APRIL 2015
Drive Chatter
April, 2015
BERRIMA DISTRICT HISTORIC
VEHICLE CLUB Inc.
Editor: [email protected] Club: [email protected]
PO Box 145, Mittagong NSW 2575
www.BerrimaDistrictHistoricVehicleClub.org.au
LIFE MEMBERS
Alan Barker
Denyse Barker
Richard Bates
Lillian Bates
Bill Betts
Robyn Betts
Robert Jay
Pat Jay
Val Neal
Chris Knapman
Geoff Knapman
Jenny Harkness
Fay Mills
Peter Mills
Bill Robertson
Alan Strode (deceased
Alice Strode (deceased)
Alan Worner
Beverley Worner
Eric Worner
Sandra Worner
OFFICE BEARERS 2014-2015
PATRON
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
TREASURER
ASSISTANT TREASURER
CLUB AUDITORS
EVENTS DIRECTORS
EDITOR
LIBRARIAN
PLATES REGISTRARS
INSPECTION OFFICERS
PUBLIC OFFICER
HISTORIAN
MEMBERSHIP REGISTRAR
PROPERTY OFFICERS
CATERING OFFICER
RESTORATION & SPARES
CMC REPRESENTATIVE
SPORTSGROUND CO-ORDINATORS
INTERNET OFFICER
BERRIMA RALLY COMMITTEE
Bill Betts
4871 1332
0429 333 769
Michael Plummer
4628 8221
0407 108 298
Peter Mills
4677 1265
0408 674 544
Karen Lloyd (Wolfe)
6524 8749
0419 126 558
Gary Fuller
0412 660 530
Jenny Harkness
4677 3404
0425 254 428
Colin Coxhead
4862 2643
0407 411 002
Robin Betts
4871 1332
Gary Fuller
0412 660 530
John Glennon
4861 2701
Alan Worner
4871 1483
0409 189 358
Eric Worner
4871 1620
0428 282 070
Maurice Hickman
0413 594 788
Greg Morrison
4877 1281
0408 448 137
Eric & Sandra Worner 4871 1620
0428 282 070
David Auld
4659 6041
Phillip Hughes
4659 6383
0428 596 383
Eric Worner
4871 1620
0428 282 070
Sam Mangion
4817 2273
0432 351 771
Tom Rolfe
4683 1515
Andrew Lidden
Alan Barker
4871 1161
0419 555 299
Ron Stootman
4861 4269
0411 441 075
Ray Barwick
4647 8902
0425 244 543
Peter Mills
4677 1265
0408 674 544
Robyn Betts
4871 1332
Fay Mills
4677 1265
Phillip Hughes
4659 6383
0428 596 383
Kevin Lloyd
6524 8749
Peter Mills, Jenny Harkness & Maurice Hickman
Ron Stootman
4861 4269
0411 441 075
Chris & Geoff Knapman, Bill &Robyn Betts, Peter & Fay Mills
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President’s Letter
Our Club has had a very successful
Berrima Rally for 2015.
There was a great display of vehicles on
the Saturday lined up in decades. It was
rather impressive to see how car shapes
changed, going from the curved
hand-formed panels of the veteran and
vintage cars to vehicles of the 70's and
80's with their machine-pressed, squarer
panels.
Thanks again to the Rally Committee members for all your time and effort for the Club.
Thank you also to the volunteers on the Saturday and Sunday, doing all the jobs that
needed to be filled in order to make the weekend work so smoothly.
I hope that you are able to enjoy some of the cooler days ahead in your vehicles and
I hope to see you out in my new addition soon too.
Michael Plummer
2015 Rally Committee
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2015 Berrima Rally Winners
SATURDAY JUDGING
1934 Ford 4-door sedan. Owner: Paul Antcliff. Driver: John Moore. Early
Ford V8 Club
1965 Sunbeam Tiger. Charles Seaberg. Sunbeam Owners Club
1956 Ford Pickup. Wayne and Heather Middleton. BDHVC
WEEKEND WINNERS
Outright Winner – Club Member: Peter and Fay Mills. 1947 Ford Deluxe
sedan. BDHVC.
Outright Winner – Visitor: John Fryirs. 1925 Morris Cowley tourer. Morris
Register of NSW.
Outright Runner Up – Club Member: Paul Shaw. 1924 Dodge Bud Body ute.
BDHVC.
Outright Runner Up – Visitor: Bob Bailey. 1974 Morgan+8 Roadster.
Morgan Owners Club.
Veteran: Alistair Clark. 1911 Hotchkiss. Shoalhaven Vintage Car Club.
Vintage (1920 – 1929): Stein Pederson. 1927 Salmson GS8 racing car.
Shoalhaven Vintage Car Club.
1930 – 1939: Rod & Cathie Davis. 1933 Morris 10/4 tourer. Morris Reg’r.
1949 – 1949: Lou & Stella Camenzuli. 1949 Ford Prefect sedan.
Anglia/Prefect Car Club of Aust.
1950 – 1959: Glen & Wendy Gay. 1954 MG TF Sports. Morris Reg’r
1960 – 1969: Ken & Sue Coad. 1961 Morris Oxford Series 5 sedan. Morris
Reg’r
1970 – 1984: Eric & Sandra Worner. 1972 Ford Capri coupé. BDHVC.
Commercial: Denis & Betty Donald. 1956 Vauxhall Velox ute. Sth Coast VCC
Modern (1985 – 2015): Kerry & Marian Jones. 2008 Morgan Aero 8 coupé.
Morgan Owners Club.
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The Ruby Rally
Berrima Rally – forty, and still going strong! The 2015 Berrima Rally listed 105 entrants
from across the State showing that this remains a popular event for many visiting clubs,
with a good representation from our own. The fickle Highlands weather chose to be kind
– with much cloud but little rain.
Interesting new entrants included two
Austin Shearlines, a 1974 Morgan, our
President’s 1964 Falcon De Luxe, a
1927 Morris Cowley Flatnose with
original paint and upholstery, John
Singer’s latest Zeta (No. 5 in his
collection!), “twin” silver Zephyrs and
“twin” green Morris Majors, and a
[1954] sky blue Thunderbird.
The 40th Anniversary itself was
celebrated with the “Ruby” theme, engraved mugs and pens and a souvenir colour Rally
Programme that gave the history of the Rally from its Dahlia Festival beginnings and a
collection of pictures from over the years.
Keith Gaymer, Librarian of the Life Motor
Museum at Dapto, came up for the static display
and left with a Rally Programme to add to their
library. Entrants were given the directions for a
walking tour of Mittagong focusing on the
prominent buildings of its past 150 years of
history.
The Dinner-Dance was a sea of red and the RSL added their own touch with red overhead
lighting. The RSL staff seem to enjoy the fun of the dress-up each year. Our regular band,
Style, were there to entertain and have grown very comfortable with this regular gig –
playing rock and roll so that it doesn’t hurt your ears. The stage was decorated with the
original backdrop to the 2000 Rally’s racy pantomime, Ball Breakers. Other decorations
were a collection of trophies from past rallies and historical information about Mittagong
to recognise its 150th Anniversary. There were also photos of the Calendar Girls skit of
2002. The laminated
tablemats were a
souvenir, displaying the
distinctive rally badges
designed by Dick Bates
and Bob Swinfield over
the years.
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Bill Betts was unrecognisable as The
Lady in Red and broke a few hearts
with his/her demure smile and rosy
cheeks. Bill found it a bit odd dancing
with all the gents in the progressive
dance and crossed his legs rather than
decide which of the toilets to use.
The Sunday run took us on a fine tour
of diverse Highland scenery, down the
Wombeyan Caves Road, along
Greenhills Road through to Berrima and then Moss Vale (for morning tea), then
Kangaloon and finishing up along Range Road, descending into Mittagong. Moss Vale
Rotary kindly hosted the Sunday morning tea at their local showground and gave a tasty
spread. A photographer from the exclusive High Life magazine was kept busy taking
shots at the showground, so look out for April issue.
Another great Berrima Rally
and thanks to the team who
put it together.
Ken Harkness
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EVENTS
APRIL, 2015
1st Wed.
C: Mid-Week Run. Meet top of Razorback 10am. Contact
Bob Dunk on 4681 8316.
rd
3 Good
C: David Wolfe Morning Tea Run Nepean Dam [NOT
Friday
Avon] 10am: Good Friday get together. Join the Wolfe
gang for morning tea and barbecue/picnic lunch &
activities. Contact Diane Jobson on 4684 2084 or 0424 395
776.
rd
th
3 to 5 Fri.- I: Bush Council Annual Rally at Armidale.
Sun.
7th Tue.
I: Campbelltown Club Run. (please note change) Meet
Curry Reserve at 10am. Depart 10:30am for Eling Forrest
Winery via Berrima for lunch. Contact Bill Robertson on
4681 8767 or 0408 064 153.
th
8 Wed.
C: B.D.H.V.C. General Meeting 8pm Bargo Sportsground
th
10 Fri.
C: David Wolfe Morning Tea Run Nepean Dam Picnic
Ground 10am Contact Diane Jobson on 4684 2084 or 0424
395 776.
th
12 Sun.
I: Robertson Heritage Railway Station. Arrive 10am.
A change this year as there will be no competition, just a
great spot to meet fellow car enthusiasts. Give the Markets
a look-over. B.Y.O. lunch or give the Bowling Club your
support or other local food outlets a boost.
th
18 Sat.
I: Wollondilly Remembers We have been invited to attend a
static display at Thirlmere RSL Hall from 10am to 2pm.
Not only military vehicles but all cars are invited. Then
there is a Diggers’ Ball at 5pm. $ 120 per person. For more
info. ring Peter Mills Ph 4677 1265
th
19 Sun.
I: Sussex Inlet Car Show Contact Eric Worner for more
details on 4871 1620.
th
25 Sat.
I: ANZAC Day: for Picton, contact Peter Mills on 4677
Anzac Day
1265 and for Mittagong, contact Eric Worner on 4871
1620 re organising cars for veterans on the day.
th
26 Sun.
I: Mittagong Airport are inviting B.D.H.V.C to their Fly-in
Day. We went last year and it was a great day. Alan
Worner had a flight in an ultra-light and really enjoyed the
experience. Arrive 10am. Barbecue available for a small
fee.
MAY, 2015
1st-3rd Fri-
C: Tumut Festival has been cancelled. There will still be a
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Sun.
3rd Sun.
5th Tue.
April, 2015
street parade & markets. Some of our members have
booked accommodation in Tumut so we will make it a Club
Run.
I: Pumpkin Day - Collector 10am. Should be a great day. A
little town needs our support. We will call in on our way
back from Tumut. Contact Eric Worner on 4871 1620
I: Campbelltown Car Club Run – Meet Picton R.S.L. Park 10am for
Morning tea. Leave 10:30am for a country drive. Lunch at Menangle
Store. Ring Bill Robertson on 0408 064 153.
6th Wed.
9th Sat.
C: Mid-Week Run. Meet Bargo Sportsground 10am. Contact
Bob Dunk on 4681 8316.
I: Wheels at Wollondilly Anglican College 3000 Remembrance Drive
Tahmoor. Food stalls, entertainment. $10.00 Show & Shine Car
entry. Gold coin for spectators. A great day last year. This year
should be even better. B.D.H.V.C meet outside main entrance at 9am.
13th Wed.
th
15 Fri.
16th-17th
Sat-Sun
17th Sun.
17th Sun.
24th Sun.
C: B.D.H.V.C. General Meeting 8pm Bargo Sportsground
C: David Wolfe Morning Tea Run Nepean Dam Picnic
Ground 10am. Contact Diane Jobson on 4884 2084 or 0424
395 776.
I: Steam & Machinery Festival Menangle Rd. Menangle
10am either day. See what moved Australia years ago.
Contact Eric Worner on 4871 1620.
I: B.E.A.C. National Motoring Heritage Day Mittagong
Public School. Gold Coin donation B.B.Q. Coffee, Tea &
Scones. Arrive 9am. : Nation Heritage Day Berry
Showground 9am.
I: National Heritage Day Berry Showground 9am. Contact
Eric Worner on 4871 1620.
I: Show & Shine Car Display. Highlands Hub Mittagong in aid of
Southern Highlands Hospice. From 10am to 1pm. Entry: Gold coin
donation. Prizes: $100 Barbecues Galore Voucher; SuperCheap $100
Voucher; Dick Smith $100 Voucher; Officeworks $100 Voucher.
Contact Eric Worner on 4871 1620.
24th Sun.
29th Fri.
June, 2015
2nd Tue
3rd Wed.
5th-8th Fri.Mon
I: Kevin George Memorial Run
C: Morning Tea Lake Alexandria Mittagong 10am
I: Campbelltown Club Run. Meet Curry Reserve Camden
10am. Morning Tea Run to Warragamba. Contact Bill
Robertson on 0408 064 153.
C: Mid-week Run. Meet Top of Razorback 10am Contact
Bob Dunk on 4681 8316.
I: Wagga Wagga Veteran & Vintage Motor Car Club
Easter Rally A great Rally. Entry forms from John
Glennon on 4861 2701.
More June events on next page…
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10th Wed.
12th Fri.
C:
14th Sun.
I:
21st Sun.
I:
26th Fri.
C:
C: B.D.H.V.C. General Meeting 8pm Bargo Sportsground
David Wolfe Morning Tea Run Nepean Dam Picnic Ground
10am. Contact Diane Jobson on 4684 2084 or 0424 395
Museum of Fire Truck Show - Penrith. Meet Winifred West
Park Mittagong 9am.
Wilton Markets Show & Shine Broughton St, Wilton 9am to
1pm. Great prizes. $10.00 entry fee. Free coffee
Morning Tea Lake Alexandria Mittagong
EVENTS RULES
It is a legal condition that vehicle on historic plate (conditional registration) record their movements with the
Club. Therefore, please ensure that your details are recorded in the Events Book circulated at each meeting.
Also, sign the Run Sheet at all Club Runs. When attending a secondary club run or “invitational” run (I), and
your vehicle is registered with HCRS plates you MUST contact the Plates Registrars, Eric and Sandra Worner
(4871 1620) or the President, Michael Plummer (4628 8221) and advise them of your vehicle’s movements.
Club members and friends are welcome to attend any Club or Invitational outings in modern vehicles.
For additional information about Events, please phone John Glennon 4861 2701
Eric Worner 0428 282 070 E: [email protected] or Alan Worner 4871 1483 .
Note the symbols C for Club run, I for invitational run.
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Thank you
More from the Berrima Rally
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FEBRUARY 2015 - GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
Held on 11th February at Bargo Sportsground Hall – Meeting opened at 8.05pm
Present 43 members [as per Attendance Book] Apologies 6 Visitors
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The President, Michael Plummer, welcomed everyone including our visitors
Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes accepted as read by Secretary.
No matters arising.
Correspondence In
3 invoices & statement;
Letters: 2 (Accountants &thank you)
Invitations: 6
Magazines: 18
Correspondence Out – Nil
REPORTS
Treasurer A detailed report presented by Treasurer
Moved acceptance Jenny Harkness ; Seconded by Alan Barker; carried.
Events
 Australia Day Berrima – good day. Thank you to the members for the use of cars for
celebrities. Noted in the crowd was Leo Sayer.
 Camden Australia Day – apparently very good (“bloody brilliant”). Good cars, lots of
people, fabulous day.
 Campbelltown Vintage Car Club – enjoyed.10 vehicles went. .
See the magazine for upcoming events and more information
Shannon’s Classic (16 August) 20 tickets @$20 each will be orderded.
Other regular activities that may be worth checking out
 1st Saturday month Bosch Craft at Bollard Place, Picton – a morning tea..
 3rd Sunday in month – Canley Vale PS Breakfast with cars and markets.
Plates Registrar
New registration - 528906H John Singers 1965 Zeta
CMC report presented by Karen.
Bargo Hall Nil to report
Membership Nil to report.
Editor
Articles and photos are welcomed for magazine. Send to Editor by email or post
Berrima Rally –97 entries received and rising.
Souvenir special booklet has been prepared for rally entrants 40 years of Berrima rally.
Robyn outlined the help required
The President confirmed that Rally Badges are only available if you attend the Rally. (Not
as per report in magazine.)
Librarian The library is available for all members to use, please take advantage of this
Acceptance of the Reports Moved Phil Hughes Seconded Eamon Tierney. Accepted.
General Business
 Requests;
 use of club trailer Rotary BBQ on 20/3 – granted
 use of car for Brigadoon run - granted
 use of club gazebo at Goulburn swap meet on 29/3 - granted
 Motion put by Eric Worner, seconded by Leon Myers That the club buy another
pop-up shelter. Passed
 Eddie and Lorna Teirney were wished safe travelling.
Raffle drawn at 9.05pm and meeting closed at 9.10pm
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11th MARCH 2015 - GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
The meeting held at Bargo Sportsground Hall opened at 8.10pm by Vice-President, Peter
Mills, who welcomed everyone including our visitors.
Present 36 members [as per Attendance Book] Apologies: 12 ;Visitors: 4
Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes read by Secretary.
Matters Arising from the Minutes Biill Flegg is obtaining a price on the gazebo for the
club to purchase.
Acceptance of the Minutes Moved Gary Fuller; Seconded Viv Coady. Carried
Correspondence In; Invoices 3;Letters: 1; Invitations: 5; Notices: 1 (CHMC AGM)
Magazines: 27; Email: 1 (NSW Southern Motoring Club)
Correspondence Out – Nil
REPORTS
Treasurer A detailed report was presented by Treasurer. Moved acceptance Jenny
Harkness; Seconded Bill Betts. Carried
Events
 David Wolfe Morning Tea run – still getting a good roll up.
 Crookwell Festival – 60 cars attended. Great day and what a drive!
 Berrima Rally – excellent, excellent, excellent. Copy of 40th Anniversary program was
circulated for members to peruse.
For coming events see”Events “page in magazine.
 November. Alan Barker spoke of the Kangaroo march for the re-enactment of WWI
Starts at Wagga and goes though Junee. Only veteran cars required.
Membership Badges for two new members not in attendance to be handed out. Jenny
asked if any new members have not received a name badge as yet and if they would like
a copy of our club’s constitution. These were handed out to newer members present.
Secretary to email constitution out with the minutes.
Plates Registrar New registration – 53716H L & A Myers 1963 Buick
CMC Nil to report
Bargo Hall AFL club will be putting a new building up adjacent to hall.
Editor Any articles for magazine are very welcome. Send to Editor by email or post.
Berrima Rally –Brilliant weekend. 102 cars attended. Some of the highlights and the
things that worked well were: Two-way radios used for parking and the many club
members who helped, espcially on Saturday. The Dinner Dance went well and the
Sunday run was enjoyable. Thanks to Viv and Leon for seeing everyone off early on
Sunday. A small profit was made.The Club thanked the Committee for all their efforts.
Librarian The library is available for all members to use, please take advantage of this
Acceptance of the Reports Moved Viv Coady; Seconded John Holton Carried.
General Business Discussion on letter from NSW Southern Motoring Club requesting
support for changes to plate registration.
Motion: That the Secretary send a letter to the NSW Southern Motoring Club and the
CMC and Bush Council advising we are happy to support the CMC recommendations.
Moved John Holton; Seconded Eric Worner. Carried
If you need to attend secondary club’s run – fill in your name in the events book and
page on the day and carry the magazine.
Changes to be made to our internet page to encourage membership.
Marketing discussion: Bill Robertson and Gary Fuller showed an example of a different
name badge with our metal logo. After discussion, other prices are also to be sought
before any decision is made. Gary also showed a sample mug with club logo. Some vinyl
stickers have been printed that have a 7-year life span. These are available for $2 each.
Discussion around shirts and jackets. Club colours are maroon and cream. Gary Fuller
to follow up on prices and return with more information.
Raffle drawn at 10.00pm and meeting closed
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FOR SALE
1976 Mercedes Benz 450 sedan White. Good condition. 12 months rego. BTP15Y.
$ 1,500 ono. Ph Greg 0408 448 137 or Mary 0427 209 688.
1980 Porsche 924 coupé Auto. Ready for
rego. New paint. No damage. Original. No
modifications. Garaged always. Mike 0418
431 955.
1952 RILEY RMA, 1.5 litre, $12,500 ono Including workshop manual Registered until 1st
Sept. 2015. Runs very well, currently garaged in the Southern Highlands, Engine has been
restored in 2011 with new pistons and valves etc. Brake master cylinder restored in
2014. Runs on unleaded petrol. Original upholstery, front seats may need some repair
work. We have had many enjoyable outings over a period of 14 years with the
BDHVCluband BEAClub in the Southern Highlands,
including Rallies to Wagga and Wangaratta, also
with the Riley Club when the runs were in our
area. We are now reluctantly selling due to recent
double knee replacements restricting mobility. For
further details contact Barry, on 02 4862 5435 or
0418 665 356.
1961 Vauxhall Victor Special. Good condition.
Recent work. Painted in original colours. New
clutch, pressure plate & thrust race. Reconditioned
water pump. Brakes overhauled. New wheel
cylinder. New carpets & boot mats. A good club car
$ 5,250 ONO Tony Alessi 0414 836 458 email:
[email protected]
Ads in Drive Chatter are free to members for two issues.
Please advise if sold.
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