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April 2015

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

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

APRIL 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: $145.00 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

2015

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No.9

Club Information

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Committee 2014-2015

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Vice President’s Report

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Over the Hill

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Calendar/Coming Events

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Annual General Meeting

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Cruiserkhan Souvenir

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Social News

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MacFarlane Flat Adventure

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Wheel Bearing weekend

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News from ARB

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Yarck Bushfire Plan

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Member Business 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

2015 Cruiserkhana 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

2014 - 2015

President Ian Ross president1@tlccv.com.au

Driver Training John MIlls: driverawareness@tlccv.com.au * Driver Training Course bookings * Awareness Course certificates

Vice President Laurie Miles president2@tlccv.com.au

Yarck Management Brian Stewart yarckmanage@tlccv.com.au

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

Secretary Sandra Tanner secretary1@tlccv.com.au

Assistant Secretary Ian wells secretary2@tlccv.com.au

Treasurer Alan McMeekin treasurer1@tlccv.com.au

Magazine Distribution Russell & Lesley Edwards

Raffles & Supper Gabi & Grace Azzam Karen Wade

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

Club Shop Graham Cahill

Technical Brett Dyson

Committee Michael Schuettke committee1@tlccv.com.au

Committee Adam Takacs committee2@tlccv.com.au

Advertising Sandra Tanner

editor1@tlccv.com.au

advertising@tlccv.com.au

Activities Coordinator Ian Ross activities@tlccv.com.au

clubshop@tlccv.com.au

lredance1@gmail.com

Social Coordinator

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

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

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

Cruiserkhana enquiries@cruiserkhana.com.au

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

GEELONG BRANCH

Librarian Wendy Wilson library@tlccv.com.au * Borrow DVDs & books * Contributions to the Library FWDV Delegate Tony Bryant fwdvdelegate@tlccv.com.au

Magazine Editor Sandra Tanner:

Sergeant-At-Arms Russell Edwards

technical@tlccv.com.au

Special Events Assistant Treasurer Steve de Mamiel treasurer2@tlccv.com.au

tlccrg@tlccv.com.au

Webmaster Laurie Miles

webmaster@tlccv.com.au

President Matt McPhee

Vice President Matt Lilley

geelong@tlccv.com.au

geelong2@tlccv.com.au

Secretary Jennie Harvie

Social Judith Williams

Excursion Visits Coordinator excursions@tlccv.com.au

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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utumn is always a busy time of the 4WD calendar as many trips are being run and of course CruiserKhana 2015 has just been run. With the Challenge rights for the Team award being taken away from the TLCCV last year, TLCCV Team Ninja put up a sterling effort but were just pipped at the post in 2nd place by the Pajero2 team. Well done guys – perhaps next year we will wrestle the cup back – thanks to Gunter Scheffel, Rob Karkut and Wayne Jinks for heading up Team Ninja.

Of course we must not forget the hard working CruiserKhana committee who put in hours of hard work to make sure CruiserKhana 2015 was a big success.

Behind the scenes, a big thank you also goes out to the ladies in the kitchen who successfully served up meals to over 200 people. Another big thanks to those members who acted as CruiserKhana marshals.

It has been a busy time for me as well, with running some club trips, and having just returned from a fantastic Vic/SA Border Track trip with 6 other vehicles. In addition to this, I am always busy writing fortnightly editions of Weekend Wrap, and this month (before the April meeting) I will be running a GPS training course.

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Ian Ross is recuperating well after his recent surgery. He was progressing well when he managed to slip and fracture his ankle. Hopefully he gets plenty of rest and recovers soon.

With Ian recovering, it means I have been asked to step up from my recent appointment as Vice President and chair a few club meetings - in all, a good learning curve for me.

Tony Middleditch has been very busy checking out 4WD tracks near Mansfield and the High Country. Tony is organizing many trips for the FWDV 40th Anniversary weekend over the Queen’s Birthday weekend in June. With a lot of input from Brian & Sandra Tanner, this big anniversary event is starting to take shape. So it looks like this will be a great event and one not to be missed. If you haven’t sent in your registration form yet, then hunt it down in the club magazine (closing date 22nd May).

With our club slowly moving into the electronic age, it is good to see so many members responding to the club survey earlier this year and more recently, the voting for future reading of our club magazine.

Sometimes, it is hard to change the way we do things. Electronic communications are making our ability to get information to you much quicker and easier. Some of us are a

little reluctant to let go of the past.

Hopefully with training and education we can assist each other to move forward in our changing world. So make sure you get your vote in.

Brian Stewart has asked if he could place a vintage Massey Harris Combine Harvester (in his collection) as part of the landscaping for the new bush hut. Your committee has agreed to this, and hope that many members will gain benefit from viewing the harvester whenever they visit the bush hut.

April means it’s time to start thinking about our committee for 2015/2016. You will see in this magazine, along with nomination forms plus proxy votes for those who will be away.

Laurie Miles (1058) TLCCV VICE PRESIDENT

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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 payments 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

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

Trip Leader:

VISIT TO WANDARRAH (Nissan Club property) - approx. 200kms from Melbourne Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd May, 2015.

Caltex Servo, cnr. Sands Rd and North side of Princes Freeway, Longwarry.

Friday 1st at 6:45pm for 7:00pm departure.

10 vehicles.

Medium - weather dependant.

Full tanks from home.

15 UHF Vehicle in sound mechanical condition. Basic recovery gear.

Camping at the Nissan Club property for two nights, which can accommodate tents, camper trailers, caravans.

Leave Caltex servo under the guidance of Nissan Club leaders, arrive Wandarrah & settle in.

Saturday, drive the various tracks around the Wandarrah area - lunch on the tracks. Arrive back in time for happy hour & socialising.

Sunday, short trip, lunch on the track, return to Wandarrah for pack up & early afternoon leave for home.

All members need to bring own food & drink for the weekend. Wandarrah has hot showers & toilets but NO DRINKING WATER. Garry Cooper: Email: gac001@bigpond.com

MAY Date: Trip Leader:

SIMPSON DESERT - EAST WEST CROSSING - Trip Full Sunday 10th May to Thursday 21st May. Harry King: Email: hg.king99@bigpond.com

JUNE Date: Trip Leaders:

SANDY WYPERFELD TRAILER TRIP - (Queens Birthday weekend) - Trip Full Friday 6th - Monday 8th June, 2015 Laurie & Heidi Miles: Email: trips@zebra400.com

JUNE Date: Trip Leader:

LOCK YOUR HUBS SIMPSON DESERT - Trip Full Saturday 27th June - Friday 10th July 2015 Simon Mustey & Sherry Salvesen: Email: simon@mustey.com

JUNE/JULY Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard:

THE OLD GHAN RAILWAY Sunday 28th June (Melbourne) - Wednesday 8th July (Alice Springs) To be advised.

To be advised.

8 vehicles - No pets. Genuine off-road trailers OK. Easy to medium, but adverse weather or track conditions could make some individual sections more difficult. New members most welcome.

Will be advised at pre trip meeting.

Various - 10, 15 and 40 UHF Good off-road tyres with ample tread & a second spare (or casing), standard recovery equipment, compressor & tyre gauge, camping equipment, water & supplies. Further details will be provided at a pre trip meeting.

Primarily bush camping.

This trip follows the Oodnadatta Track, covering the historic route of the Old Ghan railway between Pt Augusta & Alice Springs. Side trips include Lake Eyre, Dalhousie Springs, Lamberts Centre, Chambers Pillar & other places of interest along the way. As this period falls within the July school holidays, children are most welcome. (I’ve invited my own 9yo granddaughter). Participants will each be asked to research an assigned historic or geographic aspect of this trip & to present a 10 minute spiel at the appropriate time as tour guide.

Don Bryant: Email: dbryant@bigpond.net.au

Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader:

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CALENDAR

JUNE/JULY Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment:

Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader: JULY/AUGUST Date: Meeting Place: Time: Limit: Standard: Fuel: Radio: Equipment: Overnight: Details:

Trip Leader:

BIG RED BASH - BIRDSVILLE Sunday 28th June - Sunday 12th July. (I will be there Saturday 27th June) Pink Lakes (Lake Crosbie, Mallee Hâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;way, 60km west of Ouyen to all weather gravel road,13km to main camp area).

9:00am 6 vehicles.

Easy-medium (weather dependent). Suitable for camper trailers.

Full tank from Ouyen 15 UHF No dogs, genuine 4x4 camper trailers - not light duty road variants or caravans, standard DA recovery gear, genuine off road biased AT tyres or better with at least 50% tread, second spare tyre (carcass only if you are able to carry out a repair) plus suitable trailer spares.

Pink Lakes.

Birdsville from 3rd to 7th July for the Big Red Bash: http://www.bigredbash.com.au/bigredbash/index Travel via Birdsville Track & return through Corner Country. Free camping at Big Red. Overnight at Pink Lakes, Quorn, Farina, Mungerannie, Big Red, Innaminka, Tibooburra, Broken Hill.

Graham Cahill: Email: gra.cahill@bigpond.com NT/QLD SAVANNAH EXCURSION Sunday 12th July (Alice Springs) - Monday 3rd August (Cooktown) To be advised.

To be advised.

8 vehicles - no pets.

Easy - medium but subject to weather & track conditions Will be advised at pre trip meeting.

Various - 10, 15 and 40 UHF Good off-road tyres with ample tread & a second spare (or casing), standard recovery equipment, compressor & tyre gauge, camping equipment, water & supplies. Further details to be provided at a pre trip meeting.

Some campgrounds but primarily bush camping.

Commencing with the Finke River Gorge south of Alice Springs, this trip follows various roads/tracks north to the Keep River National Park in the far north west of the Territory. From there the trip follows the Savannah Way (in part) to Queensland taking in various other parks & points of interest before turning up the western side of Cape York to Kowanyama & Pormpuraaw. It then crosses to Cape Melville on the east coast & finishes in Cooktown.

Don Bryant: Mobile: 0411 430 198. Email: dbryant@bigpond.net.au

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CALENDAR May 1st – 3rd May 2nd & 3rd May 12th May 23rd & 24th May 30th & 31st June 5th – 8th June 6th – 8th June 9th June 20th & 21st June 28th – July 12th June 28th – July 8th June 27th – July 10th June 27th & 28th July 12th – August 3rd July 14th

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COMING TRIPS Visit to Wandarrah (Nissan Club property) DA Practical weekend Yarck Management and DA Theory Maintenance & Construction weekend DA Practical weekend FWDV 40th at Mansfield (Queen’s B/day w/end) Sandy Wyperfeld Trailer trip (Queen’s B/day w/end) Yarck Management and DA Theory Maintenance & Construction weekend Big Red Bash – Birdsville The Old Ghan Railway Lock Your Hubs Simpson Desert trip DA Practical weekend NT/Qld Savannah Excursion Yarck Management and DA Theory

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 25th & 26th August 1st & 2nd August 11th August 22nd & 23rd August 29th & 30th September 8th September 19th & 20th September 26th & 27th October 13th October 24th & 25th November 7th & 8th November 10th November 21st & 22nd November 28th & 29th December 8th

Maintenance & Construction weekend DA Practical weekend Yarck Management and DA Theory Maintenance & Construction weekend DA Practical weekend Yarck Management and DA Theory Maintenance & Construction weekend DA Practical weekend Yarck Management and DA Theory Maintenance & Construction weekend DA Practical weekend Yarck Management and DA Theory Monster Maintenance & Construction w/e DA Practical weekend Yarck Management

WANTED – HELPERS FOR THE EXPLORE AUSTRALIA EXPO Our Club has again been offered a free 6m x 6m stand at the Showgrounds for the second Explore Australia Expo.

Last year proved to be a big success with us gaining new members and lots of interest in our Club.

We anticipate having a similar display to last year, but we can only achieve our goal if we have members helping.

Set-up day is Wednesday 27th and/or Thursday 28th May, 2015 Open days are Friday 29th, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May, 2015 Many hands make light work and we need volunteers to set up and to help man the stand over the three days of the Expo.

Please help us by putting your name down. Those who will be helping on the stand will get free entry.

Please contact Sandra Tanner: secretary1@tlccv.com.au

SHOW & TELL

MAY SHOW AND TELL GEOCACHING Geocaching is a world wide, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specfic set of GPS coordinatesand them attempt to find the Geocache hidden at that location.

We welcome Geoff Jamieson tonight who will entice us into this fun world, not just for adults, but for children as well, and the many types of caches to be found on your travels.

Don’t miss this different and exciting presentation Liz Mills Show & Tell Co-Ordinator (Please let me know if you have any suggests or a trip you would like to show)

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A N N U A L G E N E R AI PL M E E T I N G

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Incorporated will be held Tuesday 21stJuly, 2015 commencing at 7:30 p.m.

NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS AND ORDINARY MEMBERS OF COMMITTEE Nominations of members for election as Officers and Ordinary Members of Committee are to be in writing and signed by two members, together with the consent of the nominee.

Nominations may be posted, emailed or handed to the Secretary (Sandra Tanner) but must be received by Tuesday 19th May, 2015.

(Please print) Position ………………………………….…….................……..

Member nominated……………………………......…..………..

Signature …………………………….…………….……..

Nominated by ………………………………………….……......

Signature ……………….………….……………………..

Seconded by …………………………………………………....

Signature ……………….…………………………………

(Please print) Position …………………………………….………...................

Member nominated…………………………………..…............

Signature …………………….…………………….……..

Nominated by …………………………………………..............

Signature ………………..………………………………..

Seconded by …………………………………………...............

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PROXY VOTING Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Incorporated will be held Tuesday 21st July, 2015 commencing at 7:30 pm.

As per the Rules of the Constitution: “…appoint another member as his proxy by notice given to the Secretary no later than 24 hours before the time of the meeting in respect of which the proxy is appointed.”

In practical terms with our meetings being held on Tuesday, proxies must be received by the Secretary by 8:00 pm. on Monday 20th July, 2015.

APPENDIX 1 FORM OF APPOINTMENT OF PROXY I ………………………………………………………………………………. of …………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….….

Member No……………. being a member of the Toyota Land Cruiser Club of Australia (Victoria) Incorporated

hereby appoint …………………………………………………………………… of…………………………………………………………………….…………………………………….…………………………………. being a member of that incorporated Association, as my proxy to vote for me on my behalf at the Annual General meeting of the Association to be held on Tuesday 21st July, 2015 and at any adjournment of that meeting.

My proxy is authorised to vote in favour of / against (delete as appropriate) the resolution (insert details).

Signed………………………………………………………………….Membership No. …………….

Date ……………………………………

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MEET THE LOCALS. THIS IS LANDCRUISER COUNTRY.

Long days. Harsh environments. Extreme weather. You could say it’s pretty tough out here, but the locals wouldn’t have it any other way. In the face of extreme adversity the LandCruiser 200, LandCruiser 70 Double Cab, FJ Cruiser and Prado are built to thrive. Whatever the outback throws at them, it’s just another day in paradise. This is LandCruiser Country.

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Cruiserkhana 2015 – 20th – 22nd March, 2015

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lot of the Club volunteers arrived on Thursday 19th March for our annual competitive event – Cruiserkhana! There were a few prayers said and hearts in mouths when the weather turned really bad on Thursday night with a huge torrential downpour. The only positive thoughts muttered were that it would settle the dust.

Friday preparations went full steam ahead with multitudes of signs being erected, 200 show bags taken to the gate for distribution, the kiosk being set up (a massive task) and prep being commenced for the Saturday night dinner for over 200 people.

It really was a hive of activity with everyone lending a hand.

The front gate was opened at 12 noon Friday with Russell & Lesley Edwards and Tony & Barb Bryant putting in a sterling and marathon effort to the wee small hours. Most competitors and sponsors arrived Friday night and the area near the Hilton quickly became a sea of caravans, camper trailers and tents. As usual, our visitors were given the prime positions with Club members being scattered around the property at Garvey’s Whoopsy and the Bachelor Pad. This year the Yarck CFA put on a sausage sizzle as a fundraiser for their brigade, which was a resounding success – so much so they ran out of food. Hopefully this will become an annual event as it not only puts back into the local community, but also provides a much needed service for dusty and tired volunteers and competitors.

The Light Force Night Drive was on once again, and as usual was a somewhat hysterical spectacle, akin to an old fashioned night time car rally, albeit in fourwheel drive mode. The photos have to be seen to be believed, as were the grins when the competitors returned – in some

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cases somewhat embarrassed. Torches were the order of the day, and it would appear that there are parts of our property that not a lot of members have seen yet. The prize of a pair of Light Force Genesis driving lights was certainly worth the effort.

Thankfully, Saturday dawned perfect with sunny skies and moderate temperatures.

The 44 competitors and 80 marshals got down to work. There were no new events this year, but there was plenty of laughs and some serious concentration with most of the events being run on the Saturday.

We were very pleased to have a large contingent from Terrain Tamer this year, with 2 teams competing and Skye Johnson, Marketing Coordinator from the company attending with her family. Airport Toyota also entered a car with 2 drivers, which was apparently the Tradies Ute loan car. Co-driver Warren Smeal even won the Novice prize.

Other sponsors attending were Reece from Hastings Camping (who as usual was extremely generous with prizes and small gifts for Lead Marshals, Graham Cahill representing Happy Camper Gourmet and Club Shop, Darren from High Country Camping in Mansfield and they all ran a stall at the Bus Stop competition area.

We really thank them as well as all our other sponsors for their magnificent support, and hopefully our event gives them some excellent PR. We have many of the major companies in the 4WD community behind this event, including ARB and Piranha as Major Partners, closely followed by Terrain Tamer as Platinum Sponsor and Guests 4x4, Kaymar, Powerful 4x4, Light Force, Southern Cross Canvas Products, Airport Toyota and 4x4 Australia. What is also wonderful is that a number of smaller family owned companies give us tremendous support with prizes and discounted rates on purchases.

There are too many to list, but they are all on the Cruiserkhana web site so please support them.

A table of results is attached in this handout. We had a number of TLCCV competitors that did well, including Wayne Jinks,

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Brad & Melody Schaffer and Gunther & Mina Scheffel and Robert Karkut. It’s obviously impossible to do each event justice, but the photos will give some indication of the fun had by all.

As usual, the TLCCV cooks surpassed themselves, ably led by Grace Azzam (Dinner) and John & Wendy Wilson and Jan Chivers (Kiosk) with Annie coordinating the mammoth task of purchasing food for over 200 people. The sponsors enjoyed the TLCCV supplied happy hour and new friends were made. Grace Azzam was the surprised and proud recipient of a Terrain Tamer Recovery Kit for the best behind the scenes volunteer, and certainly no one could argue with that choice. The guys at Terrain Tamer weren’t even asked for this prize – they just rocked up with it.

Results of the Cruiserkhana raffle are elsewhere in the mag – the raffle was very much all above board but it was a little embarrassing that the first 3 prizes went to the Chief Marshal and two members of the Executive Committee with Dave from Terrain Tamer taking out the fourth prize.

The Sunday events of the Bog Hole, Tent Comp (both optional) and the Flag Slalom, Timber Challenge and Mud Track were run in record time, and whilst the presentations were slightly late due to logistic reasons, all was over, done and dusted by mid-afternoon.

The clean-up crew worked very hard and most tasks were finished by Sunday night, although a number of us didn’t leave until Monday lunchtime as there is always a million odds and ends to tie up.

Club members really need to say a very big thank you to all those that volunteered for the event. It’s a real showcase for the Club and networking amongst sponsors and other Clubs. Additionally, it is the Club’s major fundraiser for the year, and whilst final figures aren’t in yet, the indications are that Cruiserkhana has bolstered the Club’s coffers well.

Publicity and planning has already commenced for next year’s Cruiserkhana with the date being set for 15th to 17th April.

We look forward to a lot more TLCCV Club competitors in a valiant attempt to wrestle the Inter Club Trophy back from the Pajero Club to its real home – TLCCV. Lastly, many thanks are required to UAG for sponsoring this part of the magazine with a substantial donation. They are a new sponsor for 2015, and have been extremely generous with both their prize and their contribution towards printing costs.

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Pub Night Saturday 13th June at the Tower Hotel, Burwood Road, Hawthorn at 6:00pm.

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FIRST AID COURSE Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May, 2015 To be held at the Yarck Club property Apply First Aid (HLTAID003) including 4WD based remote first aid scenario training (Sunday) Cost: $130 per person payable to TLCCV Applications close Friday 1st May, 2015 Come and learn the skills you need to keep you and your loved ones safe both whilst on trips and in your day to day life. This 2 day course will give you a nationally recognized qualification in Apply First Aid (Level 2), Provide Basic Emergency Life Support and Perform CPR. The course will consist of an online theory component to be conducted prior to the 9th May. Saturday the 9th May will be the practical assessments. Sunday morning will be 4WD based scenario practical training with a focus on remote area techniques. Any further queries about the course can be directed to James Azzam at info@revive-survive.com.au or Matt Lilley training@tlccv.com.au.

Numbers are strictly limited so send your training application form to training@tlccv.com.au

CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR 2015 JOHN WHITNEY PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION Members are invited to submit entries for the Annual John Whitney Photographic Award DIGITAL IMAGES are requested so there is NO excuse for not submitting an entry.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • You must have taken the photo • Advise where the photo(s) have been taken • The picture should be taken on a Club trip or activity • Images should be submitted as digital JPEGs • Each image must not exceed 5MB in size • Limit of 5 images per member Please email your digital entries to whitneycomp@tlccv.com.au Entries must be received before 1st June with your name and membership number

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C O M I N G T R A I N IINPG O P P O R T U N I T I E S

CHAINSAW COURSE

12-14th June, 2015

The TLCCV 2015 chainsaw course will be held at the Yarck property on the weekend of Friday 12th – Sunday 14th June. The theory session will start promptly at 7:00pm so you will need to arrive beforehand and get your camp set up.

Saturday morning will consist with the maintenance module and will be done under the covered area at the rear of the hut (please keep that in mind if setting swags up in that area). Saturday afternoon and Sunday we will be out cutting, looking to finish around 2:00pm – 3:00pm Sunday.

The training delivered will produce a nationally recognised certificate that will enable you to cut fallen wood on the Club property and clear wood from tracks on DSE land. (Note: this is not a tree felling course). The trainer has also recommended that you use premium fuel and carry enough fuel and bar oil for the whole weekend.

Cost is $250 per person to be paid to TLCCV by the 1st June. (The Treasurer will track payments and confirm when payment has cleared). You will require: • 1 x chainsaw in good working order per person.

• Minimum 10 litres fuel and enough bar oil for the weekend.

• Chaps / cut proof pants.

• Safety helmet.

• Leather, steel-capped boots (the trainer will accept composite safety boots, however he stressed that steel-capped boots will stop the chain if it hits your toes).

• Face shield or goggles or safety glasses.

• Hearing protection e.g ear muffs or plugs.

• Fitted clothing – no loose items.

• Gloves.

• All your regular gear for camping at Yarck (wet weather / warm clothing and food).

To apply for your spot on this course, please email the Training Coordinator at: training@tlccv.com.au with the completed training application form: http://www.tlccv.com.au/forms/TLCCV-Training%20Application-2013-08.pdf Once I have received the completed training application form and the Club has received the training fee, your position will be locked in. Any outstanding fees after the 1st June will cause you to lose your place. As you can appreciate the trainer has to have firm numbers so he can organize equipment and trainers to run the course.

Matt Lilley (2598) TRAINING COORDINATOR CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - 1st JUNE, 2015

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M A C F A R L A N E F L AIT A D V E N T U R E

MARCH 2015 Trip Leaders: Laurie & Heidi Miles Convoy: James Clark Peter Crump Steve de Mamiel Brad & Denise Riddington Reg Schlipalius Vincent Chung Gordon Chessum Linda & Laurie Wilson

Zebra James Manky Steve Riddo Drifter Panda Toxic Wilson

4WDing across MacFarlane Flat: We all assembled at Bruthen caravan park to begin our MacFarlane Flat adventure. A great little park run by an interesting character, who has put a lot of his personality into the park - great spot to stop over.

First up Laurie gave us a run-down of the trip ahead - not saying it was long winded, but Heidi did bring a stool (something about a sore knee, but I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t convinced â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LOL!).

Soon after we were rolling down the blacktop on the Princes Hwy in brilliant sunshine, anticipating a great long weekend.

We soon made the left turn to Buchan. On our approach to Buchan, we enjoyed the spectacular views of the area and interesting conversations on the radio.

Many other 4WDs were in the area this morning as our convoy proceeded through Buchan. As we veered left onto the Snowy River Rd toward Jindabyne, our journey changed to a good dirt road.

80 Series TD 76 Series TD 80 Series Diesel Prado 120 Series TD Nissan Patrol TD 100 Series TD Prado TD 78 Troopy TD HiLux Twin Cab TD The road briefly returned to bitumen as we passed through the area of Wulgulmerang.

As we enter the Alpine National Park, the road becomes narrow winding and has along drop off, thankfully on the other side of the road.

We arrived in Suggan Buggan picnic area to enjoy our first stop for the day. Here, we chatted with two local Orbost men that had set up camp. They were waiting some others to join them for a working bee at the historic school house, situated across the road.

Continuing on, our next turn off is the Ingeegoodbee track - the entrance being a tight left hand turn. This is the start of our real 4WDing for the day, as we now encounter some enjoyable steeper, rocky climbs.

Laurie informs the convoy that we are only 5km from the NSW border, and cruising along at 1037 m. There is a lot of evidence of horses in the centre of track, Brumby

droppings, & Trail bike rider tyre marks.

The left turn on MacFarlane Flat track brings us a steep descent down 500m to the Ingeegoodbee River crossing, where we stop at our picturesque lunch stop.

A short but steep climb takes us onward.

Soon we are up on MacFarlane Flat. The views are sensational before dropping back down to the Berrima River ahead of schedule. Laurie & Heidi decide to move on further to the Suggan Buggan River. So our convoy moves on taking the left fork onto Cobberas Track passing a poor deceased Brumby foal.

We descend to a wonderful camping area on the Suggan Buggan River, and set up camp in a quiet secluded spot next to the river.

Linda & Laurie Wilson- Mbr 2314

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Great views from Mt Cobberas No. 1 After leaving campsite around 8:30am, we commenced the climb up the Cobberas Trail. The track was dry, and although rutted was in reasonable condition and all participants enjoyed the 4WDing. Morning Tea was at ‘The ‘Playgrounds’. The Playgrounds is a lovely picturesque campsite up at 1,300M so a cold night was expected.

After our morning tea break we took off our 4WDing boots and donned our walking boots for a hike to the top of Mt Cobberas No. 1 up at 1750 metres – an assent of about 400metres over 7kms. Drifter and Panda both tested their footwear for waterproofing and found that water will still come in if you put your foot in the creeks!!!.

At the 4 km mark, at an elevation of 1655m, Drifter and Wilson felt their race had been run and after a short breather, decided to return to the campsite. On their way back they spotted a 1.5 m black snake and heard a pack of Brumbies thundering through the bush – Wilson counted 5 to 6 horses.

The remainder of the group continued the remaining 3 km to the top of Mt Cobbras No. 1. Heidi was leading the walkers from the front, while Laurie was rear guard.

Vince, who hadn’t been walking for many years, struggled at the back. I hear Laurie gave him plenty of encouragement as Vince managed to dip his shoes in a couple of tricky creek crossings. However, Laurie managed to drag Vince right to the summit, if only about 20 minutes after the rest of the group had arrived.

We hear the 360 degree views from the summit were pretty spectacular. They even watched a small plane fly in and set off an interesting controlled burn about 10kms to the south towards Gelantipy.

In the meantime Drifter and Wilson enjoyed the freedom of having the campsite to themselves.

Sometime later the “heroes” returned (the first around 3pm & the stragglers around 3:30pm) in a “stuffed and exhausted” state having completed the 14 km hike. Most agreed that fitness was not their forte – Panda collapsed into a chair & tried to refreash with a coldie, while James enjoyed a snooze.

Happy hour was now the order of the day, and although somewhat subdued, the discussions centred around the interesting but enjoyable hike.

With a cold night expected, a great warm campfire was soon blazing away with many cooking over the open fire and producing some sumptous meals.

Reg Schlipalius (Drifter) – Mbr 1825

Heading across Native Cat Flat to Swifts Creek After a chilly night down at 3 degrees on the Playgrounds, it was time to make our way south. We were soon passing Native Dog Flat which is also the location of the head waters of the Buchan River.

After a short drive along the Black Mountain Road, it was time to head offroad again, crossing Native Cat flat.

Although flat, the track was quite rutted and needed care by each driver to make sure they stayed on the track.

It was now time to head down the 2WD Nunniong Road. At times, brumbies could be seen crossing the road ahead.

A right turn onto Garron Point Track made our 4WDs go back into low 4, as we descended the steep track down to Hell’s Gate (also known as Hells Hate Hole).

After a short break, we crossed the Tambo River & ascended back up to the Nunniong road.

A lunch break was taken at Moscow Villas (one of the best High Country huts up at 1,200M). It was now time to wind down our trip, so a winding Nunniong Road took us right down to Swifts Creek.

This was a great 3 day trip, which combined plenty of great 4WDing, some interesting bush walking with some fantastic scenery in a special part of east Victoria.

Laurie & Heidi Miles – Mbr 1058

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W H E E L B E A R II PN G W E E K E N D

Wheel Bearing weekend at Yarck – 7th & 8th March, 2015

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he following individuals were fortunate enough to attend the wheel bearing course run by Matt Lilley and Simon Mustey on the 7th & 8th March at Yarck: Michelle Dodkins & David McAlister, Paul “Tracks” Hawden, Malcolm Kingston, Michael Bourke, Eamonn King, Michael Winand, John Nazloomian, Gabi Azzam, Sally & Neville Kidd, Joe Carpenzano. Here are some of their reflections: “We arrived on the Friday night, filled with high expectations for the wheel bearing and CV replacement course. The first day we replaced the front assemblies and the second day we tackled the rear wheels. It was information overload – spindles, drifts, cone washes were all words to add to our 4WD vernacular. Simon and Matt did great explanations on all the critical steps and tricky processes needed to complete the dis-assembly and re-assembly of the wheel bearings and CV joints. We learnt what to do in case we broke a CV out in the bush and to continue on in 3 wheel drive. A really great weekend!”

“Very informative weekend. Learned the inner workings of bearings and how to change them. Simon was a great instructor explaining everything in detail with further explanation if required. Now feeling much more confident in being able to change our own and thinking now of having a crack at it!”

“Grease is the word. It was a very informative weekend. Thank you Simon for sharing your knowledge and Matthew for trusting us to play with your vehicle.”

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“We started with the traditional Friday night meal around the fire at the Yarck Hilton. Saturday we started bright and early with Matt’s 80 Series, front end raised. Eager students crowded around Simon as the carnage commenced. Piece by piece parts were dis-assembled as Simon explained the procedure step by step. The car was put to the test at the end of the day and much to Matt’s delight, no wheels fell off and the vehicle survived a night drive around the property. A pleasant weekend, fantastic learning opportunity and convivial company. Life is great.”

“I wanted to attend this course because the donor vehicle was the same as mine.

The information and demonstration was invaluable. I now know how my truck works, how to take it apart and rebuild it.

The CV replacement and re-build was a bonus over and above what I expected.

Simon and Matt provided a wealth of information and hands on experience. Well done guys.”

“What another great opportunity to get together to get to know other members better and to meet new ones and to repair your truck at home or in the bush. There were so many steps and technical things to know. So many new words and terminologies. Tight seal, brass drift, Molly grease, seal removers, impact driver, breaker bar, inner bearing, outers, torque wrench, ball joints, bearing packing, cone washer removal with a drift (not the smoking type) lock nuts, Tom Thumb (all-purpose utility pump) ball separator and Simon’s favorite blue STV silicone. As usual, the Nazloomian paparazzi was around every corner.”

“Simon instructed us to wear old clothes

and expect to get dirty! Who would have thought so many bits could be pulled out of a wheel? Not to mention chucked in a bucket in no particular order, cleaned, degreased with kero then meth, re-greased and coaxed back into their original position more often than not with a lot of brute force (expletives were rare despite the challenges). It was a complete foreign language to me. We whaled away on drifts removing an extraordinary number of different washers and nuts and used tools that would be the envy of surgeons. We learnt the importance of grease in its various forms, the importance of torque, flanges, seals and sealant.

My message from the weekend is I am awfully glad my engineering husband appears to have comprehended all the steps we learnt and has a far better understanding of the wheel components. That out in the bush if your CV joint goes you can clean out the broken bits, remove the axle, plug the axle housing with a rag to keep the diff oil in place and limp to the nearest garage. In the event this should occur, I will offer lots of advice (poor Neville), be tool and grease monkey and provide refreshments and lots of encouragement. I recommend this course to all the ladies in the club. It was great fun and I now have a much greater appreciation of our mechanic!”

Well done Matt and Simon for organizing such a great weekend and for sharing your skills and experience with us all. We all enjoyed a lot of laughs and greatly improved our knowledge of our vehicles. A hear felt thanks from us all. We recommend this course to everyone.

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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

ELTHAM TIMBER & HARDWARE P/L

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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