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AUGUST 2000

The

Victorian Military Vehicle Corps Inc.

Newsletter A 5955

V ictorian Military Vehicle CorpsAUGUST 2000

OFFICE BEARERS:

PRESIDENT:Lionel Smart (03) 9758 2748Email: lionelsmar(qhotmail.com

ANNUAL ELECTIONS. . .. . . .

VICE PRESIDENT:Don Ashton (03) 59624587

Elections wil not be required at the Annual GeneralMeeting of the VMVC Inc to beheld on

1 August 2000.

SECRETARY:Terr Oakley (03) 5726 1775POBox 69CHIL TERN 3683EMail: toakley(qdragnet.com.au

The following members have been nominated -

PRESIDEN - Lionel Smart

VICE PRESIDEN - Don Ashton

TREASURER:Brian Brown (03) 94369016PO Box 367RESERVOIR 3073Email: brivon37(qtelstra.easymail.com.au

SECRETARY - Brian Brown

TREAURER - Michael Kaukas

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:AlfBrooks (03) 9459 0139Ian Eddy (03) 9758 4410Michael Kaukas (03) 98708287

COMMITTEE - AIf BrooksHenry DaviesIan Eddy

EDITOR:Bev KerslakePO Box 327 Fax:PAKENHAM 3810Email: bevk(qdcsi.net.au

(03) 5941 3707(03) 5940 1673

TRIP COMMITTEE:Alf BrooksLionel SmarDon AshtonMichael Kaukas

(03) 9459 0139(03) 97582748(03) 5962 4587(03) 9870 8287

WE WELCOMETHEFOLLOWINGNEWMEMBER~. . .

LIBRAN:John Brown (03) 9758 5964

BernieDing1e #344200 Bessie Creek RoadNARNARGOON 3812PHONE: 59425512

CATERING OFFICER:Ian Eddy (03) 97584410

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE -

AOMC DELEGATE:Henr Davies (03) 98785411 Gordon Edwards should be Member Number 343.

Meetings held at RATS OF TOBRUK HALL,44 VICTORIA AVENUE, ALBERT PARK-fist Tuesday of the month - no meeting inJanuary. WEB SITE: ww.Geocities.com\Motorcity\Factory\I008

CONTACT: Anthony Ick - ick(qhotkey.net.au or at 33 Parakeet Road, Werribee

The Editor reserves the right to amend, edit or delete any articles or items submitted for publication in the Newsletter.

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CALENDAR OF. COMING. EVENTS. . . . . . . . .

Meeting Tobruk House - 8.00 pmAUG 1 - TUE

AUG 20 - SUN

SEPT 5 - TUE

SEPT 16 - SAT

SEPT 27 - Oct 4WED to WED

OCT 3 - TUE

OCT7&8SAT & SUN

OCT7&8SAT & SUN

OCT 22 - SUN

OCT 28 - SAT

NOV5-SUN

NOV 7 - TUE

2001 - JAN 21

Back to Caulfield - This year wil commemorate the 50th Aniversary of the Korean War.

If you intend bringing a vehicle, contact Brian Brown (03) 9436 9016 AH or (03) 94657255 BH by14 August if you wish to have a lunch ticket. Arrival time is 10.30 am, vehicles to assemble on thelawn in front of the stand for a static display. Enter through gate 21 opposite railway station MelwayMap 69 E-l.

Meeting Tobruk House - 8.00 pm

Royal Victorian Aero Club Dawn Patrol - Moorabbin Airort, details later.

Jeep Diamond Jubilee - Tamworth Showgrounds. Proposed convoy would leave Wednesday

27 Sept. Time is running short so get your registration form in ASAP. If interested in joining the

convoy rig (03) 5941 3707.

Meeting Tobruk House - 8.00 pm

4th Vintage & Old Wares Expo Warragul Showgrounds - More details closer to the day.

Moorabbin Air Museum Wings Weekend - More details as they come to hand.

HMAS Cerberus Open Day - Await further details regarding convoy for this popular event.

Euroa Wool Week Parade - Convoy details closer to the day..

Remembrance Day - East Malvern RSL

Meeting Tobruk House - 8.00 pm

Great Australian Rally - More details later in the year

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VALE - ROD McPHERSON

It is with regret we note the passing oflong standing member Rod McPherson.

, Rod had been a member of the VMVCi

I for over twenty years, and passed awaypeacefully at home after a long illness.

Rod will be sadly missed by allI

I Sincere condolences to wife Val and

i family.i

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is FRIDAY 18 AUGUST 2000p

PO BOX327, PAKNHAM 3810

PHONE: (03) 5941 3707FAX: (03) 5940 1673EMAL: bevk(qdcsi.net.au

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FOR SALE ......DAVE FURNESS #113 (03) 974081821959 Corio built cargo trailer. Excellent condition, brakeslights, canvas, tyres. Suit Stude, Blitz or GMC $600.

DAVID BARTON #31 (03) 9898 8211One 6.00 x 16 road pattern tyre, Goodyear, super hi miler6 ply, made in Great Britain, brand new, unused $60.00.

ROHAN ASPINALL 0418 597 761One ton Dana 53 (1949/60?) rear end complete, hub tohub, 4,88 ratio $300. Dana 25 front diff complete, 5.38ratio $150.

FRANK VELLA #240 (03) 5253 1515 0415593992Jeep CJ3 tub, good condition, excell windscreen frameJeep CJ5 tub, mudguards, bonnet & grille, with chassis &rear diff, good condition,

DOMINIC KAUKAS#248 0411823630Re-print TM1 0.11 01 Ford GP Maintenance Manual $25Re-print TM1 0.11 00 Ford GP Parts Price List $25Original TM9.808 Dodge % ton WC51, WC52, WC53,WC54, WC56, WC57, WC59, WC60 1943 huge 500page Tech Manual $195Orig military motorcycle tyre pump WLA Indian type $25WLA rear sprocket $10US WW2 jerry can pourer $15USMC WW2 Type I jerry can $25US WW2 'Fyr Fighter' extinguisher (needs repair) $15Jeep type 6" pliers marked "Ford" $20Jeep type 6" pliers marked "Wilys" $10Jeep type 9" auto wrench $5Jeep type 8" crescent wrench $20Jeep type grease gun cover $10Jeep type GPW 17043 No 723 double ended spannermarked "Ford" $15Jeep type GPW 17044 No 25 double ended spannermarked "Ford" $15Ford Jeep front diff hub to hub $120Ford Jeep rear diff hub to hub $120WLA handle bars $95Must sell all items, prices negotiable.

MIKE KELLY #301 (03) 5626 62491943 RAAF AT21 radio transmitter, This was a groundset used for wireless links during the island hoppingcampaigns. The set was also built for the US ArmySignal Corps in Australia by AWA. 50 watts AM/CW. .output from 1.5 to 15 MHZ. Mains power supply, built-inantenna tuner, manual & spare transmitter unit included$450.

FOR SALE .......MIKE EDWARDS #208 (03) 9429 3415 AH,0427 840 258Email: mike.etIskybiz.comGMC 6X6 truck, rag top, cab chassis, 50% complete butworked hard in civvy life, suit wrecking or ambitiousrestoration, offers accepted.Chev heavy duty lend lease GS truck 90% complete, starts& drives, would make a good restorer, complete with fulltray load of spares $1,500 the lot.Chev light duty front beam axle assy, fully rebuilt new kingpins, thrust bearings & bushes, ready to bolt up to all Chevutes & trucks 15 cwt & above $400.

SWAP - Garwood winch 20,000 Ibspull, good cond drumundamaged for Hei110,000 Ib winch in equivalent condo

NOTE: Engineering & restoration services now availablefor all miltary vehicles, Fully equipped workshop, partssourcing & supply, pick-up & delivery, 10% discount forVMVC members,

JOHN BROWN #212 (03) 9758 5964 After 5.00 pmAustralian RAEME Trailer, excellent condition $800

RON FRY (03) 57931201, (03) 5468 7252, 0407 931 2011940 Chev Staff Car, Ridemaster, Deluxe, original cond(except for indicators fitted), as found in dusty shed: Interior& khaki paint require tidy up, no rust, body & motor in excellcond, complete brakes recently rebuilt. Eng No R2801751Serial.No 2267966, $8,750 (see below)

WW2 Stag hound ArmouredCar, externally complete, suitstatic display or restoration, no motors $8,500 (see below)

Matilda Tanks, hull only, four to choose from, componentsmissing, from $3,000 POA.

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MALCOLM DUNN #48 (03) 5274 2281Replica (mild steel) pistol ports for Stuart Light Tanks.3 parts hinge, port and bullet catcher, Require holesdrilled and catcher welded on. $160 ea,

RAY MURPHY #126 (03) 519245771945 Studebaker 6X6, cargo body. Eng No DK 1565436.Running order, driveable, suit restoration, spares,$1,200 aNa.

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a "dickey" condenser.

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ONE FOR THE NOSTALGIA BUFFSfrom Malcolm Dunn

American Auto Parts of Locust, Kansas City Missouri

advertised in Popular Mechanics Feb 1949 Diamond Tfour ton wreckers with three powered axles and twinboom Holmes Wrecker crane complete unit with steelcab US$4,250. Same unit with canvas top cab US$3,750. It's not often you can buy a convertible forless than the standard model!

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WANTED. . . · .

ROBIN MAWSON #112 (03) 5241 4610 AH (03) 5229 5126 BHMachine gun skate rail for White Scout Car. Rear seats oropportity to copy one. Door/bonnet hinges.

MIKE CECIL #267 (02) 6243 4296 Fax: (()2) 6243 4325Email: mike.cecil~awm.gov.auTools & fittings for Aust Machine Gun Carrier, either to purchase orborrow to make replicas, as follows -Track adjusting box wrenchStaing handle & staing handle extension

Crowbar 4 ft.Tow cable "Rope, towing, steel wire, heavy LP No.2"Screw jack handle

Original rear view mirror.Also want original DiD marked pick head, axe & shovel to suit MGCarrier.

DAVID LIDSTER #302 (03) 6228 2748 Fax: (03) 6261 5301D 1942 Chev Blitz Gun Tractor steering box complete, must be

D mechanically fit for road use. (Unit featued in Feb Newsletter).

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DARCY MILLER (02) 9654 2412, Email:darcy~mvspares.comFord Maron Herrgton conversion manuals, parts lists & anymechanicalsor bodywork.Sidecar for 1942 Harley Davidson WLA,need the boat inparticular.

TIM SCRIVENS #328 (03) 54521682 AH (03) 54521676 BHFor Wilys Trailer MB- T - Lunette eye & support leg or complete Abar assembly. Hand brake lever and cable.For 1942 Holden built Jeep trailer - Lunette eye bolt.Also have Jeep parts for sale or swap for above.

MIKE EDWARDS #208(03) 9429 3415 AH 0427 840258Email: mike.e~skybiz.com12' X 7' composite cargo body for Studebaker US6 trck, also

troop

seat sides, bows, canvas, or help with any bits to enable build up ofsame. 7.50 x 20 non-directional bar tread tyes in roadworthy con-dition.

NEIL EDWARDS (02) 6025 1816Pars to suit Homelite tank heater auxilar generator from GeneralGrant and other WW2 American tanks. Please ring evenings,reverse charges.

JAQUES REED #134 (03) 9775 7825Ford Blitz shock absorberrebuilding tools, Ford Par No XA 18015,or two week loan thereof.

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DOWN MEMORY LANE. . . . . .

Guest Speaker at the.. 6 June (D-Day 56 years

on) Meeting of the VMVC was theVictorian State Secretar of theRats of Tobru Association, MrMuray Bowles (2/24 Btn) whojoinedup at 17, and whose photo

is among those on the walls oftheRats of Tobru HalL. Muray gave

a fascinating personal account ofhis experiences during the niemonth Siege of Tobru in 1941.

It must have been early April of '41

that Murray and his2/24 Battalionmates were proceeding in convoyalong the Dérna Road when wordcame down the line to tur aroundand head back to Tobru.

Six black specks appeared in thesky and someone shouted "Itsallright, they're ours!" Everyonestaed cheering and waving, then

six Stuas screamed down on themand properly set aböut thecolum. Someone said "Cripes

Bowlsy, if they're ours, this lookslike being a long war!"

Muray's lot walked backto Tobruand took over the old Italianfortifications that encircled theseaside port. An edict came downfrom a General that there was to beno surender. (You can see thesewords under the Rats ofTobrumotto in the ROTA halL. )

Murray said that the enemy'sfailure to take Tobru was the firstreversal for the all conqueringDAK forces (Deutches AfrkaKorps).

It probably saved Egyt and theSuez Canal for the Alles, but itwas a tough time. Every morngat seven, 100 Stuas would comeover and lay their eggs, returng atnoon; and at dusk they'd be back todo the same thing. That went on

right throughoutthe siege.

Muray reckons he earned thePolish Medal, which the suriving

Rats are to be presented with at aceremony in late June, when hestripped off to save a fully kittedPole who fell into the water whilstdisembarking at Tobru. Muraywas nearly court marialled by anEnglish Lieutenant for deserting hispost, but luckily an AustralianCaptain intervened.

A patrol going oulat Tobruk

Muray paid special trbute to thework of the Royal Navy who keptthe life-line open to the beleagueredport, runnng the gauntlet oftheLuftaffe's attacks.

He also spoke highly not only ofthe men of the 9th Division, but oftheir compatriots in the English, theGurkas and the Poles.

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DOWN MEMORY LANE. . .. . .

Muray also spoke of the respectand, in many cases, the frendshipsthat have endured since with theirfoes, the men of the Afrika Korps,and reunions, both in Germany andAustralia are happening stil.

Often too it was the humorousincidents that kept them going.They were riding in an openbacked truck one day when 'BurdiaBil' the Italian's huge canon waslobbing shells around, one causingthe driver to put the vehicle into aculvert - out the back they flew inall directions - up comes the Ser-geant . . . . "Who gave you menpermission to leave the vehicle?"

Shaving under difculties

Guest Speaker Mr Murray Bowles is pictured with L to R: Terry Oakley,Murray Bowles, Lionel Smart and Brian Brown at the conclusion of his talk.

-.." Muray's pride in the "Rats"Association and the vital role

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~. they played in those dark days,was obvious- they were a terrficbunch of fellows. Unfortnately

the numbers are diminishing - theystil have 450 on the books.

It is their wish that the ROTA Hallshould, in time, be passed on tosomeone who cares for theheritage and that it be preserved asit is forever.

The VMVC members said"Here" "Here" in their acclama-tion.

Russell Hughes #228

Photos courtesy of Russ ell Hughes

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ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER PLACE - VIETNAM(Paras from "The Screaming Eagle" Vol IV, No 5, March 1,1971, the offcial Information Sheet of

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IOIst Airborne Division (Airmobile)

101 st Returns to the A Shau ValleyAmerican forces returned to the A Shau Valley recently after nearly an 18 month absence, The day was hot andclear - a switch from the cold rain and mist of the monsoon weather that had plagued Alled troops in northernMilitary Region 1 since October.

The 2ndBn, (Ambl.), 327th Inf. led the return of the 101st which began February 10 with the reopening of Firebase

Rendezvous at the edge of the valley. Members of the 'No Slack' Battalion jumped from helicopters onto the hilL.They were quickly followed by a team of Pathfinders from the 1 01 st Avn. Gp" a mine-sweep team from the 326thEng. Bn. (Ambl.), a company of the2/327th and an advance part of cannoneers.

Cpt Peter O'Halloran, San Francisco, a company commander, reported the hill to be heavily booby trapped.The engineers worked swiftly to eliminate the hazards as the infantry secured the firebase perimeter while thePathfinders immediately set up a communications station and directed the continuous flow of air traffic.

The reopening of Firebase Rendezvous marked the first time American forces had occupied that position sinceSeptember 1969.

EOD Does 'Bang Up' .JobCAMP EAGLE - A 750 pound bomb lays undeton3.tedin the jungles; a booby trap is set menacingly along apath; a mine field is detected along a friendly road.All these dangers and more are part of a day's work forthe Explosive Ordnance Demolition (EOD) teams op-erating with the 101 st.

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The 287th Ordnance Detachment personnel describetheir job as "rendering safe any dangerous ordnance",which may include anything from a 60 mm mortarround to the largest bombs used in the Republic ofVietnam.

One specialty of the EOD team is the handling of dudrounds which are dangerous in two respects. First,they can be accidently detonated by the troops, andsecond, the explosives can be used by the enemy forbooby traps. A 750 pound bomb could provide theenemy with as many as 100 booby traps.

Australian Army CWO Tony Jordan, attached advisor fromMelbourne, takes a rocket from CPT Ronald Knight, Bedford, Ind.,as the EOD tem unloads part of more than 10 tons of agingexplosives. for destruction.The first step in approaching undetonated explosives

is to secure the area and search for booby traps.If the enemy sees a dud round he knows the EOD team wil soon be onits way and he wil booby trap the area. Animportntfactor in determining how an explosive wil be handled is the fuzing. Different fuzes, such as delay and impact detonating, areapt to be found. After locating dud rounds, the EOD team clears the area and uses C-4 explosives to destroy them. A lot of

people wouldn't have the job, but the men of the EOD teams know that their work saves lives and prevents serious injur toAmerican and friendly forces, and have dedicated themselves to the task of helping to prevent injures to the ground troops,

The "Screaming Eagle" was provided by Tony 'Slim' Jordan. Thank you very much Tony.Editor

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WARBURTON WINTER FEST CAR DISPLAY - SUNDAY 2 JULY 2000

OK it was very, very cold. i

left Ringwood at 7.40am to drive to Warburton, but what a wonderfultime to be out inthe country; beautiful country-

side covered in frost, with a thick mist rising fromthe fields and valleys as the early morning sun came overthe hils.

We sat in the sun and enjoyed the crowd and activities andquestions and answers about our vehicles and Club.I am pleased to say on behalf of our small attendance that

Graham Jacobs won the prize for the Best Pre-1950Vehicle with his 'Jeep 44' ~ Congratulations Graham.

After another eventful Club outing for the few members

I arrived just before 9,00 am to find three others in their who chose to attend, we left about 2.40 pm after theJeeps had already chosen a good place to park (at the mar- grand parade.shall's behest). Don Ashton arrived

on my tail and weparked in line. The parking area was higher than the main

road, so we all had a good view of on-going proceedingsand activities.

I arrived home about 3.30 pm, pleased with the day'sevents but disappointed that more of our members don'tattend Club events such as this.

Vehicles attending - A Brooks Jeep B Brown JeepM Kaukas Jeep G Jacobs Jeepo Ashton Land Rover

Lots and lots of cars - well over 100 - of all makes andsizes. Of interest was a display of vintage bicycles - in par-ticular, a German First World War one that had aninner rim, on that were fixed all round small valve springs,placed on top of them was a laminated steel tyre (all thisowing to the lack of rubber). Michael Kaukas # 149

SCOUTS COMMUNICATIONS BADGE WEEKEND - 8 & 9 JULY

After a rather embarassing tow

start (thans to AlfBrooks forthe tow), we both arrived atGilwell Park at approximately

10.30 hrs where we met up with LionelSmart and Greg Nicholls.

The campsite allocated came with asheltered area complete with water, powerand an electric BBQ; also a drm andplenty offirewood for our camp fire which,with the weather on the chily side, was litat once.

The afternoon was spent answeringquestions from scouting groups who werethere to obtain their communicationsbadges on successfully completing varioustests. This continued into late Saturday

night.

Cooking Satuday night's meal wascancelled following an invitation to dinewith the Scout Leaders (a three coursediner!) it sure beat cooking our own.

After the activities finished, the rest oftheevening was spent around a roaring campfire swapping yarns til around 23.30 hrs,before retirng.

On saying our good-byes to Lionel andGreg and the Scouts, Alf and I travelledacross to Yarra Junction to pick up somewine and then stopped at Launching Placewhere members of the 'T' Model Ford Clubwere taking a break.

After browsing over the old timers it wasoffhome, arriving back at 16.00 hrs.

Sunday morning meant an early start as the Vehicles attending -first group of Scouts were through at 09.00hrs with the last group at 12.00 hrs.

After lunch it was time to break camp andattend the presentation of badges for theScouts who passed their communicationtests (including four VMVC members).

Greg Nicholls Jeep

AlfBrooks JeepLionel Smart ToyotaGraham Jacobs Jeep

Graham Jacobs # 419

Good to see a new face, thanks forattending Greg.

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MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING OF VMVC INC HELD AT R.O.T.A. HALL,TUESDAY, 4 JULY 2000

OPEN: Meeting opened at 8.00 pm by Vice-President Don Ashton

PRESENT: 26 members and guest Graham Symonds

APOLOGIES: Dave Furess, Bil Mullen, Bil Montgomery, Lionel Smart, Ross Annand

Graeme & Bev Kerslake

NEW MEMBERS: Bernie Dingle

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Accepted - Moved: Brian Brown Seconded: Neil Wain

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREV MTG: Nil

CORRESPONDENCE IN: Historic Re-enactment Society - June newsletterEuroa & District Wool Festival- updateRoyal Vic Aero Club - invitation to their Dawn Patrol2/1 AA Bde Coy AASC & 2/142 GT Coy Assoc - re donationEast Malvern RSL - than you and reminder re Remembrance DayAOMC - Minutes of Meeting held 22/5/00Departent of Justice - reminder of lodgment of Anual StatementStrachan Vilage Tasmania - invitation to stayShannons 2001 National Motoring Tour - invitation to enterPuffing Bily Olde Time Festival - entr forms ($35 entr)MVCSSA - June newsletterAMVCS - June newsletterKilmore & District Hospital - Certificate of AppreciationWest Gippsland Vehicle Restorers Club - 4th Vintage & Old Wares updateAirshow 2001 - rules and regulations and registration formsBack to Caulfield - posterHMAS Cerberus - open day

CORRESPONDENCE OUT: Val McPherson ~ condolences on passing oflong time member Rod.Club Permits to AOMC

Accepted: Moved: Neil Wain Seconded: AlfBrooks

AOMC REPORT: Nil

GENERAL BUSINESS: Vice-President Don Ashton presided over the meeting as Lionel was in hos-pital recovering from minor surgery.

A minute's silence was held priorto the start of the meeting to rememberlong standing member Rod McPherson who died recently.

Brian gave a run-down on the GST seminar organised by the AOMC for thebenefit of car clubs. He was assisted by Henr Davies.

Michael talked about dìsplay vehicles required for Scotch College.

Ian Jarrott gave an update on the progress of the Alice Springs trek.

Brian also talked about the Back to Caulfield display.

TREASURER'S REPORT: BACE AT JU MEETING

CASH IN: MembershipsSale new cloth badgesSale of metal badgeSale shoulder flashesSale tac signsSale tac sign holderSale stickersBank Interest

TOTAL CASH IN

BALCE

CASH OUT: Post July NewsletterPrint July NewsletterPrint member cardsPurchase cloth badgesAOMC Seminar fee GSTGovt GDT /FrD

TOTAL CASH OUT

BACE AT JUY MEETING

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$4,831. 99

$34.00$30.00$5.00$8.00$2.50$2.50$3.00

$11.40

$96.40

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$120.00$87.00$20.00$7.64

$522.74

$4,405.65

Treasurer's Report Accepted: Moved: M Kaukas Seconded: A Ick

PAST EVENTS: Brian talked on the Winterfest at Warburon. We congratulateGraham Jacobs on wining the trophy for Best Pre-1950 Vehicle.

COMING EVENTS:

Michael spoke on the Scout camp at Gilwell Park.

See Calendar of Coming Events.

SALES & WANTS: Several items were for sale.

MEETING CLOSED: 8.45 pm

American Bantam 1/4 tonLight Reconnaissance Car

Wil we see one at Tamworth?

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Please complete all details on this application form and return itto the address ,eE'-OW~. " with your c'heque or money order,

made payable to Jeep Diamond Jubilee. The entry fees for theJubilee wil be $15.00 per vehicle, anniversary meal tickets

$25.00 per head for adults (children 12 years and under $5.00 perhead) payable in full in advance. One form is required for eachvehicle.

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NUMBER OF ANNIVERSARY MEAL TICKETS REQUIRED:

ADULTS ($25.00 PER HEAD)CHILDREN($5.00 PER HEAD)*ANNIVERSARY MEAL TICKETS ARE LIMITED

NUMBER: ..........NUMBER: ..........

CHEQUE/MONEY ORDER FOR $.................. ENCLOSED

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*THE JEEP DIAMOND JUBILEE IS A NON PROFIT EVENT ,ALL SURPLUS FUNDS WILL BEDONATED TO LEGACY.

PLEASE RETURN APPLICATION FORMS TO:

JEEP DIAMOND JUBILEEP.O. BOX 77

MOONBI NSW 2353

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CELEBRATE T~E 60 TU ANNIVER~ARYOF HIE WORLDS MOST VERSATILE VEHICLE AT THE

JEEP DIAMOND JUBILEE

TO BE HELD AT THE TAMWORTH SHOWGROUND 80/Q/00 - Oi/tO/OO.OWNERS OF All

MILITARY JEEPS AND TRAILERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AND DISPLAY THEIR VEHICLE FOR TROPHIES AND

RIBBONS FOR MOST ORIGINAl,BEST RESTORED,MOST MORTAllY WOUNDED ETC.

THE JUBILEE WILL

COMMENCE SATURDAY 80TH SEPT AT g'.80A.M. WITH A PARADE THROUGH THE CITY OF TAMWORTH THEN

ON TO THE SHOWGROUND FOR JUDGING AND PUBLIC DISPLAY. AFTER LUNCH ON SATURDAY All JEEPERS

ARE WELCOME TO BUY SEll AND SWAP. SATURDAY EVENING THE PRESENTATION DINNER Will COMMENCE

7.80 PM AT THE WEST TAMWORTH LEAGUES CLUB.

SUNDAY Will BE A DAY WHERE WE Will HEAD OUT TO THE GOLD MINING TOWN OF NUNDLE

(APPROX55KLMS) FOR A PICNIC LUNCH AND JEEPERS CAN HEAD OFF TO DIFFERENT 4WD TRACKS OR JUST

DO SOME SIGHT SEEING AROUND TOWN. AFTER LUNCH WE Will PROCEED TO CHAFFEY DAM FOR

AFTERNOON TEA AND PUT THE AMPHIBIAN JEEPS IN THE WATER FOR A SWIM THEN HEAD BACK TO

TAMWORTH FOR BBQ TEA A FEW DRINKS, AND A GOOD YARN.

MONDAY MORNING WE Will HAVE A RECOVERY BREAKFAST THEN A JEEP GYMKHANA AND

FINISH UP ABOUT LUNCH TIME.

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TAMWORTH is the Country Music Capital ofAustralia and is centrally located on the New EnglandHighway 4.5 hours drive from Sydney and 6 hoursfrom Brisbane.Tamwortp has 31 motels,4 caravanparks, 5 hotels and a list is included.

It would be advisable to book in early as thereare many sporting events this weekend.The motelshave advised if you book in groups a discount wil begiven.A1so camping is available at the TamworthShowground and the cost is $10 per vehicle per day(power & showers-contact 02 67777594 for bookings)

Catering wil be available at the showgroundduring the weekend and also at Nundle at reasonableprices. Alcohol wil not be available so please BYOG.

We hope to have a medallon minted for TheJeep Diamond Jubilee & please advise if any arerequired.

For further details and entry formsplease contact: .Phone 02-67777594

Fax 02-67777547.

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