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Regardless of why they attend, all visitors walk away surprised at how the quiet regional town of Alexandra comes to life and transforms to host the major event. The passion of local community groups, the dedication of shop owners and the welcoming attitude of the residents of Alexandra are a perfect backdrop to our annual show. I would also like to recognise the continued support that we receive from our sponsors and industry partners. This sponsorship allows us to maintain the truck show as a free event and
helps make further contributions to the Alexandra community. I invite you to join me in thanking each of them by visiting their trade stands throughout the day. Most importantly let us celebrate the many owner-drivers who bring their pride and joy to the show. Whether it’s a logging truck, an Aussie ute, a polished tipper, or a chromed-up rod — these owner-drivers are the reason we all attend. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a die-hard truck show supporter, it is my pleasure on behalf of the committee to
welcome you to the Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show. I invite you to see for yourself why Alexandra has hosted the largest truck show in regional Australia for almost two decades. Caolan O’Connor president, Alexandra Truck Ute and Rod Show
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Show an economic boost for region The Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show significantly boosts the region’s economy. Last year about 14 000 people flocked to the show, booking out accommodation venues, buying food, fuel and souvenirs and enjoying the tourist activities the picturesque town had to offer. Murrindindi Shire councilor Christine Challen said the whole community capitalised on the annual event from business traders to volunteer organisations. Retailers extended their opening hours, the Visitor Information Centres were swamped with inquiries and neighbouring towns catered for people unable to secure accommodation in Alexandra. Cr Challen said the event helped showcase the region and its many attractions, which potentially leads to
visitors returning for longer stays at other times during the year. A further spin-off is the financial contribution made by the truck show committee each year to various community projects in Alexandra including the skate park, the men’s health unit at Alexandra District Health and the Victorian Truck Driver’s Memorial. “These projects have benefitted the whole community, not just those involved with the truck show,” Cr Challen said. Volunteer organisations raise considerable funds for their own programs by operating food stands for the large crowds. Cr Challen said Alexandra’s schools, sporting and service clubs’ fundraising coffers were boosted by ensuring the truck show visitors were well catered for. She said the region looked forward
to welcoming all truck show visitors on June 7 and anticipated it would be another outstanding event. Visitor Information Centre co-ordinator Jan McKaskill said the truck show weekend was one of the busiest for the year. In Rotary Park, the information centre is near to the wood chop event and the Victorian Truck Driver’s Memorial, both of which attract huge crowds. “There are so many natural attractions in the area, waterfalls, mini rapids and places for families to visit. We give out information to encourage people to come back to the region,” Mrs McKaskill said. “The memorial also attracts many visitors, not just on the weekend of the truck show but throughout the year.” For more information about the event go to www.alexandratruckshow.com.au
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Murrindindi Shire Council welcomes all competitors and visitors to the 2015
Alexandra Truck, Ute & Rod Show Thousands of people line picturesque Grant St in Alexandra at last year’s truck, ute and rod show.
Alexandra gears up for 19th annual show The 19th annual Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show will return once again on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, with Sunday, June 7, the major day of the free public event. The family-friendly show is expected to attract a crowd of up to 14 000 people to Grant St in the upper Goulburn town of Alexandra. From prize-winning giant highway trucks to restored and vintage models of all types, several hundred vehicles will be displayed across more than 2 km of the town’s central bitumen streets. Show spokesman Andrew Embling said each year the committee added exciting new events to the full-day program, with this year’s additions including a Mini Moke display, vintage motorcycle showcase and community market stalls. Among the flurry of attractions will be the Victorian Woodchop Championship, with two major titles to be decided this year including the tree climb and standing
block competitions, attracting axemen from Victoria and interstate. Grab a bargain at the public auction on Sunday afternoon in the main stage area, with an expected 80 lots of goods often relating to transport, trucking and home use, or check out the record number of handmade quilts on show at the major quilt display. Tickets for the show’s major raffle will be available on the Sunday for $5, with a first prize of $8 500 in household goods, second prize $2000 Caltex fuel voucher, and third prize $1000 Foodworks voucher. Winners will be drawn at 3.45 pm on Sunday afternoon. Live music will include entertainment from the Screaming Eagles, with television personality Jeff ‘Coxy’ Cox playing drums, joined by the Ruckus country rock band and emerging local musical talent. The modern support and service vehicles introduced to the fleets of CFA, SES and State Government departments will also be on display, some of which were used in April in the successful
search for Luke Shambrook, who was lost in the nearby Fraser National Park. Preceding the Sunday of the show, a commemorative service led by Alexandra Anglican Church reverend Graham Brown will take place on Saturday, June 6 at 2 pm in Rotary Park at the Victorian Truck Drivers Memorial on Grant St. The names of 40 drivers who have died will be added to the memorial, and special guests from the transport industry are expected to attend, including executive director of the National Transport Hall of Fame in Alice Springs, Liz Martin. The event is well catered for, with food sales by community sporting and support organisations doubling as a major fundraiser for the region. Entry to the Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show is free, and ample parking is available in Alexandra. For participation inquiries, phone Andrew Embling on 0418 266 038 or Gordon Simpson on 0409 577 212, or for more information go to www.alexandratruckshow.com.au
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Spirited bidding at charity auction The charity auction has been part of the Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show since its inception and has contributed to the impressive tally raised and distributed to the local community. Auctioneer and event foundation committee member Andrew Embling said the auction was one of the highlights of the show and attracted spirited bidding from the gathered crowd.
“Everything available to be auctioned is on display from about 8 am and people wander past and see which items they might be interested in,” Mr Embling said. The auction is held on the main stage in Grant St and is broadcast via the sound system across the streets of Alexandra. Mr Embling and his son Ayden, also an auctioneer, sell between 60 and 70 lots including Blundstone boots, Driza-Bone coats, truck jackets, truck boots, car and truck tyres, tool boxes, driving lights, truck
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A bustling community market will be a new drawcard event added to the 19th Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show line-up. Engines are revving in anticipation for the new feature, which will see the show expand to another street in the town, hosting up to 50 market stalls with goods from across the region. Committee president Caolan O’Connor said trade stalls had previously been part of the event, but they had always been truck-related with people selling bull bars and headlights. All that will change this year, with everything from moccasins to ugg boots, soy candles, jewellery, children’s clothing, garden pots, leather products and alternative medicines available. “It had been difficult for people in the
community to leverage the fact that there were so many people coming into Alexandra (for the truck show),” Mr O’Connor said. He said the market stalls were an avenue for residents who weren’t necessarily involved in the truck sector to also get involved, with the added advantage of supporting the community and surrounding regions. “The truck show has been predominantly a bit of a blokes’ affair and there hasn’t been a lot for the wives and kids, but this will offer more for the whole family,” he said. A number of new features will be showcased at this year’s event, ahead of the 20th anniversary of the show next year, which will be two to three times larger than the normal event.
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Women’s names added to memorial The names of two women, well regarded in the transport industry, will be among 50 plaques added to the Victorian Truck Drivers Memorial in Alexandra. A memorial service to remember people who have died in truck and transport related accidents will be held at Rotary Park, Alexandra on Saturday, June 6 at 2 pm. Officially unveiled last year the memorial is a joint initiative of the Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show and the Work-Related Grief Support Services of the Creative Ministries Network with support from the Murrindindi Shire. The picturesque environs of the memorial offer a place of quiet reflection for the families of those who have been acknowledged. Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show foundation committee member Andrew Embling said the memorial was a testament to the generosity of the community with
tradespeople volunteering their labour and businesses donating materials. He said one of the women to be remembered this year, Geraldine Hoare, died in June 2007 and was considered ‘a legend’ among her peers. A former ballroom dancer and figure skater Mrs Hoare began her driving career as a teenager when she drove for Melbourne-Brighton Buslines. When her husband bought his first truck and later injured his back it was Mrs Hoare who kept the business operating. While driving for Downard Pickfords she was the first woman to drive a road train in the Northern Territory and eventually bought her own rig, a 1983 K model Kenworth, which clocked up 4.3 million km. The truck was Mrs Hoare’s pride and joy and she entered it in truck shows all around the country. She carted grain out of
Kilsyth and later transported Tupperware from Melbourne to o Adelaide. It was during one of these trips that Mrs Hoare had d an accident which eventually led to an early retirement in which she devoted time to supporting disadvantaged children. Her family remember her dogged gged determination, sense of humour our and sociable nature while her truck driving peers have lamented the loss of her UHF radio call sign ‘Copy Grandma’.
Above: Geraldine Hoare is one of two women who will be remembered on the Victorian Truck Drivers’ Memorial in Alexandra. Below: The unveiling of the truck drivers’ memorial last year attracted a large crowd.
Grand trucks on a small scale The model truck display and competition will return to the Alexandra Truck Rod and Ute Show in 2015.
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mover measured about 100 mm wide and 300 mm long. There are also 1/32 scale and 1/16 scale models available. “Make sure you visit the model truck display. It’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, make contacts and exchange ideas and techniques. It’s also an opportunity to admire the countless hours of work some people put into their trucks — a theme throughout the overall show,” Mr Lowe said. Model makers are invited to bring along their models for competition or to display on the day. Trophy competition
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A display of vintage motorcycles is an exciting addition to the program of the 19th annual Alexandra Truck Ute and Rod Show on Sunday, June 7.
The iconic Mini Moke will be featuring in a drawcard display at this year’s truck show, with spokesman Andrew Embling expecting about 25 of these enduringly popular vehicles to be showcased.
Vintage models, built before 1960 will further add to the plethora of machinery featured at the Queen’s Birthday weekend event. Earlier this year Alexandra residents enjoyed a preview of about 40 antique and unusual bikes at a presentation staged under the banner of the Redgate Classic Motorcycle Club that has about 80 members. During the gathering the Victorian apprenticeship award for the motorcycle sector was presented to Karl Davenport who works with his father in the family business in Aitken St, Alexandra. Mr Davenport said the award reflected four years of trade study and would complement the qualification he had already earned as an automotive electrician. He received a certificate acknowledging his success along with a $1000 award for tools that will assist his work on motorcycle maintenance and repairs. Mr Davenport owns a historic Burmingham Small Arms Company motorbike acquired from the estate of the late Ray Kelly. The racing achievements of Mr Kelly and other local riders including John Woodley are graphically presented on the mural adjoining Davenport Automotive Electrics at 36 Aitken St.
For those who aren’t familiar, the Mini Moke is said to have been originally designed as a light military vehicle, but it was soon discovered it was unsuitable for that purpose. It was then marketed to the public, with about 60 000 units of the “fun machine” made by the British Motor Corporation, with about 26 000 of those produced in Australia during the late 1960s to the early 1980s, and the remainder in the United Kingdom and Portugal. “We have a couple of Moke enthusiasts in the (Alexandra) area who will be bringing their units along,” Mr Embling said. He said the event had also drawn interest from outlying regions, and had attracted Mini Moke enthusiasts from throughout Victoria and interstate, ensuring that there would be a comprehensive line-up of this vehicle on display. Victorian apprentice award winner in the motorcycle sector Karl Davenport with his Burmingham Small Arms Company motorbike acquired from the estate of the late Ray Kelly of Alexandra.
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Fire trucks set to draw crowds State-of-the-art firefighting technology is a popular attraction at the Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show. CFA project manager Pat Hunter said this year’s display will feature a new prototype medium pumper, which is expected to soon be rolled out across the state, and a rapid deployment module truck that is capable of delivering equipment to deal with numerous disaster situations. Also returning in 2015 is a 42 m ladder platform, presently based at Dandenong and one of only four in Victoria. “These vehicles are not something people would normally see unless there is a major fire in the area,” Mr Hunter said. He said the impressive display was
particularly popular with children who loved to clamber up into the cabin and have their photo taken behind the steering wheel. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s latest firefighting vehicle will be on show contrasting with two units from the Fire Services Museum — a Willy’s fire truck from the 1950s and a hand-pump cart from the 1860s. Mr Hunter said visitors marvelled at the contrast in firefighting capabilities from generations ago to the modern day. He said the display helped raise the profile of the state’s fire services and he was hopeful it would create enough interest to encourage new volunteers.
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Red-hot raffle The monster raffle at the Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show has a reputation for its mammoth prizes and this year will be no exception. Show treasurer Ayden Embling said the jackpot was worth a huge $11 500, with prizes ranging from a house and garden package, to fuel and food vouchers. Mr Embling said the first prize, valued at $8 500, included a large television, a 245 litre Belu refrigerator, blu-ray player, sound system for a home theatre, a Simpson washing machine, Stihl Yard Boss chainsaw, a brush trimmer and a Masport motor mower.
Second prize is a $2000 Caltex fuel voucher and third prize is a $1000 Foodworks supermarket voucher. Tickets are just $5 and are available at selected businesses in Alexandra and Yarck; they will also be sold each Saturday morning leading up to the truck show in Grant St, Alexandra. They will be available for purchase from the Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show main office and merchandise stalls during the event. The Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show raffle will be drawn at 4 pm on Sunday, June 7 at the main stage in Grant St, Alexandra.
Live entertainment for all ages The Screamin’ Eagles will perform a high-energy set with classic hits at this year’s truck show. A stellar line-up of live entertainment is sure to impress all ages at this year’s show with performances from three diverse acts. The Screamin’ Eagles will play all the classic Eagles hits and capture the spirit of the legendary band, with six vocalists, three guitars, bass drums and keys set to rock the stage. At the end of their performance they finish the show with a party set including renowned rock classics and featuring Geoff Cox aka ‘Coxy’ from
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Axemen ready for Alexandra A Victorian title will be contested at the Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show woodchop event on Sunday, June 7. Competitors will vie for the state 325 mm tree-felling championship, a highlight of the 11-event schedule. Organiser Meg Holohan said the woodchop attracted huge crowds to Rotary Park eager to see skilled axemen make short work of solid lumps of hardwood timber. The competition is part of a larger display that pays homage to the early history of Alexandra, which was largely built on the back of the timber industry. Log trucks and timber harvest machinery, supplied by major sponsor VicForests, will be on show along with a marquee with information about the company and its work in the region.
Ms Holohan said the competitors praised the Alexandra event and many returned year after year. “They tell us the Alexandra woodchop is one of the highlights of their year,” Ms Holohan said. She said permanent log holders for the tree-felling events have recently been secured in the ground to improve safety and ensure the continued longevity of the woodchop. The Alexandra woodchop event is conducted in association with the Central Victorian Axemen’s Association and action starts at 10 am. The hot chainsaw race will start at noon.
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Above: The completed barbecue pavilion was funded by money raised at the Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show. Left: Lifetime Marysville resident Bruce Ackerman and Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show foundation committee member Andrew Embling were two of the many volunteers who constructed the barbecue pavilion at Gallipoli Park, Marysville. Pictures: Graeme Haycraft
The Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show has raised and distributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to community projects since the first show was held 18 years ago. Event foundation committee member Andrew Embling said money had been directed to the Alexandra skate park, the stage facility in Rotary Park and the men’s health unit at Alexandra District Health. The Victorian Truck Drivers’ Memorial, a proud tribute to truck drivers who have lost their lives in
truck or transport-related accidents was also funded by the event. Perhaps its most ambitious venture was the construction of new $150 000 barbecue facilities in Gallipoli Park, Marysville; the first structure to be rebuilt in the town following the devastating Black Saturday bushfires. “That was a massive project, we did it in four days and the whole thing was filmed by Coxy’s Big Break (television show),” Mr Embling said. “It was a very emotional weekend and it was a great morale boost for
the people of Marysville.” Proceeds from this year’s show will assist the makeover of the community gardens in Rotary Park, Alexandra as well as support the town’s visitor information centre. “But most of the funds raised this year will be held over to go towards our 20th anniversary celebrations in 2016,” Mr Embling said. Murrindindi Shire councilor Christine Challen said the community was indebted to the truck show committee for funding facilities that benefitted the whole town.
VicForests is part of the community VicForests, the company responsible for the sustainable harvest, regeneration and commercial sale of timber from state forests on behalf of the Victorian Government, is a major sponsor of the Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show. The company’s staff, contractors and customers work and live in regional Victoria and it regularly supports and assists local communities in various ways: from financial assistance via the Community Support Program grants, to timber and bark donations, as well as ongoing partnerships with local groups and services. A spokesperson from VicForests said the company was proud to continue its ongoing support as a major sponsor of the Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show, which it considers a fantastic regional event. The desire for beautiful furniture and flooring as well as high quality office paper made from native forest timbers drives the forest industry in Victoria and across Australia. VicForests is Australia’s largest supplier of native forest hardwood timber, and forestry provides a significant economic boost to regional towns in Victoria. Not only does the harvested wood go to nearby mills for processing, but many forestry workers either live or stay in the region. These workers fill up their trucks at the local service station, they eat and socialise in the local pubs and restaurants and buy their groceries from the local shops, thus boosting the economy of regional towns. The Victorian Auditor General’s 2013 report said the Victorian timber industry was making a significant positive impact on the Central Highlands area.
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Sunday, June 7
Memorial quilt at Alexandra display Among the beautiful quilts displayed by members of Alexandra Quilters will be a memorial piece fashioned from panels contributed by families who have lost loved ones in truck or transport accidents. Alexandra Quilters group secretary Greta Vallance said the remembrance quilt would be displayed for the first time as part of the Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show program. Mrs Vallance said the group, which celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, had long held an annual show but some years ago changed their event date to coincide with the community truck show. “The quilting display offers something for the women to look at. I think it helps attract the whole family to Alexandra,” Mrs Vallance said. The group’s 50 members show their quilts along with a few smaller items including table runners and wall hangings. “There are so many bright colours and patterns. The quilts really are works of art,” Mrs Vallance said. Visitors to the show, which is staged at Alexandra Town Hall, have the opportunity to vote for their favourite item in two categories. The viewer’s choice award is for the quilt that receives the most votes and another award is given for the members challenge quilt. This year’s theme ‘We will remember them’ required quilters to incorporate a piece of red fabric to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli landing.
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Quilter Pam Chaffe will exhibit in Alexandra. Quilter’s group member Pam Chaffe is the featured artist this year. Mrs Chaffe has a lifelong love of sewing and has documented family milestones and events by crafting special quilts, as well as donating pieces to the Royal Children’s Hospital and cherished memory quilts for stillborn babies at the Mercy Hospital for Women. Following the Black Saturday fires, Mrs Chaffe, who taught at Marysville Primary School for many years, delved into her collection of fabrics to ensure every child had a quilt to cuddle and comfort them. The quilting exhibition is in Alexandra Town Hall from noon to 4 pm on Saturday, June 6 and from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, June 7.
Alexandra Football Netball Club president Ray Steyger said catering for the truck show was one of the club’s largest earners for the year. He said it required a commitment from a large number of club members, both in the planning stages and on the day when 10 to 12 volunteers were rostered on at any one time. The day starts early with bacon and egg rolls and hot drinks, which are well received by those preparing their vehicles for the show and shine events, and then continues with hot dogs, dim sims and roast beef and gravy rolls. Mr Steyger said the club sourced its supplies from local businesses
to support the town’s economy and all profits from the day contributed to running the football and netball club. “It’s not just the football netball club; the truck show gives a wide range of community groups the opportunity to fundraise,” Mr Steyger said. The club’s catering stand operates from a rotunda in Rotary Park close to the woodchop. “Our footballers assist with the woodchop too. They have a roster set up to clean up all the woodchips between heats,” Mr Steyger said. In addition to catering on the day Mr Steyger said the club requested the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League make a home game on the Saturday a fixture so visitors to the town can enjoy sport at a grassroots level.
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