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Bulletin of the Veteran Car Club of South Australia
Vol. 14, No. 10 – April 2020
Table of Contents:Page 2 - The Chair’s Report
Page 2 – Postpone the PAYG April
Weekend Rally in Gawler Page 2 - Cancel the April and May
VCCSA Gatherings Page 2 - Cancelling the September
VCCSA weekend Rally Page 3 - VCCSA Vehicle Gathering Day
Page 3 - Membership Notices
Page 3 - Veteran of the Month
Page 4 - Meetings & Gatherings
Page 5 - Upcoming Club events
Page 5 - Upcoming Local & National Club events
Page 6 - Upcoming Swap Meet events
Page 6 - Notices
Page 6 - Other Club’s Publications Page 6 - For Sale/Wanted
Page 7 – Article: R.A.C.V. 1&2 CYLINDER
RALLY, HAMILTON VICTORIA
12th – 15th March 2020
1905 Cadillac and 1916 Indian Powerplus Hamilton 1&2 Cyl Rally HQ
The Veteran Car Club of
South Australia Inc.
The Veteran Car Club of
South Australia Inc.
‘For the preservation of veteran motor vehicles into the future’
www.vccsa.org.au
Member of the Association of Veteran Car Clubs in Australia (TAVCCA)
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VCCSA Club Officer Holders
Chairman: Hamish McDonald 8556 2271 Public Officer: Dudley Pinnock 8379 2441
Treasurer: Tim Rettig 0419 845 394 Secretary: Peter Allen 8353 3438
Committee: Julian McNeil 8272 8759 Peter Templer 0417 081 502
Andrew Hayes 0401 025 000 Ian Voysey 0432 454 942
Website Coordinator: admin@vccsa.org.au
Bulletin Editor: Frank Cord-Udy editor@vccsa.org.au
Address for Correspondence: P.O. Box 193, Unley Business Centre, Unley 5061
The Chair’s Report Dear Members and friends, we are in unprecedented times and being challenged in how
we address the concerns facing us from the Coronavirus. In light of the many messages
we have seen and heard recently from officials, there have been some significant steps
taken to stop the spread of COVID-19. TAVCCA has been working with the various state clubs to
reassess the national rallies – with the National 1 & 2 in Charleville now postponed to 2021. The
TAVCCA All Veteran Rally in Swan Hill is being reviewed with a determination about its future to be
announced in the coming weeks and months.
As an association, we will support the
expectations around the containment of the
Coronavirus by limiting the group size of people
in the one space and maintaining a 1.5 metre
distance between people. Moreover, locally, with
the rules now clear in regards to social distancing
and the evidence this can drastically reduce the
spread of this illness, as a club, your Committee
has decided to take the following actions in the
short term moving forward:
Postpone the PAYG April Weekend Rally in
Gawler. This decision was made in line with the
Gawler Club cancelling its event of the Sunday. We
will look at the viability of holding this event if and
when the Gawler Club confirm an alternate date for
their event later in the year.
Cancel the April and May VCCSA Gatherings.
We will continue to review when these Gatherings
might resume as per normal. We will continue to
take our advice from SA Health on this.
Your Committee has also taken further action by
cancelling the September VCCSA weekend Rally that Andrew Hayes was preparing. It is looking
more certain that we will roll this event over into
2021. This virus has caused significant disruption
for many of our planned events. As a Committee,
we will continue to communicate with you via email
and through our monthly Bulletin.
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How can we continue to share all things veteran vehicles with you over the coming months? Given our
planned hiatus from Gatherings, we are looking at ways to maintain contact with all members. Email is the
simplist and preferred method. We encourage you to ensure your email is up to date and or set up an email
account for those who don’t yet have one. This contact will hopefully continue to provide some normality
and your regular monthly engagement with the veteran vehicle movement. We will look to re-print
material from the other state clubs in our Bulletin. If you have time to prepare an article of your own or
have some interesting pictures to share, please forward them to our Editor their inclusion in an upcoming
edition. Frank always looks forward to receiving members input to our publication.
Coping with COVID-19. I am mindful of the stress and
anxiety you or members of your wider family might
have at this troubling time about the spread of COVID-
19. I would like to share with you the following
resources and links that can be used to support your
wellbeing:
1. https://headspace.org.au/young-people/how-to-
cope-with-stress-related-to-covid-19/
2. https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-
facts/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-
the-coronavirus-outbreak
Back to Veteran Car Business . . .
VCCSA Vehicle Gathering Day
Just ahead of the suggested social distancing request last
month, a number of our members offered their vehicles
for the VSCC Gathering Day in the west parklands. I
thank all those VCCSA members who made an effort to
attend this display. There was a parade of 3 wheeled
vehicles and our member - Andrew Appleby (see Andy
behind the wheel of the Phanomobile: Right) – won the
best vehicle trophy on the day. Well done, Andy!
Membership Notices
Next month starts the membership renewal drive. We
will advise you in an upcoming Bulletin about how we
will activate this and advise of our plans for the 2020
AGM Notification/Committee Nomination form. There
will also be other changes in how we manage the
business of our club going forward.
Veteran of the Month
As we will not have an opportunity to view this month
“Veteran of the month” film, I have taken the liberty to
include a couple of links below to fill this void. Both
focus on the New London to New Brighton Antique car
run that takes place in North America. Part 1 shows the
Grand Tour from New London to New Brighton Antique
Car Run as they cover the 100-mile annual run.
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Featured here are 80 cars from several states and foreign countries. You can also check out the website
AmericanMediaVideo.com for further images.
Veteran of the Month Part 1 -
https://youtu.be/0MZL4X0EpAI
Antique Car Run Part 2 share a collection of Interviews with
the antique car owners as they talk about their cars, the
challenge and fun of touring and sharing antique car stories.
Veteran of the Month Part 2 - https://youtu.be/8Z-McTZG-gk
Take care this month,
Hamish McDonald (Chair)
Meetings
The Club holds informal gatherings at 8pm on
the first Wednesday of each month, except
January, at the Colonel Light Gardens RSL,
Dorset Ave. Park behind on what was the
bowling green, enter from Windsor Ave.
Assemble at 7.30 for a pre-meeting chat. The
only formal club meeting is the Annual General
Meeting, held on the first Wednesday in July
each year.
Cancelled - Wednesday 1st
April – Technical
Night: Fuel/Lubricant/Spark/Coolant
Bring your questions, tips & techniques for a
round table technical night. Take away at least
one new technical tip
Cancelled - Wednesday 6th
May – History
Month: Tribute to the Vickers Vimy aircraft
from the 1919 Air Race. With the aid of a
definitive SBS documentary we commemorate
the first official flight from England to Australia
– the Air Race of 1919 with Adelaide brothers
Ross and Keith Smith.
TBA - Wednesday 3rd June.
Just for a laugh
All I ask is for a chance to prove that money can’t make me happy.
Two factory workers are talking. The woman says, "I can make the boss give me
the day off."
The man replies, "And how would you do that?" The woman says, "Just wait and
see."
She then hangs upside down from the ceiling. The boss comes in and says, "What
are you doing?" The woman replies, "I'm a light bulb." The boss then says,
"You've been working so much that you've gone crazy. I think you need to take
the day off."
The man starts to follow her and the boss says, "Where are you going?" The man
says, "I'm going home, too. I can't work in the dark."
I got a job at a paperless office. Everything was great until I needed to use
the bathroom.
If it wasn’t for the last minute, nothing would get done.
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it.
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Upcoming Club events
3th
– 5th
April Postponed - VCCSA Northern Weekend Adventure
Linking with the 5th
Annual Gawler to Barossa Veteran & Vintage Run
Our more informal Club Weekend Adventure event in 2020 is planned to join up
with the GVV&CVC Veteran & Vintage Run in April. The weekend will start on
the Friday night with an informal gathering in the Gawler Caravan Park or join us
on Saturday morning for a planned run organised by Don & Sue Le Busque,
finishing with an informal Saturday evening meal. We will meet up with the
Gawler to Barossa Run on Sunday morning. Trailer parking will be available.
(GVV&CVC Entry form included in this Bulletin).
Note: Gawler Caravan Park require a minimum booking of 2 nights for a weekend
so seek alternative accommodation if you intend staying Saturday night only.
Gawler Caravan Park Ph: 8522 3805 or email: enquiry@gawlercaravanpark.com.au
Event Co-ordinators: Don & Sue Le Busque Mb: 0428 834 352
17th
May Postponed - Club Run to Vickers Vimy aviation display at Adelaide Airport
Event Co-ordinators: TBC
13th
June Postponed - Club Log Book Renewal Day – CLG RSL (Sat 11am-1pm -
sausage sizzle)
Co-ordinator: Peter Allen Ph: 8353 3438
Upcoming Local & National Club events
1st – 7
th April 2020 Cancelled - 1 & 2 Cyl National Rally – Charleville, QLD in 2020
Hosted by the Veteran Car Club of Australia (QLD) Inc.
For more information contact the 2020 National 1 & 2 Cylinder Rally Directors
Graham Donges 0417 718 617 • Irene Donges 0419 751 324
The EOI and First Newsletter is available from the VCCSA website.
10th-
13th
Apr 2020 Cancelled - 50th
Anniversary Bushman’s Rally in Broken Hill
The Broken Hill Veteran & Vintage Car Club would like to invite you to
participate in their fiftieth anniversary Bushman’s Rally over the Easter weekend.
Entries close on 28th February 2020 & entry forms are available from the VCCSA
Club Secretary.
Rally Director: David Stellini: 0488 521 753
16th-17th May 2020 Cancelled - RACV Pre 1905 Pioneers Rally, Ballarat
Based from the Bell Tower Inn Motel in Ballarat. Please join this rally, bring your
Pre 1905 Pioneer Motor Car and/or Motor Cycle, Tricyle, Quadricycle or Bicycle.
Or come and watch, support and cheer on the adventurers.
For further information - Contact: Greg Smith 0447 395 233
11th
– 17th
Oct 2020 Under consideration - National Veteran Vehicle Rally – Swan Hill, VIC
The theme of Rural Edwardian Australiana will dominate the event.
An Information Sheet has been included in this Bulletin
Contact Michael & Claudia Holding 0407 008 895 or email
mholding@netspace.net.au for the spiel
claudia_holding@hotmail.com for the facts
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Upcoming Swap Meet events (will advise when Swap Meets are restarted)
Notices The opinions in the articles in this publication do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policy of the
Veteran Car Club of SA.
Other Club’s Publications
Many clubs provide electronic versions of their publications and the following Australian Motoring
Organisations have provided us with a link to their publication during the last month:
Veteran Torque April 2020 - Veteran Car Club of Australia (Queensland) Inc.
http://www.vccaq.com
The Vintage Car Club of Queensland Inc.
http://www.vccq.club
Historic Motor Vehicles Club Inc. (Fleurieu Peninsular S.A.)
http://www.hmvc.org.au/category/magazine/
Retroautos April 2020 issue via Shannons Club:
https://www.shannons.com.au/club/news/retroautos/all/
Veteran Car Club of WA – Early Auto February 2020
http://www.veterancarclubofwa.asn.au/EarlyAuto/2020JanEA.pdf
Southland Branch Invercargill - Vintage Car Club of NZ Inc. Rumour Magazine February 2020
http://www.sporty.co.nz/southlandvintagecar
Veteran Car Club of Australia(Vic) Inc. - Brass Notes March 2020
http://cdn-
au.mailsnd.com/51814/jeOcXvY6k_JxHbtknkrdnMC0TrYno65GyvitjH4Dztc/3007306.pdf
Country Motor Australia – Issue 20
https://www.aomc.asn.au/country-motor-australia
The Chrevrolet Club of WA Inc. The Chevroletter - March 2020
http://vccsa.org.au/new-site/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Chevroletter-March-2020.pdf
For Sale/Wanted
For Sale: Pair of Rushmore Type B 7-inch headlights
Light fittings disassembled, then professionally
polished, and immediately coated with automotive
clear two pack paint, then re-assembled when dry.
Converted to 12V DC operation, fitted with 5W QI
lamp.
Price: $1400.00 the pair
Contact Phil at p.keane@purkinje.com.au or
mobile 0417 819 080
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At the homestead Skene - a western districts farm
homestead with all the trimmings including grand piano
and billiards room. Owned within the same family since
1851 with parts of this home built in 1858 and added too
later. Wonderful to see how the other half lived in their
heyday but now parts are falling into disrepair and it has
a single occupant. One wonders whether for heritage and
history it can be repurposed to survive.
For Sale: Pair of Lucas #B34 gas head
lamps with original convex glass and
mirrors. Suitable for small veteran with rim
measuring approximately 100mm diameter.
Complete with all fittings and in excellent
condition, $850
Contact Mal Roberts – 0412 049 509
R.A.C.V. 1&2 CYLINDER RALLY, HAMILTON VICTORIA
12th – 15th March 2020 Article: Sue & Don Le Busque
Photos: Peter Allen
We were fortunate to be able to attend this rally along with Peter Allen and Larry Clarke representing
South Australia. A total of 44 vehicles took part and approximately 85 people.
Thursday was a short shakedown run through the
German Settlement areas of Hamilton in the
Western District, followed by a barbecue dinner in
the Club Rooms of the Hamilton and District
Veteran, Vintage and Classic Drivers’ Club.
zFriday took us on a picturesque trip through the
Victoria Valley (a horseshoe shaped area in between
two ranges which are part of the Grampian
Mountains) to “Sierra Park”. This is an old sheep
grazing property which has been in the same family
since the 1870’s.
The owner, Bill Crawford explained about the
special Superfine (Saxon Merino - very rare breed)
wool which they produce (around 13 microns).
Friday start at Rally HQ the Pastoral Hamilton
Museum. 1916 Morgan, Brush and Humberette ready
for the off.
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Cyclecar gathering at the Golf Club for Friday lunch
From there we went to lunch at the Grampians Golf Club, before continuing on to Skene homestead,
settled in the 1850’s and which has remained in the Robertson family ever since. We were able to
walk through the homestead, which was once a stunning bluestone residence, but now in need of a bit
of TLC. We returned to Hamilton for an evening meal at the Grange Burn Motel.
On Saturday, we went to Coleraine via beautiful red gum grazing countryside. A visit to the
Blacksmith’s Shop (where we saw an 1896 replica Ford quadricycle which was running), and then a
walk through the Classic Car Museum, was followed by lunch at the Coleraine Football and Netball
Club rooms. We then returned to Hamilton via the beautiful hills and valleys of the Melville Forest
area. A visit to Glen Campe’s Motor Museum rounded off the day. Saturday night was the final
dinner at Alexandra House (Old Presbyterian Girls School – another wonderful old building), in
Hamilton.
Sunday morning featured a display of our vehicles for
the townsfolk.
The Rally was very well organised, and a special
mention goes to the Hamilton and District Veteran,
Vintage and Classic Drivers’ Club, and Tour Director
Doug Palmer. Thank you!
Front row at the Golf Club gathering for Friday lunch
The 1913 Tweenie a true cyclecar! Powered by a JAP
V-twin motor and with friction drive. The Tweenie,
note the Track width. Originally made in France the
Tweenie was sold in Britain as the Tweenie by
Dunhills. Would you believe a competition history? (A
Tweenie won the 1913 Cyclecar Grand Prix in
France)
1911 Rover with 2 cylinders and sleeve valves.
When it went past there was no engine noise!
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1911 Rover engine with sleeve valves
Greg Smiths exercise machine! It required much
LPA (light pedal assistance) and also some not
so "light" on the Coleraine hills. A 1908
Sovereign Zedel of about 300cc made in
Tasmania. Both man and machine combined for
a great performance over the weekend.
1905 Reo 5hp single at Rally HQ
1916 Indian Powerplus with Goulding sidecar
Clement Bayard twin cylinder at Rally HQ,
it motored all weekend in an unhurried
manner retaining its dignity at all times
A later AX Renault twin. This car is
basically as found and unrestored.
How come I cannot find them like this?
1909 Sizaire Naudin single cylinder
ABOVE: 1912 Little Midlands cyclecar
(powered by a JAP V twin engine) and a
1914 Perry. The LM, while not the fastest,
travelled manfully up the steep hills
delivering both occupants to Coleraine
and then returning to Hamilton. As for the
Perry it was so sophisticated as almost to
be a light car with its 880cc vertical
twin delivering lusty power (after all this is
the same model of car that Messrs
Behrens and Hawker drove from Adelaide
to Broken Hill and back in 1914).
LEFT: Metz twin cylinder "Plan Car".
The original Plan Car where payments
were made in instalments as parts of the
vehicle were purchased.
Cadillac single cylinder. Easy to see why they
are sometimes described as a Tulip body
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R.A.C.V. 1&2 Cylinder Rally Hamilton 2020 cont. Photos: Andrew & Francis McDougall