Another photo from England courtesy of Wolseley UK and forwarded by John Mallia.
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Wolseley Car Club Committee PRESIDENT &
Clyde Wilson & Diane
AOMC DELEGATE
email: clydewilson27@yahoo.com.au
VICE PRESIDENT
John Mallia & Sandra
& REGALIA
email: jc.mallia@gmail.com
HON VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP SEC. AOMC DELEGATE & WEBMASTER
(03) 9309 5256 (03) 9744 1797
Graham Keys* & Sharon 3 Denbigh Court, Keysborough, Vic. 3173 email: gkeys@optusnet.com.au
SECRETARY &
Richard Graham & Marion
PUBLIC OFFICER
email: rgr61669@bigpond.net.au
TREASURER
David Morris* & Kathy
(03) 9798 1172
(03) 5944 3206
(03) 9432 5038
email: tdmmorris@bigpond.com.au SPARE PARTS
Peter McIntosh & Norma
CO-ORDINATOR
68 Devon Avenue, West Coburg, Vic. 3058
(03) 9386 3918
email: norpet1@optusnet.com.au
SPECIAL EVENTS
Neil Whiffin & Trish
(03) 9801 0448
CO-ORDINATOR
email: neiltrish@optusnet.com.au
REGISTRAR
Lindsay Elliott
(03) 5427 3113
email: lindsayelliott252@gmail.com
HISTORIAN &
Richard Snedden* & Joan
LIBRARIAN
email: richardsnedden@bigpond.com
EDITOR
John Gray & Bev email: wolseley680@optusnet.com.au
CLUB CAPTAIN
Situation Vacant
PUBLICITY
Situation Vacant 2
(03) 9509 9110
(03) 98033514
NON-COMMITTEE POSITIONS ARCHIVIST
Max Shayler
(03) 9391 0592
email: mshayler@optusnet.com.au CATERING
Fred Holmes* & Jenny email: jenfre@optusnet.com.au
OVERSEAS REP
(03) 9728 1747
Cliff Skinner* email: GSInternational@bigpond.com
(03) 9598 1186
SPECIAL EVENTS
Jeremy Williams & Fay
(03) 97511175
ASSISTANT
email: monbulkmunchies@bigpond.com
In this issue:
page 2-3
4
Club Outings
5
Club Calendar
6
Treasurer/Editor/Special Events
7
The Hornet Chronicles—Max Shayler
8
About the Club
9
Membership Report—Graham Keys
10
The Presidents Pen—Clyde Wilson
11
Wolseley timing chart 1937 & 1938
12-14
A visit to Nuffield Place—Neil Wakeman
16-26
Alec McCulloch—a history
27
Regalia—John Mallia
28-29
September & AGM Minutes—Richard Graham
30-31
At the Chookshed (Cars for sale) - Peter Anderson
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Not at the Chookshed
34
The Chookshed—Peter McIntosh
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Club Spares, Technical Advice.
Committee listing/Hornet index
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CLUB OUTINGS OCTOBER 5 : EUROA SHOW & SHINE - Meeting at Service Centre on Hume Freeway, Wallan East ((Mel Ref: Map X910, L10) for 8.30am departure. Travelling up Hume Highway to Euroa, through township to Clifton St bordering Seven Creeks. Follow directions to ‘Wolseley’ area. Entry is $5 for show vehicles, $2 for public entry. BYO picnic lunch or utilise the multitude of food stalls. (see page 22) OCTOBER 14: MAJOR ENGINE RECONDITIONING -: meeting at 6.30pm at 1/85 Hume Highway, Somerton 3062 NOVEMBER 13: HOLDEN SPECIAL VEHICLES-: 12 noon at 125 Rayhur St Clayton. NOVEMBER 23: Club invited to display vehicles at Rob Roy Hill Climb. Invitation extended by Don Woods (MGCC & WCC member). Invitation has been accepted on club’s behalf so organisers can confirm their calendar. Meet at location at 9am on Clintons Rd, Christmas Hills (Mel Ref: Map 265, A11). Entry is $15 per vehicle and two occupants. Extras $5. Children under 14 free. BYO lunch. Food stalls on site.
Club members John Mallia and Peter Reid amongst Wolseleys during their trip to the UK (photos courtesy of Wolseley UK) 4
CLUB CALENDAR OCTOBER
5th
Euroa Show’n’Shine (See Outings)
7th
General Meeting
11th
Working Bee (Chookshed )
14th
Major Engine Reconditioning (See Outings)
15th
Working Bee (Chookshed)
21st
Committee Meeting
28th
Collating
NOVEMBER 8th
DECEMBER
JANUARY
Working Bee (Chookshed)
11th
General Meeting
12th
Working Bee (Chookshed)
13th
Holden Special Vehicles (See Outings)
18th
Committee Meeting
23rd
Rob Roy Hill Climb (See Outings)
25th
Collating
30th
Christmas Break Up Lunch (See Outings)
2nd
General Meeting
6th
Working Bee (Chookshed)
10th
Working Bee (Chookshed)
16th
Committee Meeting
10th
Working Bee (Chookshed)
14th
Working Bee (Chookshed)
20th Committee Meeting FEBRUARY
27th
Collating
3rd
General Meeting
7th
Working Bee (Chookshed)
11th
Working Bee (Chookshed)
17th
Committee Meeting
22nd RACV-AOMC Classic Showcase—Mornington MARCH
24th
Collating
3rd
General Meeting
7th
Working Bee (Chookshed) 5
TREASURER’S REPORT FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT
01-Sep-14
Westpac Cheque Account- Camberwell Opening balance Add Receipts Includes Non Member Income - Annual Limit $416 :
1-Jul-2014 $20.00
$18,398.71 $9,017.51 $27,416.22 $4,843.08
Less payments Includes estimated GST incurred year to date of..
$240.68
$22,573.14
Westpac Cheque Account - Cashbook reconciled balance Petty Cash
$200.00
(Treasurer $50, Spares $100, Regalia $ 50)
$22,773.14
TOTAL CLUB FUNDS HELD David Morris Hon Treasurer
FROM THE EDITOR This colour edition is the start of an association with a new printer and we hope you enjoy the change. We plan to continue i n this format and the only black & white photographs or diagrams you will see in the future will be those that started out that way. We will be missing the Wolseley Herald for a couple of editions as Scribus and his good lady have headed north on holidays. As always I am looking for articles and/or photographs for the Hornet, which will look even better in colour. I am also hoping for a new Club Captain to step forward, another report for the Hornet as well as photographs from the outings that he/ she organizes, where are you?? I hope you enjoy this edition. John.
SPECIAL EVENTS Thanks to all those who attended the outings and guest speakers over the last 12 months. Unfortunately the attendance was sometimes disappointing. Although I realise none of us are always able to turn up to visits and presentations it is embarrassing when only a few turn up, especially as those who oblige us with their time and talents reach so few in number. Maybe there should be fewer visits and presenters booked up through out the coming year? For our next outing, ( October 14th) We are invited to MAJOR ENGINE RECONDITIONING PTY.LTD. We are expected at 1/85 Hume highway Somerton 3062 at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday October 14th. This visit is recommended by our president, a long term friend of “Feuzi” the owner of this business. Novembers outing should appeal to the petrol heads among us. We are booked to take a tour of the HOLDEN SPECIAL VEHICLES factory on Thursday NOVEMBER 13th at 12 o,clock noon. They are located at 125 Rayhur Street Clayton.3168. More about that at the next general meeting. Finally, thanks to those who followed progress on my recent hospital visit. Yep, all is well. 6
Cheers Neil...
The Hornet Chronicles. By Max Shayler. Welcome to the all new Hornet Chronicles. Here we will mine the wealth of knowledge from the archives of Hornets past. Firstly, for those of you that don’t know me, a bit about myself. I have been a member of the club since 1992 and I joined after buying a 24/80. During the past 22 years I have served as Secretary for a number of years and along with Mark Gilbert looked after Regalia for a time. My partner Kerri and I moved from Melbourne to country Victoria (Heywood just north of Portland) in 2006. I sold the 24/80 and after being without a club car for a while I eventually bought a 6/110 MkII that is a well known club car. I also own a Wolseley WD8 Stationary engine that I have been able to show at a few outings. Living in the country doesn’t afford me much opportunity to attend meetings or outings, but, I do like to keep up to date via ‘The Hornet’ and occasional trips to Melbourne. I am very much looking forward to being the custodian of the archives and will be looking back to some old issues and bringing you information and the odd article from days gone by.
Now, let’s step into the way back machine and see what was happening in the April 1993 issue of “The Hornet’: The Club President was Fred Holmes, the Secretary Alison Neil and The Editor was Peter Richardson. The upcoming major outing was the “Wolseley Rally Rampage 1993”, which was the State Rally to be held in Beechworth on the weekend of the 24th & 25th of April. Sunday 4th April also saw an “Early Morning Breakfast Run” to a mystery destination close to central Melbourne. There was an excellent article, by Cliff Skinner, on the Gaydon Heritage Museum in the UK. This issue also included a featured article on ‘The Story Of The Wolseley Viper’. You could have picked up a very neat 1962 blue 24/80, registered, with some spares for $950 or a 1963 6/110 with a new interior, Reco-ed head and transmission for the asking price of $2,800. Both a bargain. Until next time, drive safely.
Wolseley line up at Mt Macedon recently. 7
ABOUT THE CLUB PATRONS-:
Sir Charles & Lady Wolseley
POSTAL ADDRESS-:
PO Box 25 Briar Hill, Victoria, 3088
WEBSITE-:
www.wolseleycarclub.com
MEETINGS-:
Horrie Watson Pavilion, Deepdene Park, Whitehorse Road, Deepdene. (Melways 46 A7) Normally 1st Tuesday of the month (except January) 8pm start.
OFFICIAL MAGAZINE-:
The WOLSELEY HORNET The closing date for material is the Friday following the General Meeting of each month.
CLUB COLOURS-:
Red—Green—Cream
CLUB OUTINGS-:
Usually once a month although additional outings may be planned, check the website & Club Calendar.
A.O.M.C-:
The Wolseley Car Club played a guiding role in the Formation of this Association and has delegates who Attend AOMC meetings & seminars.
CLUB FOUNDERS-:
Joy & Peter Richardson
The Club has a small number of Honorary Life Members, a status bestowed upon them by the Committee in recognition of outstanding services to the Club. Those that still have a Committee/Non Committee office bearer’s position with the Club are identified by an asterisk (*) next to their name in the Club Committee listing. 8
MEMBERSHIP REPORT New Members: This month we welcome the following: # 1436 Mr Leo Van Kessel from Nubeena, TAS.................. 1948 Wolseley 18/85 Series III
# 1437 Mr Adam Noyce from Axdale, VIC, ............................. 1965 Wolseley 24/80 MK II # 1438 Mr Ron McMaster from Toorak, VIC, .......................... 1956 Wolseley 6/90 Series I # 1439 Mrs Tania Michail from Reservoir, VIC, ................................. 1961 Wolseley 15/60 We welcome the above members, and look forward to seeing them and their families at future club events.
Wolseley Nine follow-up As mentioned in last month's report, Tony Thompson was able to safely transport the little "Nine" back to Tassie without too much drama, and is now well into its restoration. However, he has struck a snag, and is hoping that Club Members will be able to assist. The diff in this car is in a very bad way, and at some time in the past appears to have had the pinion flange come loose. Not only has this irreparably damaged both the crown wheel and pinion gears, but to make matters worse, the pinion flange has been re-attached and welded back into place, throwing any hope of recovery well and truly out the window. If you know of anyone who may have any diff parts for either a Nine, Wasp, or even a Hornet, please let the club know ASAP so that we can get them to Tony.
Next Outing: Euroa Show'n'Shine As usual, Rob Asquith puts a huge amount of effort into this event, even though it is not now under his supreme command. He has promised to reserve the very best position for WCC members to display their cars. We hope that as many members as possible will take advantage of Robs kind offer and support this rapidly growing event. Euroa is a delightful country town, and the pleasant drive along the highway or through the back roads is always well worth the effort. We look forward to seeing heaps of Wolseleys there this year. Cheers, Graham Keys 9
THE PRESIDENTS PEN Our recent lunch at Mt Macedon included announcing the results of the judging of our cars at the RACV Classic Showcase at Flemington back on 30th March. Thank you to the judges on the day, Fay & John Burman for preparing the awards and Richard Graham for assisting me with their presentation. Set out below are the recipients, congratulations to them and to all of the participants on the day, we had a strong representation of our Club. Hornet Saloon
6/90
1st
1st
Brian Niblock
1st
Fred Holmes
2nd
David Clark
2nd
Peter McIntosh
2nd
Bob Anderson Jeremy Williams
25hp DHC
1500
1st
1st
John Mallia
24/80
6/110 Peter Reid
2nd
6/80 1st
John Gray
2nd
Barry Goodrick
Norm McDowell
1st
Clyde Wilson
2nd
Neil Whiffen
FWD Hornet: Richard Snedden VP Princess: Mike Elly
Here’s the list of Committee & non Committee positions for 2014—2015, taken from the minutes of the AGM, we are still seeking nominations for Club Captain. POSITION
NOMINEE
PROPOSER
SECONDER
PRESIDENT
Clyde Wilson
Bob Anderson
Neil Whiffin
VICE PRESIDENT
John Mallia
Clyde Wilson
Peter McIntosh
TREASURER
David Morris
Richard Graham
Graham Keys
SECRETARY
Richard Graham
Graham Keys
David Morris
CLUB CAPTAIN
Vacant – John Burman will chat with anyone interested
SPARE PARTS COORD. Peter McIntosh
Lindsay Elliott
Neil Whiffin
MEMBERSHIP SEC. Graham Keys
Richard Snedden
David Morris
Neil Whiffin
Peter McIntosh
Neil Whiffin
Graham Keys
EDITOR
John Gray
LIBRARIAN/HISTORIAN Richard Snedden SPECIAL EVENTS
Neil Whiffin
Richard Graham
Fred Holmes
WEBMASTER
Graham Keys
David Morris
Richard Snedden
REGALIA
John Mallia
Graham Keys
Robert Bothwell
REGISTRAR
Lindsay Elliott
Clyde Wilson
Peter McIntosh
NON COMMITTEE POSITIONS: ARCHIVIST
Max Shayler
CATERING:
Fred Holmes
OVERSEAS LIAISON
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Cliff Skinner Safe Motoring, Clyde.
From Newnes Motor Engineering—Charts
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A Visit to Nuffield Place When planning our recent visit to England, one of the destinations high on my list was Nuffield Place, the home of William and Elizabeth Morris, better known as Lord and Lady Nuffield. Nuffield Place, now under the care of the National Trust, is located 17 miles south east of Oxford, near the village of Nuffield. (Abingdon, the home of MG, another “must see” destination, is approximately mid-way between Oxford and Nuffield). Nuffield Place was Lord and Lady Nuffield’s home from 1933 until Lady Nuffield’s death in 1959. Lord Nuffield continued to live there until he died in 1963. Our first surprise was how difficult it was to find the property – it was our first day on the road in England, we had just had a flying rock break the windscreen of our rented car, our borrowed GPS didn’t recognise “Nuffield Place”, we had experienced a couple of UK roundabouts and we were both becoming quite frazzled and frustrated – on top of all that, we made the mistake of assuming that the National Trust property would be clearly signposted. But worst of all, several locals who we asked for directions had no idea of what or where it was, including a jolly chap driving an MGB and a gardener working on a property about two miles away. Just as we were about to give up the search, we stumbled across a small road side sign. The first exhibit we saw as we entered the property was a brick garage containing Lady Nuffield’s 1946 Wolseley 8, registered BUD650 which she used for local journeys around Henley and Wallingford. (Lord Nuffield owned an identical model and his vehicle 12
is now on display in the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust museum at Gaydon.) BUD 650 was sold in 1968, purchased by the Oxfordshire County Museum in 1988, restored in 2013 and returned to its home in Nuffield just recently. Although Lyn and I don’t often get invited to visit the homes of the rich and famous, we found that Nuffield Place is nowhere near as opulent or extravagant as one might anticipate. Lord Nuffield, by all reports, was a very frugal and humble tycoon, who gave
away most of what he earned – his attitude to wealth is probably summed up by an oft reported quote “I can only wear one suit at a time”. The main part of the building dates from 1914 and was bought by the Nuffields in 1933. Some building additions and alterations were undertaken at that time but in the words of the National Trust “while it gained in comfort and practicality, it never became lavish”. It is still remarkably original, each room furnished in the art deco style of the 1930s with the retention of the original furniture, furnishings, crockery and many of Lord and Lady Nuffield’s personal effects. In this brief article, it’s not possible to describe each room in turn – instead, I will focus on the ‘blokey’ things that I found of interest and which give an insight into the personality of Lord Nuffield especially. There are plenty of other
exhibits from the art deco era to interest visitors. Lord Nuffield’s career began in 1894 when, as a teenager, he started making bicycles in the garden shed of his parent’s home in Oxford. One of his bicycles, dating from 1909, is on display at Nuffield Place. As an aside, to promote his bicycle business, Will Morris (as he was known then) became a successful competitive cyclist, in 1900 holding concurrently no less than seven local cycling championships over distances from one to fifty miles, all achieved aboard a Morris cycle. The National Trust guidebook notes that “Lord Nuffield’s true personality is revealed in his bedroom. Filled with practical items and basic furniture, it tells of a man who didn’t believe in artifice or showiness. Over the bed is a tangle of wires leading to a reading light, rigged up by Lord Nuffield himself. The floor is covered, not with expensive rugs, but with pieces of sewn together carpet designed for the interior of his cars.” I have read, in the past, about a mini workshop that Lord Nuffield set up in his bedroom where he tinkered with mechanical things, especially clocks, when he was unable to sleep. There’s an eclectic range of ‘stuff’ in his workshop cupboard, which is about the size of a double wardrobe – including (according to the guidebook) a jar containing Lord Nuffield’s pickled appendix, but I don’t remember seeing that, despite spending several minutes checking out the contents of this cupboard. This strange contraption is in the billiard room and is described as “an electric exercise horse”, its function, apparently, much the same as a modern exercise bike. The ‘horse’ has two speeds - gallop and trot – and Lord Nuffield is said to have kept it in his office and used it on a daily basis. In the same room were other items associated with the great man – golf clubs, walking sticks, a bicycle (referred to earlier), and a framed newspaper report of an attempt to kidnap him, are four that spring to mind. Elsewhere throughout the house are wind up gramophones, radios and a 1955 HMV TV set, even a Cona coffee machine made in 1933. Lord Nuffield was apparently a quite heavy smoker, and is seen in photographs with a pipe or cigarette (usually a roll-your-own) in hand or hanging out of his mouth – there’s ashtrays, cigarette cases, lighters and other smoking related exhibits on Lord Nuffield’s dressing table, as well as a jar with a few cigarettes in it. There’s so much more to tell, but insufficient room to do so - this brief article has not done the visit justice and I would recommend that any Morris enthusiast visiting the UK make the effort to find Nuffield Place, because they won’t be disappointed. Tell the friendly National Trust staff on duty that you are a Morris enthusiast from Melbourne, and if our experience is anything to go by, you will be welcomed most warmly! For further information about Nuffield Place, check out http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nuffield-place/ 14
Neil Wakeman
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The Story of Alec McCulloch. This is not a Wolseley story or even about cars, it is the biography of my next door neighbour, just turned 98 and living on his own, his wife having died a few years ago and no children or grandchildren in Melbourne. He is still active in Legacy and the Naval Officers Club (he knew our founder Peter Richardson), he goes swimming three times a week and attends to many domestic chores. He likes the horse racing, is an ardent Footscray supporter and enjoys watching them and other sports on the TV. He likes a night out and has Bev & I at the RSL or the local pub every month. This article was derived from an interview done 12mths ago on his 97th birthday—I hope you find it as interesting as I did. John.
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Thanks to Rob Bothwell for these images
Centre display of era’s from 1895 Benz
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(Police had raided the two up school)
(Later Education Department Director of Secondary Education)
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Impressive photograph (it could be mistaken for a Roberts painting) of the skyline from Mount Macedon taken by Irene Robinson, wife of member Danny. Thanks Irene, great photo.
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WOLSELEY CAR CLUB
REGALIA Fleecy Jacket
$42
Fleecy Vest
$35
Polo Shirt
- Grey
$29
Shirt—Green Men’s Short Sleeve
$34
Shirt—Green Men’s Long Sleeve
$36
Shirt—Burgundy Ladies 3/4 Sleeve Limited Sizes
$38
Book—Super Sixes—A Profile
$23
Book—Wolseley 1500
$23
Beanie
$14
Caps
$10
Glass Tankard—Limited Stock
$10
Grille Badges Metal—Limited Stock
$30
Key Ring
$12
Mugs—Green, Blue or Burgundy
$10
Scarf
$14
Stubby Holder
$2
Victorian Permit Books
$5
Umbrella
$20
Wolseley Album Book
$10
Small Oval Cream Lapel Badge (30mm x 14mm)
$8
Wolseley Green Club Lapel Badge (25mm dia)
$8
Wolseley 6/80 Lapel Badge (Maroon)
$8
Wolseley 6/90 Lapel Badge (Black)
$8
Polo Shirt Green—Small & Mens
extra special
Prices Subject To Change
Contact
John Mallia 30 Melba Ave Sunbury Vic. 3429 (03) 9744 1797 (leave message if we don’t answer) email: jc.mallia@gmail.com Postage can be arranged & cost will be advised. Goods will be shipped after full payment has been received 27
$20
MINUTES OF WOLSELEY CAR CLUB MONTHLY & ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2014. Held at the Horrie Watson Pavilion, Deepdene on Tuesday 2 ND September 2014 The meeting was declared open at 8.00PM, President Clyde Wilson in the chair. This meeting also incorporates the August meeting, adjourned from 19 th August, due to the lack of a quorum at that time. Clyde welcomed everyone to the September meeting and the AGM, and introduced our guest speaker.
The evening was opened with our guest speaker, Steven Dew, who spoke about Loctite products, their applications and uses in the automotive field. ATTENDANCE: As per attendance book. APOLOGIES: John Mallia, Peter Reid, Fred Holmes, Colin West Two new members were welcomed to the Club - Tanya and Perry Michail (Wolseley15/60) MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: As printed in Hornet
MOVED: Lindsay Elliott, SECONDED: Peter McIntosh, CARRIED. BUSINESS ARISING: Nil. CORRESPONDENCE IN: Flyer from PrixMax Aust. – Coolants, Steering Column Magazine, Letter from VicRoads re: new CPS proposals. AOMC Newsletter, AOMC letter re CPS., Various Club Magazines, Restored Cars Magazine. CORRESPONDENCE OUT: Nil.
MOVED: Richard Graham, SECONDED: John Burman, CARRIED. TREASURER'S REPORT: David Morris Total funds $ 22773.14 made up of $200.00 Petty Cash, plus $22573.14 cash at bank. Accounts for Payment: Denis Robertson (Chookshed expenses) $14.76, Degun Pty Ltd (Oil/Air Filters) $176.00, Peter McIntosh (Spares Petty Cash) $95.75, Fred Holmes (Catering) $25.00, David Morris (Catering – Audit Meeting) $60.00, One Stop Embroidery (Regalia) $96.00, Fay Burman (Trophies ) $48.00, Denis Robertson (Catering) $25.00, MOVED: David Morris, SECONDED: Kingsley Child, CARRIED. David then presented the Annual Accounts for the 2013-2014 year. (Copies available). SPARE PARTS: Peter McIntoshChookshed next Saturday and the following Wednesday – 3 cars now gone – 9HP, and 2x 1500’s. Thanks all for support of the Chookshed during 2013-4. Outing to Cobden – altered route – via Hamilton Highway thru’ Cressy. Meeting location remains the same – Sunday market is on, and possibility of BBQ with Men’s Shed nearby (Graham Conn). BYO Lunch. October 5th – Australian National Show’n’shine at Euroa – special area set aside by Rob Asquith for Wolseleys. CLUB CAPTAIN/PUBLICITY: Nil SPECIAL EVENTS: Neil Whiffin Upcoming events – HSV and an engineering plant in Broadmeadows. Notices in Hornet. Steven Dew was very good tonight with his presentation for Loctite. MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: Graham Keys Two new membership applications – Perry and Tania Michail (Reservoir - 15/60), and Adam Noyce (Sandhurst East - 24/80). Graham MOVED that these two new members be approved – SECONDED by David Morris, CARRIED. LIBRARIAN/HISTORIAN: Richard Snedden Annual report to be available. There has been some discussion re: updating the Library – watch this space! Historian – no report. AOMC REPRESENTATIVE: Clyde Wilson/Graham Keys AOMC response to VicRoads alterations to CPS will be covered in a future article in Hornet.
REGALIA: Nil report EDITOR'S REPORT: John Gray September Hornet out – there are some corrections to meeting and committee dates. National; Rally 2015 will be at Corowa, not Cobden! Major article by John’s 98 year old neighbour re: Navy experience, including knowing Peter Richardson. 28
REGISTRAR: Lindsay Elliott In November 2013 I issued up to date (then) copies of the Register index summaries and 2 copies of the full Register are located in the front cupboard. This issue covered 8 Wolseley models and also Stationary Engines and VP cars. This covers the greatest number of Wolseley Club cars. The Register for the remainder of Wolseley models from veteran to 450, is currently in process but is stalled as I need more information from members. I am now working on forms and mailing database and will soon mail out requests for Registrars 2014 Update for these vehicles. When this is complete and using the information hopefully supplied, the remainder of the Register will be completed. Then the earlier sections will be updated. My plan is to have this completed by May/June 2015, and I advise that I will not stand for this (or any other )position at the 2015/2016 elections. ARCHIVIST: Nil report. Material has been removed from Robert Bothwell – Max Shayler is to take over the position, and the stuff will be moved to his care as soon as possible. WEBMASTER: Graham Keys Nil report – website up to date GENERAL BUSINESS: Jeremy Williams – a new book has been produced on the Wolseley Hornet Specials by Michael Santin et al. Clyde thanked the committee for their service over the last 12 months Meeting Closed at 9:45PM.
Clyde handed over the Chair to John Burman, for the 2014 Annual General Meeting. MINUTES OF THE 2014 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the WOLSELEY CAR CLUB inc. Held at the Horrie Watson Pavilion, Deepdene, on Tuesday 2 nd September,2014, immediately following the September General Meeting. (Adjourned on 19th August 2014, due to the Lack of a Quorum) Clyde Wilson thanked the committee for all their assistance throughout 2013-4. Retiring President Clyde Wilson declared all Committee positions dissolved, and left the chair. The AGM was declared open at 9:50PM, John Burman, Chairman. John thanked the outgoing Committee for their dedication and service. ATTENDANCE: as per attendance book. MINUTES OF 2013 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING were available at the meeting. MOVED:, John Burman, SECONDED: Kingsley Child, CARRIED. BUSINESS ARISING: Nil. TREASURER’S REPORT: David Morris, having presented the detailed report to the September General Meeting, moved the following Motion: I, David Morris, Honorary Treasurer of Wolseley Car Club Incorporated, Reg A0001245T (“the Incorporated Association”), in accordance with Section 30(3) of the Associations Incorporation Act 1981, submit to the members, the Financial Statement for the Incorporated Association for the year ended 30 thJune 2013, containing the following, inter alia: 30(3)
(a)
Income and Expenditure of the Incorporated Association during its last financial year.
(b)
The Assets and Liabilities of the Incorporated Association as at the end of its last financial year.
It is declared that (c)
There are no mortgages, charges of securities affecting any of the assets of the Incorporated Association.
(d)
the Incorporated Association is not the trustee of any trust or asset.
I move that the financial accounts as distributed at the Annual General Meeting held 2 nd September 2014 be accepted, and adopted. MOVED:
David Morris SECONDED:
John Gray CARRIED.
MOTION: That the Membership Fees of the Wolseley Car Club for the 2054-16 membership year, be set at $60.00. MOVED: Graham Keys, SECONDED: Jeremy Williams, .CARRIED. Election of new Committee: Positions listed on p10, in President’s Report. John spoke about communication and the internet – personal communication superior to eMail – make a phone call. I would like to see more face to face and personal. Internet communication (eMail) can tend to be a little impersonal. GENERAL BUSINESS: Nil. The Meeting was declared closed 29 at. 10.00PM.
Are you bored? The modern car you’re driving not ringing your bell? Time to go grab a classic! The issue which confronts many of us, are the high costs involved. Since the new Club Permit Scheme was introduced, enthusiasts have been able to enjoy driving their classic without the monumental registration charges… $62.00 or thereabouts for 45 days driving, or around $115.00 for 90 days. Insurance is very affordable as well. So it would appear that the high costs are the vehicles themselves. Cars that were a couple of thousand dollars new are now changing hands for ten times that figure complete with body filler, oil leaks and a host of wild tales from over zealous sellers… and to raise this kind of money is a tall order for most of us. Forget it! Come to the Chookshed and browse our range of restorable projects. Every month this location is populated with true enthusiasts that can give legitimate advice on the varying facets of automotive restoration. Take a look at this stunning C-Series engine (below) that has been restored by Graham Keys. This is not a mere “re-ringer” this is work of irrefutable concours quality. We all have an extremely eclectic range of experiences with classic cars and you’d be amazed when talking with these folk what can be learned.
So let’s get down to business… What type of budget do you have in mind? It’s quite often stated, that when restoring a car, work out a worst case scenario budget… then double it. Quite true if you intend to contract out all of the work, but if you attempt it yourself, this simply does not apply. Plus, you reap the rewards in driving a car that you restored. Take this little English bodied Wolseley 1500 (above right). A rare example indeed, given that most were assembled here in Australia. A small car, easy to work on, easy to store parts, easy to find replacement parts and there’s a mountain of knowledge on tap from our members… Empty your change tin, you probably have 30 most of the $500.00 you need to secure it…
The 1500 not floating your boat? How about a pair of 24/80’s for $200.00! Two hundred… that’s a Gas bill, some groceries, or one packet of cigarettes … it isn’t much at all. There’s a MkI and MkII car in the package, so you restore the car that pleases you aesthetically. Then you can choose whether you would like a vinyl or leather interior, you pick the best engine, etc. etc. It makes terrific sense in terms of sanity and economics to play your cards this way… then when you’ve got the car you want, you sell off the other and recover half of your initial outlay!
Discuss the Chookshed with anyone who has attended and you will hear these words “Award Winning Slice.” A term coined by John Mallia in reference to the slice baked by Bev Gray. Look at the picture of it (above left)… No seriously, really look at it... hungry? To attendees of Chookshed working bees, this is a very familiar sight, we also have Morris Muffins, Whiffin Sausage Rolls, Wilson Sandwiches and a host of other delectable foods… but that slice… I have never had the pleasure of meeting Bev, but if she would like to adopt a new son, I will forward my contact Peter Anderson. 31 details.
Vehicles or parts for sale or wanted will be listed here for a maximum of three issues - please notify the editor if the vehicle or parts have been sold/obtained earlier. We have limited space available for this service which may limit what or if we can list. The deadline for inclusion in the next edition is the weekend of the Saturday working bee.
One of our members, Graham Conn has a Wolseley F/18 Cream Separator and the main body, gears, shafts, crank are in good condition. Graham is seeking information regarding this machine which was made by the Wolseley Sheep Shearing Machine Co somewhere between 1909 & 1929. He is also needing the following parts -: spouts, cone & top tank. If you can assist, contact Graham at gb.conn@bigpond.com.au
INDICATOR SWITCHES FOR YOUR WOLSELEY Wolseley 1100/Morris 1100
In stock now – (one) brand new indicator switch assembly with headlight flasher (green light on tip)-$100 Wolseley 15/60; 24/80 & 1500 ** In stock now : Brand new (exact) reproduction whole indicator switch assembly (incl new genuine lucas green lens on tip)– to suit Wolseley 1500; 15/60 and 24/80 . $115 each – change-over Wolseley 6/110 Mk 2 & Vanden Plas 4 Litre ** – with headlight flasher Available to order: Reconditioned – incl new plastic “W” spring & rivet $120 each New Genuine Lucas Green Lens plus Lucas globe for stalk tip- $10.00 a set **change-over: I receive your old unit in due course, ie after you have fitted the reconditioned/ new one Contact David Morris –
H 03 9432 5038
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tdmmorris@bigpond.com
Louise Graham, Trish Whiffin, Richard & Marion Graham at the Mt Macedon lunch.
Wolseley Register Rally outside Wolseley UK, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire David Morris, Sharon & Graham Keys at Mt Macedon
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THE CHOOKSHED ABN 44786842280 TFN 782491222 REG NO A0001245T
ON SATURDAY 6th September 2014 We had a good turnout of 18 members for our Working bee, and 1 Visitor. APOLOGIES :- as per attendance book THANKS TO :- Dennis and Judy Robertson, John & Bev Gray, Clyde & Diane Wilson, Clyde Oldis, David Morris , Neil & Trish Whiffin, Bob Anderson for supplying morning tea. We have started wrecking and storing parts from the 6/99. The late Ken Edgar’s1500, which is a car body has also gone from the shed. When contacting the Spare Parts, and the spare parts is not home, do not waste your call, but leave your name and phone no. Time and day you rang, and we will return your call , as soon as possible . The next Wednesday Working bee will be on 15th October 2014 from 10am to1 pm. Parts For 6/80 :- complete sets of dash knobs for the 6/80,comprising of 6 instrument knobs, $100 per set,2 glove box knobs,$25.00 per ser,1 windscreen wiper Knob $30.00 each, and 8 door handles escutcheons, $50 .00 per set. Parts For 4/44 we now have a set of six 4/44 dash knobs, $100.00 per set Parts for 24/80 :- New air filters@ $20.00 each , new oil filters @ $15. 00 each. Reconditioned front and rear shockers @ $250.00 each (with change over). Brake and clutch master cylinders @ $50. 00 Reconditioned Brake Boosters $200. 00 each(with exchange unit) New stock :- 24/80 heater taps complete with gasket $50.00 each. Reconditioned heads with hardened seats @ $300.00 each and MK11 Heads with larger Valves @ $350. 00 each and Rocker cover gaskets @ $20. 00 each New front brake hoses @ $40.00 each. Accelerator Bushes @ $12.00 each. Oil filter Conversion Nipple @ $25.00 each. For 6/110:- We have : New DG sump gaskets for MK1 gear box@ $8.00 each Reconditioned Water pumps from $175.00 each( with exchange unit.) We have front End bushes for all Wolseley models. Oil filters for:- 6/80,4/44,1500, 15/60, 6/99,6/110,24/80, 3L & 4L Vanden Plas. Car Horns @ $35.00 per pair and Molybond grease cartridges @$24.00 each. Cars and Parts for sale, Please check our Website and the
at the Chookshed section in this Hornet.
The next Working bee at the Chookshed will be on: Saturday 11th October 2014 from 9 am to 1pm.
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CLUB SPARES Spare Parts are available and can be ordered or may be picked up by members on the scheduled ‘CHOOKSHED’ working bee days that take place on a Saturday & Wednesday each month following the Committee Meeting (refer to Calendar). Country & Interstate members’ enquiries can be directed to-: Peter McIntosh on (03) 9386 3918.
Conditions of Entry to the Chookshed: The Chookshed is only available to members on the day and time, of the working bee. Suitable footwear and clothing shall be worn (no sandals, thongs or loose clothing).No member shall remove parts off any vehicle, unless authorised to do so by the spare parts Co-ordinator or their nominated proxy. Any vehicle or spare part purchased from the Chookshed is to be removed from the Chookshed by a date mutually agreed upon by the purchaser and the Spare Parts Co-ordinator. When advertising cars ‘For Sale’ in the ‘Hornet’, the registration number must be included, or the engine number if the car is not registered.
Spare Parts Disclaimer The Wolseley Car Club Inc. -: does not give any warranty or guarantee on any used vehicle or spare part it has sold.
Is not responsible to make any refund on the purchases of any vehicle or spare parts. Is not responsible for the failure of any used vehicle or spare part it has sold. It is the total responsibility of the purchaser to determine the suitability of any used vehicle or spare part prior to purchase and any purchase of a used vehicle or spare part is done so at the purchaser’s own risk.
Technical Advice 1500, 6/110
Graham Keys
gkeys@optusnet.com.au
(03) 9798 1172
15/60, 24/80
Fred Holmes
jenfre@optusnet.com.au
(03) 9728 1747
fburman@optusnet.com.au
(03) 9378 9400
4/44
John Burman
6/80
John Mallia
6/90
Dave Clark
six-ninety@bigpond.com
(03) 9744 1149
Pre War
Richard Snedden
richardsnedden@bigpond.com
(03) 9509 9110
jc.mallia@gmail.com.
(03) 9744 1797
IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN TELEPHONING WOLSELEY CAR CLUB CONTACTS The Committee requests that all after hours phone calls be kept to before 6pm or between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. 35
A very nice 6/99 belonging to Rob Asquith, seen at the recent Club Lunch at Mt Macedon.
The 4/44 & 24/80 belonging to the Robinson brothers, Robbie & Danny. 36