs+. After some discussion, as the SA Magazine is available on their website, it was agreed that we would not request a hard copy. Secretary agreed to action reply. REPORTS:

VP’s Report: Iain T sent his apologies for tonight.

Secretary’s Report: Doug advised that the Club New Model Rules and Constitution and proposed ‘By-Laws’ would be promulgated to all members at the end of the month. He requested that all members read the documents as they contain many changes to our current Constitution and Rules. At the Club AGM on Tuesday 13th October, ‘Special Resolution 1 of 2016’ covering the NMR will be tabled for debate and decision. Also, ‘Ordinary Resolution 1 of 2016’ covering the proposed By-Laws will be tabled for debate and decision. SR 1 will require the support of at least three quarters of the members present, whereas OD 1 will only require a simple majority of support. Members can appoint a ‘Proxy’ member to vote on their behalf if unable to attend themselves. Written notice of the proxy must be handed to the Club Secretary before the meeting commences *see Para 19.4 of the NMR+.

Treasurer’s Report: Chris H advised that financial report was for the period from 1 July this year as we have changed the Club Financial Year to match the Federal Tax year. Club funds as of 30 September stood at $xxxxx including the Safety Fast account. The Club has to submit a tax return for the Year ending 30 June 2016 and we expect to have a tax liability this year, because of the successful Natmeet. Shawn Moore asked ‘What are we doing with it all?” Tony advised that we are in the process of signing a new User

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Agreement with the City of Bayswater, which should give us another 5 years of tenure. However we must bear in mind that we may well be obliged to make a decision in the next 5 years regarding our future premises. The new user agreement will result in increased rental charges and we will in future have to pay Rates, Electricity and Water charges. The land (including the adjacent tennis court block) and the Clubrooms are owned by the City of Bayswater and in the future could be re-zoned for urban development and sold by the Council. Our security of tenure is just five years, assuming we get a new User Agreement. The following cheques were proposed for authorisation; D Pitcher – Raffle Prize $35.53; D Bush - Last months supper and postage $63.99; Allsports trophies – Name badges $120-00. Proposed by Chris Hart and seconded by Val Goff and approved by the meeting.

Membership Sec’s Report: Richard G proposed the following new member application be approved: Vince Troth, Caroline Patmore, David Katz, Neal & Cheryl Cooper. The proposal was seconded by Annette Gusterson and warmly approved by the meeting. Richard reported that the financial membership now stands at 247, which is seven more than last month, a very good achievement for the club.

Competition: Rami B has apologised for tonight. Tony advised that there are a couple of Competition events coming up. Firstly, the VSCC ‘Vintage Stampede’ being held at Barbagallo on 27th November, which is included in the Club ‘Vintage Sports Champion’ series. There is also a Motorkhana on the 30th October at the old DTC in Neerabup. If members are interested in either of these, contact Peter Hagarty. Then for the forthcoming weekend, club members have been invited to take their MGs to the Shannons Classic at Barbagallo, which feature racing by Formula 5000 V8 race cars.

Social Report: John B advised that the ‘Bell Boys Bash’ would be on Sunday 20th November, details are on the website and in the November Octagon. A Twilight Run in conjunction with the Rolls Royce Owners Club will take place on January 15th. A Volunteer is needed to organise the Twilight Run and other Social runs next year. It is not a strenuous task and plenty of guidance is available within the club. Email John if you can assist. Editors: Graham advised nothing to report. Moyra then said that the “country members in southern rural areas have quickly become involved in organising runs in their area and yet the members in the Metro area don’t seem to be so willing. We should be able to do better than this”.

Safety Fast: Terry B de-briefed members on the weekend SFR, which all agreed had been a MaGnificent weekend, with 58 cars participating. Good teamwork by all involved. Sat 23 to Mon 25th October 2017 will be the 25th SFR, it will be a 3 day event based in Margaret River. The organising committee will be working hard to produce a great event. Once details are announced members are recommended to book early. The lunches on Saturday & Sunday will again be provided by the local CWA. If members are thinking of going, please let Terry B know by email ASAP. A very warm vote of thanks was given by the meeting to Terry, Wanda and their team for another MaGic Safety Fast Run.

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Club Captain: Graham F presented badges to new members, David Katz, Rod Ewan, Neil & Cheryl Cooper.

Regalia: Chris H promoted the ‘Sale Items’ on the table at 50% off. He then showed the meeting the two colours of a new Polo shirt, Red & Grey, and canvassed the meeting on their likely purchases by colour & size. It was also agreed by the lady members present, that we should not purchase ‘Ladies’ sizes.

Librarian: David P advised that the two ‘Coffee Table” books, ‘The Mighty Magnettes of 33’ and ‘Red Dust Racers’ by Grahame Cox, a local motoring historian are available for loan, they are an excellent read and available to borrow through him.

Webmaster: Ian C advised that all was up to date on the website. ANY OTHER BUSINESS:

1. Doug reminded members of the forthcoming AGM on Tuesday 13th December at

which the Constitution & By-Laws would be put forward for adoption. It commences at 18:30 with supper and free drinks. 2. Tony F advised that we had received nominations for all Committee positions

except the Social Secretary. Tony was standing down at the AGM after three years as president. 3. Doug then gave a brief update on the CMC General Meeting and the CODE 404

(concessional licensing) position. Little real progress has been made within the Dept of Transport. The position regarding ‘Impromptu Runs’ which was mentioned in his recent e-mail to all members is that officially, that part of the Code is not yet gazetted and is therefore not in operation. The next Club committee meeting will discuss this aspect, before guidance is issued to members. What is fact is that all Club ‘Runs’ must be listed in the Club Register or Calendar, for members to legally use their Concessionally licensed cars. The other point raised was ‘Do the WA Car Club Members still want the ‘Classic Car Show’ which has been held annually at Whiteman Park for many years. A short survey on the subject will be circulated to all club members ASAP. 4. Tony F advised that longstanding Club member Patrick Reed was selling his

exceptionally good MGA Twin-Cam, he had brought it along tonight and anybody interested should talk to Patrick. He would like to see the car remain in Perth. Terry B asked if any members had any spare older Safety Fast Run plates that they are prepared to donate to the club for display at the clubrooms, would they please contact him.

Meeting closed at 21:12

Supper was provided by Colleen Hardie.

Doug Bush Secretary; MGCCWA

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Just some of the MG’s that left the

Elizabethan Village on that damp morning

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SHANNON CLASSIC 22nd & 23rd OCTOBER AT BARBAGALLO RACEWAY

What a truly fabulous experience it was! - to witness the sight of the largest group of Formula 5000 single seater V8 race cars from Australia and New Zealand at our local Barbagallo Raceway. This was their first race here since the 1979 WA F1 Championship - an absence of some 37 years!

Our Club was invited, with other historic car clubs, to display 12 MGs on both the Saturday and Sunday for this very special event - and this was comfortably achieved. Our display was positioned on the grass banking surrounding the first corner at the end of the start/finish straight. A superb viewpoint!

What a spectacle those 5 litre awe-inspiring V8s provided, accompanied, Annette and I reckoned, with indescribable noise. (A great sound sadly missing from current F1 race cars). Later we were proved wrong, totally wrong on the noise level. Later we walked round to witness the start of one of the Formula 5000 races. The sound there, trapped between the grandstand and the new

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Super V8s pits was magnified beyond belief. Annette (and I) were most impressed! They are not only noisy but super quick and powerful, of course. It must be an unbelievable thrill to race one.

At the lunch break, the Formula 5000s were lined up on the starting grid and the public invited to come out on to the track and take a close look. The "up close and personal" thrilled many of the crowd and certainly our Club members. Very impressive machines.

Andrew Murdoch’s lone

MGB GT V8

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If you need convincing just take a look at the photos accompanying this article, which have been provided by Peter Hagarty. Many thanks Peter for the visuals.

The Formula 5000s were backed up by a great supporting program of Formula Junior Diamond Jubilee World Tour (before heading to the eastern states and then on to New Zealand) , Formula Vee Nationals and a huge field of Historic Touring Cars.

Overall a fantastic, unique, international and thoroughly enjoyable weekend. There were rumours this event could be repeated? Only rumours - but if it ever becomes reality - make sure you are there!

Richard & Annette Gusterson

Historics drifting hard into the Left hander

“Bully”

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Left and below 2 lovely McLarens

Left a Cooper

Below F5000’s in action

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FOR SALE AND WANTED SECTION

2002 MG VT 190 V6 Manual— $3,990 Rare and collectable For further information contact: Michael Hayward 0417 930 510 or Michael.Hayward@swan.wa.gov.au

Rims and Tyres for sale - $550

From MGA but suit any 4 stud MG Good condition, 185/61R 15” Contact: Graham 0401 375 644

MGA 1959 Twin cam - $74,000 Fully restored, Heritage certificate For further information contact: Patrick Reed 0467 063 362 or 9385 8827 pnareed@gmail.com

ROVER 4.6 L ENGINE (Road or Comp) $15,000 Fully prepared, Twin plate ceramic clutch For further info contact: Ian Crook 0419 538 707 iancrook500@gmail.com

1971 MG Midget - $10,000 Good condition, well looked after Rego till March 2017 Contact: MERV 0427 381 810

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1975 MGB GT Green - $8,900 ono Licensed till June 2016, been over pits

Contact: Sally 0419 901 813 or Jason 0418 759 948

2003 MGF Black - $8,500 5 speed Auto/Manual, full service history Excellent condition Contact: Giovanni Odino 0477 759 801 giovanni061@yahoo.it

MGB MK 1 1967 Parts for sale

5 x 14" spoke wheels and poor tyres $100 Chrome luggage rack for boot $50

Contact: Dave 0409154648.

Front Valance from 1979 MGB - $75 Good condition, needs painting

Contact: Ernie Whitehurst 0418 906 290

Please remember to take photos on outings and send them through.

In this edition of the Octagon we have had several contributors who have taken photographs that were used throughout the magazine.

David Pitcher, Maxine Robins, Doug Bush, Peter Hagarty, John Dawson and John Bell Thank you

POLO SHIRTS TO CLEAR

Limited sizes available

You can inspect these fine items at the Club rooms

HALF PRICE $15.00 each

Closing down SALE !!!

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