Christmas Function ~ Presentation Day 27 November 2011. Sydney saw heavy rain on many November days but the sun was with us for our 2011 Christmas Function / Presentation Day. We made our way to our designated meeting place at Liverpool for a leisurely drive in our Austin 7’s to the Twin Creeks Golf & Country Club at Luddenham. This world-class venue was the perfect setting for a fabulous lunch and afternoon together. Twenty-six members and friends and six children gathered for what was to be our best ever Christmas event.
Ross and Robyn Bell drove four hours from Milton on the South coast to join us today, and Ross also put on his suave black hat and took charge of his unique auctioneers gavel to conduct our first ever Christmas Auction. Warren Tite ventured all the way from Tahmoor for the day, and it was great to see Edna and Les Lewis and their granddaughter. It was a fun-filled afternoon for everyone with plenty of good food, good refreshments and lots of laughs in great company. What Continued on Page 6
Committee Name
Home Phone
Mobile Phone
President
Warren Gracie
(02) 9569 2108
0417 417 826
Vice President
Paul Pui
(02) 9958 1791
0413 621 078
Secretary / Public Officer
Maureen Boatwright
(02) 9822 8609
0413 017 263
Treasurer
Helen Lewis
(02) 9709 2344
0407 108 196
Spare Parts
Mervyn Boatwright
(02) 9822 8609
0412 940 001
Club Examiners
Warren Gracie Mervyn Boatwright
(02) 9569 2108 (02) 9822 8609
0417 417 826 0412 940 001
Membership / Registration
Faye Yarroll
(02) 9706 8007
0412 830 041
Editor / Webmaster
Robert Yarroll
(02) 9706 8007
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As a courtesy, please do not contact Committee Members after 9:00pm.
Club Meetings The Austin 7 Club NSW Inc meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 8:00pm in the NRMA Training Rooms, NRMA Building, George Street, North Strathfield. Parking is available in the NRMA car park opposite the building.
Magazine Deadline The deadline for all contributions to Baby Torque is the 2nd last Friday of each month. Contributions should be sent to The Editor, Baby Torque, 10 Lorraine Street, North Strathfield NSW 2137.
Banking Details Austin 7 Club NSW Inc
Austin 7 Club NSW Inc Spare Parts
Bank
Laboratories Credit Union
Bendigo Bank
BSB
802-841
633-000
0000009132
128875804
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Presidents Report As the end of 2011 approaches we can reflect on this years Club activities so far. To date there have been 17 events; a couple were social and the rest were Club Runs using our Sevens. That’s a lot of events; not many other clubs have that many.
Secretary a minimum of seven days prior to the meeting. The Nomination form included with your last Baby Torque magazine incorrectly indicated fourteen days prior to the meeting; however that form still remains the only one to use for nominations.
The final events this year will be the Christmas Function / Presentation Day and our Ladies Day in honour and appreciation of the many women in our Club and their great contribution to our events; and their tolerance of us mere males. Both of these are very important annual events.
When the new Constitution was issued to members it did not contain Appendices A & B; B being a Pro Forma Proxy form. Accordingly, included with this Baby Torque magazine you will find a Proxy form that can be use if needed.
We will hold our Clubs Annual General Meeting at the usual meeting location in the NRMA Conference Room at North Strathfield. The election of Officer Bearers for the next 12 months will take place at this meeting. All written nominations for Election should be lodged with the Club
The lack of these Appendices was minuted in April 2011 and it was resolved that the next re-print of the Constitution will contain these Appendices. I hope to see you again at the final 2011 Club events. Happy Sevening … Warren Gracie
NEW MEMBERS Richard & Sandra Hubbard …..….. Corryong VIC Richard Lane …………………... Summer Hill NSW Eric Steinhaus …………………....... Croydon NSW
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Events Report Members who regularly attend our Club and Invitations Accepted Runs have had a busy time over the past six weeks. We had two breakfast runs, the President’s Weekend away based in Mittagong, the Padstow North Public School Spring Fair, the Fisher’s Ghost Run and finally the Christmas Function / Presentation Day. As you can see in this Baby Torque magazine, and on our website, everyone involved had a wow of a time in their Austin 7’s.
to Birdwood will be available early in the new year.
The 90th Anniversary National Austin 7 Hub Rally is coming around fast, so please book ASAP if you haven’t already done so. The entry forms for Bay
See you at the Ladies Day Run … it’s going to be a real fun day!
On behalf of the Events Team I wish to sincerely thank those members who helped us by organising events this year … Mark & Joanne Wellington, Bob & Judith Riches, Warren Gracie and Paul & Amy Pui. I wish all members and their families a Very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous 2012.
Happy Austin 7 touring. … Maureen Boatwright
Coming Events 11 December 2011 ... Ladies Day - Lunch at a Club Departing NRMA car-park at North Strathfield at 9:00am and visiting places along the way including Oatley Park. Lunch will be at a Club and bookings are required NOW so numbers can be confirmed. Please contact the Events Team on 9822 8609 if you are interested in attending. 11 January 2012 … Pre-Meeting Sausage Sizzle - Bicentennial Park Our Club will provide a Sausage Sizzle prior to the General Meeting on Wednesday 11 January 2012 in Bicentennial Park at Homebush Bay. If coming from Homebush Bay Drive direction get onto Australia Avenue and be prepared to turn right at gate entrance at the park. The BBQ will be in the first available area on left. Cooking will begin at 6pm. We will provide sausages, bread, salad, plates and cutlery, etc and all you need to bring is drinks, tea, coffee, etc. Come and join your fellow members to celebrate the beginning of a new year filled with outings and touring our wonderful countryside in our beautiful babies. For catering purposes please RSVP to a Committee member by Thursday 5 January 2012 if you will be joining us. 15 January 2012 … Breakfast Run - Scarborough Hotel - Scarborough Departing NRMA car-park North Strathfield at 7:45am or Heathcote Railway car-park at 8:30am. Please contact the Events Team on 9822 8609 if you are interested in attending Page 4
Coming Events and advise your starting place. Our destination is the Scarborough Hotel, 383 Lawrence Hargraves Drive, Scarborough. 26 January 2012 ... Australia Day - NRMA Motorfest / Flagstaff Park NRMA Motorfest - Sydney. Entries are now closed. Flagstaff Park - Wollongong. The Austin Motor Vehicle Club has invited us to join them in a Run to Flagstaff Park at Wollongong to celebrate Australia Day at an event organised by Wollongong Council. Meet at Loftus Oval off Princess Highway at 8:30am to depart at 9:00am. Please contact the Events Team on 9822 8609 ASAP if you are interested in attending. You MUST advise a Committee member prior to 26 January 2012 of the intended movement on Australia Day of your HCRS registered Club vehicles. 12 February 2012 … Breakfast Run to Hawkesbury River Marina - Brooklyn Departing NRMA car-park North Strathfield at 7:40am. Our Destination is the Hawkesbury River Marina, Dangar Road (Lot 501 McKell Park), Brooklyn. Please contact the Events Team on 9822 8609 if you are interested in attending. 19 February 2012 … Twilight Run - Destination TBA 23-25 March 2012 ... Sydney Vintage Car Restoration - Crookwell This will be a long-weekend based in Goulburn. Ten rooms have been secured at our motel. Please contact the Events Team on 9822 8609 if you are interested in attending. Numbers are required NOW. 23-24 June 2012 ... Weekend away at Mt Victoria Our Club will be staying at a very nice Guesthouse at Mt Victoria. So far six en-suite rooms have been booked. On Sunday we will be joining the Vauxhall Club and other clubs for lunch at the Guesthouse and also enjoying Kitty & the Bagman at the Mt Victoria picture show. Please contact the Events Team on 9822 8609 if you are interested in attending. 1 - 5 October 2012 90th Anniversary National Austin 7 Hub Rally - Tanunda, S.A. Make sure you have booked your Barossa Valley accommodation as there is immense interest in this Rally. Remember, there’s only 11 months to go and more than 140 Austin 7’s will be attending. The renowned Bay to Birdwood Run is for vehicles manufactured before 1956 and will be held the day before the Rally starts (Sunday 30 September 2012). Please contact the Events Team on 9822 8609 if you require an Expression of Interest form or further information.
Invitations Accepted 4 February 2012 ... Leura’s Automobile Picnic in the Mall A great display of cars from the 1920’s. This event is part of a month long Festival of 1920’s nostalgia throughout the Blue Mountains. Please contact the Events Team on 9822 8609 if you are interested in attending. 6 May 2012 ... Wings Over Illawarra 2012 Cars will NOT be admitted to this event without an official sticker. Please contact the Events Team on 9822 8609 if you are interested in attending.
Your Club Committee extends a big THANK YOU to all Members who participated in our Supper Roster during 2011. Your help is very much appreciated. Page 5
Christmas Function ~ Presentation Day Continued from front Page
more could we ask for! Well there was plenty more. After lunch President Warren Gracie presented our 2011 Club Awards to the many deserving winners. See page 7 for the full list of happy recipients.
After what many would call a very long lunch, our members were ready for what was to become a fierce bidding war for a variety of interesting and useful goods at our Christmas Auction. Some members made two and three purchases; and in some cases even bought back the goods they had donated themselves.
There was lots of luxury items to pamper the ladies, some fine old reds, collectable model Austin 7’s, some useful A7 spare parts, toys, gifts, vases, travel rugs and so much more … you name it and Ross auctioned it! This all made for a very enjoyable afternoon that raised almost $500 towards the production of this Baby Torque magazine. A big thank you to those who generously supported this fun event. As the year draws to a close and our Annual General Meeting is fast approaching; it’s time for me (the editor) to say thank you to all the members who have contributed to this magazine during the year, helping to make it such a fun and interesting read for everyone. It’s fair to say as Club members we all have at least two things in common; a fondness for A7’s in their many different forms and a membership to what has to be the very best car Club in Australia. … the editor
2011 Bendigo National Swap Meet It was an early 6:00am start on Saturday morning and parts sold well. Our Club site was visited by Jim Dunn, Bob McCarthy, Graeme & Bev Logan, Ian Whitehouse (QLD Club), John & Robin Ikin (Central Coast Club), Dave Hall, Scott Appleyard, David Grear (SA Club), Ian Mann (Austin Club NSW). Our Club members Gary Brown, Eric Bourn, and Anthony & Kevin Harte manned our site. Although A7 parts were a bit thin on the ground we did eventually find them. We had many enquiries about our Club over the weekend. A good time was had by all and we are looking forward to the 2012 Meet. There were 14 people for dinner on Friday and 16 people on Saturday night at the Lakeview Hotel. Good food, good beer … and most of all … good company! ….. Article by Kevin Harte Page 6
~ 2011 PRESENTATION DAY ~ SHIELDS Club Member of the Year …………...……. Robert & Faye Yarroll Club Car of the Year …………………………………...... Cliff Edwards President’s Shield …………………………..... Robert & Faye Yarroll Don Avery Memorial Shield … Mervyn & Maureen Boatwright Most Enthusiastic Club Member ……..…….. Jim & Merilyn Dunn Longest Distance Travelled for an A7 ………... Cliff Edwards Motor Sport Shield ……………………………………. Paul Boatwright
TROPHIES Club Member of the Year ………..……….. Robert & Faye Yarroll Club Car of the Year ………………………..……………. Cliff Edwards President’s Run …………………………..…..... Robert & Faye Yarroll Don Avery Memorial Run ….... Mervyn & Maureen Boatwright Most Enthusiastic Club Member ……..…….. Jim & Merilyn Dunn Longest Distance Travelled for an A7 ..……... Cliff Edwards Motor Sport Trophy ………………………..…………. Paul Boatwright Austin 7 Achiever of the Year ……………………………..…. Ron Selig Austin 7 Point Score Winners ……………....….. Mervyn & Maureen Boatwright / Paul & Amy Pui Austin 7 Brain Teaser Winners - Annual Display Day ………….....…. Mark & Joanne Wellington / Bob & Judith Riches Tail End Charlie - President’s Run …...... George & Sue McGill Crankshaft Breaker for 2011 …………... George & Sue McGill Thank you - Club Raffle Sales Lady ……..………. Barbara Fahey
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Car of the Month ... Robert & Faye Yarroll’s little Herbie Robert and Faye Yarroll are the proud owners of a delightful 1932 Austin 7 RP Saloon they call Herbie. They joined the club in late 2009 just before importing their car from New Zealand. “Our little Herbie was in fair condition when he arrived, but we’ve put in many hours of hard work to improve him to his current condition. We are so grateful for all the encouragement and help we’ve received from Club members. We really didn’t have a clue about old cars before we joined the Club”, Faye said. Robert and Faye have been active members since joining and have attended most runs and events since. Faye said, “I loved the 2011 Austins Over Australia at Forbes. We had great fun and met
lots of people from other Austin clubs too. The dress-up day was really good although it took us ages to find all the old style clothes we wore that day”. The Yarroll’s christened their new cartrailer when they took Herbie to Forbes. Robert said, “now that we’ve got the trailer we’re ready for our big trip to Adelaide in 2012 for the National Austin 7 Hub Rally. And while we’re there we’ll be joining our first Bay to Birdwood run too”. There has been many firsts for Robert and Faye since joining the Club … visiting many of our Club Run destinations has been first time experiences for them … even though they have always lived in Sydney!
... Robert and Faye dressed in period clothes at Forbes ... Page 8
... a 1932 Austin 7 RP Box Saloon named Herbie ... Robert said, “Spending most of our lives to date working, eating and sleeping, and then doing it all again, it’s been a real pleasure being part of the Club and sharing lots of laughs and seeing new places with other members”. Faye and Robert have been part of our Club Committee this year and maintain our Membership records as well as producing this Baby Torque magazine and keeping our website fresh. If you haven’t already noticed, Faye can often be seen taking our Happy Snaps on most Club Runs so our outings can be shared with our local, national and international
Baby Torque readers. The Yarroll’s have attended the 2010 and 2011 President’s Weekends, 2011 Austin’s Over Australia in Forbes, 2011 Wagga Wagga Veteran and Vintage Motor Club Rally, 2010 and 2011 Historic Winton, 2010 Wakefield Historic Racing and most Club Runs, Displays and General Club Meetings … and have enjoyed each and every one of them. If the Yarroll’s keep up their enthusiasm for the Club then their little Herbie should have a bright and happy future. Happy motoring!
Information Sheet If you would like to see your Austin 7 featured in this magazine please complete and return the “Car of the Month - Information Sheet” available from the Editor. Page 9
CLUB CALENDAR Our 2011 Austin 7 Club Calendar was very popular … but unfortunately it was expensive to produce. And now for the really good news … you can get your FREE 2012 Austin 7 Club Calendar by downloading it from our website. You can then print as many A4 size calendars in full colour or crystal-clear black & white as you want. Once printed simply punch a hole in the top, thread a piece of ribbon through the hole and tie a knot. It’s now ready to hang and enjoy. Just ask a friend or family member for help if you haven’t got access to a computer or your computer skills are a little rusty. You can also visit our websites Calendar page to view the calendar on-line … complete with all our General Meeting dates for 2012 clearly noted. The 2012 Austin 7 Club Calendar will be added to our website in early December. So keep an eye out for it!
“We wish to thank all Club Members who
displayed their Austin 7’s at the Padstow North Primary School Spring Fair ... it brightened the day for everyone”. ~ Paul & Sandra Boatwright ~ Austin 7 Club NSW Inc
Your Club Membership renewal is due on 1 January 2012 Single Membership Fee for 2012 ………… $50 Family Membership Fee for 2012 ………… $55 Joining Fee ………………………………………………… $30 The Joining Fee applies to all new members and those who have not renewed their Membership by 31 January each year.
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Recent Happy Snaps
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These minutes of the Austin 7 Club NSW Inc are to be confirmed at the next General Meeting
Minutes of the November 2011 General Meeting Held on 9 November 2011 at NRMA Training Centre, George Street, North Strathfield. The meeting was opened at 8:05pm by Warren Gracie who welcomed all members to the meeting. Minutes taker: Maureen Boatwright Attendees: 23 Apologies: Trevor Hails, Joanne Wellington, Eric & Ann Bourn Moved: Judith Riches
Seconded: Faye Yarroll
Minutes of previous meeting read and accepted: Moved: Robert Yarroll
Seconded: Cliff Edwards
Business arising from minutes: Nil Correspondence: Inwards: WA Baby Torque, Drive Chatter October & November, The Depender, The Lightshaft (Vic), Austin 7 Journal S.A., Veteran & Vintage Car Club, letters from Wings Over Illawarra 6/5/2012 and Tea G a rde ns /H a wk s Ne s t Mo to rfe s t 10/3/2012, Fishers Ghost 13/11, Antique & Classic Kiama-22/1/2012, Restore USA 2012, Antique & Vintage Machinery Tour,,Upper Murray Resort, Walwa Vic offering accommodation deal for club, Formula One Drivers Sixities Card from Peter & Marie Maher,,Austin 7 Club Vic, 2 x copies mag. cuttings from 1930/40 for our library, 1 x membership, TCIS. Outwards: Thank you letters to Bob & Fay McCarthy and Warren Tite. Moved: Faye Yarroll
Seconded: Helen Lewis
Treasurer Report: Helen Lewis read the Financial Reports for September & October. Moved: Bob Riches
Seconded: Mark Wellington
Spare Parts: Mervyn Boatwright read the Spare Parts Report. Moved: Mark Wellington
Seconded: Denis Quartly
Editor: Robert Yarroll thanked Bob Riches for giving us the life story of William Boddy who died in July 2011 and to Brian Haywood for the article and photos of the Granny Smith Festival held at EastPage 12
wood on Saturday 15 October. Different format for posting of magazine commences Dec 2011. Club Calendar for 2012 can be downloaded by members. Membership Officer: FayeYarroll reported 2 new memberships, Eric Steinhouse and Richard & Sandra Hubbard, both memberships were accepted – 80 financial members. Nomination Forms enclosed with November Magazine. New TV series Lost & Found presented by Warren Brown commences 30/11/2011 on History Channel. Public Officer: Maureen Boatwright reported oversize postage fee paid. TCIS Original Certificates of Currency have been received and filed. Welfare: Card sent to Ron Selig who is now home from hospital and will soon be fighting fit. Don Scanes underwent a Cochlear Implant operation on 9/11/11. Events Team: Presidents Weekend was a great success, thank you Warren. Breakfast Run on 6/11 well attended. Goodies needed for auction at Christmas Party and money & numbers also needed tonight. Moved: Faye Yarroll Seconded: Robert Yarroll
General Business: Bob Riches spoke about Bob Eglinton who died a few weeks ago. Bob & Judith met Bob in 1952 and have been friends for many years. Bob was an engineer and owned Eglinton Pistons and built up many Austin 7’s. Kevin Harte said 9 members will now attend the Bendigo Swap Meet. Ken Rolley has kindly offered to provide October Supper. Thank you to all who have offered to provide supper during 2012. The meeting closed at 8.50pm. Door Prize - Won by Judith Riches Raffle - Won by Mark Wellington
6 November 2011. Today four Austin Sevens and a modern set off from North Strathfield and headed north for our monthly breakfast run; this time to the Hawkesbury River Marina. This scenic venue is situated on the beautiful Hawkesbury River at Brooklyn. Ken Rolley, Faye & Robert Yarroll, Maureen & Merv Boatwright, Ashley & Lucas Cottell and Paul, Katie & Jessica Boatwright departed North Strathfield, and after a brief petrol stop, made their way to Berowra to meet Amy & Paul Pui and Sue & George McGill. Summer weather was upon us and the temperature quickly reached a very warm 38°. Just to make things a bit more interesting, and without mentioning any names, a few frantic mobile telephone calls were made at Berowra to the effect “Ken Rolley … where are you?”. Ken eventually arrived at Berowra and we then set off for our breakfast at Brooklyn. The day was a real test for our little 7’s, winding our way up and down and twisting around the many bends that makes the old Pacific Highway a bikers delight on any Sunday. This mornings leisurely drive in our Austin’s soon felt like we were involved in a motor-bike race as dozens of bikes zoomed past us often ignoring the double lines, speed limits and other motorists and cyclists. Luckily, we all arrived at Brooklyn safe and well where Barbara and Kevin Fahey were waiting for us and our cars. We left our babies on display at the grassy waterfront area near the car-park where locals and visitors took the opportunity to admire our little cuties. It was now time for us to relax and enjoy a hearty breakfast. There was freshly brewed coffee and cakes, salmon and eggs, scrambled eggs and all sorts of yummy delights on our menu … something for everyone. The day proved to be another great opportunity to tour in our Sevens and provided plenty of photo opportunities for admirers at the marina. We hope to see you on our next south-bound Breakfast Run on 15 January 2012. Page 13
Once again I wish to sincerely thank the many Members who have supported the Austin 7 Club NSW during 2011 by purchasing parts from our Spare Parts Division. It’s very rewarding to see the high volume of sales this year, I believe mainly due to the many hours spent sourcing quality parts so stock can be immediately available to members as needed. This helps to keep our little Austin 7’s where they belong … on the road. I wish all Members and their Families a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. … Mervyn Boatwright
All Spare Parts correspondence should be addressed to: Mr Mervyn Boatwright, P.O. Box 366, Casula Mall. NSW 2170 Telephone: (02) 9822 8609
Email: m.boaty@bigpond.com
Spare Parts will NOT be brought to meetings unless requested beforehand due to the vast number of parts in stock nowadays. Please contact Merv by the Thursday evening prior to the meeting with details of the parts you need. All Members choosing to pay by cheque for parts should read the instructions at the bottom of their invoice. Please make all cheques for Spare Parts payable to Austin 7 Club NSW Inc Spare Parts.
MATCHBOX MODELS OF YESTERYEAR ONLY 1 AVAILABLE
$50 SPECIAL EDITION
1928 Austin 7 1928 BMW Dixie 1928 Rosengart
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Bad Weather If bad weather conditions are looming, please contact Maureen Boatwright on Saturday evenings or from 6:30am on the Sunday of the run (H) 02 9822 8609 (M) 0413 017 263 or Warren Gracie (H) 02 9569 2108 (M) 0417 417 826. And please remember to always carry the following documents in your Austin 7:
Comprehensive Insurance Policy Clubs’ Certificate of Currency Baby Torque Magazine
Point Score Trophy Don’t forget the Austin 7 Club NSW “Point Score” program. Our aim is to see as many people as possible attending events and meetings (including monthly general meetings). Participation in an event or outing from the starting point to the finish will score you 2 points, while attending a general meeting will score you 1 point. These points are awarded whether you attend in your Austin 7 or modern car. The person with the highest points tally will receive a trophy at our Christmas Luncheon / Presentation Day. So come along and get involved.
Supper Roster 14 December 2011
Members to bring a plate
11 January 2012
Your Committee
8 February 2012
Faye & Robert Yarroll
14 March 2012 11 April 2012 9 May 2012
Maureen & Merv Boatwright Helen Lewis Ami & Paul Pui Page 15
Member of The Council of Motor Clubs, Inc
Austin 7 Club NSW Inc "Dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of all types of Austin Sevens" Postal Address: P.O. Box 6009 North Ryde NSW 2113 Email: info@austin7clubnsw.org.au Website: www.austin7clubnsw.org.au
The Austin 7 Club NSW Inc has been active for 28 years and aims to bring together people with the common interest of restoring, preserving and driving Austin Sevens. We are an informal family club that regularly takes our "Babies" to the road for some fun social touring. Spare parts are available to Club Members through the Club Spares Division and our technical people will give advice, where possible, in regard to the restoration of these cars.
RTA Conditional Registration Any Member using a vehicle on RTA Historic Conditional Registration Scheme (HCRS) and attending a Secondary Club Run or any event listed under Invitations Accepted or Other Events of Interest MUST contact a Committee Member to advise your vehicles movements PRIOR to attending the event. The committee of the nominated primary club on your conditional registration must be aware, and approve of, all move-
ments of your vehicle. If you wish to attend invitational events outside Club runs, you MUST contact a Committee Member to log the trip, otherwise your registration and insurance is NOT valid. You should carry a copy of the Clubs’ Certificate of Insurance (Public Liability) in your Austin 7 at all times together with the most recent copy of this Baby Torque magazine.