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REFLECTION — DECEMBER 2019

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF

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WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN & VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INC – THE FAMILY CLUB

“THE FAMILY CLUB”PO BOX 598

WAGGA WAGGA NSW2650

ESTABLISHED 1967


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REFLECTION NEWSLETTER OF THE WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN

AND VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INCORPORATED

ESTABLISHED 1967 INCORPORATED 1987

OFFICE BEARERS

PRESIDENT Annie Taylor 0427 544 150 [email protected] PRESIDENT John Rockliff 0428 254 009 [email protected] Janelle Clout 0418 253 010 [email protected] Brian Hanson 0269 223 316 [email protected] EDITOR Sue Kelly 0428 616 921 [email protected] EVENTS DIRECTOR Stuart Le Lievre 0448 175 752 [email protected] OFFICER Gerald Rainbird 0269 202 379 [email protected] DIRECTOR Phil Hoey 0418 673 186 [email protected] & LIBRARY OFFICER Ian Holgate 0269 219 772PUBLICITY OFFICERCLUB GROUNDS OFFICER Lou Debono 0423 965 005 [email protected]

SUB – COMMITTEESSOCIAL EVENTS CLUB GROUNDS REGISTRATION MAGAZINE JUNE RALLY PUBLICITYStuart Le Lievre Lou Debono Gerald Rainbird Sue Kelly Phil Hoey Robyn PettsBob Maslin Bob Smith John Rockliff Stuart LeLievre Annie Taylor Pam TarlintonCraig Kelly John Rockliff Peter Billingham Rob LeLievre Janelle CloutAnnie Taylor Wayne Clout Wayne Clout Chris Billingham Peter FitzpatrickPam Tarlinton Ian Holgate Ian Holgate Brian Hanson Brian HansonRob Le Lievre Brian Hanson Craig Kelly Julie Rockliff

Colleen Rainbird

MEETINGSMonthly meetings are held at 7.30 pm on the first Friday of each month at the clubrooms, corner of Docker and Morgan Streets, Wagga Wagga. All members, guests and visitors are welcome.

CLUB EVENTSClub events are held on various days during the year. Please check the "Coming Events" section of this newsletter for details. For vehicles on “Club Plates”, a copy of the club magazine with the ‘Events calendar’ showing the sanctioned events must be in the member’s vehicle when on these specific events.

STATEMENT OF OBJECTSThe Club's Statement of Objects is as follows:

For the association of persons interested in Veteran, Vintage, Classic and Post Classic motor vehicles.

To encourage the restoration, preservation, use and display of these vehicles and associated literature, films, photographs, tape recordings and video tapes.

To demonstrate the capabilities of these vehicles by engaging in competitions including economy trials, regularity runs, observation events, motorkhanas, concourse competitions and vehicle rallies.


REFLECTION — DECEMBER 2019To encourage goodwill, friendship, and communication between members of this Club, and between members of this Club and all other persons, clubs and associations having like Objectives



MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING 1 st NOVEMBER – 2019

Held at the Clubrooms, Docker & Morgan Sts. Wagga Wagga Meeting opened by President A. Taylor at 7.30pmPRESENT : 27APOLOGIES: 3VISITOR: 3

Ben Creighton from Wagga Council started the meeting outlining where Council was up to with the relocation and what will happen in the future if it is passed at the Council Meeting on 16th Dec. He also answered questions from members

PREVIOUS MINUTES It was moved by J. Clout 2nd S. Kelly that the minutes from the Monthly Meeting held on the1st Nov 2019 and as read at the Dec Meeting be accepted. Carried

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES Nil

CORRESPONDENCE IN*Minutes from CHMC ½ yearly meeting*Flyer for South West get together in Coota 28th March*Flyer for Coota 40th Birthday Rally January 31-February 2nd*Flyer for Historic Winton 29 - 31st May*Minutes from Stuart re meeting with Council*Application for membership from Peter Jope*Application for membership from Graham Armstrong*Application for membership from Graeme Gallienne*Invoice from Wagga Council re licence*Expressions of interest for a rally in Waikerie SA in October

CORRESPONDENCE OUT*Emails to Council re preferred site

BUSINESS FROM CORRESPONDENCE The 3 applications for membership were accepted

TREASURERS REPORTB. Hanson moved that the report as tabled be accepted 2nd J. Clay Carried

COMMITTEE REPORTJanelle read out the minutes from this.

EVENTS :Stuart reported on coming events.

CLUB GROUNDS: The sprinklers have been fixed as well as the ladies toilet

REGISTRATION:All vehicles that were checked at the Rego days have been cleared. We have a new registration, it is our 1st club rego with the new J plate.

EDITOR: If any one has photo’s they want put onto our face book page and needs help to do it, contact Sue

PROPERTY: Ian has fixed our small urn and the vacuum cleaner again. He also pointed out that it is up to each person who attends an event to sign their name on the point score sheets.

GENERAL THERE WILL BE NO MEETINGS IN JANUARY* There will be a breakfast in the park in January, check events page for details.

PAST EVENTSMid week run

WAGGA WAGGA VETERAN & VINTAGE MOTOR CLUB INC – THE FAMILY CLUB -


Social day2nd Rego dayXmas Party - 57 attendedBendigo swapMiss Wagga crowningClassic YassMeeting Closed 8.30pmCLUB FACEBOOK PAGEIf you use FaceBook, don’t forget to search for “WWVVMC” and like our page to get updates and keep in touch.

JANUARY REFLECTIONThere will be no magazine in January, as there are no meetings. January event

photos will be featured in the February edition.

PROFILE - WHO AM I?November was Colleen Rainbird

There is no Profile page for December. Please get your thinking caps out over the Christmas break and I’m sure I will be inundated with Requests for inclusion in the 2020 Reflection Magazines!Remember if you don’t type, or don’t do email, please contact me and I will interview you over the phone or in person. Sue: 0428 616 921

STIRRER SPOON

As the 2019 recipient of the STIRRER spoon, I thought I should review my peers and perhaps jog some fond (or otherwise) memories. Firstly, I note on the spoon “Cowie Award”. George certainly pressed a few people’s buttons over the years.

Year Winner Year Winner1982 April Gardner 2001 Merv Halbisch*1983 Bill Denton 2002 David Bredin1984 Peter Button 2003 George Cowie1985 Peter Murphy* 2004 Wallace Hill1986 Ian Holgate 2005 Wayne Clout*1987 Len Oakman* 2006 Arthur Garthon1988 Daryl Post 2007 Len Oakman*1989 Merv Willis 2008 Peter Murphy*1990 Wayne Clout* 2009 Rob Le Lievre1991 Kate Dunn 2010 Bob Maslin1992 Chris Holgate 2011 Chris Billingham1993 Val FitzPatrick 2012 Stu Le Lievre*1994 Peter FitzPatrick* 2013 John Rockliff1995 Janelle Clout 2014 Julie Rockliff


Q: What’s worse than Rudolf with a runny nose? A: Frosty the snowman with a hot flush!


1996 Peter FitzPatrick* 2015 Merv Halbisch*1997 Marie Willis 2016 Lawrie Taylor1998 Jeff West 2017 Craig Kelly1999 Nil 2018 Gerald Rainbird2000 Mick Baker 2019 Stu Le Lievre*

There are six 2x winners. *The closest repeat winner is Peter Fitz (1994 & 1996). Has he mellowed or are we all just ready for his tricks?I look forward to finding a suitable recipient for 2020

Contributed, Stu Le Lievre, Events Director.WHO OWNS WHO? CAR COMPANIES AND THEIR PARENT BRANDS

PART 2 – continued from November ReflectionRenault-Nissan-Mitsubishi

Renault-Nissan acquired Mitsubishi in a $2.3 billion deal in October 2016. Renault and Nissan formed their alliance much earlier on March 27, 1999.

The combined companies don't have a centralized headquarters. Renault's main office is in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, a suburb of Paris. Nissan operates out of Yokohama, Japan, and Mitsubishi has its primary location in the Minato ward of Tokyo.

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi operates:

Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Dacia, an entry-level brand Alpine, a performance automaker Infiniti Datsun , a maker of affordable models in emerging markets Lada , an affordable brand based in Russia Renault-Samsung in South Korea Venucia in China

Toyota GroupThe Toyoda Automatic Loom Works' automotive division entered the vehicle market with the G1 pickup in 1935. The firm spun off this branch of the company to form the Toyota Motor Company in 1937. The automaker's first product was the GA truck, an updated version of the G1.Toyota has its headquarters in Toyota City, Japan.

Toyota Group controls:ToyotaLexusHino for commercial vehiclesDaihatsu specializes in small cars


https://www.motor1.com/lada/

https://www.motor1.com/datsun/

https://www.motor1.com/infiniti/

https://www.motor1.com/alpine/

https://www.motor1.com/dacia/

https://www.motor1.com/mitsubishi/

https://www.motor1.com/nissan/

https://www.motor1.com/renault/


*Toyota has recently made investments to acquire significant shares, though not controlling stakes, of two Japanese automakers. In August 2019, it purchased nearly 5 percent of Suzuki. Toyota announced plans to buy at least 20 percent of Subaru in September 2019.

Volkswagen GroupVolkswagen has its roots in Nazi-era Germany's desire to have a "people's car" to mobilize the population. The factory was only able to build a few of them before the outbreak of World War II, and the plant switched production to military vehicles.

Following the war, production of the iconic Beetle really kicked off, and eventually surpassed 21 million.

Volkswagen has its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany.The firm controls:VolkswagenAudiBentleyBugattiLamborghiniPorscheSEATSkodaMAN, a heavy-duty truck companyScania, another heavy-duty truck firmVolkswagen Commercial VehiclesDucati, motorcycle brand

Tata GroupJamsetji Nusserwanji Tata founded a trading company in Mumbai (then Bombay), India, in 1868. The firm pursued a variety of interests, including textiles and operating a luxury hotel. It entered the iron and steel business in 1907. Tata Motors emerged in 1945.

It acquired Jaguar and Land Rover in 2008.Tata Motors has headquarters in Mumbai.

Tata Group controls:TataLand RoverJaguarTata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Company

Zhejiang Geely



Li Shufu founded Zhejiang Geely Holding Group in 1986, and it created Geely Automobile in 1997. Despite being a relatively new firm, the company has some major automotive holdings thanks to a slew of smart acquisitions.The company has its headquarters in Hangzhou, ZhejiangProvince, China.

Zhejiang Geely controls:Geely AutoVolvoLotusProtonLondon EV Company (formerly London Taxi Company)PolestarLynk & CoYuan Cheng Auto, a commercial vehicle company.Terrafugia, a flying car companyBasis of information found:- https://www.motor1.com/features/228397/car-companies-parent-brand-list/

2019 CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Club’s Christmas party was held at the Coolamon Hotel this year with 55 adults and 2 children attending which was an excellent roll-up. Members departed the Club Rooms at 5.30pm and travelled to Coolamon via Millwood Road and returned via Coolamon Road.

Willing members contributed $1 each for a chalk mark on the Fairlane’s front wheel with the Hansons winning the prize pool of $21, their mark being at the bottom of the wheel upon arrival at Coolamon.

IanH announced the winners for Event Attendance being Rob (3rd), Brian (2nd), and ChrisB (1st). IanH also urged members to fill out event attendance forms if

they wanted to be in the running for next year’s prizes.

Voting for the Leading Light Trophy was wide spread. Pam Tarlinton pipped all other contenders right at the post with a flurry of absentee votes. Congratulations Pam.

Gerald handed over the Stirrers Spoon to Stu, citing Stu’s article

in Reflection requesting cotton wool to wrap his brother in for the trip to the Bendigo Swap (Rob broke his arm at Bendigo in 2018) as the deciding factor.


Pam receiving her Leading Light trophy from President Annie

https://www.motor1.com/features/228397/car-companies-parent-brand-list/


An enjoyable evening. Thanks to Pam and IanH for helping with party arrangements, and Colleen for the evening’s photography.Stu, Events Director.

Members having fun in Coolamon!


A couple of stirrers

Q: What says Oh Oh Oh?A: Santa walking backwards!


Sudoku # 43 Solution

Sudoku #44

LABOUR PAINS

“Just relax,” the hospital staff kept telling Jim, but to no avail. His wife was in labour and he was a nervous wreck.

After what seemed like a week, a nurse came out with the happy news, “it’s a girl!”

“Thanks be to God!” said Jim. “At least she won’t have to go through what I just went through.”

“Bon bon humour!”

MOWING ROSTERSaturdays 2020

21st DecemberJohn Rockliff*Malcolm Nixon

4th JanuaryCraig Kelly*Adrian Clout

18th JanuaryRob LeLievre*David Sides

1st FebruaryIan Holgate*Will McAfee

15th FebruaryStuart LeLievre*Peter Billingham

29th FebruaryBob MaslinJohn Rockliff

* Denotes “Main Contact” in charge of organising a key.Please mow the lawn on the weekend indicated. Contact your partner to arrange a mutual time to meet and complete the job.

Phil Hoey mows the main lawns and you only have to do around the gardens, the edges and clean the toilets.

The full 2020 mowingroster is on the Member Section of the website.

If you would like to contribute to the mowing and your name is not currently on the list. Please give me a call and I will gladly add you to itAlso, if I have added you and you are unable to commit please let me know so that the roster can be reorganised.Sue: 0428 616 921

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

Prince Charles: "Mommy, I've been invited to open a car rally in Wagga Wagga next June. What should I wear on my head?"

The Queen: "Wagga Wagga. Wear the fox hat"

Contributed; Stu



FULL 2020 MOWING ROSTER

DatePerson in charge of organising key Clashing Events

4th January Craig Kelly Adrian Clout 18th January Rob Le Lievre David Sides1st February Ian Holgate Will McAfee 15th February Stuart Le Lievre Peter Billingham 29th February Bob Maslin John Rockliff 7th - 8th March Clubrooms in use 14th March Brian Hanson Chris Mooney 21st - 22nd March Clubrooms in use 28th March Lou DeBono Bob Smith 11th April Peter FitzPatrick Jeffery Ingram Easter25th April Laurie Taylor Malcolm Nixon Anzac Day9th May Craig Kelly Ray Harrison 23rd May Rob Le Lievre David Sides 6th June Ian Holgate Chris Mooney Rally / Long Weekend20th June Stuart Le Lievre Peter Billingham 4th July Lou DeBono Bob Smith 18th July Brian Hanson Adrian Clout 1st August Bob Maslin Jeffery Ingram Outback run15th August Peter FitzPatrick John Rockliff Outback run29th August Laurie Taylor Will McAfee 12th September Craig Kelly Malcolm Nixon 26th September Rob Le Lievre David Sides 10th October Ian Holgate John Rockliff 24th October Stuart Le Lievre Peter Billingham 7th November Bob Maslin Will McAfee 21st November Brian Hanson Ray Harrison 5th December Lou DeBono Bob Smith 19th December Peter FitzPatrick Chris Mooney 2nd January Laurie Taylor Adrian Clout

Annie has tentatively booked the Aussie Rules club for this event. (See Events Page)Saturday 18th January, 2020 at 6.30pm. Leave club rooms around 5ish for a run then onto the club for a 6.30 pm start. A round of bowls then dinner at

7.30pm, then another round of bowls.

We would need to know numbers and your preferred option; Basic Bowls, or Everyday BBQ by Friday 10th January.




2020 JUNE RALLY

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all from Members of the Wagga Wagga Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Inc.Thank you for supporting our previous June Rallies. We very much look forward to seeing you again in 2020.We have reviewed and are making minor changes to the format of the 2020 June Rally. We will be concentrating on our valued Rally entrants, but be assured, the rally will be an enjoyable weekend of motoring.

Note the following minor changes:-

Friday welcome and registration with complimentary finger food provided

Saturday run with lunch and complimentary afternoon tea provided Sunday run with the traditional soup stop and cooked lunch Sunday evening presentation dinner We are looking at having a public display of cars on the Sunday

at a different venue this year, TBA in the entry forms Monday – complimentary breakfast at our clubrooms

More information will follow in February 2020.

Merry Motoring from Members at the Wagga Wagga Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Inc.

Annie Taylor, President, WWVVMC Inc.


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WOULD MEMBERS WHO ARE INTENDING TO ATTEND AN EVENT PLEASE NOTIFY THE SOCIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR BY EITHER PHONE OR EMAIL, HOPING YOUR NAME MAY ENTICE OTHER MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE EVENT.

CLUB EVENTSMonday 2nd December, 2019 COMMITTEE MEETING 6.00pm at the Club Rooms. 0 0Friday 6th December, 2019. GENERAL MEETING Start at the clubrooms at 7.30 pm. Council’s Ben Creighton will address the meeting

regarding our possible relocation to the Women’s Bowling Club site in Shaw Street.2 2

Monday 16th December, 2019

Sue Kelly MAGAZINE NIGHT (Subcommittee Members) 7.00am 0 0

Wednesday, 18th December, 2019.

Pam Tarlinton0429 966 684

MID WEEK RUN. Depart club rooms 1.30pm for short run and coffee somewhere. 1 1

Sunday 22nd December, 2019 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DRIVE Meet at the Club Rooms 8.00pm for a cuppa, depart 8.30ish to see the lights. Ice cream at Maccas to complete the night. President’s Request: Add some fun. Wear something Christmassie. Decorate your car. Extra points available.

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January, 2020 NO COMMITTEE OR GENERAL MEETINGS FOR JANUARYSunday 5th January, 2020 Bob Maslin

0412 065 898BREAKFAST IN COLLINS PARK to start off the New Year. Leave Club Rooms at 7.30am for a short run. Early to beat the heat. Please register with Bob as a helper. Names to Stu for catering numbers please.

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Saturday 18th January, 2020 Annie Taylor BARE FOOT BOWLS @ RULES CLUB Meet at Club Rooms 5.00pm for short run, bowls commencing 6.30pm, BBQ $20 or $25pp at 7.30pm followed by second session of bowls. Names and preferred package to Stu by 10th January. See email to members 11th Dec.

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January, 2020 NO MID WEEK RUN FOR JANUARY.Monday, 3rd February, 2020. COMMITTEE MEETING 6.00pm at the clubrooms. 0 0Friday, 7th February, 2020. GENERAL MEETING 7.30pm at the clubrooms. Please bring a plate for supper. 2 2

EVENTS FROM OTHER CLUBS AND SPECIAL INTERESTFriday 6th to Sunday 8th December, 2019.

YOUNG CHERRY FESTIVAL Car Show 8.00am-3.30pm Sat, Pip Spitting competition 11.00am-12.00pm Sunday.

Sunday 26th January, 2020 AUSTRALIA DAY CARNIVALE 2020, Parramatta Park. Rego open until 29th November. Stu has details.


REFLECTION — DECEMBER 2019Friday 31st January (reg.) -Sunday, 2nd February, 2020

COOTAMUNDRA ANTIQUE MOTOR CLUB 40th Birthday Party and run to Jugiong. Stu has details.

Friday 21st- Sunday 23rd February, 2020

49th BEGONIA RALLY, Vintage & Classic Car Club Ballarat. Entries close 1st Feb. Stu & Sue have details.

Friday, 28th February to Monday, 2nd March, 2020.

ANNUAL KALIMNA RALLY, Myrtleford, Vic. Stu has flyer.

Saturday 28th March, 2020 SW GET TOGETHER at Cootamundra28th March-4thApril, 2020. Christine Stevens

0419 789 151 AHAHMF NATIONAL RALLY – Albury/Wodonga.

Friday 10th – Monday 13th April, 2020.

BROKEN HILL 50th ANNIVERSARY BUSHMAN’S RALLY 10th – 13th April (Easter) 2020.

Sunday 12th April, 2020 PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP SHOW, Bryant Park, COWRA. Mid West Historic Motor Club. Stu has flyer.Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd May, 2020.

CHMC ANNUAL RALLY, DUBBO for pre ’31 vehicles. This event coincides with the Dubbo Motor Bike Rally so book your accommodation early to avoid disappointment. Contact Janelle for accommodation.

9th & 10th May, 2020 RHYTHM N RAIL JUNEE Members have previously enjoyed the Poets Breakfast.29th-31st May, 2020 HISTORIC WINTON Recommended by Rocky. Have a chat to him.Sunday 27th September, 2020

BAY TO BIRDWOOD 40th ANNIVERSARY – All historic vehicles. Entry applications expected to open January 2020.

SWAP MEETINGS7th December, 2019 GEELONG2nd February, 2020 BATHURST & SYDNEY29th February, 2020 GUNDAGAI8th March, 2020 OBERON14th March, 2020 JUNEE & ORANGE29th March, 2020 LITHGOW5th April, 2020 GOULBURN, JINDERA & NARRANDERA

LONG TERM PLANS

26th July – 16th August, 2020. Rob Le Lievre0419 445 625

OUTBACK QUEENSLAND Rob needs names for Dinosaur & Mines Tours please.

7th October, 2020. Colleen Rainbird HUP RALLY – WWVVMC is catering.2021? Rob Le Lievre TASMANIA, East Coast


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