26 August 2012. This years thirty-second All British Display Day at the Kings School North Parramatta saw a fantastic display of our Austin Sevens along with over 1,500 other British classic and vintage cars ‌ there was certainly something for everyone to see and do today. Eighteen of our Club cars were there as were thirty-two members, children and friends to help celebrate the 90th Anniversary of our baby Austins. A warm and sunny day was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. It was good to see Robert Waller come along with his very original 1928 Austin Chummy. This car was a big hit with visitors as they had the opportunity to see a before restoration car alongside many after restoration cars.
Our Club had a wide range of body styles on display today including the Chummy, Tourer, Wasp, Nippy, Box Saloon, Ruby and Special. Could this be a Club record? As the day progressed members not only inspected cars, more cars and then even more cars again but also enjoyed an excellent art exhibition, stalls, music, entertainment and lots of amusement rides for the kids. It was a day jammed packed with show-nshine and also an opportunity for our members to just sit back and relax and have a good old fashion chat together. We look forward to seeing more good attendances like todays at future Club Events throughout the coming year. Happy Touring.
Committee Executive
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
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Home Phone
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Events Team
Maureen Boatwright
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0413 017 263
Spare Parts
Mervyn Boatwright
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0412 940 001
Club Examiners
Warren Gracie Mervyn Boatwright
(02) 9569 2108 (02) 9822 8609
0417 417 826 0412 940 001
Membership
Faye Yarroll
(02) 9706 8007
0412 830 041
Editor / Webmaster
Robert Yarroll
(02) 9706 8007
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Non-Executive
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.
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Presidents Report It’s with regret that September’s Presidents Weekend away has been cancelled as no member has indicated any interest. Maybe we can use the planned event and accommodation for next year. However, this years National Austin 7 Hub Rally in Tanunda SA promises to be a great event. About 150 cars have entered from all around Australia. Members who have attended National Rally’s before will have visited a variety of places such as historic locations, museums, farms, vineyards, theatres, places of special interest and gardens and parks. Usually on the
Rally’s last day all the cars are grouped together to allow a display for the general public. On the final night there’s a dressup themed Dinner / Trophy Presentation that will formally end the Rally. This promises to be a Rally to Remember. So if you haven’t been to a National Rally before then try to make this one; because the following Rally isn’t until 2017! Good luck to our Club members at the Rally and please drive safely. Happy Sevening … Warren Gracie
“BOOKS WANTED” BY JIM JOHNSTON (CLUB MEMBER) TAMWORTH AREA (02) 6769 3650 THE AUSTIN SEVEN - THE MOTOR FOR THE MILLION 1922-1939 by R.J. Wyatt THE AUSTIN SEVEN SOURCE BOOK by Bryan Purves
“FOR SALE” BY GARY TOUT (CLUB MEMBER) NEWCASTLE AREA (02) 4952 4703 RUBY RADIATOR .. $70 4 BLADE FAN & SHAFT .. $15 1929 WINDSCREEN FRAME & POST .. $40 (TOP BAR MISSING)
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Events Report Brooklyn was a good run and the weather was perfect. It was great to catch up with members we haven’t seen for some time. There were twenty-three at breakfast. Enjoying themselves were Pam & Bill Clifton, Barbara & Kevin Fahey, Edna & Les Lewis, with their son Kevin and his son Aaron, Sue & George McGill, Amy & Paul Pui, Ken Rolley, Judith & Bob Riches, Cissy & Eric Steinhaus, Joanne & Mark Wellington, Faye & Robert Yarroll, Maureen & Mervyn Boatwright. McGill’s, Pui’s, Rolley, Steinhaus’s, Wellington’s and Boatwright’s drove their Austin Sevens and the Lewis’s trailered theirs. Eastern Creek was an enjoyable day, with lovely banners displaying Club names in front of their area. There was a clown entertaining children in two of the garages. Many people stopped and chattered with our members and this resulted in an advertisement going into our magazine. A special thank you to Jennifer McIntosh & James Murray for altering the Club Banner so it now displays our Club’s website. The club holds a Ladies Day to thank the ladies in the Club for their support over the year. We appreciate the help they give with supplying supper, selling raffle tickets, giving out door prize tickets, assisting with food preparation on runs and weekends away ... and much, much more. We are going to have lots of fun on Ladies Day so please contact me ASAP if you are attending. The Events Team wishes everyone attending the National Austin 7 Hub Rally a safe trip and joyful experience travelling throughout the Barossa Valley with over 160 other Austin 7’s. Have a great time. Happy Austin 7 touring … Maureen Boatwright
Coming Events 30 September 2012 … Bay to Birdwood Run - SA 1 - 5 October 2012 … 90th Anniversary National Austin 7 Hub Rally - Tanunda, SA 6-7 October 2012 … Vintage Collingrove Speed Hillclimb - SA Picnicing or socialising … it’s the go … whether competing or spectating. 28 October 2012 … Fairground Follies at St.Peters Our Club will be joining the Vauxhall Owners Club today. This sounds like a great day out … many years ago we visited the Follies at another place and had a wonderful time. Please contact Maureen ASAP on 9822 8609 if you are interested in attending. 11 November 2012 … Ladies Day Page 4
Coming Events - continued Meet for breakfast at Heathcote Railway Station at 8:45am. We’ll then travel a few kilometers to play a game or two. We will then travel to our destination for lunch. You can join us for the whole day or just for breakfast and/or lunch. Please contact Maureen on 9822 8609 if you are interested in attending. 25 November 2012 … Centennial Park Display Day 9 December 2012 … Christmas Function / Presentation Day Details of cost and venue will be advised at our September meeting where numbers attending will be required. 29 March 2013 - 1 April 2013 … Austins Over Australia - Bendigo VIC This event falls over Easter. Please contact Maureen on 9822 8609 if you require an Expression of Interest form and/or Newsletter #1.
5 August 2012. What more could our members ask for on this glorious winters day. The sun was shining, and the atmosphere great, for our twenty-three members enjoying their scrumptious breakfast at Brooklyn’s Hawkesbury River Marina. It was good to see Bill & Pam Clifton join us again; and Les & Edna Lewis with their son Kevin and his son Aaron. Also in attendance was Merv & Maureen Boatwright, Kevin & Barbara Fahey, George & Sue McGill, Paul & Amy Pui, Bob & Judith Riches, Ken Rolley, Eric Steinhaus & Cissy, Mark & Joanne Wellington and tail end Charlies Robert & Faye Yarroll. After leaving North Strathfield we headed north along the old Pacific Highway where we had the chance to give our Austins a bit of a work-out. Kevin Lewis trailered his dads red and black 1936 Ruby along so he could seek various mechanical advice from other members. The men always enjoy a bit of serious motoring chat on a Sunday morning! Todays get-together saw lots of conversation, lots of food and even a concentration and memory quiz conducted my Maureen Boatwright. So who did remember the most items … well we’ll have to wait for the results. After breakfast Amy Pui was seen browsing through a boutique and eventually emerged with a very red purchase. Well done Amy … you can now paint the town red in the Barossa. Another member was seen searching a nearby bush cave for a local feral. Paul didn’t find the feral but did spot a bush turkey. They say it takes one to know one! Another fun day for all. Page 5
19 August 2012. This years Shannons Eastern Creek Classic was just as popular as previous events with over seventeen hundred vehicles on display and a big crowd in attendance. Car enthusiasts enjoyed an assortment of Austin 7’s displayed in Area “A”. And, we were also invited to display some cars in the Pit Lane area to help celebrate the 90th Anniversary of our beloved baby Austin. In our Anniversary display we featured a range of Austin Seven styles to show enthusiasts what different models look like. A Tourer, Wasp, Box Saloon and Ruby were showcased. Sydney-siders absolutely love this annual event and the huge variety of vehicles on display was mind boggling. And luckily for everyone, after a few days of blustery high winds, we were able to enjoy a beautifully warm and sunny Sydney day.
It was great to see Austin 7 Club members in attendance and enjoying themselves; and especially Jim and Merilyn Dunn who trailered their Austin Special to Sydney for the day. Talk about dedication; it was over-heard that Jim and Merilyn were up at 4:30am and on the road by 5:15am for their journey to Eastern Creek … and will do it all again for All British Day at North Parramatta … now that’s dedication. It was also good to see Don and Barbara Scanes bring along their re-vamped (and very red) Austin Tourer. It seems many Club members are already preparing for their up-coming trip to Tanunda S.A. to celebrate the 90th Anniversary Austin 7 Hub Rally. If you missed todays great display then you can visit our websites Events Gallery to catch-up with all the action (see back cover for website address). MODELS OF YESTERYEAR
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Case for Motor Body Builders .. The Advertiser (Adelaide) .. Thursday 19 July 1934 Tariff Board Hears Evidence In Adelaide CLAIM FOR PROTECTION "Reduced Duty Would Cause Untold Harm" Stating that a crippling blow would be delivered to South Australia's biggest secondary industry if there were any interference with the prevailing Customs rates, Mr E.W. Holden vigorously urged the retention of the present duties on imported motor body panels before the Tariff Board yesterday. On behalf of T.J. Richards and Sons Ltd of Keswick; Holdenfc Motor Body Builders of Woodville and Ruskin Motor Bodies Pty Ltd of West Melbourne, Mr. Holden stressed the importance and value of the motor body building industry to South Australia, and Australia generally, adding that untold harm would result from any reduction in the tariff. The present duties did not inflict any penalty on the public, he said, and the industry kept thousands of Australians in employment. The board, which is enquiring into the necessity for the present rates of duty on motor body panels, comprised Messrs H. McConaghy (chairman) and W. S. Kelly. At the outset Mr. J.S. Strong, the Australian representative of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Ltd London, directed the board's attention to "misrepresentations which recently had been made in the Adelaide press, the effect of which was calculated to jeopardise unjustifiably the South Australian public goodwill towards English manufacturers.� Mr. Strong said he referred to the statement that if the society's application received favorable consideration it would cause the closing down of the body works of General MotorsHolden's and T.J. Richards and Sons Ltd and, furthermore, that the English motor car manufactur-
ers were deliberately requesting a tariff amendment which would throw 5,000 men in Adelaide out of employment. He suggested that evidence should be taken from the body builders concerned as to the percentage of their total "throughput" or production which consisted of bodies for mounting on chasses imported from the United Kingdom. He reminded the board that the society's application had been made with regard to panels for British chasses exUnited Kingdom only, whereas the board's enquiry has been drawn up to include all panels classifiable under tariff item 359 OED. Evidence for three companies Mr Holden, who is chairman of directors of Holden's Motor Body Builders, said that the three Companies on whose behalf be was giving evidence represented at least 66.66 percent of the production of motor bodies in Australia. The request for duty free entry into Australia of motor body panels struck at the very foundation of the motor body building industry in this country. If motor body panels were allowed to come in free or even on the basis as set out in the Ottawa Agreement, "on a reasonably competitive basis," the standardised body factories in Australia most certainly would be dosed down. Panels were not an entity in themselves, but formed a portion of a complete body, and overseas manufacturers had the power to control what an Australian importer must accept from them, the penalty being the loss of their franchise. Unless the duties were prohibitive, the overseas manufacturers would insist upon shipping the panda at least and possibly other portions of the body, perhaps even the whole body completely assembled. Reviewing the history of the motor body building industry in Australia, Mr Holden said that in 1917 the
Commonwealth Government proposed prohibiting, under the War Precautions Act, the importation of motor cars into Australia in order to conserve shipping freight space. A strong protest was made by the motor distributors, and eventually the difficulty was overcome on a suggestion that the importers should be allowed to import one complete car with every two chasses, thus economising in freight space. This was accepted by the Government and was the genesis of the body building industry in Australia. Its acceptance, however, involved the motor body builders in an undertaking to equip themselves with plant, machinery and capital so that they could cope with any business with which they might be entrusted. Industry would be protected At the time it was promised that the industry would be protected for all time, provided there was no exploitation, and the traders indicated that they were quite prepared to accept the situation in view of the help extended to them in protecting their businesses at that time. Successive Governments over the last six or eight years had been interested in the establishment of the automobile industry in Australia. The policy had been not to force the situation too fast, but to encourage manufacturers to make more and more of the car in Australia. It would be a complete reversal, and totally inequitable, suddenly to withdraw the protection under which the industry had been built up, with its consequent losses to those concerned both directly and indirectPage 7
Case for Motor Body Builders .. continued ly. From its small beginning, the industry had developed into one of the largest in Australia, employing at one stage 7,000 men in South Australia with a direct wages bill of over £1,000,000 a year. The capital invested in the industry in South Australia alone exceeded £2,000,000. In 1919 the question of what duties it was necessary to impose in order to carry out the undertaking made in 1917 to manufacturers was investigated by the Customs Department, and on March 25 1920, the following rates were fixed: Single-seater £30 British and £40 general; double-seater £50 and £60; fixed or movable £65 and £75; sedans and canopy tops ad valorem 40 percent and 55 percent. However, a large proportion of motor bodies still were imported, notably the smaller production lines. The larger production jobs were all handled by the standardised body builders, and the smaller body builders were at that time not very successful in obtaining any share of the business. In order that they might have an opportunity of obtaining some of the smaller quantity lines, the tariff was again revised by the Scullin Government in 1929, and the following rates fixed: Singleseater bodies £30 each British and £40 each general; double seater £50 and £60 each; fixed or movable £85 and £95 each; canopy tops and sedans ad valorem 40 percent and 55 percent each. These rates were ratified by the present Government in 1931. Under the Scullin Government the 50 percent surtax was added on April 4 1930 and continued until March 9 1933. On the same date, the ad valorem rate was raised to 40 percent and 60 percent. More complicated designs In the early stages of the motor body building industry the call was for touring and roadster bodies which were all comparatively simPage 8
ple in design. Early in 1923 the design began to get more complicated with beads and mouldings stamped into the metal. The closed body had slowly become more popular, until now the closed car represented about 80 percent of the total. In order to produce the panels necessary for the more complicated tourer and roadster jobs, and also the more intricate panels for the closed jobs, it became necessary to install heavy presses and the die making machinery for the production of dies to be used in the heavy presses in drawing the panels. The investment in pressed metal departments of the three companies alone ran into about £500,000 and at present employed about 1,200 men. Before 1920 there was no separate provision in the tariff for pressed metal panels. On March 25 1920 a separate sub-item was introduced as a tariff proposal to cover pressed metal panels at rates of duty which still applied. The tariff was as follows: for single -seater bodies per set £15 British preferential and £20 general; double-seater bodies per set £25 and £30; bodies with fixed or movable canopy tops and bodies £32 10/ and £37 10/. The rates were at no time subject to any surcharge nor was any prohibition imposed on their importation. It was recognised at that time that the panels were the crux of the position as far as body building was concerned and in accordance with previous promises of protection, the duties were recommended and adopted. If the duties were removed from the panels or even reduced on a competitive basis it was possible that the whole body might be imported in knocked down form, the duty on the trimming, woodwork and braces being comparatively small. One of the arguments used by the advocates of lower panel duties was that there would be just as much labor employed in
the assembly of panels and the completion of the bodies as at present. This was obviously untrue because apart from the labor required in handling and pressing the sheet metal and doing the metal finishing, there were large numbers of men employed in Australia in making the dies necessary for pressing the panels. The investment in the plant in Australia for doing this job and pressing the panels was estimated at £400.000. This would be completely scrapped if the panels were imported. Efficient industry The motor body building industry was one of the most efficient industries in Australia. It was equipped with the latest machinery, latest methods of material handling and progressive manufacturing and it could be definitely said that the public did not suffer. The question of the amount of duty had never been taken in the calculations when fixing prices. A comparison of prices of cars in Australia and New Zealand indicated that the body duties did not inflict any penalty on the Australian public. "It is fortunate indeed for South Australia that the motor body building industry has been established within her borders," said Mr Holden. "It is practically the only industry of any size of interstate nature which she has, and any harm which befell this industry would do untold harm in South Australia. The amount which will be expended in wages in South Australia alone this year will be at least £808,000 apart from indirect wages. This is at least as much as the wages distributed in
Case for Motor Body Builders .. continued the pastoral industry. During 1931 the body building plants were almost shut down for the greater part of the year and the effect on business was very marked. Since these plants have been put into active operation again it has considerably brightened trade generally. We feel quite sure that any harm done to the industry would be taken up as a State matter." Referring to allegations of delay in delivery, Mr Holden said the motor body manufacturers could not be blamed as the delay was attributable to the policy adopted by the overseas distributors, who placed new models on the market at the same time. This had necessitated considerable expense and overtime in endeavoring to meet the position and assist distributors. Another source of delay was the necessity for obtaining from overseas some patented parts specified by clients. There was no doubt that the industry could meet the increasing demand. The industry for the next three or four years should be one of the greatest contributing factors in solving the unemployment question. At present it was playing a remarkable part in this direction, direct employment figures having increased in 12 months by about 3,000. As the protection given to the industry did not inflict any hardship on the public, and because of its efficiency, a continuance of the present tariff was claimed. Other evidence The chairman of directors of T.J. Richards & Sons Ltd (Mr B.C. Richards) presented financial information concerning the company which was required by the Board. He added that he viewed with trepidation any alteration in the existing tariff on body panels. In the event of any alteration the firm's plant would be rendered inoperative throwing large numbers of employees out of work. On
behalf of Ruskin Motor Bodies Pty Ltd of West Melbourne, Mr A.I. Beard submitted required financial matter. He said "it would be a serious matter for the company if any reduction was made in the existing duty. Half of the plant would have to be scrapped and skilled artisans would be rendered idle. The secretary of the chamber of Manufacturers (Mr. Winterbottom) presented a statement on behalf of 25 manufacturers and suppliers to motor body builders, who stressed the importance of the retention of the present rates. They pointed out that the motor body building industry was the only urban industry which had not suffered relative diminution in South Australia since Federation and had helped to absorb those who had become unemployed through the curtailment of employment in other industries. Nearly 20 percent, of wages paid in factories for the current year in South Australia would be paid by the motor body building industry and the manufacturers viewed with alarm the inevitable harm which would accrue to their businesses, to the workers, and the State generally if any injury were suffered by the motor body building industry. Employes in industry Strong support for the retention of the existing duties was given by the general secretary of the State branch of the Australian Coachmakers Employers Federation (Mr A.E. Pittman), who referred to the increased membership of the branch since the advent of the motor body building industry in South Australia. Mr Pittman said that the federation which originally had been created in 1883 was reformed in 1907 with a membership of about 40. It was at that time that the motor car made its appearance and about 1915
Messrs Holden & Frost became interested in motor bodies. It then developed rapidly. At the end of 1916 the federation membership totaled 350 but this number now had grown to over 4,000 representing 3,800 males and 202 females. The peak period was in August 1927 when there was a membership of 7,041 males and 260 females. These figures strikingly illustrated the importance and value of the industry to South Australia, while it must be remembered that there were large numbers of workers engaged in the industry who were not members of the federation. These included office workers and employees in subsidiary industries supplying various parts and material. It was estimated that these employees numbered from 1,000 to 1,500. At present, added Mr Pittman, the motor body building industry in South Australia was working at full pressure throughout the day and there were about 4,000 men, 1,000 youths and 250 to 300 females employed in the industry in addition to office workers. From 1917-18 various Governments had given an assurance that there would be no interference with the tariff and both Holden's and Richards had extended their plants, providing remunerative employment for a large number of persons in the building trades. Further expansion and expenditure was probable when it was known definitely that there would be no interference with the present tariff on metal panels. The enquiry was adjourned to Melbourne on July 31. Page 9
Car of the Month ... Trevor & Heather’s 1932 Austin 7 Trevor and Heather Hails have been members of our Club for about six years and are the proud custodians of a lovely dark green and black 1932 Austin 7 Deluxe Box Saloon. Trevor purchased this cute little car about four years ago from former Club member Garry Cottle. This smart looking saloon was in reasonable condition when Trevor purchased it to drive and display while his 1929 Austin 7 Wasp was under restoration. Everyone knows that when you get a new baby car there is usually some things that can be improved. This was the case here and Trevor set to work replacing the pressed steel front brake drums with new cast iron drums. The rear brakes already had cast iron fitted so with cast iron all round the little car can now STOP much better. After a few runs Trevor decided to replace the cylinder head with a 1937 model in an attempt to squeeze just a tiny bit extra horse power out of the old girl. Trevor and his green baby Austin are regular attendees at the Australia Day NRMA Motorfest in the city and has also attended a few Club Runs over the years. He recalls one of his longer runs was a trip to Wiseman
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Stephen and Trevor Ferry on the picturesque Hawkesbury River; and then continued on to the quaint little township of Ebenezer which is 69 kilometres north east of Sydney and not far from Wilberforce. Trevor found this run to be his most enjoyable with light traffic and beautiful scenery making it a relaxing and pleasant day for touring. Trevor was accompanied by his son Stephen earlier this year when they joined other Club members for a drive to Winnererremy Bay (Mona Vale) for a hearty breakfast. It was lovely to see a father and son enjoying their Austin 7 and we hope to see you both again soon. Trevor also enjoys the two important annual events held in August; the Shannons Eastern Creek Classic and the All British Display Day at Kings School North Parramatta. These events can each bring together over one thousand cars and attending them is often an annual ritual for many car enthusiasts. We are looking forward to the day that Trevor has his 1929 Wasp on the road as well as his cute little green Saloon ... so until then, happy touring.
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 11
These minutes of the Austin 7 Club NSW Inc are to be confirmed at the next General Meeting
Minutes of the August 2012 General Meeting Held on 8 August 2012 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: 24 Apologies: Helen Lewis, Carolyn Thompson, Joanne Wellington, Deidre Haywood, Barbara & Kevin Fahey, Helen & Denis Quartly Vistors: Barbara Crawford
Scanes
and
Harry
Moved: Mark Wellington
Seconded: Eric Steinhaus
Minutes of previous meeting read and accepted: Moved: Faye Yarroll
Seconded: Mark Wellington
Business arising from minutes: NIL Correspondence: Inwards: Magazines from Lightshaft-Vic, Bent Wire, Baby Torque W.A., Austin 7 Journals S.A., The Depender, Drive Chatter. Letters from Rotary Club Kenthurst for Orange Blossom Festival Street Parade-9/9/2012, CMC for President to attend Presidents Meeting at Eastern Creek, emails from Eric Steinhaus and Craig Davies. Outwards: 2 x Eric Steinhaus, 1 x Kevin Harte. Moved: Robert Yarroll
Seconded: Mark Wellington
Treasurers Report: Paul Pui read the Financial Report in the absence of Helen Lewis. Moved: Faye Yarroll
Seconded: Mark Wellington
Spare Parts Report: Mervyn Boatwright read the Spare Parts Report. Moved: Cliff Edwards
Seconded: Ken Rolley
Editor: Robert Yarroll reported visits to website of 51% new visitors and the remainder returning visitors. Car of the month features Graeme & Bev Logan and their car looks great. Membership Officer: Faye Yarroll reported 82 financial members. Faye spoke Page 12
about the Collingrove Hillclimb activities 6-7 October 2012. Welfare: Deidre Haywood is now home from hospital and improving every day. Helen Quartly has a shoulder injury requiring physiotherapy. We all wish them a speedy recovery. Public Officer/Secretary: NIL Run Log: 5 Historic Car Movements between 22/06/12 – 15/07/2012. M. Boatwright, M. Wellington, Ken Rolley all for 22/06/12 Sydney to Mt.Victoria for start of weekend. C. Stockley 8/07/12 Tuncurry to Forster Keys (secondary display day), 15/07/12 Tuncurry to Tomago Historic House near Newcastle (secondary run). Permit to move requested by C. Stockley for 30/10/12 - 4/11/2012 for Grafton Jacaranda Rally. Events Team: Eastern Creek sticker must be in place on your car before entering gates. Four or five Austin 7’s will be on display in Pit Lane (celebrating 90 years of Austin 7’s). Bookings taken tonight for those interested in CMC suites 5 & 6 for lunch and viewing of track @ $17). All British Day entry will be via Wade or Russell Roads (both off Pennant Hills Road) and Not Mason Road as used in previous years). Don’t forget to book tonight for “Fairground Follies at St.Peters” on 28/10/2012 as organisers (Vauxhall Owners Club) must be notified ASAP. Reports moved: Robert Yarroll
Seconded: Ken Rolley
General Business: Anthony Harte thanked Warren Gracie for the phone calls. Craig Davies email read and discussion followed about his suggested traveling details for the S.A. Rally, from start to return home. Mark Wellington made suggestions, followed by other members. Don Scanes requested permission to go to Kenthurst Orange Blossom Festival. The meeting closed at 9:25pm. Door Prize - won by Craig Davies Raffle - won by Robert Yarroll
Recent Happy Snaps at Brooklyn
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Think about how you can contribute … the Editor The Committee system is used widely to administer organisations in an orderly way and to ensure they operate in accordance with their own constitution. However, rarely do you see a rush of members nominate for Committee positions when the opportunity arises. Often members are content to enjoy the benefits of the organisation without any obligation or personal effort being involved. I have seen many improvements to the way our Club presents itself to its members during my time with the Austin 7 Club NSW. The quality and quantity of Club events equals or betters many other car Clubs in Australia; spare parts are readily available to members; the quality of this Baby Torque magazine is high and continually improving; our website is second to none; our membership records are properly maintained; our operating budget is reviewed regularly; and it’s been suggested that our Constitution/Members Mate is probably the most comprehensive document of its type in Australia. All these things don’t just happen … they all happen because someone has made them happen. I have also witnessed Committee decisions that have been thoroughly considered and judged to be in the best interest of our Club and/or its members. I believe the Committee has interpreted both our Constitution and RMS rules accurately, fairly and to the best of their ability. Bearing in mind that we are an informal family Club that regularly takes our babies to the road for some fun social touring; I invite all members to participate in these events whenever they can. I also encourage every member to think about how you can contribute to the wellbeing of our Club and consider putting yourself forward for a Committee position when nominations are called. Our Club will celebrate its 30th anniversary in the coming year and this will be an exciting time for both our members and Committee … and you could play a major role in this special year!
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Robert Yarroll
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Supper Roster 12 September 2012
Helen & Denis Quartly
24 October 2012
Amy & Paul Pui
14 November 2012
Faye & Robert Yarroll
12 December 2012
Christmas … members bring a plate
9 January 2013
Committee
13 February 2013
Faye & Robert Yarroll
All Spare Parts correspondence should be addressed to:
Mr Mervyn Boatwright, P.O. Box 366, Casula Mall. NSW 2170 Tel: (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. 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.
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.
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DISCLAIMER: The Austin 7 Club NSW Inc (the Club), its Officers and the Committee cannot be held liable for any errors and/or omissions in items that are published in good faith in this Baby Torque magazine. It should be noted that the publication of an advertisement or expression of views in articles and reports in this magazine does not necessarily imply endorsement by the Club.
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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 29 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.
RMS Regulations & Club Rules Members are to observe all RMS Regulations and Club Rules as contained in our current Constitution and Members Mate booklet. If this Club is nominated as your Primary Club under the RMS Historic Conditional Registration Scheme (HCRS) then the following documents MUST be carried in your vehicle at all times. a copy of your RMS Certificate of Approved Operation of Vehicle a copy of this Clubs Certificate of Insurance (Public Liability) a current or recent Baby Torque magazine If bad weather conditions are looming please contact Maureen Boatwright (Home) 02 9822 8609 (Mobile) 0413 017 263 or Warren Gracie (Home) 02 9569 2108 (Mobile) 0417 417 826 Saturday evenings or from 6:30am on the Sunday of the run.