September 2017 – Newsletter
August Guest Speaker – David Mills.
Our thanks are extended to David Mills for his very informative talk on the history of his restored Humber FV1601A, 4x4, 1 ton Cargo Truck. It was used by the Australian Army between 1955 and 1965. He included the vehicles history and restoration story. He also had some workshop manuals to view. The vehicle was also on display.
The fire was going and we will once again enjoyed our pizza for supper.
Lunch at the Lancefield Hotel.
We had 20 members attend this lunch. It was lovely to catch up with Michael and Jess Street and their two little girls, Celeste and baby Harriet. Celeste was the life of the party and Harriet was the perfect baby, sleeping through all the noise.
It was also nice to see Eileen out and about again. Although, Ian should have had his ‘L’ plates displayed on the wheelchair.
We had our own room, even if it was a bit small but the Hotel was extra busy due to also having the Fairlane 500 Car Club there, as well.
The comments from everyone were very positive as it was a good lunch time venue. Good food, good service, closeby and we should try to go there again.
Future Events
Thursday, 14th September, 2017 – 6pm to 8pm. Rare Spares, Roxburugh Park
Invitations are available to all interested S&DCC members, to attend an exclusive VIP event at the Roxburgh Park Store. Shop 3a, 195 Somerton Road.
Chance to win prizes. Discounts available. Special guest is John Bowe.
If any members are interested, please pickup your invitation from John Phoenix at Seymour Industrial, Emily Street, Seymour.
Sunday 17th September, 2017 – Nagambie Cranksters.
We plan to meet at the Seymour Industrial Supplies Car Park, in Emily Street, for an 8.30am departure, and travel up to Nagambie together, so we can all park as a group. Please let me know if you are joining us. There will be lots of entertainment for all the family throughout the day. Food and drinks stalls available or bring a picnic.
Sunday 1st October, 2017 – Euroa Show and Shine.
Again this year, the cars will be displayed along the main streets in Euroa. The S&DCC is hoping we can have an area set aside for us. At this stage, we plan to have all members meet up along the main road, beside the Euroa Secondary School at 7.30am, and then we can park in our designated display area together. Entry cost is $10 per car. Again, please let me know if you are joining us. Bring a picnic or food & drink stalls available.
Wednesday 11th October, 2017 – 7pm – Guest Speaker – Hans Plieger.
Hans is going to talk to us about his passion for his favourite 2 wheeled forms of transport.
He will also have some displayed in the clubrooms, on the night.
Please come along and show your support for your fellow car club member.
Again, a pizza supper will be supplied after this informative presentation.
Wednesday 1st November, 2017 – 7.30pm at the Clubrooms. - Annual General Meeting.
This date will now be our Monthly Meeting, as well as our Annual General Meeting.
Nomination forms will be sent out to all members.
An Important Memo to all Car Club Members.
It has come to our attention that we do have some car club members who we do not see, or hear from, throughout the year. Your Committee try very hard to provide all members with activities to interest them and we really do appreciate your participation at these events.
Of course, we do understand everyone has very busy lives with employment, social and family activities, but our constitution does state that members should come to at least two of the club functions annually, whether they are meetings, working b’s or events. Hopefully, we will see you soon.
Sunday, 3rd December, 2017. – 1pm. Annual Christmas Lunch at the Clubrooms. More details to come.
Events for 2018.
Club Trivia Night.
The S&DCC plan to have a ‘Car Themed’ Trivia Night early in the New Year. More details to come.
Seymour Heritage Centre.
At the last meeting we discussed whether the car club could organise a day visiting this collection and maybe have a guided tour through the Heritage Carriages. We will contact the Centre to organise either a BBQ lunch or an afternoon tea. It was suggested that a Saturday may be better than a Sunday.
It was also mentioned that some Heritage Train trips are being organised in the near future.
A trip to Tocumwal is organised for Saturday 30th September, 2017 as well as a Spirit of Progress 80th Anniversary Tour in November, 2017.
Details from the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre. Email:
Other events happening within our area that may be of interest.
Whittlesea hold a Cruise Night on the first Friday of the month, in the main street of Whittlesea, from 6pm. It is an informal evening with street music and a pleasant atmosphere.
Sunday 24th September, 2017. Wallan Swap Meet & Classic Car Show.
Wallan Football Ground, Duke Street. Wallan. Gates open at 6am. Costs are $4 per person.
Sunday 15th October, 2017. 9am. Tatura Show & Shine at the Tatura Racecourse.
This day is hosted by the Goulburn Valley Fins & Fenders Car Club. All vehicles are welcome to attend and there will be entertainment for the whole family. $5,00 entry for all cars and drivers.
Gold coin donation for passengers and general public.
Tastes of the Goulburn Weekend. As a reminder there will be an Open Day at the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre. 8am – 4pm on Saturday 14th October, 2017. $5 donation. Kids under 16 – Free.
Trafalgar Holden Museum–Farewell Cruise–The End of Aussie Holden’s– Sunday 22nd October, 2017.
10am - Museum Opens. 1pm - Official Ceremony farewelling Holden Production in Australia.
2pm – Largest Holden Cruise ever heads out on a cruise through the region.
November 3rd – 5th, 2017 – Shepparton Shake-Out. Shepparton Showgrounds.
Friday 24th to Sunday 26th November, 2017 – 2nd Annual EJ/EH Holden Nationals at Shepparton.
Saturday & Sunday 17th & 18thFebruary 2018 – Broadford Truck Show. More details to follow.
Friday 26th January, 2018 – Shannons - Aussie Classic Car Show. Yarra Glen Racecourse.
Sunday 15th April, 2018 – Shannons – American Motoring Show.. Yarra Glen Racecourse.
RACV & Federation Golden Oldies Tour.
Judi Informed the meeting that the McGrath’s participated on this tour, in their newly permitted 1927 Chevrolet Tourer. The tour consisted of 54 cars, aged between 1919 to 1930 and travelled over 1200km, leaving the Marong Picnic on the Sunday. They travelled through St Arnaud, Horsham, Halls Gap and Ballarat, over 7 days, visiting private motoring and car collections, the now famous Silo Art displays, the Spanner Man in Boort and a guided tour of the Seppelt’s Great Western Winery. This, of course, was not a speedy tour but the older cars performed extremely well considering their age, and there were only 4 vehicles that didn’t finish the trip. Daisy performed very well -only one hiccup with a manifold gasket repair, and she even did a PB of 80kmh. (coming down hill, of course).
Next Meeting.
The next meeting will be a Committee Meeting, to be held in the clubrooms, on Wednesday 4th October, 2017, at 7.30pm. All members are welcome to attend. Tea and coffee will be available.
Safe Motoring - Judi McGrath - Secretary – 0407 562003.
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Mick and Paddy had promised their Uncle Seamus, who had been a seafaring gent all his life, to bury him at sea when he died.
Of course, in due time, he did pass away and the boys kept their promise.
They set off with Uncle Seamus all stitched up in a burial bag and loaded onto their row boat.
After a while Mick says, 'Do yer tink dis is fer enuff out, Paddy?'
Without a word Paddy slips over the side only to find himself standing in water up to his knees.
'Dis'll never do, Mick. Let's row some more.'
After a bit more rowing Paddy slips over the side again but the water is only up to his belly, so they row on.
Again Mick asks Paddy, 'Do yer tink dis is fer enuff out Paddy?'
Once again Paddy slips over the side and almost immediately says, 'No dis'll neva do.' The water was only up to his chest.
So, on they row and row and row and finally Paddy slips over the side and disappears.
Quite a bit of time goes by and poor Mick is really getting himself into a state when suddenly Paddy breaks the surface gasping for breath.
'Well is it deep enuff yet, Paddy?'
WAIT FOR IT
'Aye 'tis,
NOW hand me dat shovel.'