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January
2019
Monday 21st
Special
General Meeting
General Meetings
held on the
Third Monday of the Month
7.30pm at
95 South Tce. Adelaide
National Council of Women
War Memorial Fund Building
Next AGM—Monday 21st October 2019
1Topics Page No.
Index 2
President’s Rattle 3
2019 Committee 4
General Meeting Minutes 5-6
January—Special General Meeting— 7
Where to from HERE!
Trips & Social 8
Australia Day 2019 9
Towitta Recreation Park 10
Three Weeks on the Road Part 1 11-12
Three Weeks on the Road Part 2 13-14
Caravan For Sale 15
2018 Christmas raffle Winners 16
Celebration of 4 Wheel Driving 17
For Sale—Club Shirt, Beanie & Cap 18
Insurance Renewals 19
Birthdays 19
Editors Report 20
Sponsors, Supporters & Advertisers 20
Advertisers
Electric Bug 21
2January 2019
Gidday Folks
Happy New Year Folks, we hope everyone had a great and relaxing Festive Season, now
it’s back to the grind for most, even if you’re retired Ha! Ha!
The Special General Meeting on the 21st January 2019, is being devoted to the big
question “Where to from Here?”, we are going to ask what Direction you want the
Club to take? If you have an idea or thought, write it down and bring it with you, your
suggestion maybe a small point, but it maybe just what we are looking for!
See Page 7 for more information.
Don’t forget the Trips & Social on Page 10, something may interest you? Trip Sheet is looking good, keep
it up! If you have an idea for a Trip have a word to Noellene or Peter, they don’t bite! (Or do they!)
The Factory Tour of RedArc , been organised for Friday 22nd of February 2019, in the morning
(time to be Confirmed), If you would like a Lunch after the tour, it can be organised.
Peter Rawlins is the Trip Leader (More info page 10)
Please let Phill (0438 70 2503 or philaine@gmail.com) know of any changes to your
circumstances, ie Change of address, telephone numbers, email addresses etc., so we can ensure our
records are up to date
Remember a Club is only as good as its members, so become involved and become
an active part!
Please support the Sponsor who back the club, without their assistance and support, the Club fees
would be quite a bit more expensive than they are at present, so please use their services,
whenever the need arises!
If you would like to order a Club Polo Shirt, Club Cap or Beanie (Page 18), see Kyla and put your
name on the form at the front. A small part of the sale is a Fund Raiser for the Club
Don’t forget to check out our Facebook Site looks good, still 185 likes, need more likes though. It is
worth having a look at, keep an eye on it.
One of our Prime Objectives should always be to promote the Club as a Responsible, Active,
Environmental & Friendly Club, and proud of our 40+ years, YES that’s right we are now over 40 years
young and the Suzuki 4WD turned 45 in 2017!
Check the positions page (Page 4) to find out who is responsible for what, so if you have a gripe or a
problem, please contact someone on the committee and let them know, so it can be handled swiftly.
Yours in Suzukiing & 4WDing
Rob
3President Rob W 8254 3758
0417 86 8876
Vice President Phill D 0438 70 2503
Secretary Cheryl W 8254 3758
0402 07 2213
Treasurer Martin F 0419 54 9217
Membership Officer Phill D 0438 70 2503
Discounts & Purchasing Phill D 0438 70 2503
Magazine Editor Rob W 0417 86 8876
Internet Maintenance Rob W 0417 86 8876
Facebook Maintenance Kyla W 0412 92 2459
Trips & Social Noellene R 0428 84 2709
Peter R 0428 84 2709
Tools & Property Peter R 0428 84 2709
Technical Officer
and Thomas G 0412 02 2405
Gopher & Postie Phill D 0438 70 2503
Fund Raisers Elaine D 0412 67 0372
4 Wheel Drive Delegate Colin M 0423 02 2928
Welcoming Officer Rob B 8250 7987
Committee Colin M 0423 02 2928
Just a note for those who wish to use Electronic Funds Transfer to pay their Subs, please see below :-
Suzuki 4 Wheel Drive Club of SA
Commonwealth Bank
The BSB Number is :- 065 125
The Account Number is :- 00901550
Important Note :- Any deposit to the Club Account must have a Description of what it is, for
Identification i.e. Membership!
4Suzuki 4WD Club of S.A. Inc.
General Meeting Minutes
Date Monday 19 / 11 / 2018
National Womens’Assn,
95 South Tce., Adelaide
Meeting Opened: 7.40pm by Rob Wellington
Welcome To New Welcome back to Kyla. Visitors: Leonie & John McGilin
Members & Visitors:
Apologies: David B, Thomas G, Paul P, Ian and Meg Bath
Correspondence: Club magazines:- Catchat – Mitsi Mag Emails In: Child protection Policy from
4WDSA Emails Out: Server, Suzi Mags
Business arising Trouble with server with mag – couldn’t send out, contact back.
from
correspondence:
Previous Meetings ACCEPTED By: Colin M SECONDED BY: Rob Booth
Minutes:
Business Arising Correction - Williamstown Hotel for Xmas Breakup NOT Wellington Hotel
from Minutes
Treasurer’s Report:
BANK STATEMENT FOR 31 / 10 / 2018
Opening balance: $ 8,404-43
Paid In: $
Paid Out: Pizza for AGM $ 95-40
CURRENT BALANCE OF ACCOUNT: $ 8,308-03
TXC a/c paid by Rob W
Moved Treasurer’s Report be accepted : Robert Beames
Seconded : Rob Booth Carried: All
5Tools & Property Gazebo out at Phill D house.
Report:
Internet Report: Got rid of 2017 mags, looking into problem, will call back
Facebook Report: 166 likes
Magazine Report: Rob and Terrie’s trip to NSW – part 2 coming
Membership Report: 26 – including new members
Technical Report: Car Towing – car, caravan & trailor – NOT legal in SA even if you have road
train licence
Trips & Social Xmas Dinner – Williamstown Hotel 6.30pm, KK $10pp
Report: RedArc – Tour in Feb 2019
Aust Day – Sat 26th Jan 2019,
RFDS visit – next year
Easter 2019 – Towitta
Birdwood w/e – come up Saturday Free
June Long w/e – Holden club opens trip up to Suzi members to Mt Gambier
then Broken Hill
Driver Training Hema Course 5,6,7 1st Dec 2018 $10
Trip Leader Course – March 2019 – Sporting Car Club
Fund Raising Report: Lucky envelope $10:- Paul Philbrook Made $39-00
Banked $29-00
The Birthday Report: Noellene R 19th Nov, Wendy G 22nd Nov, Alex F 25th Nov, Nikki Priestman
27th Nov, Peter J 7th Dec, Tony S 20th Dec, Peter R 24th Dec, Trevor W 26th
Dec, Sandy J 30th Dec, David B 4th Jan 2019, Elizabeth A 4th Jan, Martin
Fordred 14th Jan, Paul P 21st Jan
Association Report given – Much discussion on various things.
Delegate: 50mm lift now legal in QLD.
New Business: Certificate of Corporation – Public Officer, Rob W. Colin pointed out Suzi
Club in “Just Cars” in QLD. 1977 soft top, LJ50 green for sale.
Landrover Day at Military Museum at Edinburgh – rides in tanks etc Rolly had
his own on display
Meeting Closed: 9pm Next Meeting: 21 / 1 / 2019
The Committee Minutes are Not published in the Magazine
But they will be available to view if you are interested
6
Cheryl Wellington
Secretary“Where To From Here” - Special General Meeting
21st January 2019
The Committee decided at the last Committee Meeting that we needed to call a Special
General Meeting to find out what the you
Members, expect the Club to do, to move forward.
Where do we want the Club to be in:- 1 year, 2 years, 5 years or 10 years?
- How do we attract new Members?
- What do we need to do?
What do we need to change or amend, to move forward?
Or do we stay as we are, doing the Caravanning, Camping, Social Activities
and the occasional 4 Wheel Driving, and review the situation again in 12
months or two years’ time?
- It will be your decision?
Planning - Month to Month or up to 6 or 12 Months in advance.
We are not alone, many other Clubs are in the same predicament, and some have
already closed or ceased as an active 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, or are NOW Caravanning
and Camping Clubs & Social Clubs.
Some are considering amalgamating with other Clubs, so they may be able to move
forward!
Some Clubs are opening Trips up, so other Clubs can join in and make the Trips
worthwhile. eg. The Holden Club (Robe Trip)
Please write your ideas and thoughts down, so you don’t forget them, and bring them
with you, a small idea maybe what we are looking for, and could make a big difference,
everything will be talked about and decisions will be made, to what you Members want!
What will happen with your thoughts and ideas, all aspects will to be considered and
looked into before instigating, if change is required it may appear simple at first glance,
but there may be issues we could not see in the beginning that have to be dealt with
carefully.
So that the Club can move forward with a clear vision and objective to the future, with the
help of all its Active Members
Looking into the Future!
The Committee
7Note for Trip Leaders
Please remember the Trip Leader is the person in charge of the trip, so direct all enquiries to that person. They are the
person who has made the original booking or contact with the owner, and should be the only person to maintain that contact, unless the
Trip Leader so directs ie. Site or Cabin bookings Etc.
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RedArc Factory Tour (Lonsdale), We have a date of Friday 22nd Febru-
ary 2019, Will be in the Morning (time to be confirmed), and maybe Lunch afterwards if you would
like!
More Information at Monday Nights Meeting, Trip Sheet on Front Table, put your name down if you wish
to go, or contact the
Trip Leader—Peter Rawlins on 0428 84 2709 or petenoels@gmail.com
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Australia Day - 26th January 2019 - Where Salisbury North - See Page 13
for more information
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We are waiting Conformation from the Royal Flying Doctors for a repre-
sentative to give us a Presentation for the March Meeting
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2019 Easter Long Weekend - 19th-22nd April 2019 (could be extended to the 25th
April, if you want a really good break away from City Life) - Towitta Camp Ground—Learn
how to prepare and cook using a Camp Oven
See Page 10 for more Information. See Trip Sheet on Front Table, check if your name is on it
Trip Leaders - Rob & Cheryl Wellington (0417 86 8876) & Rob & Terrie
Booth (82507987) or robin.wellington@bigpond.com
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Celebration of 4 Wheel Driving—May 18-19 May 2019
National Motor Museum Birdwood S.A.
More information on front Desk
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We would like to organise a trip next May from the 16 - 20th at the Cornish Festival
held at Wallaroo and Kadina. I have booked 6 adjoining van sites and 2 cabins at the Wallaroo
Holiday Park ( previously North Beach Park). This festival is very popular and we need to firm up book-
ings with payment before the middle of February if any members wish to go. What do you think about
it?
Trip Leaders—Ian & Meg Bath 0417 80 8683
For All Trips—Please Contact the Trip Leader First and then
Noellene
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Phone 0428842709 petenoels@gmail.comCelebrate Australia Day!!
Come to our Joint on Saturday 26th January 2019
Address will be given out at the January Meeting,
So make sure you’re at the Meeting
We’ll get some snags sizzling’
Some burgers burnin’ (only a little bit)
Some skinny steaks sauteein’
And some onions doin’ what they do on a Barby
We’ll have some bread buttered
Some sauce for squirtin’
There’ll be some paper plates for placin’ the above
And implements of destruction to handle it all
What else could you want?
Maybe 4 or 5 salad type plates
A couple of sweet slicey type things
Bring your own chairs
And of course don’t forget to bring
Yourselves and a coupla drinks
All of this starts happening at Rob & Terrie’s
In Salisbury North from 11.00am
Be there (or we’ll talk about you)
9Towitta Recreational Park
Easter Long Weekend 19th - 22nd April 2019
followed by ANZAC Day Thursday 25th April 2019
(We could make it a Super Long Weekend if you want)
Learn how to prepare and cook, using a Camp Oven
In the Mallee area east of Adelaide at a place called Towitta Recreational Park, on a
sheep property, you hire the area, has big kitchen and 2 toilets
GETTING THERE. approx. halfway between Kyneton and Sedan. Turn left on Towitta
Road and the park is approx. 4 km's on the left hand side.
THE ROAD. Suitable for all vehicles including caravans & motorhomes.
POWER. Power is available from the shed.
WATER. Please bring your own drinking water.
CAMPFIRES. A campfire is allowed in the main fire ring.
FIREWOOD. Firewood can be collected in the campground.
TOILETS. There are flushing toilets.
SHOWERS. There are no showers.
DOGS. Dogs are welcome, but must be controlled at all times as there are sheep in the
adjoining paddocks.
RUBBISH. Bins provided.
Put your Name Down on the Trip Sheet—on Front Table
Trip Leaders— Robin & Cheryl Wellington 0417 86 8876
Rob & Terrie Booth 82507987
10Three Weeks on the Road (Part 1)
Saturday 25th August we left home about lunch time for Maitland. My sister Karyn towing her A-
Van and us with the X-Country. We would be dog sitting Lindsay and Judie’s two dogs while they
were at “The Bend” for the V8 Supercars Race. They arrived home about midday Monday 27th
with their Jayco in tow. After replenishing food, water etc, we hit the road at 2pm. Kadina, Pt
Broughton followed by Crystal Brook, Gladstone and Jamestown were next in line. We had a bit
of a detour in Jamestown. Lindsay stopped outside town, so with Karyn leading we somehow
made a wrong turn. Around the block a couple times and up and down we finally caught up with
Lindsay the other side of town. (Don’t tell anyone we got lost in Jamestown) We pushed on
through Peterborough and onto where the road joins the Barrier Highway. There’s a parking area
here and this was where we met Terry and Gilda from Waikerie and their normal A-Van. We spent
our first night in the paddock at the back of the stop.
Morning saw us on the road to Broken Hill where we refuelled both ourselves and our cars. We
drove the rest of the day to about 10k’s past Spring Hill Rest Area, which was full, to a gravel
storage area back a little from the road. Some other vans joined us for the night.
Our little convoy of four were on our way again through Wilcania and on to Cobar. From here we
turned north for Bourke and stayed at Hay’s Bend about 12k’s north. We couldn’t get a spot on
the riverbank but found a good spot up the top with the dozen or so vans. A good night was had
by all with a bit of a strum and screech and just enough tonsil varnish to keep them shiny.
After the usual breakfast we headed for Dirranbandi and on up to St George. We turned easterly
and drove through Moonie and onto Dalby. From here we were on narrower roads heading
through Kaimkillenbun, Quinalow, Wutul and finally Cooyar. There is a free camp out the back of
the pub that is really great. No power or water but a really nice spot. The pub is an “Iconic” old
Queensland pub so we had to sort our tonsils out and we had a nice meal.
It was now 1st September and we didn’t have a long way to go but it was now mountainous and
would be relatively slow going. We drove through Yarraman, Blackbutt, Kilcoy, Woodford. Here
we turned south and again onto narrow roads through Mt Mee, ocean view to Dayboro. Lindsay
11and Judy drove on to his mums at Strathpine and we all continued on through Mt Samson to
Samford Village then a few k’s on to Samford Show Grounds. This is only 25 or so k’s from
Strathpine and is $15 per person for power and water per day. It is really nice there in Samford
Valley with lots of things to see and do.
After setting up at the showgrounds the remaining three in the convoy drove into the village for a
look around and do some shopping. As we arrived back a helicopter with a wedding party on
board was landing for the ceremony in one of the pavilions. The celebrations continued till about
midnight. We didn’t do much next day except check our vehicles and relax. We had a BBQ for
tea, abused our tonsils, and I tried to upset our neighbours again but failed because someone
applauded. (They had no taste)
Monday 3rd September was a slow start but we all did our own thing as tourists and laundry and
reading and sleeping. I organized to meet a mate, who I hadn’t seen for about 40 years, so on
Tuesday Terry and Gilda were going to start heading south and us and Karyn and Judy were
heading north to Hervey Bay to see my mate.
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12Three Weeks on the Road – Part 2 Tuesday morning we farewelled Terry and Gilda, then drove into Strathpine and picked Judy up, then North to Hervey Bay. We booked into a motel on the foreshore as we had left the caravan at the show grounds. There was a packed van park directly opposite us which looked quite nice. We had a look around, then met with my mate, for a few hours discussing what we’ve been up to since we worked to- gether in the music industry. Back at the motel we got organised for an evening meal at an Asian Res- taurant. We couldn’t do much else because most of the shops etc. closed at 3.30pm just a bit strange I thought. Wednesday 5th we had a bit more of a look around Hervey Bay after leaving the motel. We found a mar- ket down the end of the esplanade, so wandered around and bought fruit and veg and marvelled at the old hippies. Hervey Bay is almost like a retirement village for old hippies. They still dress the same and sell the same stuff they did 30-40 years ago. Around lunch time we headed South for Brisbane, then back to the Samford Showgrounds. For the next 3 days we played tourist or just hung around and got ready for our homeward journey. 8.00am on Sunday 9th we left the showgrounds to meet Lindsay & Judy at a prearranged petrol station on our way towards Ipswich. We wound our way through outer Western Suburbs to avoid the city and not disrupt our little convoy of three caravans. After Ipswich we passed through Warwick, Inglewood, Goondiwindi, Boggabilla, Moree for an overnight stop at Collarenebri. Passing through Goondawindi re- minded me of “Gunsynd – The Goondawindi Grey” who won the Melbourne Cup long ago. Also in the 70’s I was caught up in the Transport Drivers Strike and spent three days at a truck stop just North of the town with about 150 or more other trucks. The stop at Collarenebri was a good one. It’s called a “primitive campground” at a football ground. Free showers, water, fire, plenty of room, even a few spots by the River Barwon, if that’s what it’s called. Next morning we headed for Walgett (still couldn’t find Betty), then to Brewarrina and onto Burke and the information centre. We emptied and filled up again, bought some bits and pieces and drove out to Mays Bend and the 20 or so others with the same idea. We still had a nice fire and meal and varnished our tonsils again. For what ever stupid reason we decided to do the “River Run”, from Burke to Wilcannia. We decided to drive the Northern side, so gritted our teeth and wound up the windows. It wasn’t too bad but definitely had its moments. There was lots of dust, corrugations and a big bulldust hole which Lindsay as leader hit quite hard. We stopped and checked his ute and van but found no problems. Pulling into Louth I discovered Karyn’s A Van rear window had opened. Not really being meant for these types of roads, the rattling and shaking opened the catches and let the nice red and white dust in. after beers and coffees and road advice from a young local, we crossed the bridge over the Darling to a free camp out the back of the Pub. It’s a nice shady spot overlooking the nice green stationary Darling “Lake”. We stayed two nights and helped the Pub with its wages bill and had some nice fires and camp ovens. Each day we 13watched the parade of massive carp cruising past and marvelled at how clean and tidy the whole area was kept by the never ending procession of goats.
Thursday 13th we packed up and after I used quite a bit of Gaffa Tape on the rear
window, catches and latches in Karyn’s A Van, we continued our journey along the nice Darling Lake on
our nice dusty road. The landscape almost looks like moonscape through here. There is no green on
the ground. It’s either whitish or red depending on the colour of the soil, and what trees there are have
been eaten off level to about a meter and a half from the ground by goats and sheep. Our next stop was
Tilpa at the Irish Pub for a look and for me to add my collection of stickers. They have decorated it nice-
ly to be another one of these “iconic” Bush Pubs. Moving on we bumped, bounced and dusted our way
on to Wilcania and the Worrawong Van Park for the night. Nothing special , but, clean, tidy, lawn to set
up on and the best ablution block I’ve seen for a while. The
owners are building the same setup just outside Broken Hill on the way in from Wilcania. We used the
camp kitchen for dinner and I screeched our day to the end.
Friday 14th we left Wilcania on good black road again. The number of loads of hay heading East was
increasing. The drive from Broken hill was uneventful and we stopped to
refuel the cars and ourselves. Back on the road a head wind was beginning to make its presence felt
and the black clouds were rolling in from the North West. We pulled into Nackera East Rest Area for the
night. It’s about a kilometre of old road 100 meters from the Highway and is a bit awkward to find the
entrance but it’s OK. We had a fire to use the last of our collected wood and to ward off the chill from
the increasing weather.
Overnight the wind increased and we had some rain as well.
Saturday 15th was windy still. We had to be careful packing up our awnings once the ropes were un-
hooked, but no dramas. Next stop was Oodlawirra where we only lost a couple of unused items. We al-
so farewelled Lindsay and Judy who turned off towards Peterborough and homeward. Now our little
convoy was littler, only two vans heading for home. This part of the journey now became the most fuel
inefficient section of the trip. The wind was really strong. The only good thing was it always seemed to
be head on, not trying to blow us over sideways. Once we passed Hallett it was almost dead calm. We
made it home about mid afternoon after covering about 6,000 K’s with no problems.
14For Sale
We wish to sell an off-road caravan that a member of your club might be interested in buying. In 2004
we bought a 14ft Supreme Getaway van to travel around Australia. Now we are in our 70s and can no
longer go out on the road.
The Getaway is purpose built for off-road use with a very rugged checker plate frame and suspension.
Our van has a solar panel, a 100 amp hour deep cycle battery and two water tanks protected by sheet
steel. We have added a few extras like a reverse cycle air conditioner, a table which can be converted
into a bed or couch, a 12 volt pump for filtered drinking water and a recovery point at the back of the
van. It has been well cared for and always kept under cover when not being used for travel or camping.
It has been modified and serviced by Darios Caravans, St Marys.
We are selling the van with ALL necessary equipment, such as Treg 4wd hitch, Hayman Reese weight
distribution system, Prostar controller, full annex plus shower annex, Maco Mule traction wheel, built-in
microwave, drinking water hoses, sullage pipes, 15 amp cable, extra jockey wheel and chocks.
We can be contacted by phone at either or these numbers or by email. We live in Encounter Bay and
the van is stored a few minutes away near Port Elliott.
0415 023 672 - Ken Sievers khsievers@gmail.com
0421 173 625 - Jean Sievers
I will have more photos of the van at the meeting
Rob
152018 Christmas Raffle Winners
1st Prize Terry Booth RedArc Brake Controller & Mug
2nd Leonie M Air Compressor
3rd Hayley Cox Light Bar
4th Tash Fordred Basket of Wines
5th Rob Wellington Night Vision Camera
6th David Senco $30 Gift Voucher
7th Peter Murgatroyd $50 Car Wash Voucher
8th David Bradshaw Gift Basket & bag
9th Derek Miller Gift Basket & bag
10th Trevor Wrigley Gift Basket
11th Phil Gotham Ice Bucket
12th Rod Worthy Bottle of Wine
13th Julie Beames Bottle of Wine
14th Thomas Grafton Bottle of Wine
15th Nick Davies Candle Holders
16th Thomas Grafton Bottle of Wine
17th Colin Mugford Auto Lamps
18th Kyla White Box of Chocolates
19th Nick Davies Headlight/Stubby Holder/Keyring
20th Colin Mugford Headlight/Stubby Holder/Keyring
21st Janne Lundquist Boogie Board/Floaties/Umbrella
1617
If you would like to order a Polo Shirt or Cap please put your name down
on the order sheet or see Kyla.
Cost :- Shirt $30.00
Cap $15.00
Beanie $20.00
These articles are also a small Fund Raiser for the Club
Front Back
Suzuki 4WD Polo Shirt
1821st January 2019 To 18th February 2019
Nil
21st January 2019 to 18th February 2019
January 2019 February 2019
Paul P 21st January Robert B 7th February
Meg B 23rd January Stephen “Rolly” R 18th February
H appy B irthday F olks—
olks — H ave a G reat D ay
19Gidday Folks
Thanks to everyone who has given me things to publish.
Ok –some formal stuff. Should you need anything amended (i.e. email and any other updates
please contact the Membership Officer, so he can amend the records.
He will, then let me know or email me the appropriate updates to publish.
The Reason being is that…...
1. Our records remain up to date.
2. Some of the documents I get can’t be edited by me without great
difficulty.
If it is really last minute, still let me know and I will do my best to make sure it makes the magazine
but also liaise with the appropriate person.
The Magazine is produced in Microsoft PUBLISHER and then Converted to PDF
Format for Publishing
All articles for the February 2019 Magazine are
Due by the Thursday 14th February 2019
Contact me at any stage on
Rob Wellington on 0417 86 8876
Email:- robin.wellington@bigpond.com
What we need is articles on anything, if it interests you, the possibility is someone else
could also be interested. So come on Folks—Articles Please
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