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Overland Cruisering Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc.

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TOYOTA LAND CRUISER CLUB OF AUSTRALIA (VICTORIA) INC. A0005442C ABN87301244383

FEBRUARY CONTENTS

General Meetings: 7:30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Mulgrave Country Club Wellington Road (corner Jells Road), Wheelers Hill Melways Ref 80 H1 Geelong Meetings: 7.30pm the 1st Tuesday of each month & 2nd Tuesday each November at the Supper Room, Geelong West Town Hall, 153 Pakington St. 3218. (Mel. 451 J2) ENQUIRIES: Membership & General to: The Secretary Toyota Land Cruiser Club PO Box 363, HAWTHORN 3122

Website: http:www.tlccv.com.au MEMBERSHIP DETAILS Joining Fee: $280.00 Membership: $155.00 REINSTATEMENT OF PAST MEMBERS If a member rejoins the Club within 5 years, a joining fee is not applicable.

If a member rejoins the Club after 5 years, they are required to pay the joining fee and undertake the Club’s Driver Awareness course.

RECOGNISED CLUB RADIO CHANNEL: 15 UHF

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Club Information

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Committee 2015-2016

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President’s Report

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Calendar

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Social Activities

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Member Renewal Form 2016-2017

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Over the Next Hill

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Mechanics Weekend

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Yarck Management Report

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Aberfeldy Adeventure Trip

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Cobaw Recce Trip

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Mt Robertson Trip

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Geelong Branch Wildlife Rescue

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News from ARB

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Yarck Bushfire Plan

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Member Directory

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YARCK PROPERTY Our property is a registered Land for Wildlife property and no inference is drawn in the publication that the sign or registration has any other meaning.

Life Members: Graeme Wilson, John Whitney (Dec), Don Honey, Bill Dower, Alan Winch, Barrie McCarthy, Harold Ross, Sandra Tanner, Brian Stewart, Charles Norman, Ashley (Dec) & Judith Williams, John Turbill, Garry Cooper, Jan Chivers & Ken Hildebrand Honorary Members: Ross McClure, Clive Blakely, Reece DeJong Club Auditor: Chris Rumble

Main photo by Simon Mustey The opinions expressed in the articles appearing in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc. The Editor reserves the right to delete where necessary any section of any article, which has been sent for publication in the magazine.

Acceptance of advertisements does not necessarily imply endorsement of products or associated companies or individuals by the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Inc.

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COMMITTEE President Laurie Miles president1@tlccv.com.au

2015 - 2016 Advertising Sandra Tanner

advertising@tlccv.com.au

Activities Coordinator activities@tlccv.com.au Matt Lilley Vice President Michael Martin president2@tlccv.com.au

Past President Ian Ross

Webmaster Laurie Miles

webmaster@tlccv.com.au

Excursion Visits Coordinator excursions@tlccv.com.au

Driver Training John MIlls: driverawareness@tlccv.com.au * Driver Training Course bookings * Awareness Course certificates Yarck Management yarckmanage@tlccv.com.au Brian Stewart

Marketing/Public Relations Coordinator Brian Tanner marketing@tlccv.com.au Emergency Response Coordinator tlccrg@tlccv.com.au

president3@tlccv.com.au Secretary Sandra Tanner secretary1@tlccv.com.au Assistant Secretary Ian wells secretary2@tlccv.com.au Treasurer Alan McMeekin treasurer1@tlccv.com.au

Magazine Distribution Gordon Chessum

Trip Convenor trips@tlccv.com.au Tony Middleditch * Register a Member’s trip * Assistance in trip preparation

Club Shop Graham Cahill

Technical Brett Dyson

Social Coordinator

technical@tlccv.com.au

Training Matt Lilley training@tlccv.com.au • Club training courses co-ordinator

Assistant Treasurer Barbra Bryant treasurer2@tlccv.com.au

Special Events Peter & Thea McLean

Committee Michael Schuettke committee1@tlccv.com.au

Membership Barbara Bryant membership@tlccv.com.au * Membership renewals, name badges, contact detail changes

Committee Liz Mills

Librarian Wendy Wilson library@tlccv.com.au * Borrow DVDs & books * Contributions to the Library

committee2@tlccv.com.au

Magazine Editor Sandra Tanner:

Raffles & Supper Gabi & Grace Azzam

clubshop@tlccv.com.au

Sergeant-At-Arms

social@tlccv.com.au * Book for participation in social events Visitor Greeters Carol & Greg Edmunds Cruiserkhana enquiries@cruiserkhana.com.au

events@tlccv.com.au • Shows & special event co-ordinator

FWDV Delegate Tony Bryant fwdvdelegate@tlccv.com.au editor1@tlccv.com.au

GEELONG BRANCH President Matt Lilley geelong@tlccv.com.au Vice President Matt McPhee

geelong2@tlccv.com.au

Secretary Jennie Harvie Social Alison Williams

alison4913@gmail.com

MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONS

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

TRADING POST

All articles, trip reports and other contributions are welcome for inclusion in the magazine. They must be in the hands of the Editor by the first of the month.

Please send them to: The Editor, Overland Cruisering, PO Box 1778, Geelong 3220

• Please submit articles as Word documents with no formatting.

(No fancy formats as it will only have to be removed in preparing for publication).

In particular DO NOT embed pictures in your documents • Images (photos) should be supplied as seperate JPEG files.

The higher resolution the better. As a guide images should be of 300 pixel per inch with image files around 1-5MB fine.

• If you have multiple images, please burn to a CD and post to Editor rather than trying to email numerous images.

• Articles can be posted with normal photos.

They will be scanned and returned to the author if a self-addressed envelope is provided.

• Note: if selling a vehicle in the Trading Post it is a Motor Car Trader Regulation (1988-22(4) legal requirement that a cash price, registration number or engine number are supplied.

or email: editor1@tlccv.com.au

Members’ name and membership number must accompany all articles and/or contributions.

ADVERTISING A TRIP • Note: All trips must be approved by the Trip Convenor before they can be gazetted in Overland Cruisering.

All contributions MUST BE received by the 1st of the month.

ADVERTISERS Please support those companies that advertise in our magazine. Let them know you saw their advert in Overland Cruisering.

ARE YOUR MEMBERSHIP DETAILS CURRENT? If you have recently moved, please notify Barbara Bryant – Membership Officer – and provide your new address, telephone number(s) and (if altered) your email address as soon as possible. Please also remember to remove the Club sticker if you change or sell your four-wheel drive.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT

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t has been an interesting summer with a few hot days intermingled with many cool and wet days.

From a fire perspective, it has meant that Yarck has been closed on very few days this summer. However, with another month of our official summer, it is still important that we are vigilant when heading out on the tracks or to Yarck over a weekend or mid-week.

Hopefully the damaged water tank will be prepared soon. The Yarck Management team are currently organizing for a replacement tank, so it is still important that water is used sparingly at Yarck.

As previously advised, the committee has reviewed the club’s By-Laws. The new ByLaws have been loaded onto the club website at: http://www.tlccv.com.au/TLCCVMembers/TLCCV-Documents/TLCCV-ByLaws-2016-01.pdf and will be tabled at our February meeting.

In January, it was great to see our DA team testing out the 3 new Toyota vehicles at Yarck. The new 200 Series, Fortuner & Hilux were put through their paces and most members who attended the week-

2016 CALENDAR February 20th & 21st February 27th February 27th & 28th February 27th & 28th March March 5th March 8th March 12-14th March March March March March

12th – 14th 13th 14th 19th & 20th 19th & 20th

March 25th – 28th April April 9th & 10th April 11th April 12th April 22nd – 27th April 30th & 31st May May 9th May 10th May 21st & 22nd May 28th & 29th June June 13th ` June 14th June 25th & 26th

end, enjoyed being chauffeured around some of the Yarck 4WD tracks. Heidi spent some time filming the vehicles using her quadcopter. For those of you that attended the January meeting will have enjoyed seeing some footage from the weekend.

For those Facebook club members who did not attend our January meeting, you will no doubt have watched these clips on Facebook. A big thank you to Brian & Sandra Tanner for arranging the use of the three vehicles from Toyota Motor Corporation, to Garry Cooper and Ann for organizing lunch for the Toyota employees who attended and Greg & Carol Edmunds for organizing the sausage sizzle. I also enjoyed preparing 4 large bowls of salad which gave the members a great sit down meal.

Membership renewals are being sent out this month. You will also find a renewal form in this magazine. The committee discussed membership fees last week, and agreed to keep fees the same. The committee is aware that some savings have been made with the printing costs of the club magazine. These savings will assist

COMING TRIPS

Maintenance & Construction weekend Mount Gentle Annie Recce day trip.

Swifts Creek Explorer trip DA Practical weekend Mediterranean Night at Yarck DA Theory Jordan Valley Loop Working Bee Region G Tingaringy Trailer trip Bells to Bambra day trip Yarck Management – Public Holiday Pre-Easter Family Get-Together Maintenance & Construction weekend Sandy Wyperfeld NP & Vic/SA Border trip C/K set-up with Maintenance & Construction w/e Yarck Management meeting DA Theory TLCC National Conference to Fraser Island DA Practical weekend Yarck Management meeting DA Theory Maintenance & Construction weekend DA Practical weekend Yarck Management – Public Holiday DA Theory Maintenance & Construction weekend

development with the sub committees and other club initiatives. For members who joined in the current membership year, you will receive your renewals separately. This applies to membership numbers 2742 to 2771.

Remember that Cruiserkhana entries are about to close. Applications can be downloaded from the website with a 15% discount still available for club members. Just go to www.cruiserkhana.com.au.

Remember, CruiserKhana takes place at Yarck on 16th & 17th April.

Laurie Miles (1058) PRESIDENT

Prior to booking or setting any dates for an event, please check with the Activity Coordinator who will ensure that there are no clashes. Please email to the Activity Coordinator the proposed date, time, venue and overview of the event.

July July 11th July 12th July 23rd & 24th July 30th & 31st August August 8th August 9th August 20th & 21st August 27th & 28th September September 12th September 13th September 24th & 25th October October 10th October 11th October 22nd & 23rd November November 5th & 6th November 8th November 14th November 19th & 20th November 26th & 27th December December 12th December 13th

Yarck Management meeting DA Theory Maintenance & Construction weekend DA Practical weekend Yarck Management meeting DA Theory Maintenance & Construction weekend DA Practical weekend Yarck Management meeting DA Theory Maintenance & Construction weekend Yarck Management meeting DA Theory Maintenance & Construction weekend DA Practical weekend DA Theory Yarck Management meeting Maintenance & Construction weekend DA Practical weekend Yarck Management meeting DA Theory

Note: Yarck Management meetings to be confirmed.

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SOCIAL NEWS Coming up in 2016...

MEDITERRANEAN NIGHT AT YARCK Saturday 5th March, 2016 Come and enjoy authentic Lebanese food prepared by club members, music with DJ and dancing.

Cost for this great night is only $40 per head. Payment in full secures a place.

Bookings are essential and close VERY, VERY, VERY SOON! Contact Angela on social@tlccv.com.au or phone 9807 9240

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PRE EASTER FAMILY GET-TOGETHER AT YARCK 19th & 20th March, 2016 This is a special for families and the young at heart. This is a combined Maintenance & Construction weekend but there will also be a couple of other activities organized on the Saturday.

Saturday night there will be a sausage sizzle.

Sunday morning there will be the egg hunt.

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A GREAT Contact Sandra on secretary1@tlccv.com.au or phone 5266 1609 FAMILY EASTER or Angela on social@tlccv.com.au or phone 9807 9240 OUTING AT YARCK! JORDAN VALLEY LOOP TELL -MARCH

MUD MAP Mud Map offers the most advanced and powerful 4WD GPS navigation apps for iPhone, iPad & Android devices.

Features include: • Accurate GPS tracking • No phone reception required • Keeps track of your trips • Share trips with your mates

For members who utilise dgital mapping and those who wish to learn more about this alternative application. Join Liz as we are guided through the program and what it offers.

Liz Mills Show & tell co-ordinator

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CLEAN UP WEEKEND Labour Day weekend - Sat 12th, Sun 13th and 14th March WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT FOR THIS IMPORTANT PROJECT TLCCV is working to preserve the historical sites around the Jericho cemetery and township and along the Walhalla/ Woods Point Road.

Many hands make light work, plus make the task alot more fun.

We are again visiting our areas for a general cleanup, so we need you to bring along gardening tools..whipper snipper, shovel, fork, etc.

We have a bush camp, and on Sunday afternoon and Monday we will explore some of the tracks in and around our historic sites.

This will be a satisfying, educational and fun weekend.

We need you to be a part of it.

Full details are in Over the Next Hill, or contact trip leader and coordinator Dulcie Watts - Mob: 0400 720438, Wk: 9840 3449 email: dulciew@bigpond.net.au

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INFORMATION FOR TRIP LEADERS • Trip leaders please note that under the Constitution, members may not take part in any club activities involving four-wheel driving unless they have completed the Driver Awareness

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Course (Theory & Practical) and have filled in an Indemnity Form.

• The Club Insurance Policy states that only Club Trips that are gazetted in the Club Magazine and the Club website are covered by the Club Public Liability Policy.

• All Club Trips gazetted in the Club Magazine must include a telephone number (or mobile) and/or an email address for the purpose of booking on a trip.

• Members please note that telephone calls should not be made later than 8:30 pm.

Club trips are for club members only. Non members are not afforded insurance coverage by the club and may jeopardise our coverage. If you have any queries they may be raised with our Trip Coordinator, Tony Middleditch.

Members Please Note: All guests attending TLCCV trips must take out Temporary Membership. This includes children of members 18 years of age and older. If you have any queries contact our Trip Convenor, Tony Middleditch at trips@tlccv.com.au. All applications and pay-ments for Temporary Membership MUST be received by the Membership Officer NO LATER than 14 days prior to the trip.

Facebook: Any trips advertised on Facebook that have not been approved by the Trip Convenor will not be recognised as an official Club trip and therefore not be covered by the Club insurance.

Seasonal Road Closures: Contact Parks Victoria on http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/safety/fire,-flood-and-other-closures/seasonal-road-closures2.

FEBRUARY Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader: MOUNT GENTLE Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader: MARCH Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details: Trip Leader:

SWIFTS CREEK EXPLORER Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th February.

Swifts Creek Caravan Park.

Saturday 8:30am 8 vehicles Medium to hard - depending on weather conditions.

Full tank from Bruthen UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.

Base camping at Swifts Creek Caravan Park - fees apply.

Explore the exciting 4WD tracks around Swifts Creek, including the famous TVGC track.

Trailers are most welcome at our base camp at Swifts Creek Caravan Park.

No dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email: trips@zebra400.com ANNIE RECCE DAY TRIP 27th February Caltex Service Station on the cnr of Sand Rd C421 and M1 Freeway East Bound 8.30am for 9am departure 4 vehicles Very difficult Full tanks ex Melbourne UHF 15 Minimum equipment: Winch, diff locks or Traction Control. raised suspension, Mud Terrain or All Terrain tyres Day trip This trip tackles the forest tracks in Labertouche area and will include Robertson Creek Fire Line, South Hells Gate, Mount Gentle Annie and Westerns Fire Break. This is a recce trip for a larger convoy day trip in March so expect a bit of back tracking and navigation adjustments as we put together a Club trip. tracks in this area can be impassable after heavy rain and as such the final route may very. No pets, rirearms or trailers.

James Clark: Email: james@brooklyncoldstorage.com.au

BELLS TO BAMBRA Sunday 13th March Opposite Bells Beach car park. Details to be provided.

9:30am for a SHARP 10:00am departure 8 vehicles Easy to medium but harder if wet. Mostly formed dirt tracks.

Full tanks from Geelong or Torquay 15 UHF Standard recovery equipment that includes closed front & rear recovery points, snatch strap with rated shackles, shovel, air compressor, genuine off road biased AT or better tyres with at least 50% tread- including the spare.

Day trip.

Explore the tracks of the Anglesea Heathland and Paddy’s Swamp area. Aiming to conclude near Bambra by 5:30pm. Optional dinner to follow at the Barwon Hotel in Winchelsea. No pets or fire arms please.

Graeme Innis: Email: geinnis@gmail.com

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JORDAN VALLEY LOOP WORKING BEE WEEKEND - REGION G (Labour Day weekend) Labour Day weekend - Sat 12th, Sun 13th and 14th March Please arrive Saturday morning by 9am, up the track where William Creighton is buried. Its one of our historical sites between Jericho Track and Victor Spur Track.

Bush camp above the historical site of the lone grave of William Creighton.

Full tank from Warburton or Marysville or Moe. UHF 15 Easy to moderate depending on weather.

Bush camping (no toilet) up the track where thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a grassy, flat area above the grave of William Creighton.

Camper vans and small pop-top caravans can manage the track up to the camp site.

Standard recovery gear. Good off road tyres. Food and drinks. Camping gear.

All the usual gardening equipment required to maintain the historical sites.

Working Bee cleaning up the historical sites in and around Jericho cemetery and township and along the Walhalla/ Woods Point Road. Plus explore some of the tracks in and around our historic sites on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning.

Detailed email to follow those who wish to attend closer to the weekend.

Dulcie Watts - Email: dulciew@bigpond.net.au

MARCH Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio:

TINGARINGY TRAILER TRIP - (Labour Day weekend) Saturday 12th - Monday 14th March Orbost Caravan Park Saturday 8:30am 8 vehicles Medium to hard - depending on weather conditions Full tank from Orbost UHF (initially channel 15)

MARCH Date: Time; Meeting Place: Fuel: Radio: Standard: Overnight: Equipment: Details

DANDENONG 25 Frankston-Dandenong Rd FAWKNER 1074 Sydney Rd FRANKSTON 138 Beach St GEELONG 25 West Fyans St Newtown HOPPERS CROSSING Hoppers Crossing Homemakers Centre Shop 4, 428 Old Geelong Rd LILYDALE 43 Cave Hill Rd MENTONE B6, 27-29 Nepean Highway MILDURA 846 Fifteenth St SWAN HILL 10 Rutherford St WANTIRNA Cnr. Boronia Rd & Wantirna Rd WARRNAMBOOL 25 Walsh Rd 10 Overland Cruisering

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Equipment:

Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader: MARCH Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader: APRIL Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader:

Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation. Both vehicle & trailer must have genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including sparee tyres.

Trailer must be suited for off road travel.

Orbost Caravan Park on first night. Bush camping on Saturday & Sunday nights.

Head north from Orbost to mt Tingaringy drivng to the summit on the NSW border. Take in the views as we head down to McKillops Bridge via the Laurie Track.

On Monday we will visit the Little River Gorge before heading home.

No dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email: trips@zebra400.com SANDY WYPERFELD NP & VIC / SA BORDER TRACK (Easter weekend) Friday 25th - Monday 28th March.

Lake Hindmarsh Friday 8:30am 8 vehicles Medium - depending on weather conditions 145Lt capacity. Full tank from Horsham, refueling at Pinnaroo if required.

UHF (initially channel 15) Basic recovery gear including snatch strap, closed recovery points on front & back, shovel, air compressor for tyre inflation, genuine off road tyres with at least 50% tread including spare tyre.

Thursday - Lake Hindmarsh CP (fees apply) - bush camping Friday, Saturday & Sunday night.

Travel through the sandy Wyperfeld NP via Lake Albacutya, circling the Big Desert via Ross Springs. We will then travel through the ‘Disputed Country’ before crossing into SA & heading down the Centre Track. We will join the Vic/SA Border Track at the bottom of the One Way section. We will experience some interesting sand dunes & bog holes, before finishing in Nhill.

No trailers, no dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Laurie & Heidi Miles. Email: trips@zebra400.com TLCC NATIONAL CONFERENCE Friday 22nd - Wednesday 27th April, 2016 Noosa Heads TBA 10 vehicles Medium Full tank from Noosa Heads.

15 UHF Standard DA recovery equipment including long handle shovel and air compressor. Genuine off road AT tyres with 50% tread or better.

Noosa Heads and Fraser Island A perfect opportunity to meet other TLCC members from throughout Australia & head to Fraser Island enjoying the sandy island tracks both coastal & hinterland. Anzac Day service will be held on the Monday on Fraser Island.

Caravans & campervans are OK. No dogs, no cats, no firearms permitted on this trip.

Michael Martin: Email: shuthonger@gmail.com

FWDV - CLEAN UP THE BUSH NERRINA RECOVERY 2nd & 3rd April Location: Nerrina State Forest in Ballarat Activity: Removing illegally dumped rubbish, while enjoying a great drive After a great effort by the Clean Up the Bush Search Team and some very positive feedback from land managers, the dates for the Recovery Phase (removing the rubbish) have been confirmed.

The weekend is sure to be a great one, with breakfasts, dinner and amenities provided (along with great company of course!). It’s a fantastic chance to get out in the bush and remove that unsightly rubbish, with the fun of winching out the odd car body or two!

If you would like more information or are interested in attending, please email Kate at FWDV Office on kwaller@fwdvictoria.org.au Kate Waller Project Officer Four Wheel Drive Victoria

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Car Mechanics – Basic Servicing a 4WD held at Yarck on Saturday 9th January 2016 Course presenter – Simon Mustey Attendees: Ian Mak, Steve de Mamiel, Luke Mak and Alan McMeekin he course was originally scheduled for 19th December, but was postponed because of the total fire ban decreed for the north central area of Victoria. The 9th January was a perfect day at Yarck, temperature in the mid 20’s, fine and clear, with visits by a local koala and birdlife. We occupied the concreted, covered area at the back of the Hilton.

The day’s activities got under way at 8.00am, using Ian Mak’s Prado 90 Series as the patient which would undergo a series of standard service procedures during the day. Ian did most of the handson work under Simon’s guidance with the

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Jacking the car up and ensuring safety by placing stands underneath proved to be more time- consuming than expected. It showed the limitations of the standard Toyota jack, the relative usefulness of a bottle jack and the benefits of using a good

quality hi-lift jack and “a lift mate” (which hooks onto the wheel rims) to lift the car easily to the required height.

Cracking the wheel nuts required extra leverage, in spite of assurances given to Ian by the car mechanic that the wheels had been torques to specs. A length of pipe is handy to have on board, or the handle of the hi-lift can be used too.

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Service procedures undertaken were: Oil and filter change, rear diff oil change, auto transmission oil change, air filter change, change front fan/alternator, water pump belts, and diesel fuel filter. Oil changes for the front diff and transfer case were deferred to another day, due to a broken oil transfer pump. A pre-trip inspection of a number of items was undertaken, including, brake pads, brake discs, brake hoses, shock absorbers, looking for leaks (tell-tale clean areas underneath) and all

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suspension rubbers looking for cracking and signs of wear. The patient was found to be in pretty good condition, with only a couple of rubbers showing signs of cracking and front disk pads requiring attention.

Seeing Simon’s set of tools was helpful… learning about the benefits of 6 sided sockets (as opposed to 12 sided ones) when applying high torque on hard to budge bolts.

There was some useful discussion about

the relative merits of using genuine Toyota parts compared with other suppliers and the benefits of staying with suppliers of parts with proven reputations.

It was a very informative and useful day.

There are always things to learn from people in the Club such as Simon who are experts in these areas and are willing to spend their time helping others. Thanks Simon.

Alan McMeekin (2519)

MANAGEMENT REPORT

hese past two months have certainly seen extreme weather conditions from hot and dry with a number of total fire ban days to very cool and plenty of rain. It has been noted that some members have left the property on days of total fire ban; this may be inconvenient, but much safer.

We are in the process of replacing one of our 22,500 litre water tanks as the metal header tank has rusted through the base.

The water situation is not critical, but I ask that care be taken to not waste it.

As we approach our first Maintenance & Construction weekend for the year on 20th & 21st February, there will be need for many helping hands. Weather permitting, the concreting of the track near the toilet block will be completed, so be part of this fun day. See Greg West if you can.

Preparations for the CruiserKhana need to get under way as there are events that require maintenance. More assistance is needed so see Neil Chambers.

Construction of the Bush Hut is continuing with placing of the verandah posts and roof; most of the materials are on site. The windows are not far away either. Peter Burchall is the guy to see for this.

There are repairs required on the fence bordering the Terip Terip Road as a number of trees have come down.

The Presidents Board has been updated, thanks to Garry Cooper for chasing that up.

The regular team are looking forward to a good turnout to get the year rolling, so come along and get to know how it “just all happens.”

Upcoming events include a Mediterranean Night on the 5th March.

A Pre Easter Family Get-Together combined with the March Maintenance & Construction weekend on the 19th & 20th March.

The CruiserKhana setup and Maintenance & Construction weekend is the 9th & 10th April.

Maintenance & Construction meeting nights are now held on the 2nd MONDAY of the month at 7:30pm in the Heritage Room at the Mulgrave Country Club.

Brian Stewart (340) YARCK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

eNews – Are you receiving your copy of TLCC Weekend Wrap?

Make sure you include your email address on your membership renewal form. Alternatively you can send an email to the Membership Officer (Barb) at membership@tlccv.com.au with your updated details.

Weekend Wrap is produced by Laurie Miles (1058). Items for Weekend Wrap can be sent to info@tlccv.com.au.

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Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles Convoy: Bernie Clapcott Colin Beech & Attillio Biondo John & Dianne Chenoweth Moshe Belleli Peter & Karen Crump Gerry Jarvis & Darren Hackett Peter & Margaret Korn

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Big Dog Beechy Chenny Moses Manky Gerry Gee Elmo

Prado 150 TD Prado TD 79 Series TD Mitsubishi Triton TD 80 Series Diesel 80 Series Petrol Prado 90 Series TD

rossing the Aberfeldy River: Most of us met at Rawson Caravan Park on Friday in preparation for the start of our trip. Rawson Caravan Park was the perfect launching place, being close to the tracks we were to drive over the weekend.

The caravan park has about 12 sites each with its own en suite in a lovely treed area of the park. A few elected to have a hearty meal at the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stockyard Bistro with a quenching ale whilst admiring the collection of cut throat razors, which

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adorned the roof area above the bar.

On Saturday morning, our remaining vehicles arrived so we set off heading south along Tyres Walhalla Road before turning down Coopers Creek Rd to the historic town of Coopers Creek. The only building standing and in a reasonable state was the Coopers Mine Hotel. As I understand, it has been closed for about 10 years however it is rumored that it will reopen soon.

After airing down, we started our 4WDing for the weekend by driving across the fast

flowing Thomson River. After successfully crossing, we stopped on the other side for a walk to the Walhalla Copper Mining Co. (1874) Mine. Although the walk to the mine site was only a few hundred meters, it required care as we needed to step around many large bog holes and traverse a tramway bridge, which had very few sleepers still in position. Having negotiated the dilapidated bridge, we arrived at the mine site with loading hoppers and mine entrance. It was certainly worth a good look in a great historic area.

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Returning to the vehicles and after morning tea we hit Coopers Creek Rd toward Walhalla turning right towards Walhalla.

Just after crossing the bridge over the scenic Thomson River and restored Thomson River railway station, we took a sharp left hand turn onto Mormon Town Track. With 4WD engaged, the track rises steadily some 400 meters with a steady incline weaving in behind the township of Walhalla continuing on past Mormon Town to the Walhalla Rd. Mormon Town Track was a great introduction to the tracks to be covered for the weekend allowing the three newbies to gain confidence for what was to come.

We arrived at the Aberfeldy River camping area for lunch where Heidi decided it was a great location to fly her quadcopter, filming the lovely location from the air.

We continued travelling north, turning down a very steep descent onto Fulton’s Creek Track before crossing the Aberfeldy River. Another sharp left turn took us onto One Spec track. We were soon descending to Fultons Creek, where we drove down the middle of the creek for about 50 meters. (Gerry Gee certainly enjoyed making waves through the creek.) Both Fultons Creek Track and One Spec Track were nice interesting tracks with some great climbs.

From One Spec Track we turned left onto Williamson Spur Track which followed the ridge line before turning right onto ‘S’ Track (i.e. Steep Track) down to Donnelly Creek Road. As the name implies, ‘S’ Track dropped off in a very steep decline of over 400 meters over 2kms. Again a very nice interesting track.

Turning right at Donnelly Creek Road we followed the Donnelly Creek turning left onto Morning Star Track. This was easy but gave us some great scenery. Having reached Morning Star Track, we were pre-

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sented with some more steep climbs, traversing the ridge passing the Morning Star Mine.

At the end of Morning Star Track we turned left onto Black Range Road. From there it was a short trip to our intended campsite for the evening. After a quick investigation, our intended campsite was found to be overgrown and unsuitable, so some quick re-planning was required.

Our Trip Leaders decided to move onto Mount Useful lookout where we had a quick break to admire the views and afternoon tea.

Leaving the scenic Mount Useful Lookout view behind, we retraced our route back along Black Range Road reaching White Star Track which wound around the mountain keeping fairly level. A nice little track but the turn to get onto the track was very sharp. The last section of White Star Track

just before our intended camp for the evening of Little O’ Tooles camping area was quite steep and a very challenging descent - quite an interesting track to keep one’s interest as the track drops some 500 meters or so.

Little O’ Tooles campsite was quite peaceful and completely adequate for our needs with drop toilets. There were a couple of other campers there and a peaceful night was had by all.

Comments: From a new 4x4 driver’s perspective, the tracks covered were carefully selected to increase in technical difficulty as the weekend progressed allowing our new drivers to consolidate the DA awareness learnings and gave drivers experience and confidence. It certainly gave more confidence as we learnt new skills and learned the capabilities of our vehicles.

For newbies, the learnings and the fellowship was most enjoyable with a great bunch of people.

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Heading for the switchbacks on Trig Track: We woke to a bright, clear day for more driving adventures. Our first adventure was to cross Donnelly Creek again, and make our way back up White Star Track towards Mt Useful.

There was great 4WDing with plenty of rocky up and down hills to contend with, as well as a splendid amount of lush regrowth to marvel at in the area previously scorched by bushfires. We were going for a second climb of Mt Useful in the expectation that the view would be better than the day before, given the clearer skies. Navigating interesting ups and downs on the Toomstar and McGuire Tracks and passing masses of superb tree ferns, we reached the top of Mt Useful for an early tea break. The views however were restricted by a bright carpet of clouds which had settled over the surrounding lower altitudes.

We descended Mt Useful via McGuires Track and Tomboon Track with lots of fallen trees and logs to contend with - some overhead and many sticking out onto the track. Heidi did us all a favor by getting some chainsaw practice under her belt on one enormous log sticking out way too far for comfort. Great job, Heidi! This interlude was also a welcome break and photo opportunity as it was one of the many scenic spots on the track.

After descending the very steep track, we crossed the McGuire Creek. The hardest section of our trip now lay in front of us.

This was a 700 metre rocky, rutted climb .

It was pleasing to note that we all managed the very steep rock climb before hitting the Toombon Track. However more rocky descents followed, and this time included some big muddy potholes and long ruts.

We descended Jorgenson’s Track which brought us back to the Donnelly Creek Road. We rolled into the Jorgenson’s historic site for lunch beside the newly finished Jorgenson’s hut (the dedication plaque indicated the official opening had been in May 2015).

From here, we backtracked towards O’Tooles, this time climbing up Flats Track, which is anything but flat. This was a 450 metre rocky climb over 1.8 kms with some tight switchbacks. But the most dramatic part of the day still lay ahead. After another half hour driving up and down along Williamson’s Spur Track and One Spec Track and passing Pheasant Track and North-East Track (just love all these interesting track names!), we reached Trig East Track that is only open summer to autumn.

With anticipation and some trepidation, we all waited at the top while Heidi and Laurie drove all the way to the bottom so Heidi could position her quadcopter to capture the members’ descent on sky-cam.

This impressive descent comprised twelve very tight switchbacks, with each hairpin bend so tight you had no choice but to do an equally tight 3-point turn or even 5point turn on each one. We needed all our precision and were grateful that the track had been recently graded with some rocky 4 Overland Cruisering

material built up on the outer edges, giving a better sense of security. Still, it was slow going, with each vehicle requiring between 15 and 25 minutes to do the 200 metre descent over 450 metres. That’s an average speed of around 1km/h. Reaching the bottom, there was a final footbath for the cars, crossing the Aberfeldy River for the last time, and with plenty of malevolent rocks to negotiate around.

After negotiating the rocky crossing of the Aberfeldy, the only way forward was up the other side - the long, steep, western continuation of Trig Track that took us up to the Thomson Dam Access Road. From there it was just a short drive across the Thomson dam wall to the Silvertop Picnic Area.

Apart from Moshe, who decided to change a tyre that had been partly ripped by a badly installed mud-guard bolt, for the rest of us it was just a matter of airing our tyres up and a bit of a yarn before saying our farewells and heading back home.

Our thanks to Laurie and Heidi for a very enjoyable and successful club trip and also Gerry and Darren, the tail end Charlie team.

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L O C K Y O U R H U B SI P - COBAW RECCE

Trip Leader: Simon Mustey Participants: David McAlister & Michelle Dodkins with Connor, Mersadees & Callum Brad Riddington John & Christine Piacentini with Jessica & Emilly Rob Logie & Sandra Weller John Chenoweth James & Lynette Stephens with Sean & Lachlan Matt Knight with Mason & Laura Darren & Racheal Russo with Clay

80 Series TD

Prado Patrol TD 100 Series TD 105 Series TD 79 Series TD 105 Series TD 105 Series TD Prado TD

Friday 2nd October 2015: The choice was a tough one. The Grand Final parade, or a day 4WDing with Simon and the crew in the Cobaw State Forest near Lancefield, North West of Melbourne?

The weather was perfect, low to mid 20’s, sunny and only a light breeze.

Everyone must have been keen for a day in the forest as most had arrived well before the meeting time of 9:00am in Lancefield.

While some were finishing off their egg and bacon rolls and coffee, Simon briefed us on what he had planned for the day. We were

given our convoy order then lined up just out of town to get underway.

After travelling along Burke and Wills Track and Ashworth Road we stopped to air down just after entering the forest.

The first interesting bit for the day involved a deeply rutted climb with a sharp right hand turn at the bottom along Greenways

Track, which, for the lower hung vehicles, required some precise wheel placement to stay out of the ruts. For the vehicles with a bit more ground clearance the climb could be driven in the ruts. It would have been a totally different story in the wet and may have required some winching.

After meandering along Greenways Track, we turned onto Reilly Road where we stopped for morning tea in a large clearing.

We were approached by some Parks Victoria people who were in the process of starting a controlled burn. Unfortunately a large chunk of the State Forest was closed in order to carry out the burn so out came the maps, and after some consultation with the Parks people, Simon revised his plans for the rest of the day’s drive.

Next we headed off north along Reilly’s Road, turned onto Ridge Road then Boyles Road, which ended in a dead end, so after some backtracking we continued along Ridge Road and turned down Natives Track.

Many of the tracks we traversed today were very slow going due to the amount of downed timber, forcing us to follow minor tracks around the obstacles. It was an excellent exercise in wheel placement and vehicle positioning to negotiate the tight twisty tracks through the trees and in some places over the boulders.

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After Natives Track we found our way onto Googies Fireline and proceeded to wind our way up and down until we came to a rather sharp drop off that required some road building to fill a large hole. Simon successfully negotiated the drop off with a little guidance from Rob. After all that physical work by some of the crew, it was time for a break and lunch was taken along the track.

After lunch everyone was safely guided down the drop off by Simon and we continued along Googies Fireline. We turned onto Christies Track and with some careful wheel placement negotiated some large rocks at the bottom of the climb to Link Track. After retracing our steps along Natives Track we continued along Ridge Track and took an unnamed track back down to Link Track. We followed Link Track until we came to an interesting looking climb. To the left was fairly rocky and rutted and to the right an easier way to the top.

Everyone must have been feeling a bit adventurous as we all took the left track with varying degrees of success. Dave in the Prado got a bit crossed up at the bottom and took a couple of goes to get through the tricky, rocky section without leaving any bits of metal on the track. The most spectacular drive was by John C. in his well set up 79 series.

The rear leaf springs got hung up on one of the rocks and stopped his forward progress. After some direction from Simon trying to get off and around the rock, John

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reversed a little too far. The passenger side rear wheel dropped into a large hole resulting in the front driver side wheel lifting high into the air. After John’s heart stopped racing, out came the winch. John was successfully winched through the worst of the bottom section of the track, and then he drove the rest of the climb. But by far, the drive of the day was Darren’s wife, Rachel, in the mighty black Prado. With dust flying and rocks spitting she drove all the way to the top with only a little direction from Darren on the hand held radio.

Following the excitement of the last track and as the time was getting on, Simon made the wise decision not to attempt a 4 o’clock track. We left the forest, via Croziers Rd, with the hope of returning to give Alcorns Track a go next time.

Thanks, Simon for a very enjoyable day.

Hopefully the Grand Final parade becomes a regular on the 4WD calendar.

Brad Riddington (2694)

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M T R O B E R T S O N R I DIGPE R A M B L E R D A Y T R I P

Day Trip - Saturday 30th January 2016 Trip Leader: Paul & Annette Hawdon Participants: John & Dianne Chenoweth David Tesoriero Brad Riddington Nick Diplaris Chris & Greg Burr Neil & Sharon Davey and Melanie & Joanna Davey

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Elsie

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Our day started early and a bit cooler for this time of year. At the meeting point there was some catching up done with other members not seen for a while and introductions all round. A quick debrief, instructions and air down we set off for the day.

“Tracks” stated that since the recce they had done only a couple of weeks prior, there had been many changes to the tracks. They had all been graded and were very wide. No pin stripping this weekend.

Phew, saves the buffing for another day.

The views along the tracks were spectacular, but still reminders from the tragic bushfire back in 2009 ever so present.

We stopped at a wayside point for morning tea and all chattered about our vehicles.

Comment: ‘not one lifted their bonnet’, “Tracks” was impressed. After about 15 minutes we headed off past “Eagle Glen” and up towards Mt Robertson for lunch.

The views are spectacular. Some tracks challenging. During our lunch break there was some practicing of winching techniques and a short stroll to look at the ruins. After lunch we headed off down the tracks towards the falls. “Tracks” told us about the bog holes to come on Eagle Glen Track but they were gone. All graded and loads of clay. Not very wet but quite slippery, slowly does it. Candlebark Track was great. We all enjoyed the diversity of the

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tracks and there were some very challenging spots, from rocks to clay and even some dust.

We stopped for afternoon tea and some of us did the 1.5km return walk down to Wombelano Falls. Not much water flowing though. The day ended at the old Primary School site, which was destroyed in the bushfires of 2009 and now the new site of the Kinglake Tennis Club. After airing up,

we all got together for goodbyes and thankyous for a great day. Some of us discovered our next shared trip together, coming up soon.

Thankyou Paul for the trip and thankyou to everyone in the convoy for making it such a great day. Till we meet again on the tracks, “Stay Safe.”

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G E E L O N G B R A N C IHP W I L D L I F E R E S C U E

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fter the Otway fires the Geelong Branch contacted several local wildlife shelters to offer our help with food and water drops to the more remote areas of the Otways.

Unfortunately, the fire areas in the Otways are still closed, so we looked for other ways to help.

On Sunday 7th February, the Bellbrae Shelter contacted us and asked if we could help the Kilmore Shelter, as they have 68 kanagrros under care after the recent Kyneton fires.

We managed to fill a trailer with donated grass hay and lucerne for the animals. we had a wonderful day cuddling joeys and wombats at Wild about Wildlife in Kilmore. We also worked with Jirrahlinga and West Coast Wildlife who donated some of their excess joey pouches, bunny rugs, masses of new bandages and wound care items.

The Kilmore shelter is an amazing family operation that receives no government assistance.

We would welcome any donations from our members to help care for these animals. We need crepe bandages, bunny rugs, or even a few dollars.

Alison Williams

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PRODUCTS

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Since 1975, ARB has worked tirelessly to design and engineer a plethora of products to protect you and your family from the unexpected accidents that can occur while driving off road. While your family can be kept protected from the elements within your vehicle, it’s the dangers when they step out and start exploring on foot, that could cause a range of upsets. It’s these unavoidable surprises of the Australian outback that has prompted ARB to design three first aid kits, tailor made for our 4x4 enthusiasts who love exploring this great land of ours beyond the wheel.

ARB Family First Aid Kit Compact, durable and water resistant, this comprehensive first aid kit with fold-out compartments is filled with critical first aid supplies and instructions, designed to assist you and your family in the event of an emergency. Containing over 42 quality first aid supplies, from an eye wound kit, bandages, antiseptic dressings, to a handy bottle of sunscreen, the ARB Family First Aid Kit is ideal for use when off the beaten track and medical help is some time away.

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ARB Personal First Aid Kit Equipped to treat cuts, abrasions, sprains, fractures, minor burns, eye injuries and more, the ARB Personal First Aid Kit is the perfect companion for any off road adventure. This extensive kit with 33 quality first aid supplies will ensure you are prepared for every situation. The fold-out pouches keep contents organised, providing easy access in an emergency. ARB Snake & Spider Bite KitMore than 345,000 Australians are bitten or stung each year, making bites and stings the third most common injury in our country. The ARB Snake Bite Kit has been specifically designed for the treatment of snake and spider bite injuries. It contains quality materials designed to aid in the event of a bite, as well as an Emergency First Aid booklet and a Snake ‘n’ Spider information booklet.

Each kit has been cleverly designed to fit snug in the back of your fourby, so whether you’re travelling alone, with a mate or have the entire family on board, there is an ARB First Aid Kit to assist in any emergency.

To view the full list of first aid supplies for each kit, visit: www.arb.com.au/first-aid

About ARB Founded in 1975 in Melbourne, ARB 4x4 Accessories is now Australia’s largest manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket 4WD accessories. With products including bull bars, protection equipment, Old Man Emu suspension, Air Lockers, roof racks, canopies and recovery equipment, their primary mission is to prepare vehicles for the remote and harsh conditions typically encountered off road. ARB currently has more than 50 stores and over 100 stockists located across Australia, as well as offices in the United States, Thailand and Europe, and an export network reaching more than a hundred countries.

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BUSHFIRE PLAN

The Toyota Land Cruiser Club does not recommend a “Stay and Defend” plan.

Infrastructure on the property can be replaced.

FIRE DANGER PERIOD [November – May] It is members’ responsibility to listen to radio news reports each evening during the Fire Danger Period for advice on the possibility of fires. Also be up to date with any declaration of Total Fire Ban Days.

Yarck is in the NORTH CENTRAL FIRE BAN DISTRICT-149 Rennies Lane, GOBUR It is recommended that members leave the property the day before a declared Total Fire Ban day or very early in the morning of a Total Fire Ban day Members should not go to the property during any Total Fire Ban day.

EVACUATION Those present will select one person from their number to take charge, The issue of evacuation during an emergency must be addressed early in the planning.

Evacuation can be extremely dangerous unless it takes place well in advance of the fire hazard entering the general area of the camp. Roads may be blocked with fallen timber and visibility reduced by thick smoke.

Increased pressures on emergency services may make it difficult for them to render assistance.

Evacuation should only be done via the main access track to Rennies Lane and the Gobur –Yarck Road.

REFUGE There are NO bushfire proof shelters on the property.

If a fire incident occurs and members cannot leave the property, then the Hut could possibly be used as a “safer place” to provide protection from radiant heat. It should be made as fire safe as is practical.

Wet towels to be placed under doors to prevent embers entering.

There is running water inside; there are knapsacks and fire extinguishers.

Other equipment to have on hand should include.

A battery operated am/fm radio and P2 filter masks.

UHF radios left on – mobile phones – torches – first aid kits – drinking fluids.

Clothing - it is advisable to have long trousers, long sleeved shirt and sturdy footwear. Gloves and hat are also useful.

The wearing of shorts, dresses, thongs or any synthetic fabrics is totally unsuitable.

Be prepared for smoke and embers that may enter the building. After the fire front has passed check outside and extinguish any burning embers or fires around the hut.

All vehicles should be parked on bare ground, facing towards the exit with all doors and windows closed and keys in

the ignition. DO NOT BLOCK OFF ANY ACCESS TRACKS. Alarm, A distinctive alarm signal should be used, a simple manual device such as the triangle hanging in the tree outside the hut or the electronic device near the radios in the hut.

Panic. This is something that can well be done without. Anyone showing signs of panic should be kept under some form of supervision, and provided with reassurance and prevented from doing anything rash.

COMMUNICATION and CONTACTS • Phone: 1800 240 667 for Bushfire information.

• 000 only to report a fire.

• Alexandra Fire Station Phone 0357721855 • Yarck Fire Captain Phone 0357734334.

Mobile: 0439 656 913.

• ABC radio AM band 774 • Local Radio Station (Alexandra) UGFM 106.9 (an official emergency broadcaster) • GPS coordinates (six figure grid) of the Hilton.

• Websites www.abc.net.au\emergency www.cfa.vic.gov.au A Bushfire Survival Kit is located on the notice board behind the hut door.

It is available for members to read and return it.

MEMBER SERVICES DIRECTORY

miles.ppm@bigpond.com

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ROB DEYLEN (1622) MANAGING DIRECTOR Mobile: 0409 305 534 1175 - 1181 Main Road, Eltham Vic. 3095 Phone: 9439 5533 (All Hours) Fax: 9431 1762

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