THE WIPER The Newsletter of the Gore Branch of the Vintage Car Club of NZ (Inc.)
January 2017
MEETINGS: SECOND TUESDAY of the month at the Clubrooms, Waimea Street, Gore
Next meeting: 10th January Branch telephone number: 03 208 7424
2016-2017 Committee and Officers Branch Patrons Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer Club Captain Assistant Club Captains
Neil McVicar, Ray Tressler Murray Proctor Position vacant Katy Parish Glenise Corcoran John Tremaine Ken Buchanan Jim McFadzien Charlie Davis Greg Elder Bill Sheddan Branch Recorder (Wiper Editor) David North Assistant Branch Recorder Position not filled at present House Convenor Position vacant Assistant House Convenor P Corcoran Beaded Wheels Reporter Jim McFadzien Festival Rally Organiser Keith Dodds Assistant Rally Organiser Denis Knight Bar Manager Chris Scoles Assistant Star McDougall Social Committee Beb Kennedy David McDowell, John Parish, Noel Kelly, Paul Corcoran Maintenance Supervisor Ken Youngson Maintenance Assistants Bill Ainge, Barry Clearwater, Alex McLennan, Keith Dodds Swapmeet & Parts Evan Henderson Swapmeet & Parts Assistants Stewart Quertier, Barry Clearwater, Bryan Neilson, Paul Corcoran Hill Climb Alex McLennan Hill Climb Assistant Evan Henderson Sheriff Star McDougall Deputy Sheriff Denis Knight Librarian Stewart Quertier Raffles Gerry Kennedy National Delegate John Parish Health & Safety Officer Des Brewster Privacy Officer Katy Parish Museum & HPP David McDowell Tuesday Rambles Gerry Kennedy Vehicle Identity Card signatories John Tremaine, John Parish, Evan Henderson, Denis Knight
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Front cover picture: Dave Harris and his Johnston FF, new holders of the Josephville Hillclimb record. (Photo by the Editor)
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Chairman’s Report December 2016 For those who weren't able to be at the last meeting we had a visit from Hokonui Village member Nancy Stronach and two of her members. They gave a very interesting talk on the direction they would like to see the Village going in the future. They have got a tour company coming in, not only viewing the exhibits while here, they are able to have a go at some working stations. Nancy said that they have had flax weaving, spinners demonstrating their trade, griddle scone making and demonstrations of how the manual telephone exchange worked by some of those who worked them in the day. The enthusiasm shown by Nancy and her team really is contagious and the Car Club is prepared to support her in the future by opening our club rooms and for a couple of our members assisting with a cuppa and eats. So anyone who's able to help in the New Year, contact Gerry 2085806 and let him know. If we could get 10 or so more, then assuming there is one tour coming through a month it would mean making yourself available twice a year. Hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year. Murray
Club Captain’s Report Due to the early Christmas printing deadline, there is no Club Captain’s Report this month.
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Gore's Secret Hidden Valley Hokonui Pioneer Village & Museum in Gore have the pleasure of entertaining overseas tourists on their journey through New Zealand. Bus tourists descend on the Village by appointment to participate in interactive experiences. This unique opportunity comes with all the southern hospitality. The team of volunteers, many in period dress costume, have on-site churning cream to butter, treadle sewing, typewriters, the gramophone, playing the pianola and viewing how the past telephone exchanges were operated. These along with pet lambs, sheep, chickens, local country music, wool spinning and flax weaving are all experienced by the tourists. As this is a very new venture we continue to look for volunteers to help with other exhibits to be made available in the future. If you haven't been here lately the team look forward to a visit soon! For anyone wishing to join us in this venture, please contact Nancy (03) 208 1161 after 6pm. Nancy Stronach
From the Editor’s keyboard The observant among you may have noticed that the front cover of The Wiper has had a slight refresh. My idea was to make the name and the month more prominent while at the same time making room for a decent-sized photograph. I hope you like the result. Now that Christmas is behind us, it is time to look forward to the New Year. How about making a resolution to send me an article or a recipe for The Wiper? We have just over 100 members, and a number of joint members. If everyone sent me one story about their car or their travels, or a recipe, I would have enough material for at least 4 years. Together with reports on branch events this would fill The Wiper up nicely – and I wouldn’t have to pester you for a long time! David North 5
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South Otago Rally (2016) We left Gore at 8.15am and headed to Balclutha. After an excellent (as usual) morning tea supplied by the South Otago members, we set off. Over the bridge and out through Kaitangata, back through Stirling and then north on SH1 for a while before turning left and heading for the hills. Gravel roads followed by seal and back on to gravel up hills and down we finally made the lunch stop at Clydevale Rugby grounds. Rain threatened with a few spots but didn’t hang around while we had lunch. Around 2pm we headed away to visit Argyll Farm, home of the Duthies, where we viewed a lovely garden and a collection of Austin and Morris trucks all awaiting restoration. We motored back to Balclutha where with Mary and Gerry we booked into our motel. Off to the supermarket for evening supplies then back to the Memorial Hall for prize-giving and an excellent meal. Some of our members came away with raffle prizes (not us!): Bryan & Frances Neilson and Neil & Doris McVicar won raffle prizes, while Neil, with navigator Star McDougall, won the Post War Vintage Trophy and Bryan & Frances won the People’s Choice (Commercial) Trophy. (According to Star, Gerry Kennedy should have won a prize for buying the most raffle tickets without winning anything! The Editor.)
Bryan, Frances & trophy
Star holding the cheese won by Neil & Doris
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News from Head Office Branch magazines on the web: Many branch magazines are now available for reading on the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand’s website. The magazines are published as soon as they are received each month and can be accessed by going to http://vcc.org.nz/ and clicking on News from our Branches down the left side of the homepage. To go to your chosen magazine either click on the magazine cover or the underlined date of the publication. This will take you to the magazine and by clicking on the small square next to the + sign you can enjoy a full screen reading experience. In time we hope to be able to publish all branch magazines each month. Enjoy your reading. Ross Holden Communications & Marketing Officer Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) Phone 021 2638488 Email: comms@vcc.org.nz
Christmas and New Year closures: The National Office will be closed Friday 23rd December 2016 and reopen on Monday 9th January 2017. Julie Cairns - Gee Administration Manager Vintage Car Club of NZ - National Office The Beaded Wheels office will be closed from 16th December 2016 – 16th January 2017. Beaded Wheels 344 is due out 3rd February 2017, Editorial deadline 5th January, Advertising deadline 10th January. Emails will be cleared periodically from 5th January 2017. The Beaded Wheels Team 9
Josephville Hillclimb 20th November 2016 Early on Sunday morning a few very dedicated members of the Gore Vintage Car Club left Gore in the rain to attend the annual Josephville Hillclimb. As we drove up the road the sky slowly cleared and by the time we were in Balfour the sun was peeping through the clouds until we arrived at the hill and it was overcast and a cool breeze blowing. By 10.30am all 14 competitors had been through scrutineering (and all passed) so they had time for a natter before practice at 11am. The practice runs started at 11am sharp and without any hitches or holdups everybody had an uneventful practice and were back at the start ready for lunch.
Drivers’ Briefing
At 1 o'clock all drivers were ready for their first run up the hill. After four perfect runs everybody was happy to see who the winners were and, after the prize-giving, it was time to return home. 10
Socialising before the start (photos by Betty Clearwater)
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Trophy Winners: Stewart Quertier Trophy for the Fastest Time of the Day: Dave Harris (Johnston Formula Ford). Time: 25.39sec (new Hill Record) McLennan Trophy for the Best Performance of the Day: Gerald Longman (Austin 10 Special) The club is very lucky to have the use of the speed equipment and two members of The Eastern Southland Car Club. On behalf of all the competitors I would like to thank Evan and his small band of happy helpers for another enjoyable day as everybody hoped to be back again next year. Get well wishes to everybody who has not been up to 100% lately. Betty Clearwater
Gerald’s Austin 10 Special
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Dave Harris with his trophy
Alec McLennan (R) presenting the trophy to Gerald (L), watched by Evan Henderson (Photos by the Editor)
Congratulations to Dave Harris for (finally) breaking the Hill Record!
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November Tuesday Ramble After meeting at the clubrooms we went to Robertson Street to view Rosina and Gary Adair’s garden. Braving a cool breeze we entered the immaculately set-up garden. Box hedges divided the garden into areas featuring English box trees in topiary designs like balls, a stunning yellow Laburnum bush caught our eye as did maples, Iceberg roses, lavenders, peonies and spring flowers in the garden borders. A waterfeature and sea-polished stones gave a peaceful impression. Garden walls with pottery and sculptures and a painted mirror set against the wall made us all gasp at how it complemented the garden. Potted succulents placed on the terrace near the barbecue area, where we talked with Rosina, made a pleasant seating area to view the garden and chat. Gary had a compost tumbler (see “Online Bonuses” Ed.) which drew the men’s attention, as did a tunnel house with tomatoes. Vegetables grew in raised beds surrounded by strong pathways – very neat and tidy.
Gary’s compost maker
Topiary by the water feature
After thanking them for the visit we all left with inspiration in how to update our own gardens. The next visit was to John and Jess Caughey’s garden in Broughton Street. Here we entered a large garden with a luscious lawn which had a majestic spreading Elm tree as the centrepiece. Surrounding the house were potted geraniums and succulents while peonies, lillies, dianthus and nemesias bordered the driveway. In the garden borders were maple 14
and other trees providing walkways through woodland gardens, delightful for children to play and hide in. More peonies, rose bushes, lillies and spring flowers filled these gardens. Hostas, succulents, carnations, dahlias and pastel-shaded rhododendrons were a delight. John’s glasshouse, tomatoes etc. and vegetable garden were screened from the house. The vegetables looked well-developed and cared for, and the men commented on the variety and condition of his gardens.
The Elm tree
One of the peonies (Photos by the Editor)
Again we all vowed to get into our own gardens with fresh ideas! We returned to the clubrooms for a picnic lunch, a cuppa and a natter and Gerry produced some quiz questions for us to answer. (and Coralie Bewley got her camera out, Ed.)
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The questions pleased some more than others – and your Editor got caught in the act
After this we ventured out to Peter Salmond’s alpine nursery (Hokonui Alpines). We met Peter’s sister who, despite drizzling rain, was busy in the garden. Peter informed us that he is now an online nursery and is cultivating endangered plants from New Zealand and around the world. Sadly, these plants are dying out in some countries and it is only in these nurseries where they are being propagated to save them. The old strains of these plants have been rescued from old gardens before the developers destroy them in the re-development process. Progress! Peter and his sister have many small plants that they are propagating to deliver overseas and to specific gardens in New Zealand. We were shown rare species found in the Himalayas, Switzerland, Mexico and Japan and several others too numerous to mention.
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Some of the plants and one of Peter’s creations (Photos by the Editor)
As well as running the nursery, Peter plans gardens, makes Tufa pots, builds model aeroplanes and has recently restored an old boat. His sister spends many hours online researching plants and rare exotic species. We left the nursery more knowledgeable about these special plants and the dedication shown by Peter and his sister to saving them. So ended a day of visiting gardens as we journeyed home. Mary Kennedy
FESTIVAL RALLY RAFFLE We are again collecting non-perishable grocery items to be used in hamper prizes. There is a box in the clubrooms for your donations. 2016’s Raffle was a great success, let’s make 2017’s even better. Gerry Kennedy 17
Diggers Run, 3rd December 2016 Six cars arrived at the RSA at around 1.15pm for the Diggers Run which was to get under way at 1.30pm. It was thought that we were going to have more cars than was needed for the number of RSA members but they sorted themselves out and there was at least one person in every car. We headed off and went over the bridge to East Gore, turned on to Hamilton Street and Talbot Street, over the hill and back onto the main road, past the construction at McNab and turned off State Highway One towards Tapanui. At Willowbank we then headed to Maitland turning and motoring towards the west. One of my girls pointed out all the houses and who in the past used to live in the area as she was brought up in and around the Chatton areas. As she was naming the owners from her childhood days it was surprising how many descendants of the original owners are still on the properties. From Chatton we moved on and turned off, crossing the Mataura at the Pyramid Bridge, which was wrong as we were supposed to continue to the Waipounamu Bridge road. At least I think that's where our instructions meant us to go. I blamed my navigator. Anyway we kept going on the Pyramid Road and everybody followed us and we turned at Highway 94 and went into Riversdale and the pub. There we all moved into the bar where we were greeted with a rather loud and happy group of crate day revellers. After a talk with the staff we went through to the dining room and were presented with a rather good afternoon tea.
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We headed away from Riversdale refuelled (food-wise) and went up to the Kingston Crossing to Mandeville Road and just cruised quietly back home to Gore and the RSA. All said and done it was a good afternoon run and from what I heard it was enjoyed by those that came with us. Thanks Ken. Murray Proctor The first rule of Alzheimer's Club, is don't talk about Chess Club. Silence is golden, unless you have children – then it’s suspicious! Q: How do you think the unthinkable? A: With an itheberg. 19
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New Law: With the high rate of attacks on women in secluded parking-lots, especially during evening hours, Edinburgh City Council has established a 'Women Only' parking lot at the Tesco shopping centre. Even the parking attendants are exclusively female so that a comfortable and safe environment is created for patrons. Below is the first picture available of this world-first women-only parking lot in Edinburgh!
Send this to all the women you care about.....and to any men who appreciate a good laugh! Evan Henderson How do you find Will Smith in the snow? You look for the fresh prints. What do you call a dog with no legs? It doesn't matter; it's not going to come 21
Gore Branch events for the 2016-17 Season Event
Proposed Dates
People Responsible
2017 Festival Rally
25th February
Frank Robson / 12th March Clearwater Capers Run
Keith Dodds, Denis Knight Charlie Davis
Swap Meet
19th March
Evan Henderson Stewart Quertier
Ladies Run
9th April
Marilyn Proctor
Night Trial
13th May
Bill Sheddan
End of Season Run
10th June
Greg Elder
Tuesday Ramble
Last Tuesday of every month (variable in December)
Gerry Kennedy
Editor's note to event organisers: if you want to see a report in The Wiper please provide one yourselves or organise somebody to do it for you. (This usually works best if you ask them before the event!)
Balfour Backyard Beauties Car Show 12th February 2017 This great day is an opportunity to display something you are passionate about, be it a car, motorbike, machinery, motor home - old or new. Categories are Car/Ute, Motorcycle, Machinery and Motor homes, there will also be an overall people’s choice prize. Judging will commence at 12.30pm. If you would like to know more please call Jodie 027 2014711 or Campbell 027 4579506. 22
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National Veteran Rally, Wanganui Branch
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Dunedin - Brighton Run, Otago Branch
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Gore A&P Show
4th – 10th February
Proposed 2017 Haast Tour. Register interest with to Barry Barnes bandcbarnes@slingshot.co.nz or phone 03 688 5105. Also see website www.southcanterburyvintagecarclub.co.nz
12th February
Balfour Backyard Beauties Show. Contact Jodie 027 2014711 or Campbell 027 4579506
17th – 19th February
Evolution Motorsport 25th Classic Speedfest, Teretonga
17th – 19th February. 25th VCC National Motorcycle Rally. All events based at After Rally Tour: Waitomo Village. Enquiries to Rally Secretary – phone 07 20th – 24th February 856 7238 or 027 423 0608 or email vccrally@gmail.com Early March
Round the South Island Trip (Southland branch). Contact Olly, 03 236 1408 or 027 428 4666
18th March
Scenicland 4 Lakes Rally, West Coast Branch. Rally Secretary b.m.woodhouse@xtra.co.nz
14th – 17th April
North Island National Easter Rally, Auckland Branch. Rally Secretary Tracey Winterbottom, phone 09 232 0246 or email vintagesunbeam@hotmail.co.nz 2021
14th – 24th January
VCC International Rally, New Plymouth
Hello all branches. The advert in Beaded Wheels Magazine (Issue 343, page 47) for the NI Club Captain's Tour shows the wrong dates. The correct dates are 2nd April to 12th April. Could you please let your branch members know these correct dates. Thank you Paul Collins NICC 23
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January Tuesday Ramble 31st of January 12.00 noon: assemble at the North’s house in Riverton with your picnic lunch and a chair (Donna will be providing some of her home baking) Feel free to make your own arrangements if you prefer, but be at the house by
1.30pm: when we will depart for a shed visit in Thornbury Contact: David North Phone: 0211723281 No later than 24th January as numbers are needed for the baking – and names for distribution of The Wiper! 26
February Tuesday Ramble (28th February) 9.45am: assemble at Gore VCC clubrooms 10.00am: depart for Stirling Cheese Factory, Balclutha, (sorry for the early start!) 11.00am: visit to Cheese Factory BYO lunch, hall and hot water available 1.00pm: visit Cheese Bar Please note that you can purchase cheese at the Factory Shop
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Tuesday Ramble Christmas Dinner On Tuesday 6th December 37 Tuesday Ramblers met at the club rooms at 11.30am for the annual Ramblers’ Christmas Dinner. After the usual get together we all sat down to a lovely meal prepared and served by Chef Karl (formerly of "Churchys").
Karl carving the ham
Some of the eager diners
Raffles were drawn and congratulations go to the Scobies, the Sheddans and the McVicars. A well-deserved presentation was made to Gerry and Mary Kennedy for all the enjoyable rambles we have been on and hopefully will be going on next year. A cup of tea and coffee and cakes brought a very social afternoon to a close. Get well wishes to all members not able to attend this gathering. Thank you Gerry and your helpers for another very successful year of rambling. 28
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Neil and Doris McVicar
Phillip & Coralie Bewley, who celebrated their Golden Wedding in November!
The happy throng
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You Might Not Know This, But A Lot of Non-living Objects Are Actually Either Male or Female Here are some examples: PHOTOCOPIERS: These are female, because once turned off, it takes a while to warm them up again. They are an effective reproductive device if the right buttons are pushed, but can also wreak havoc if you push the wrong buttons.
SPONGES: These are female, because they are soft, squeezable and retain water. WEB PAGES: Female, because they're constantly being looked at and frequently getting hit on. EGG TIMERS: Egg timers are female because, over time, all the weight shifts to the bottom. THE REMOTE CONTROL: Female. Ha! You probably thought it would be male, but consider this: it easily gives a man pleasure, he'd be lost without it, and while he doesn't always know which buttons to push, he just keeps trying. Evan Henderson
How do court recorders keep straight faces???? ATTORNEY: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse? WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: Did you check for blood pressure? WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: Did you check for breathing? WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy? WITNESS: No. ATTORNEY: How can you be so sure, Doctor? WITNESS: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar. ATTORNEY: I see, but could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless? WITNESS: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practising law.
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Spotted! In Beaded Wheels No. 343, page 32: John & Mary Tremaine in what looks like an attempt at an amphibious Model A! In The Hub, the newsletter of the Canterbury Branch, pages 20 & 21: Paul Herron and his Model T, 2nd equal in the Field test and winners of the Cup for best performance for a nonCanterbury member in Canterbury’s Veteran Annual Rally. In Split Rim, the South Otago Branch newsletter, page 2: Neil McVicar, winner of the Post War Vintage Trophy, and Bryan Neilson, winner of the People’s Choice Commercial, in the South Otago Annual Clutha Rally. The Editor
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What’s (Not) in Your Shed? “Sleeping Beauty” by Paul Corcoran At our annual Swap Meet in March (2016) I had a conversation with a couple of blokes who were discussing Trekkas. I knew where there was an excellent example of one that had not been used for about 30 years and was in pristine condition and added this to the conversation. A week or so later I received a phone call from someone who had heard part of the conversation and thought that I owned a Trekka, enquiring whether I would be interested in selling it. I put the caller straight and offered to contact the owner, Phill Edge, to see if it was for sale. Phill decided that it was time for the Trekka to go and so I gave the interested party Phill’s contact details and advised him to get in touch to negotiate terms. However, nothing came of that and Phill was then looking for places for his beloved Trekka to go. I suggested the Bill Richardson Museum and on his behalf contacted the museum to see if they would take it, which they declined to do. I was surprised and disappointed but conveyed the message to Phill. During that conversation, Phill commented that he supposed the museum wouldn’t want to pay for it, but rather would expect it to be donated, which was probably fair comment. He then proceeded to say that it was important to him that the Trekka be preserved and if he was going to donate it to anyone, he’d rather donate it to me, who he was sure would care for it as he had. While this was a generous offer, I was scratching my head wondering whether it was ethical to accept it, and if so, where could I keep it. Still, like all ethical questions, I managed to overcome my reluctance and at a suggestion from a fellow club member decided that the Gore VCC museum would be the place for it. Keith Nunn and I took a trip to Waikaka to collect the Sleeping Beauty, wondering all the way whether it would start, what the tyres would be like, etc., having been stored for 30 years in a shed where the back canopy was used as a cupboard for storing veterinary supplies. We needn’t have worried. It had been kept in an old dark stable covered with jute sacks so that no light ever reached the paint work or tyres. More recently Phill had moved it to a car shed near the house because he was 32
in the habit of turning the motor over with the crank handle from time to time to make sure it hadn’t seized. With Phill’s help we proceeded to get the treasure out of the shed and reawaken it with exposure to the light of day. Keith was amazed at the condition of the Trekka, which I had assured him would be almost perfect. Apart from dust, the upholstery and paint work (including the floor of the deck) were virtually unmarked. The original floor mat was still in place in the deck well. The tyres showed almost no wear, and were fully inflated. Phill must have pumped them up occasionally for them to have to been in such good condition, while the spare had never been on. The whole thing was unbelievable with 7,361miles on the clock. Now came the big test. This was the first time for YEARS that an attempt had been made to start it with the key. To our amazement, after a few winds it burst into life on three cylinders, which we decided was enough to get it to Gore. Keith set off, with a grin from ear to ear, while I followed keeping an eye out for trouble. I needn’t have worried, for what I didn’t know was that at the Willowbank corner the fourth cylinder decided to make an entrance, making Keith’s day. We put it in the museum for a bit and a couple of days later I took it home to give it the once over. I spent a couple of days washing and polishing it after which it shone like a new pin. With the help of a friend I later fitted new rubber around the back door of the canopy as the original rubber had perished. This is the only repair work that I have done to my now Not-SoSleeping-Beauty. HISTORY: Phill bought the Trekka on the 15th February 1972 from Wilson and Groves for the total sum of $2,505.00, plus $39.41 for Registration, $20.00 for seat belts, a grand total of $2564.41. Once safely in the Wendon Valley, the principal use for this vehicle was to take the farm dogs to the dog dozing strip three miles away, about once every six to eight weeks, but never inside the vehicle. Oh no, a trailer was hitched to the tow bar and the dogs rode on that. Its other 33
major purpose was to fetch a 44-gallon drum of petrol from the township about once a month, again on the trailer. It was never used on the farm. The longest trip it ever made was to Gore for its regular six-monthly WOF check which was issued at the VTNZ. Incidentally, its last warrant was issued in July 1986 by our now neighbour Dick White, who at that time worked for VTNZ. The Trekka was a New Zealand-made vehicle, powered by a Skoda motor, gearbox and chassis designed to compete with the short wheelbase Land-Rover, which it never managed to do. “Sleeping Beauty� was one of last made and the last sold in Southland.
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Motoring Tours with Tony Haycock As well as being a long-time VCC member I am also a travel agent and I specialise in taking small groups to Europe for tours with an off the beaten track theme, taking in the best of the sights and experiences each area has to offer. Many of my past passengers are VCC members, and without exception they have all been impressed with the quality and value for money they offer. The tours have a motoring theme but are definitely are not a “boys only� tour of car museums or race tracks, and offer a degree of flexibility not found in any other tour. My website http://www.tonystours.nz/ gives more detail on the tours and the other services I can provide, and there are other tours in the planning stages, such as the swapmeets in Rheims, Hershey and Beaulieu, and a very special Armistice Day 2018 tour to commemorate the centenary of the end of WWI. Tony Haycock | Travel Broker - Christchurch cellphone: +64 21 662 441; email: tony@nztravelbrokers.co.nz
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Links to other branch newsletters and websites Branch Newsletters on the VCC Website vcc.org.nz/news-from-our-branches Southland branch website, includes their newsletter (Rumour): http://www.sporty.co.nz/southlandvintagecar Auckland branch website, includes their newsletter (The Bulletin): http://www.avvcc.org.nz Hawke’s Bay branch website, includes their newsletter (The Mag): http://www.hbvcc.org.nz/ Wellsford-Warkworth branch newsletter, The Radiator Cap, December: http://data.axmag.com/data/201611/20161128/U138867_F413974/index.html
Nelson branch newsletter, The Crank Case, December: http://data.axmag.com/data/201611/20161124/U52954_F413113/index.html
Rotorua branch newsletter, Side Curtains, current month and past issues: http://rvvcc.org.nz/magazine.asp Bay of Plenty branch website, includes their newsletter (Klaxon): www.bayofplentyvintagecarclub.com South Canterbury branch website http://www.southcanterburyvintagecarclub.co.nz Gawler Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club Inc. (Australia): http://www.gawlercarclub.com/
Newsletters from other branches These branches are now sending us their newsletters as pdf files: Ashburton, Banks Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, Eastern Bay of Plenty, Far North, Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, Nelson, Northland, Otago, Rotorua, South Canterbury, Southland, Wellington and Wellsford-Warkworth. If you would like a copy, please contact the Editor or the Secretary. 38
Online bonuses this month Gary Adair’s composting method: http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/lifestyle/gardening/3228308/The-future-of-composting-upon-us Hokonui Alpine’s website http://users.actrix.co.nz/hokpines/ NAC Car Culture television programme: http://www.themotorhood.com/themotorhood/2016/11/28/nac-carculture?rq=nac The new all-electric McLaren P1 http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/news/86873936/fouryearold-test-drivespure-electric-mclaren-p1 Kids and “old technology”: http://www.thesound.co.nz/Kids-try-to-guess-what-vinyl-tape-recordersand-other-classic-technology-is/tabid/295/articleID/8085/Default.aspx The Nattering Knitter’s story: https://buythedamndress.com/2016/12/14/introducing-uniquelyinspiring-caroline/ Porsche’s response to Audi’s withdrawal from endurance racing: http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/12/16/video-porsche-send-messageaudi/
Lexophilia When fish are in schools, they sometimes take debate. A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months. When the smog lifts in Los Angeles U.C.L.A. The batteries were given out free of charge. Bill Sheddan 39
COOKERY CORNER Grain, Date and Cranberry Muffins (Low sugar) Ingredients 1¼ cups cranberry juice (or any fruit juice) ½ cup sultanas 1 cup dates, chopped ½ cup rolled oats ½ teaspoon baking soda 1½ cups wholemeal flour 3 teaspoons baking powder Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon mixed spice Milk to mix
Method 1. Combine juice, sultanas and dates. Bring to boil. Remove from heat, stir in rolled oats and baking soda. Leave to cool. 2. Sift baking powder, flour, salt. Add cinnamon and mixed spice. 3. Make well in centre, add cooled fruit juice mixture plus milk to make runny mixture. 4. Spoon into lightly greased muffin tins. Bake at 200ºC for 15 minutes in a pre-heated oven. Keep in airtight tin in refrigerator. Marylyn Copland
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Gore VCC Supper Roster 2017 January February March April May June July August September
IF YOU ARE UNAVAILABLE ON YOUR ROSTERED NIGHT, PLEASE ARRANGE YOUR OWN SUBSTITUTE.
Paul Corcoran John Parish Noel Kelly David McDowell Beb Kennedy Gerry Kennedy Paul Corcoran John Parish Noel Kelly
We need to cater for about 30-40 members each night. If necessary, small items can be bought at Gore New World and charged to the Gore VCC account.
October David McDowell November Beb Kennedy December Gerry Kennedy
House Convenor Vacancy A Situations Vacant advertisement for House Convenor has been running since the branch AGM in June. To date, no nominations have been received. In the absence of a House Convenor Gerry Kennedy and the Social Committee have ensured that there has been a supper after each monthly meeting. This seems to have been a mistake as it appears that the members have taken the continuing supply of refreshments to mean that all is well and nobody has put their hand up to take on the role. Speaking personally, with the additional responsibility of supporting the Pioneer Village with their tourist bus visitors and all the other branch jobs that Gerry Kennedy already does, I think the Executive and the Social Committee should now say “enough is enough” and halt the provision of supper on meeting nights until somebody other than Gerry is prepared to take on the House Convenor’s role. This may seem drastic, but it seems that some sort of shock is needed to resolve the situation. David North 41
Advertisements FOR SALE Five tyres, size 16” x 650; four have done 11,000kms, one never used. Reasonable offers to Charlie Davis 0274 515 234 1/3
FOR SALE 1964 Riley 4/72, Almond Green. Body and tyres in very good condition. Has done 12,000 miles on reconditioned engine and gearbox. Used for VCC events. $8,000.00 or near offer. Phone Keith Nunn (03) 2085403 – evenings 1/3
Reminders FOR SALE and WANTED advertisements are free to Club members. Each advertisement will be published in 3 consecutive issues of The Wiper. Please contact the Editor. The vinyl “VCC Wings” badges (as featured on the front cover) are still available from the Treasurer, cost $2 each. VCC name badges If you haven't got one, they are available from Van De Water Jewellers at a discounted cost of $18. The badges are black with white lettering and bear your name and Gore VCC. NB. Not wearing one at a meeting is likely to attract the Sheriff’s attention and result in a fine! The Wiper is also available by email. It arrives earlier than the postal or hand-delivered ones, the pictures are in colour and there are (working) hyperlinks. There are two versions, a pdf file and an online one. Let me know if you would like to try this out. The Editor
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Run reports, articles of interest, photos, technical tips, letters and feedback are always welcome. Please send all contributions to David North
before the 21st of each month for inclusion in the next Wiper If you don't have a computer I can type up a hand-written article or put your notes or jottings into shape for The Wiper. If you prefer I can even take notes as you talk to me and write up the story for you - I am always ready to help so just let me know how! e-mail: northd14@gmail.com physical mail: 4 Trotter Street, Riverton 9822 telephone (mobile) 0211723281 Remember that insuring your vehicle(s), boat(s), house(s), contents or travel with Vero Insurance and quoting the branch number (300135) results in the branch receiving a commission payment Please support our advertisers so that they, in turn, can continue to support the Branch The opinions and statements in The Wiper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy or views of the Gore branch or of the VCC. The branch accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any statements. The Wiper is printed by i-Cue 10 Wood Street, Invercargill. Telephone (03) 218 3350 43
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