Number 276
Austin 7 Club NSW Inc
November - December 2013
Committee Members
Executive
Name
Home 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
Non-Executive
Name
Events Team
Maureen Boatwright
(02) 9822 8609 0413 017 263
Spare Parts
Mervyn Boatwright
(02) 9822 8609 0412 940 001
Club Examiners
Warren Gracie Mervyn Boatwright
(02) 9569 2108 0417 417 826 (02) 9822 8609 0412 940 001
Membership
Faye Yarroll
(02) 9706 8007 0412 830 041
Editor / Webmaster
Robert Yarroll
(02) 9706 8007
Sub Editor / Webmaster
Faye Yarroll
(02) 9706 8007 0412 830 041
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Mobile Phone
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Bendigo Bank
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633-000
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Meetings
Austin 7 Club NSW Inc Spare Parts
The Austin 7 Club NSW Inc meets at 8:00pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at BankstownSports, 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown NSW. Parking is available via Mona Street (off Greenfield Parade) in the multi-level car park. Visitors are welcome.
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Austin 7 Club NSW Inc
This magazine is published bi-monthly: Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Jul/Aug, Sep/Oct and Nov/Dec. Contributions to Baby Torque should be sent to The Editor, Baby Torque, 10 Lorraine Street, North Strathfield NSW 2137 no later than the 2nd last Friday prior to publication.
Account
Cover picture: Club members Bob & Judith Riches Page 2
from the editors desk
The festive season is approaching quickly and we’ll soon be enjoying our Christmas Function / Presentation Day at the Macarthur Grange Function Centre at Kearns. And in December we will elect a Committee to guide us through our Clubs 30th year of continuous operation.
During 2013 our members have enjoyed driving their Austin 7’s to places including Batemans Bay, Mogo, Mollymook, Austinmer, West Head, Dural, Bendigo, Luddenham, Wilberforce, Benalla, Winton, Camden, Port Stephens, Eastern Creek, North Parramatta, Wisemans Ferry, Burwood, Centennial Park and Canberra. You can refresh your memories of these wonderful outings by visiting our Events Gallery at www.austin7clubnsw.org.au. A big thankyou must go to our entire Committee for their efforts and especially to Maureen Boatwright for her tireless work as Events Team leader, Secretary and Public Officer. Our Membership Officer has asked me to remind you that your Club Membership renewal is due on 1 January 2014. Faye looks forward to receiving your renewal soon. I’m saddened to report the passing of Club member Robert (Bob) Lang of North Lambton. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.
Robert Yarroll
“Many Happy Returns” to all Club Members celebrating their Birthday during November and December 2013.
Austin 7 Club NSW Inc
Your Club Membership renewal is due on 1 January 2014 Single Membership Fee for 2014 ………… $50 Family Membership Fee for 2014 ………… $55 Joining Fee ………………………………………………… $30 The Joining Fee applies to all new members and those who Page 3 have not renewed their Membership by 31 January each year.
President’s Report
Christmas will soon be upon us and I would like to thank our Committee for their hard work during the year. This has helped to make our Club what it is today! Club members have enjoyed well over twenty organised or invitational events during 2013. We have also attended Displays, Rally’s, Historic Winton, AOA and (more recently) the Centenary of Canberra Rally. I would like to remind everyone that our AGM will be held at our December meeting and I look forward to seeing you there. I wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year.
Events Report
Happy Sevening … Warren Gracie Three A7’s and three moderns attended Eric Steinhaus’ recent North Run. It was a long 197klm scenic run one way with a stop for morning tea at Pie in the Sky followed by an enjoyable lunch at Wisemans Ferry Bowling Club. Unfortunately one A7 didn’t finish the run but eventually made it across the ferry with assistance from Paul Pui. A good day was had by all and a big thank you to Eric for organising the day. The weather was excellent as we relaxed and enjoyed our Centennial Park Display Day. Warren Gracie was the winner of the Peoples Choice for the Best A7. I’m still trying to decide the winner of the Memory Test as there were many strange items listed as being present that I had no knowledge about! The Centenary of Canberra Rally (100 years of Canberra) was a great Run;
especially for those A7s that travelled the section from Nowra to Tarago where they covered many miles with ups and downs, over creeks and log bridges and finally arrived safely to meet other A7’s at Tarago. The Gala Dinner was first class and the surroundings were fantastic as you have probably seen from the great photos taken by Faye Yarroll. A good time was had by all. I’m looking forward to seeing many A7’s at the Farming Small Areas Expo 2013 at Hawkesbury Showground. Please don’t forget to collect your Entry Pass from Maureen at the Information Centre at Richmond/Clarendon. I am finishing this report by wishing all members and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2014. Happy A7 touring …Maureen Boatwright
SYDNEY’S HARBOUR BRIDGE This Screen Australia film is about the construction of our world famous bridge at a time when our baby Austin’s were either near new or yet to be built. You can watch this 1930’s film via our website’s Events Gallery during November 2013.
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INVITATION ACCEPTED
3 Nov 2013
Farming Small Areas Expo 2013 - Vintage Car Display Hawkesbury Showground, Racecourse Road, Clarendon. Entry for exhibitors is FREE. In it’s eleventh year, this Expo is Sydney’s largest small acreage showcase and is the launching pad for many new products and services. Featuring everything from food to fashion, stalls, machinery and livestock, over 150 trade and commercial exhibits, equine demonstrations, cattle to kitchenware and not to mention a great display of vintage cars. Meet at Hawkesbury Information Centre, Hawkesbury Valley Way, Clarendon (opposite Richmond RAAF Base) and be ready to leave together at 8:00am. If you have booked with Maureen she will give you your Entry Pass at the Information Centre.
17 Nov 2013
Ladies Day - Glenhaven Departing NRMA car-park North Strathfield at 8:30am and travelling to Flower Power at Glenhaven for breakfast. We will then travel to a park for lunch and some fun and games. Please contact Maureen on 9822 8609 if you are interested in attending.
8 Dec 2013
Christmas Function / Presentation Day - Kearns This years celebration will be held at the Macarthur Grange Country Club and Function Centre at Lot 18, Raby Road, Kearns. Dress code is Smart Casual. Arrive at 12:00noon for 12:30pm Christmas Buffet. Cost is $45.00 per adult and $22.50 per child. If you are interested in a scenic drive before arriving at Kearns then please meet at Liverpool Regional Museum, Cnr Hume Highway & Congressional Drive, Liverpool at 10:45am. Please advise Maureen of your starting place. If you haven’t already paid please make your cheque payable to Austin 7 Club NSW Inc and forward it to P.O. Box 366, Casula Mall, NSW 2170 ASAP.
12 Jan 2014
Breakfast Run - South Depart NRMA car-park North Strathfield at 8:00am or meet at Grissini’s Restaurant Menai for 9:00am. Contact Maureen on 9822 8609 by 28/12/13 if you are interested in attending and advise starting place.
26 Jan 2014
Australia Day Festivities - Wollongong Our Club has been invited to join the Austin Motor Vehicle Club for Australia Day Festivities at Flagstaff Hill at Wollongong. Meet at Loftus Oval (off the Princess Highway) Loftus at 8:30am for 9:00am departure for Wollongong (UBD map 332 H11). Please note that cars MUST be positioned at Flagstaff Hill NO LATER than 11:00am. Departure WILL NOT be allowed until approximately 4:15pm due to road closures.
26 Jan 2014
Australia Day CARnivale - Sydney Our Club has been invited to attend the 2014 CARnivale in Sydney. For further information and Registration details visit www.australiaday.com.au/CARnivale. Closing date for all entries is Friday 8 November 2013 or earlier if the total allocation of space has been filled.
16 Mar 2014 21 Mar 2014
Week Away Celebration - North Coast & In-land Please contact Maureen on 9822 8609 if you are interested in attending. Accommodation is currently available. Refer to Expression of Interest form sent with Sep/Oct Baby Torque. Join us in celebrating our Club’s 30th Anniversary.
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29 September 2013. Centennial Park is a grand park in the European tradition. Covering 189 hectares, it features formal gardens, ponds, grand avenues, statues, heritage buildings and sporting fields. It’s used by walkers, joggers, roller-bladers and cyclists and it offers horse riding facilities. It’s diverse flora includes Norfolk Island pines, Port Jackson figs and Holm oaks. And today, it included a cute display of exotic and native Austin 7’s. The six little Austin’s drew quite a crowd. Both the young and old were attracted to our A7’s like a magnet … the younger ones never having seen such unusual little cars … and some oldies recalling fond memories from several decades ago when life was less hectic. At the Park today were Merv & Maureen Boatwright, Warren Gracie, Russell Linfoot, Amy & Paul Pui with Amy’s mum and young friends Justin and Janine, Bob Riches, Ken Rolley, Mark Wellington and Robert & Faye Yarroll. During the morning a passing motorist Page 6
spotted our A7’s and promptly stopped to have a closer look. Much to Faye’s surprise the man said, “I see you’ve added new white wall tyres recently!” How did he know that? Well ... Laurie and Jan from Willoughby were holidaying at Tanunda in the Barossa last year during our A7 Rally and checked-out little Herbie at our motel. They recognised our car today and came over to say hello. After a relaxing morning we enjoyed a picnic lunch. This was followed by some delicious cup cakes, home-made by Janine and Justin with help from Amy. After lunch we had some fun testing our memories by having a quick glance at several items; then immediately recalling as many of them as possible. Then a frisbee appeared and both young and old enjoyed some light physical activity. Finally it was time for formalities ... and Warren Gracie was awarded the 2013 Club Car of the Year for his 1935 A7 Roadster. Congratulations Warren. Another fun-filled day was enjoyed by all.
22 September 2013. Burwood Council has been celebrating the onset of spring with a festival for the past quarter of a century. The Festival has blossomed over the years to become the biggest and most vibrant festival in the Inner West, attracting residents and visitors from across Sydney to the array of food and merchandise stalls, staged and roaming entertainers, amusement rides for big kids and little kids, the classic car show and shine, model boats, and so much more! Club members Anthony & Kevin Harte and Robert & Faye Yarroll joined hundreds of other vintage and classic car owners in Burwood Park to compete in todays show and shine. All these lovely cars, the glorious weather and X Factor winner and pop superstar Samantha Jade all helped to keep thousands of children and grown-ups happy and entertained. Faye, our Club’s unofficial photographer, takes a lot of pictures for our website. But today she was outsnapped by the crowds with their many cameras, phones and various i-pads. If only she had a dollar for every photo taken today of some wonderful cars on display then she would have made a fortune. A highlight of the day for Robert and Faye was receiving the Show & Shine 2013 Best in Show trophy for a 1930’s Classic Vehicle. This certainly topped off another great day. Well done little “Herbie”. Page 7
Centenary of Canberra Rally most significant cultural assets.
19-20 October 2013. All Australians have a link with their nation’s capital, but we’re sometimes guilty of taking it for granted. This year we celebrate 100 years since Lady Denman, wife of then Governor-General Lord Denman, stood upon the newly laid Foundation Stones and announced that the name of the new Australian capital would be Canberra. Since it’s inception, Canberra has been the site of some of the best thinking in the country. It continues to be an incubator of great ideas and scientific achievements and the custodian, on behalf of all Australians, of the nation’s Page 8
The Centenary of Canberra celebrates the history and heritage of one of the most enduring planned cities in the world and at the same time highlights its lively present and bright future. Our Club joined the Vauxhall Owners Club for this weekend’s Rally. Our seven Austin 7’s and a Liege joined three beautiful Vauxhalls. It was certainly a great privilege for our Club to have six cars at Jervis Bay for the Ceremonial Start of the Centenary of Canberra Rally. Robert & Faye Yarroll and Paul & Amy Pui joined the Rally at Tarago and eagerly awaited the cars from Jervis Bay to arrive at their morning tea stop.
Faye was overheard saying, “Here comes the first cars!” And guess which ones were the very first to arrive at Tarago. An Austin 7 and a Liege! Well done Merv & Bob. Upon arrival at Tarago, Maureen Boatwright produced a lovely cake for our Members to enjoy at morning tea. Jenny Bloser (a country Member from Vincentia) had baked the cake together with some lovely savoury triangles and then delivered them to Jervis Bay. What a lovely surprise. Thank you Jenny for taking the time to spoil us during our big Celebration weekend with your home cooking. The cake and savouries were very much appreciated; and were consumed quite rapidly. After leaving Tarago it was time to take the scenic
visit our Events Gallery at www.austin7clubnsw.org.au
Jervis Bay - Tarago - Canberra route to Bungendore where the town came out to join in the festivities. After lunch at Bungendore some members continued onto Canberra’s Exhibition Park (EPIC) while others chose our motel for some relaxation before dinner. The children took the opportunity for a quick dip in the pool and had lots of fun. We enjoyed a relaxing Saturday night’s dinner at our motel and celebrated a number of October birthdays. It was a great end to a day full of touring. After a good nights sleep, we set off again on Sunday morning to EPIC for the Sunday Cruise down Canberra’s main boulevard (Northbourne Avenue) towards the lush lawns of Canberra’s Old Parliament House … and what a delightful location!
Canberra definitely turned on some great weather this weekend and the Rally participants thoroughly enjoyed the local hospitality. Cars came from all over Australia to help celebrate this very special occasion. Today was hot and sunny and the cars looked stunning lined-up in rows for the many thousands of visitors to inspect and respect. Another highlight today was the Fashions on the Lawn parade where Robert and Faye Yarroll took out the overall winners for being Best Dressed in the era of their car. Congratulations. There was lots of entertainment today with pipe bands, bush dancers, face painting for the kids, stalls and lots more … and
many old cars to enjoy. After a long day, two members set off on their homeward journey while the others stayed to attend the Gala Dinner at the National Museum of Australia. A memorable evening was enjoyed by all. A special thanks to The National Trust and everyone on the organising committee for a great 2013 Centenary of Canberra Rally. Well done! Page 9
15 September 2013. Club member Eric Steinhaus organised todays run; and it was very eventful with lots of extra scenic stops along the way. Driving their Austins 7’s were Eric Steinhaus with friend Cissy, Warren Gracie with passenger Maureen Boatwright, and Faye & Robert Yarroll. Russell Linfoot joined us at the North Strathfield departure place in his modern. We soon set off for Pie in the Sky at Cowan for a short break and light snack. Bob & Judith Riches were waiting for us at Cowan in their Smart car. Soon after we were joined by Paul & Amy Pui with Amy’s mum, and friends Mr & Mrs Ling with daughter Jean. Pie in the Sky at Cowan prides itself on good old fashioned Aussie values and customer service and says this little slice of heaven has operated for about 20 years, and although they’ve added some fancy pies and espresso coffee to their Page 10
menu, they can still get the basics right! Well, unfortunately for us, today was an exception to the rule and extremely slow service delayed our departure. Eventually it was time to set off; heading along the Old Pacific Highway to Spencer via Peats Ridge and Central Mangrove. As we approached Peats Ridge we came across some drivers from a Luxury Supercar Driving Experience Day; stopped on the side of the road swapping cars. Talk about luxury at its best. The Old Pacific Highway was not only hosting our super cool Austin 7’s but also a Lamborghini, Audi, Ferrari, Porsche, Maserati and an Aston Martin all at the same time. It wasn’t long before they showed us some real horsepower by overtaking our little Austin 7’s. Little did we know that today would have many unscheduled scenic stops! Warren Gracie’s A7 Bentley decided it was time to have a break from motoring
car procession all the way to the Club. by stopping without warning for no apparent reason. Maureen asked Warren, “why did you stop the car?” and Warren replied, “I didn’t … it stopped by itself! And this is how the day progressed. It was a case of drive a little … then stop a little. Then drive a bit more … then stop again. And every time we stopped; up popped Bentley’s bonnet and all male members immediately stuck their heads inside for another look. And there wasn’t much room in that little engine bay for all those extra heads. But thanks to the excellent Support Crew in attendance Warren was able to borrow some tools and a few spare parts that allowed him to hobble to within a couple of kilometres of the actual Wiseman’s ferry where Bentley finally gave up the ghost. So out came the final straw … a tow-rope. Thanks to Paul Pui’s 4WD and Faye & Roberts tow-rope, we eventually managed to get little Bentley to the Wisemans Ferry Bowling Club for a very late 2:30pm lunch. Talk about a Presidential cavalcade … Warren had a six
A special mention must go to the kitchen staff at the Club for patiently awaiting our arrival. By this time there were fifteen very hungry people needing some good food and light refreshments. Lunch was a very welcome sight; and the meals tasted great and were served with a friendly smile. Wisemans Ferry is located 75 kilometres north-west of the Sydney CBD and is a tourist spot with picnic and barbecue facilities. There’s a rich convict and colonial heritage in the area and it’s near the Dharug and Yengo National Parks. Today did have a few hiccups; the Yarroll’s automatic garage door broke early that morning, then the service at Pie in the Sky was very slow, a few cars took wrong turns (but that’s normal), Warren’s car kept stopping and Amy’s dear Mum had a small fall when entering the Club. Surely this was more than enough unexpected action for one day! Thankyou Eric for arranging todays event and maybe next time things will run a little smoother for you. Page 11
“The Geisha Boy� was a big hit for funny-man Jerry Lewis way back in 1958. One of the highlights of this popular film was an exciting car chase featuring a very tall Asian man driving a very small car (please see a clip from the film below showing you the car and driver). The location information says that the film was made in USA and makes no reference to locations in Japan. This would suggest that the car may not be a 1932 Datsun Type 10 disguised as an Austin 7; but may be a 1930 American Austin 7 disguised as an Austin 7. It could also be an Austin 7 disguised as a Datsun or as a fictitious mock up of an Austin 7. If a man that big was really driving the car then there would be no room for his legs and any mechanical parts, so it may be a movie mock up anyway. Question: What type of car is it?
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Paul Boatwright with fellow winners
14-15 September 2013. The inaugural Wings & Wheels was held this weekend at Maryborough Aerodrome. Many different aircraft were brought together for a fly-in and the Old Aviators Museum was open all weekend. The Maryborough & District Historic Vehicle Club held a Classic Car Show with 130 beautifully restored cars including 13 Austin 7’s. There was something to see and do for every one of the thousands of visitors who flocked to the Central Goldfields Shire (Victoria) … and the weekend proved to be a
real hit. Club member Paul Boatwright took his newly acquired red and black 1929 A7 Tourer to the display and impressed the judges enough to bring home one of the four trophies presented on the day. Congratulations to Paul & Sandra Boatwright on their beautifully presented car. The serious fun began on Sunday with the Austin 7 Club Inc (Vic) conducting a fabulous ¼ Mile Sprint day. Seventy-six drivers revved up their engines and sprinted along the air-strip for a quarter mile to see who could do it
the quickest. The overall record on the day was 13.5 seconds for a 70’s Grantini Sports Racing car. Then there was the Austin 7 Class where nine A7 drivers took to the strip to push their cars to the limit. Congratulations again to Paul Boatwright who won the trophy for the Fastest Austin 7 on the day with a time of 18.2 seconds; then came Stuart Krug on 19.0 seconds and third was Merv Boatwright on 19.3 seconds. A big “well done” to all NSW Austin Seven drivers.
welcome new members
Ross & Kim Warner - Padstow Noel Boorer - Rouse Hill
FOR SALE 1929 Austin 7 Tourer Contact - Merv Boatwright on (02) 9822 8609
FOR SALE
1927-1929 Austin 7
Rolling chassis No.41741. Ideal for Chummy, van or Latrobe bodied sports project. All the hard bits included, i.e. guards, radiator surround, windscreen, engine No.M41311, bonnet, steering, etc. Contact - Wayne Styles on (03) 9592 1672 AH
FOR SALE 1929 Austin 7 Tourer
Barn find. Complete. Unused 40 years. Contact - Warren Gracie on (02) 9569 2108 Page 13
These minutes of the Austin 7 Club NSW Inc are to be confirmed at the next General Meeting
Minutes of the October 2013 General Meeting Held on 9 October 2013 at BankstownSports, 8 Greenfield Parade, Bankstown. The meeting was opened at 8:09pm by Paul Pui who welcomed all members. Minutes taker: Maureen Boatwright Attendees: 19 Apologies: Denis & Helen Quartly, Joanne Wellington, Paul Boatwright, Ross & Kim Warner, Warren Gracie and Kevin Harte. Vistors: NIL Moved: Mark Wellington
Seconded: Ken Rolley
Minutes of previous meeting read and accepted: Moved: Ken Rolley
Seconded: Robert Yarroll
Business arising from previous minutes: NIL Run Log: Permission to move given to Ken Rolley at last General Meeting for 12/13/2013 to test run in Rose Bay. Rego.number 25315. Correspondence: Inwards: 7 magazines; Drive Chatter -August & Sept., Baby Torque W.A. Sept. & October, The Broken Spoke, The Depender, The Lightshaft, 22 emails. Invitation from Berrima District Historic Vehicle Club Inc Re: Berrima Rally Sat-Sun 8-9/1/2014, also letter from BDHVC explaining this is last magazine – bimonthly magazine from now on for their members and drive chatter will be available by checking their website. Outwards: 3 emails. Moved: Ken Rolley
Seconded: Robert Yarroll
Treasurers Report: Helen Lewis read the Financial Report. Moved: Mark Wellington
Seconded: Mervyn Boatwright
Spare Parts Report: Mervyn Boatwright read the Spare Parts Report. Moved: Mark Wellington
Seconded: Faye Yarroll
Editor: Robert Yarroll spoke with Ross & Robyne Bell who were thrilled about their photo appearing in the magazine where they received their trophy for the having the oldest car on the Bay to Bermagui Run. A special thank-you to Merilyn Dunn for her article on our President’s run to Port Stephens. 50% of the visits to club website this month are new visits. Membership Officer: Faye Yarroll reported 84 financial members including new member Noel Boorer who has a 1927 Austin 7. Notice of Annual General Meeting and Nomination Forms for 2014 will be included in Nov/Dec magazine.
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Welfare: Sympathy Card sent to the family of Robert Lang. Club member Robert sadly passed away recently. Public Officer/Secretary: TCIS Certificates of Currency have been received with coverage from 1/10/2013 to 1/10/2014 and those members with A7 vintage cars have been given their copy tonight and the remainder will be posted out this week. I attended a Fair Trading seminar yesterday and it appears to me that our club is following the right procedures in regards to recording and reporting to Fair Trading. Events Team: 8 cars from our Club are going to Canberra for the Centenary of Canberra along with 3 cars from the Vauxhall Owners Club. Farming Small Areas Expo 2013 Vintage Car Display, please supply Maureen with number of cars attending NOW as space provided is allocated on numbers supplied - meeting point is yet to be advised. Our next Club Run is “Ladies Day” Breakfast - Flower Power at Glenhaven then to a picnic lunch and fun and games. Please supply Maureen with numbers so necessary bookings can be made. Reports Moved: Ken Rolley
Seconded: Robert Yarroll
General Business: Ken Rolley thanked Maureen & Mervyn for all the work they do for the Club. Faye Yarroll thanked Eric Steinhaus for organising the run to Wisemans Ferry. Brian Haywood spoke about his visit to a badge manufacturer in Alaska and the good quality of the badges. Graham Burgess spoke about an outing with a gathering of 6 Austin 7 enthusiasts and their partners from the Newcastle area, none of these people had met previously. A great time was had by all. Mervyn spoke about the first Wings & Wheels Historic Car Sprint held at Maryborough (Vic). In the Austin 7 Racing Class, Paul Boatwright 1st Stuart Krug 2nd Mervyn Boatwright 3rd and Paul Boatwright in his 1929 Austin 7 Tourer took out the prize for the best overall car on the day. Meeting closed: 9.15 pm Door Prize - Won by Mervyn Boatwright Raffle - Won by Russell Linfoot.
I sincerely thank those members who supported our Club this year by purchasing Spare Parts. I wish all members and their families a Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2014.
Mervyn Boatwright
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 in stock. Please contact Merv by the Thursday evening prior to the meeting with details of the parts you need. All Club members choosing to pay for parts by cheque 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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Austin 7 Club NSW Inc "Dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of all types of Austin Sevens"
Our Club is a member of The Council of Motor Clubs, Inc The Austin 7 Club NSW Inc has been active since 1984 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.
Postal Address: P.O. Box 6009, North Ryde. NSW 2113 Email:
info@austin7clubnsw.org.au
Website:
www.austin7clubnsw.org.au
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.