October 2012
PO Box 655, South Perth, WA 6951
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The Rules of Association for our Club, together with Policies and Procedures are now available on the website for everyone to access, including people who may be considering joining the club. The Committee of Management decided before the last review of these documents was conducted that once agreed to they be available in this way. We ask a new member to read them and agree to abide by them, we have now made it easier for them to do so. Before every Club Member’s Meeting I send an email to the members on the Supper Roster as a reminder that it is their turn. If a member is rostered on and will not be attending the meeting it is up to them to arrange a swap. This way we have enough members available on the night. Our Club has always had a reputation for being welcoming and inviting. Our Membership Officer David Jones is always at the door on meeting nights but can always do with someone to assist him. Rather than another roster he invites members to help out by making sure visitors are made to feel welcome and are not left to stand or sit alone in the hope someone will speak to them. Let’s live up to our reputation and not on it. At the last Committee meeting some changes in committee responsibility were made and a couple of members indicated they would not seek re-election at the end of their term in March 2013. By the time we get through Christmas and New Year holidays the A.G.M. and planning meeting will be upon us. Now is the time for all of us to start considering how we can play our part in the club. Remember the old saying that we will only get out of it what we put into it. How true, whether that be a casserole or the club. I hope you will all find time to take part in some of the social events planned for the coming weeks and during the summer holiday period. My contact details are secretary@mitsubishi4wd.org.au.
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Club members can advertise items for sale for free in the magazine or in the member forum. Just login through the website members section, or send the editor an email! 4
11:00 am Sunday 2nd December Manning Park Azelia off Hamilton Rd Spearwood BYO Meat and Drinks Bring a Salad or Desert to share Drinks and Ice Cream provided for the children Bring a wrapped gift for Santa to give your child RSVP: Denise or at Nov meeting 5
Tuesday 28th August : additional Having looked around Yalgoo and admired another of Monsignor Hawes small churches we travelled up Joker’s hill and explored Jokers Tunnel. As we prepared to leave the hill we were surprised to receive an SOS radio call from a man who was 30kms away and using a hand held 2 way radio. His friend had not returned to their truck out in the bush at the appointed time and he was worried that he was lost in the bush, and he was unable to summon any other help due to his position. Richard and Helen, Peter and Denise set off to facilitate a rescue, returning quickly to Yalgoo which was deserted it being lunchtime, eventually the police were informed via the Shire office of the coordinates of the area but they were over an hour away returning from a training trip. Peter and Denise carefully informed the men’s wives of their predicament who were waiting in Yalgoo caravan park, the missing man’s wife becoming very distressed. After calming down the two wives set off to the approximate area in the bush. The rest of our party were informed of the position and proceeded to continue their trip while the K’s and B’s proceeded to the search area via some bush bashing having been given the wrong coordinates. After about half an hour the site was found, the police informed using our satellite phone of the correct coordinates, and R and P set out to do a walking sector search keeping in contact by radio with H and D who manned the radio and satellite phone and stayed with the vehicles in case of further developments. Meanwhile the police at Geraldton were waiting our findings before putting into action an aerial search requesting that our vehicles be plainly visible from the air. After about an hour the man was found by his friend’s wife who had returned to the track and retraced back about two kms from where he should have been. He was well and safely sheltering under a tree despite being 70 years old, diabetic and having had a triple coronary bypass! A good result! His wife was very relieved and grateful for our help as were the local police
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who turned up at that moment. Moral: Go bush with at least 2 vehicles, at least 2 radios, and if leaving the vehicles take a radio and preferably a sat-nav with you. A sat phone in a vehicle helps too. The Mitsubishi 4WD club again earned respect and gratitude from the group and the police. The club was able, willing, competent and equipped to deal with this incident in a timely efficient and successful manner. (How lucky were they to reach us on top of the hill over 30kms away with a hand held radio!) (Peter and Denise Belcher) Wednesday 29 August Our seven vehicle convoy left Mullewa at 10.30am for the short but pretty drive through green undulating hills to Mingenew where after settling in at the caravan park we proceeded on a short drive led by Jackie and Alan to Depot Lookout where we were fortunate to find a lot of interesting wildflowers including Donkey, Cowslip and Vanilla Orchids amongst a host of colourful shrubs. Afternoon tea was taken overlooking a stream and on our return to the caravan park we all enjoyed a fish a chip supper provided by the park owners. (Peter and Denise Belcher) Thursday 30 August It’s a beautiful cloudless blue sky with expectations of a 25C day – what a wonderful way for Denise to celebrate her birthday (and she did really keep it secret until Peter revealed all). Many people visited the bakery first thing this morning but were disappointed that there were no vanilla slices or sweet treats available until later in the day. At 10.30am we assembled in correct convoy order and headed towards Coalseam Park. First stop was at the lookout where we walked thru carpets of yellow, gold, pink and purple wildflowers. Then it was on to Miners Picnic Area where we had lunch and walked across the dry Irwin River South to look at an abandoned coal mine shaft. On the way out of the park we searched for, but didn’t find, the spot marked on the map where we should have found the elusive Wreath Flower. We have now lost our official tail-end Charlie as Jeff & Maxine have left us to return to Mingenew to pick up their caravan and head off to Jurien to 7
meet their daughter and family so John & Sue Bromberger assumed tail-end Charlie duties for the return trip. Back at Mingenew most of us headed for the bakery to buy goodies for afternoon tea. We all ate out again at the Mingenew Caravan Park – again – and had a delicious meal of chicken soup, roast beef and vegies followed by apple crumble and cream. And again, we all rolled out of the eating area …………. After tea we gathered for port and coffee and story telling under Richard & Helen’s awning then it was off to bed. (Richard & Helen Kingston) Friday 31st August After saying farewell to Richard and Helen, and John and Sue the remaining four vehicles with John B as tail end Charlie left Mingenew on a pleasant run to New Norcia through rolling green hills and wildflower areas stopping for mornos at Coorow and lunch at Moora outside the bakery unerringly found by trip leader John K! The only rain of the week wet everybody setting up at New Norcia but spirits were improved as the rain left and a delightful meal was enjoyed in the stately and historic surroundings of the hotel. (Peter and Denise Belcher) Five of us, Jackie and Alan, Denise and Peter and Glen who came up from Perth for the day enjoyed a very informative two hour guided tour around the monastery and town before having lunch and setting off for an uneventful trip back to Perth. Many thanks to John and Rosalie for all their planning, patience and leadership and for leading a very enjoyable and informative trip. (Peter and Denise Belcher)
Piston Broke Award: This award will be given to a member who has brought humour, fun or laughter to a club event during the last year. Nominations for this award can be submitted at any time during the year to the President and by trip leaders on their trip participation report that is sent to the Secretary. The nomination should include the nominees name and as many details of the incident(s) as possible and will be signed by the nominator. So get your thinking caps on and dob someone in today!!! 8
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Our Club was represented by Bruce at this year's Wilbinga Shack clean up. Unfortunately it wasn't well advertised and most members didn't know of it. Bob and Bridget were Wilbinga wandering trying out new equipment on their car and discovered the group but were totally unaware they could have been part of it. Lots of rubbish collected... again! Bruce said one spot had an old rotting tent where the 'campers' had rolled all their old poles, ropes, empty bottles and rubbish into the tent and simply abandoned it there. What do they think‌
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Some of the rubbish collected
the litter pixies will come along and magically remove it?
Well‌. they did!! Regardless, it was a satisfying, enjoyable day out.
Lunch by DEC
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Shacks
Club Meetings 7.30pm. First Wednesday of every month, (except Jan) MANNING SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB 3 Downey Drive. Manning. We quite often have a guest speaker relevant to our club activities. Trip leaders usually conduct an informal presentation of recent trips that might include notes, video and pictures. The meetings end with snacks and coffee provided by all members. The meetings are not formal and are a great way to meet or catch up with other club members. Visitors are most welcome. Magazine The club produces this magazine every month except January in hard copy and online. Deadline for contributions is the 10th of the month. The editor loves contributions. Anything relevant to 4WDing will be considered. Do you have something to sell, it’s free to advertise for members. Non members or businesses can sponsor the club with an advert. Please contact the editor for details. Email: editor@mitsubishi4wd.org.au Photograph of the Year Each month the editor choses the best picture that best represents the club’s motto ‘outward bound’. The best photo for the year is chosen to be POTY. Website Our website has a great wealth of info including the club calendar, trip notes, photos, club member contacts, rules and general advice. You can also access the club forum. This is a great way to keep in contact with other members. There is a members only section with meeting minutes and access to all the magazines 12
including other club magazines too. Email:webmaster@mitsubishi4wd.org.au Club Library Don’t forget to borrow a book, map or mag from the library at the next club meeting. There is plenty to borrow. Club Payments Need to make a payment to the club? You can pay directly into the club account. Details on the website www.mitsubishi4wd.org.au Trip Leaders Considered leading a trip? The club will help you to prepare for a trip and lead it. Perhaps start with a simple day trip first. Email: trip@mitsubishi4wd.org.au for info. Membership & Visitors Member subs are $110/yr per family. $55 nomination fee is also payable upon application of membership. Pro-rata member fees are available if you join mid year. Prior to applying for membership we ask people to attend at least two meetings and two club trips. This gives you a chance to see if our club suits you as well giving us a chance to get to know you. We would love to see you at a club meeting, contact the Membership Officer at membership@mitsubishi4wd.org.au so we can keep an eye out for you. Club Shop Don’t forget you can purchase club shirts, coats, caps and other great stuff through the website under Club info/Club shop items. Club Correspondence PO Box 655, South Perth. WA secretary@mitsubishi4wd.org.au
The cover photo this month was taken by Martin A. on the Kadji trip in June. It is also the POTY for October. Submit your photos via the member website.
For All Quality Servicing Air Conditioning Repairs Brake and Clutch Servicing and Repairs Tyres and Batteries 4WD Service and Repairs
Call John or Jason for a chat. 93303822 7 Hayden Court. Myaree 13
Guy was the organiser for this year's Powerline Cleanup at Mundaring. An amazing 80 - 90 vehicles turned up with about 120 people.. Our club supported with 14 vehicles only to be topped by the Land Cruiser Club with 19 and they are a much larger club. Earlier our members had collected the trailers from the depot ready for use by the groups. Sections of the tracks were allocated to the various groups and vehicles bunny hopped past each other as the rubbish was collected. It was a cool but very sunny day for it and the wildflowers were amazing. The Powerline is an excellent place to go right now but one needs to get out and walk to see the incredible variety simply missed from a car window.!!!! Collecting those tucked away cans and bottles got us out of the cars and into the bush. Many others were out enjoying the attractions of the Track while the clean up progressed... in 4WDs, Quad bikes, Motor bikes and even Push bikes. (Continued on page 16)
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Let’s meet the Mulga Snake otherwise known as
THE KING BROWN Mulga snakes are large, venomous
Often each individual scale has a dark snakes growing from 2.5 to 3.0 metres area and a light area giving the snake in length. It is exceeded in size by the a subtle pattern. The king brown snake is not a true brown snake but Australian taipan. As with many Ausone of the black snake family. A bite tralian snakes the colour is variable. Mulga snakes can be of a light brown from this snake would therefore be treated with black snake anti-venom. colour in the desert to a dark brownblackish colour in the cooler regions of The king brown snake has specialized in eating other reptiles, lizards and snakes, including other king browns are preferred but occasionally birds, mammals and frogs are also consumed.
Light brown to almost black
QLD, SA and NSW. Almost any type of environment is used except for rainforests, including grasslands, heath, true desert and open woodland. They will shelter under timber, rubbish piles, burrows and deep soil cracks. Did You Know? King browns must be regarded as being a potentially dangerous species. Its venom is not particularly toxic but it is produced in huge quantities. The average tiger snake produces around 10-20mg when milked. A good sized king brown snake may deliver over 150mg in one bite 15
King brown distribution Info from Wikipedia and Australian Reptile Park
Next month Snake Bite First Aid
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Sausage sizzle lunch was kindly provided by DEC's mobile kitchen. Because some of the areas were relatively clean while others were littered with dumped tyres and bulkier items.. the worker's had staggered arrivals for lunch . I'm sure the Chef was relieved. Overall a successful day on the line!
The club at play on The Powerline in 2010
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Rubbish collected
All Members are welcome to attend
A Night Out at the La Vela Restaurant With a Three course meal (incl tea and coffee) Where ? 78 Scarborough Beach Road, Scarborough (parking area north end of shops)
Saturday 3 November 2012 at 7pm $45.00 per person. (incl corkage on one bottle of wine per couple, then $5 per bottle)
RSVP to Rosalie johnandrosalieking@bigpond.com by 26 October please. Payment direct to club account BSB 306 089 number 2840244 on or before that date with email to Rosalie advising you have made the payment which confirms you are coming. When making payment include details, La Vela and your surname
BYO wine only Beer, spirits, wine and soft drink available to purchase at the bar. 17
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CLUB CALENDAR DATE
DESTINATION
DETAILS
Oct 27-28
Overnighter at Lane Pool
See flyer in mag
Nov 3
La Vela Dinner
See flyer in mag.
Nov 9-11
4WD Show
McCallum Park
Nov 16-19
Camping at Big Valley
Contact Martin/Roger
Dec 2
Christmas Party
Details soon
Dec 9
Maintenance Day
Contact Piers
Dec-16
Day Trip
Details Soon
Dec 26-Jan 6
Fontys Pool
Contact Guy L.
WE LOVE VISITORS CLUB MEETINGS 7.30pm. FIRST WED OF EVERY MONTH (except Jan) Manning Senior Citizens Club, 3 Downey Dr. Manning
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