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The Official Publication of:
THE MG CAR CLUB OF
WESTERN AUSTRALIA INC.
May 2021
Part of the MG Display
at the Shannons Classic Car Show
Affiliated with the MG Car Club Ltd (UK)
and Motorsport Australia
2021 COMMITTEE MEMBERS
PRESIDENT Doug Bush 0452 561 398 dougmgwa@msn.com
VICE PRESIDENT David Hardie 0421 811 450 dhardie51@gmail.com
SECRETARY Alley Mulcahy 0458 821 882 aemulcahy@hotmail.com
TREASURER Chris Hart 0418 499 328 chrishart@westnet.com.au
CLUB CAPTAIN Annette Gusterson 0417 952 197 richgus@bigpond.com
COMPETITION SEC Pete McGrath 0427 750 105 petemcgrath76@hotmail.co.uk
SOCIAL CO-ORD Tony Ford 0400 202 474 tonyford@westnet.com.au
EDITORS Graham and 0401 375 644 mgccwa.editors@gmail.com
Moyra Mitchinson 0400 202 679
MEMBERSHIP SEC Richard Gusterson 0409 105 957 richgus@bigpond.com
SAFETY FAST CO-ORD Terry Banton 9291 8877 terwan@iinet.net.au
WEBMASTER Ian Campbell 9293 4171 hotdog1@iinet.net.au
0401 450 536
NON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Patrons John and Val Goff, Tim Harland
Librarians Sarah Fry 0430 564 057 sarah_fry03@hotmail.com
Catering Coordinator Christine Bush 0449 255 412 dougmgwa@msn.com
Regalia Chris Hart 0418 499 328 chrishart@westnet.com.au
Auditor Rami Brass 0412 081 446 rami.brass@rsmi.com.au
Cams Delegate Tony Ford 0400 202 474 tonyford@westnet.com.au
Building Maintenance Chris Hart 0418 499 328 chrishart@westnet.com.au
Concession Registrar Richard Gusterson 0409 105 957 richgus@bigpond.com
Southern Chapter
Coordinators Ted and Robyn Mullins 0419 925 632 robynted01@hotmail.com
Clubrooms: 110 Hardy Rd, BAYSWATER.
Postal Address: G.P.O. Box 804 Mount Lawley 6929
Website: www.mgccwa.com
ABN: 46 629 758 330
General Meetings held at the Clubrooms on the third Tuesday of every month
(fellowship from 7:30, formal proceedings commence at 8:00 p.m.)
All members and visitors are welcome.
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Contents:
In this edition of the Octagon we have had President’s News………….….....……....4 - 5
several contributors who have taken
Gypsie Run.………….…….....................6 - 9
photographs or supplied articles that were
used throughout the magazine. Hill Climb…………………….…………………...10
Mark Donoghue, Chris Hart, David Lovette, Northam Flying 50……………………...12 - 13
J & S McDonald, Pam Dorizzi, Curtin Radio Car Show……………………...14
Annette Gusterson, Sarah Fry,
May Birthdays……………………...………..…15
Alley Mulcahy, Peter Hagarty, and
Malcolm Goode Mid-week Run………...……..……….…16 - 17
If you have a story about your MG or had Southern Ch. - Mumballup………………..18
an adventure with it and wish to share it, Shannons Classic………………………..20 - 21
please sent your article in to us.
Whacky Races………..………………….22 - 23
Thank you M & G
Future Events…………………………….24 - 27
General Meeting Minutes…………..28 - 29
For Sale/Wanted………………………..34 - 35
1st Prize winner was 2nd prize winner was
Neil Magee Peter Turner
This was the first use of the clubrooms this year for a General Meeting
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President’s Piece
What a good month we had in March for MG drivers and enthusiasts. Good Autumnal
days, not too hot but mostly dry, just right for using our glorious MG’s of whatever age
or model. It was a full social/competition calendar month, that I am sure you will enjoy
reading all about the events, in this edition. The monthly Mid-Week run, in April, saw
the other Clubs members in a variety of Classics enjoying the drive and lunch.
I took Christine’s MGA to the Curtin and the Shannons Classic Car shows. The former
was a very wet event and the latter a glorious blue sky hot day with over 750 vehicles
on show at Ascot. The beginning of the month, also saw the Northam ‘Flying Fifty’ Hill
climb and ‘Round the Houses’ regularity competitions, with a number of MG entrants.
May offers more opportunities for members to get out and drive/socialise with the
Moondyne Joe day at Toodyay and the British Car Day at Gingin.
The UK MG club members are now able to drive their cars after over 6 months of Covid
‘Lockdown’ restrictions, with few organised club motoring events being allowed. How
lucky we are to be living in WA and able to enjoy our MG driving as normal. It was good
to be back in the clubrooms for the April general meeting, with a great turnout. We are
nearly half way through this year and the audience were given a gentle reminder by our
Editors and Website manager, that they will all be retiring from their respective roles at
the December AGM. Thus, your club are looking for volunteer replacements for both
these important positions. If you believe that you might be able to fulfil either of these
roles please contact, Graham/Moyra or Ian Campbell, who will happily talk you through
what would be involved and provide any assistance that might be required if you took
on either role. This is definitely one case where ‘Your Club Needs You’.
The new MG scene continues to be making positive progress with sales and new
models. As I drive around WA I see an increasing number of new MG’s on the road.
John Hughes said to me recently. ‘Sales are going brilliantly’. I look forward to
welcoming more of the new MG model owners into our club.
To finish this month, the new Concessions For Classics scheme, came into effect on
16th April and the club has already supported three members with their applications for
the concession their ‘modified’ MG’s. Fundamentally the Concession is available for any
vehicle under 4,500kg in weight and manufactured prior to 1990. The vehicle licence
holder must be a resident of WA and be a financial member of a DoT approved
motoring club, in their own right. [the vehicle must be registered in the name of the
Primary member of the Club]. The CMC technical Committee hope to meet with DoT
officials in the near future to discuss Code 404 matters.
Doug Bush
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Welcome to New Members
Elizabeth Gibbons - 2021 Blue MG HS
John & Rosemary Mulcahy - urgently seeking an MGB to purchase.
Bruno Risch - 1958 black MGA Coupe
Robert & Natasha Peters - 1959 red MGA Roadster
Tony Lock - 1978 yellow MGBG
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Commemorative “Gypsie Run’
Sunday 28th March
T’was a serene mid-morning meet on the 28th March 2021, at the Ye Olde Narrogin
Inn , Armadale for the MG Commemorative run to Golden Bay, a slight breeze through
the tree tops, broken by the energetic chirp of native birds going about their daily
activities, only shattered by the reverberation of hoons in loud cars, the wimpering of a
local lost dog meandering through highway traffic, and the not too distant harmony of
local police sirens racing to routine Sunday morning events, but coffee was plenty from
the innkeeper, whilst others enjoyed a late breakfast in the Pioneer Village.
There was natter aplenty as parking bays were gradually claimed by approx. 20 MG
enthusiasts, whereby red was not in dominance for a change, and with an even range of
varying models, some with bonnets ajar to cool from the journey, but only distracted by
discussions of returning to the Clubhouse for the next Nog‘n’Natter.
There were views that the meal prior to the meetings would be somewhat missed, as
enjoyed at the alternative hotel venue ...........which led to a motion........ (raised by an
unnamed male attendee) that this disappointment could be easily ratified by a motion
to suggest the club further invest to again extend the clubhouse kitchen, to allow space
for additional appliances and more personnel (wives & Partners) to arrive early prior to
the monthly Nog’n’Natter meetings, whereby with larger amenities they could easily
and readily prepare a lovely dinner to be served prior to commencement of the
meetings, to all those whom would readily be appreciative of their gesture....prior to
commencing formal proceedings..!
A deadly silence engulfed the car park, no chirps, no loud exhaust hotdogs roaring past,
no police sirens, only to be interrupted by approx. 5 seconds of consideration for the
motion by the womenfolk in attendance, whereby the motion was unanimously
dismissed, to the dismay of other genders in attendance, without any detailed
discussion or further consideration?
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A saviour to the proposer suddenly swung into action, Peter Hagarty, to deliver the brief
of the days events - Phew blood splatter was avoided in Armadale, and the proposer
silently slithered into the background defeated, with both a bruised ego and arm from
the battering he encountered, realising Calamari or steak Diane with chips and salad
would regrettably not / never be served via the hatch in the Bassendean club house!
There were no surfboards attached to these MG’s
like some of the original vehicles
Then away, the familiar buzz of MG engines cranking into life and filing out onto the SW
highway with hats adorning drivers and passengers alike and then eastwards up into the
hills eagerly ascending towards Jarradale, with rising temperature gauges as altitude
was gained under the gradient strain, attempting to keep up with the leaders, but alas
the leaders were lost from view as all descended to the dales of the lowlands and
onwards to the west towards the oceans horizon.
A combination of right turns pointed to the left, and left turns pointed to the right as
instructed by navigators that must be obeyed, some of whom north is considered to be
vertically upwards into the heavens (after all isn't north upwards?), lead the convoy of
miniature cars along freeways, Pagononi, Crystalona, Marilana, and other roads only
properly pronounced by Italian navigators with glee, to a somewhat shady beachside
park of Golden Bay, (noticeably observed as not having white but more of a yellow sand
adjacent the waters), with lunch below the canopy of shade provided by an old gum
tree - alas not adorned by any Kookaburra's, but enjoyed by all.
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It was however unfortunate that there was no nomination by the organisers for the
provision of a coffee machine to be carriaged by one of the attendees, therefore the
only alternative was the swigging of aged wine and refreshing beer to wash down lunch
- a sacrifice suffered by all.
After a belly full of picnic lunches, and tales told of the run, a few ventured towards the
beach, but concerns were rife when Graham and Moyra Mitchinson were noticeably
absent from the shade of the gum tree, and locals were seen hurriedly lumbering to
safety away from the beach exclaiming several white pointers were observed in the
shallows at the end of the beach track.......we may
never fully realise what was seen and / or the
dangers associated with the sightings, but we are
assured, nobody was visually injured!
A great autumn run was enjoyed by all, with only
the detachment of an exhaust pipe underbody, as
result attempting to mount a high kerb being
encountered.
Well done by the organisers for a fun day in
recognition of those and their inaugural events
that precede us, and was the making of the club
that has grown to be that we recognise today.
Malcolm Goode
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Hi Richard,
Thanks so much for
your kind reminder
about the run down to
Golden Bay.
As I had a Sunday off
for the first time in
ages, Cairn and I
managed to go on this
run.
We had a fabulous day
out and met many new
people.
Many thanks,
Paula Bowie
46 Irvine Street Phone - 93718442
Maylands WA 6051 ACN 056 846 694
Email - sportscargarage@bigpond.com
Web - www.sportscargarage.com.au
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Mount Ommaney Hill Climb
Saturday 10th April 2021
Held on Saturday 10th April 2021 Lindsay Monk (Mt Ommaney) hill-climb is part of the
Northam Motor Sport festival.
This annual event is run and organised by the Vintage Sports Car Club, the Shire of
Northam, the Northam business community and requires a fantastic amount of
planning, effort and co-ordination to make the event a success. The whole weekend is
a celebration of motor racing history in Western Australia and an opportunity for the
public to experience the sights, sounds and smells of motor sport as it was from the
1920’s through to the late 1980’s.
The hill climb is run on a bitumen road and is 780m long incorporating a tight hair pin
bend half way up the hill.
28 cars gathered on a fresh, fine and dry morning in the grass paddock at the side of
the hill. The event got under way at 9.30am after a drivers briefing. Cars and their
drivers were divided into 2 groups. The first group which included me in my 1964
green MGB and Bruce Youngberg in his 1975 blue MGB were taken on a sighting run
behind a pace car. Returning to the start line we were then given a practice run of
which the time was not going to be counted in the final placing.
I was in the first group and was running second behind John Webb in his 2016 Radical
SR3 RSX. Once all cars in our first group had completed one run we were taken back to
the paddock and the second group went out. They again did a sighting and practice lap
and then continued to complete 2 timed runs.
Mark Rookledge in his 1968 black MGB was in this second group and was attempting
his first ever hill climb. They then returned to the paddock allowing our first group to
go out and complete another 3 runs consecutively. We returned to the paddock and
the second group went back out to complete their final 2 runs.
It was a great morning and there was a great viewing spot at the hair pin for spectators
to sit and enjoy. Thankfully all cars completed the runs safely without major incident.
At the end of the morning the results revealed that John Webb had set the fastest
time in 27.09 seconds. Setting a new course record.
The 3 of us had a great time and producing some times improving on every run. There
were some serious competition and fast times but at the end of the day to take our
MG’s out and drive them like they were designed for was a wonderful feeling. Having
fun and coming home with a smile on our face was more important that any trophy on
the shelf in a cupboard.
Well done to the 3 virgin Mount Ommanney Hill climbers!
Sarah Fry
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11NORTHAM FLYING 50
Sunday 11th April
It turned out, as we had expected, to be a rather damp Sunday for the “Northam Flying
50”. Oh well there is not much you can do about the weather.
We took the Sonata as it made the
“Commander- in -Chief’” feel a lot
safer, drier and happier. We
arrived at the Sawyer Valley
meeting point early and waited for
the hoards of fellow MG
enthusiasts to turn up.
First was Brian and Gloria Edwards
in his “B” then Norm and Noel Else Tony leading the pack on
in a “TF”, so the three of us headed the practice run
towards Northam at the allotted
time.
Upon arrival we found that the
grassed area that we normally use
had no vehicles on display but I
managed to bluff our way past the
guys on the gate and tell them that
was alright for the MG (and
Sonata) drivers and finished with
personalized parking.
A wander through the pits gave us
a chance to catch up with the
members competing in the event:
Sarah Fry, Tony Ford and Rami Brass.
There were other names in the official magazine from the Hillclimb event but were
never going to compete in this circuit.
Spot the Mini going the
wrong way after spinning
out
12As usual we wandered all round
the circuit to get photos from
different positions and to remind
Showing how wet it our MG drivers to wave as they
was on the main sped by. Anyone would think that
straight
wasn’t too hard as there was only
20 or so cars with them and the
roads were only slightly damp!
Apparently Tony got a bit excited
on one of the corners and showed
the crowd how to do a perfect
pirouette and back onto the grass
verge. When asked later to do it
again so we would have
photographic evidence I think the
answer was no.
Although there were a few
incidences especially with the
Mini Minors, there were no
injuries reported.
Although the number of
spectators were down on previous
years, everyone seemed to enjoy
Rami the event and it did make it easier
to get a bite to eat and a cup of
coffee.
We left just before the last run and had a good and dry run back to the city.
Graham
Sarah showing how to drive in the
Swan River wet
13WHERE HAVE ALL THE MG’S GONE ?
They were conspicuous by their absence at the
Curtin Radio Classic Car Spectacular
Sunday 11th April
As you can see by the photo, there were only 3 MG’s to be seen, and a privateer, not a
member, drove one of those!
I know it was a bit wet that day, but come on guys, your cars won’t melt in the rain!
Needless to say, the numbers on most displays were down considerably on previous
years, but there were still plenty of special, and interesting cars to view, and the bonus
was, that there was no queue at the coffee van!. They had fixed up some shade tents in
front of the stage, but the only problem was that they were not waterproof, so you still
had to sit and watch the performers with your umbrella up. All in all, it was an
interesting day and one you shouldn’t have missed!
Chris Hart
14Members with a May Birthday
New members and anyone else who would like their birthdays added to the birthday
book, please just send them through to the Editors
(don’t worry we don’t need your year of birth)
Wishing our members a very
Happy Birthday on your special day
Chris Hart - Saturday 1st
Errol Russell-Lane - Wednesday 5th
Zoi Hagarty - Friday 7th
Pat Shaw - Saturday 8th
Pete McGrath - Monday 10th
Lyn Whitehurst - Wednesday 12th
Raymond Howell - Wednesday 12th
Willem De Klerk - Sunday 16th
Graham Keenan - Sunday 16th
Geert De Klerk - Tuesday 25th
15Classic Mid-week Run
15th April 2021
If Arthur and Sandra ever take up some form of gambling activity they will no doubt win
a substantial amount of money. Their ability ( or good luck) to choose a perfect day
weather-wise for the mid-week runs is amazing.
My acrostic on the run:
Cars ( 35 in number) - a mix of all colours and models - 18 MG's, Austin Healeys and
Triumphs, plus 2 Jensens for the first time, as was the red Ford T.Bird,
Lined the kerbside outside the Mundaring Hotel and filled the hotel's car park making a
colourful mosaic of the classic cars.
Animated hand gestures, broad smiles , exuberant greetings and plenty of banter
amongst the group promised to make the run a fun day.
Sun shone brightly , - another glorious autumn day, in the Perth hills.
Shortly registration was completed,
Including preferred lunch orders recorded by Sandra, while Arthur ran through his 'mud
map ' instructions. "Clear as mud" came the humorous comment from one in the group.
Club members and visitors dragged themselves from their conversations and climbed
into their cars,
Raced off down the Great Eastern Highway in a colourful 'conger' line, towards
Toodyay and onto Baker's Hill.
Unexpectedly, this time our lunch venue was an ex-winery - "Summer Creek"
Restaurant and Brewery, where we enjoyed a plate of delicious 6hr spit -roasted lamb
or a tasty homemade curry.
Now the challenge is for Arthur and Sandra to come up with a new and equally
interesting mid-week run and venue in May (I am happy to repeat that run). I am
betting the weather will be a sure bet too - clear and sunny!
Annette Gusterson
16Have the
roof
down
they said
It’ll be
fun they
said.
17Southern Chapter Run to Mumballup Tavern for Lunch
18th April.
Everyone met at
Harvey Cheese,
eighteen people
enjoying a cuppa
before leaving for a
84km run.
The weather was
just perfect to enjoy
the run to Collie.
All taken off along
the South West
Highway, then
along to
Mornington Road.
Had a stop at the
Harris Dam, staying
there and had a look
around.
Then we were off to
Collie, turning off at
the Collie Preston
Road .
Arriving at the
tavern for lunch, we
had a lovely meal,
well worth a visit.
Steve and Jess
Editors note: well
short of the required
500 words. (Haha)
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19Shannons 2021 Classic Car Show
Once again this event held at the very picturesque Ascot Racecourse on the
18th April, 2021.
The weather Gods predicted the weather to be a perfect 28 degrees, far different than
the previous Curtin Car Show last Sunday due to the Cyclone last weekend. It was
unfortunately a shocker weatherwise.
We set our alarm ready for an early start Sunday morning, left home 7.30ish and arrived
around 8.00am. Didn’t plan to be last but that didn’t work out, so hence this report
which is tradition for last arrivals.
There were 900
awesome Show
Vehicles, buzzing
atmosphere as all the
cars were making
their way to the
designated area.
So amazing to see all
this happen in such a
small window. You
have to take your hat
off to all the
volunteer marshal’s
etc to direct that many in
just 1 ½ hours.
Public attendance started
at 10.00 a.m. This includes
all the traders, service
providers, food vendors
that keep us all well fed
and hydrated all setting up
at the same time.
20President Doug had us all parked
and settled and Chris Hart and
crew set up our shade for the
day.
It was almost like musical chairs
as we went off to explore and
return to swap stories, enjoy our
coffee and lunch with our club
members and meet new faces
and new potential members.
Representing our MGCC we had
early TF’s, Midgets, MGA’s,
MGB’s and MGTF’s and RV8.
Eighteen in all, including Ron and
Jan Kilcullen’s Blue SA Tickford
that was quite a scene stealer.
A great effort by Shannon’s
Insurance and Ascot Racing and
all concerned setting up this
spectacular event that we all
thoroughly come to enjoy and
show off our most prized
possessions.
Pamela Dorizzi
21WACKY RACES
with Peter McGrath
April was relatively quiet for Competition events, with just two Tarmac Sportz Series
events being held at Barbagallo on the 18th and 24th. I’m not aware of any of our
members taking part, but if you did, drop us a line and tell us all about it. Of Course, the
main event for April was the Northam Motorsport Festival which took place on the
weekend of the 10th and 11th. The Saturday had the Mount Ommanney Hillclimb with
the Flying 50 Round the Houses Regularity taking part on the Sunday.
Unfortunately, due to other commitments, I wasn’t able to get over to Northam to take
part in the Hillclimb or watch the round the Houses. We did have members compete in
both though. Taking part in the Hillclimb was Sarah Fry, Bruce Youngberg and Mark
Rookledge, with Sarah again taking part in the Flying 50 alongside Rami Brass and
Tony Ford.
Results below:
Mount Ommaney Hillclimb
Driver Car Fastest lap Overall place
Sarah Fry MGB 39.58 21
Bruce Youngberg MGB 42.92 25
Mark Rookledge MGB 46.74 26
Flying 50 Round the Houses Regularity – Production Sports Cars Category 1960 - 1977
Total Overall
Driver Car R1 R9 R13
points place
Rami Brass MGB 25 16 16 57 1
Sarah Fry MGB 7 10 25 42 6
Tony Ford MGB 5 25 0 30 11
Coming up in May:
Sunday 2nd May – TSOA Autokhana at Perth Motorplex – details were sent out by
email, entries now closed.
22Friday 21st May - Tarmac Sportz Series Sprint on the Barbagallo circuit from 5pm –
10pm under lights. Organised by the WA Sporting Car Club. All info on the
WASCC website.
Saturday 22nd May - Tarmac Sportz Series Point2Point at Barbagallo from 9am –
5pm. Organised by the WA Sporting Car Club. All info on the WASCC website.
Coming up in June:
Saturday 5th June – Mount Clarence Hillclimb in Albany as part of the Albany
Classic weekend. Entries via the Vintage Car Club of WA.
Saturday 5th June – SMC2 – State motorkhana round 2 taking place in Albany as
part of the Albany Classic weekend. Organised by the Mini Car Club, entry info
will be in the Motorkhana WA website.
Sunday 6th June – Albany Classic Round the Houses Regularity. Entries via the
Vintage Car Club of WA.
Saturday 19th June – Tarmac Sportz Point2Point at Barbagallo. Organised by the WA
Sporting Car Club, all info on the WASCC website.
If you have any queries with any of the above events, please let me know.
As always, please let us know of any competition events you hear about that we may
not be aware of.
Here’s to a rapid and fun May.
MGCC WA
proudly supports
this worthy
organization
for youngsters
with cancer..
23SOCIAL EVENTS IN MAY
All Club members are welcome to participate in these social events. As they are listed
on the Club’s events calendar, your concessionally registered car can be driven to, from
and during each event.
Moondyne Joe Festival – Sunday 2nd May
The annual Moondyne Joe Festival is to be held on Sunday 2 nd May. This is always a fun
event with many arts and crafts stalls and the Moondyne Joe street theatrics providing
great entertainment.
A run to Toodyay has been organised, meeting at the McDonalds Midland car park
(southwest corner of Great Eastern Hwy & Lloyd St) at “7.00 ish” for a 7.30am (sharp!)
departure for a pleasant scenic drive. This will provide members with the opportunity
of an early breakfast and/or coffee. Cars are to be in place by 8:45am.
Bring your own picnic lunch or avail yourself of the many food outlets on offer
in Toodyay. Organiser is Peter Hagarty, email phagarty@tpg.com.au.
Classic Midweek Run – Thursday 13th May
The May Classic Midweek Run will be held on Thursday 13th May, meeting at Armadale
Old Narrogin Inn at 10:00am for a 10:30am start. Join the usual collection of assorted
MGs, Austin Healeys, Jaguars, Triumphs, Aston Martins and sundry classic cars for a
pleasant drive and lunch at a country pub.
Contact is Richard Gusterson (richgus@bigpond.com).
British Car Day – Sunday 16th May
A perennial favourite, the British Car Day at Gingin on Sunday 16 th May provides a great
opportunity to enjoy the local displays, support the Gingin community with their food
outlets and produce stalls, watch the model boats on Gingin Brook, listen to the bands
playing – and of course admire the assembled examples of British motoring history.
No run has been organized, just drive your MG to Gingin and follow the directions of
the event marshals into our new display area. All cars are to be in place by 9:30am.
Southern Chapter: Cape Bouvard Winery Café Run – Sunday 16th May
The Southern Chapter will be hosting a run to the Cape Bouvard Winery Café in Clifton
Downs Road, Lake Clifton, around 20 minutes south of Mandurah, on Sunday 16th May.
Meet at Harvey Cheese on South West Hwy, Wokalup at 9:30am for coffee and a
10:30am start. This will be a 75km drive through back roads and include a viewing of
the Lake Clifton thrombolites before lunch. Please advise if you are attending, to
organisers Brian and Paula Peart on mobile 0402 282 266 or email
bpps1990@tpg.com.au.
24Nog’n’Natter – Tuesday 18th May
The monthly Nog’n’Natter will be held on Tuesday 18th May, meeting 7.30pm for an
8.00pm start, at the Clubrooms. A convivial Nog’n’Natter over supper will follow a
short briefing on Club matters and events by Committee members.
MGA Register Run – Sunday 23rd May
The MGA Register will be hosting a Lunch Run on Sunday 23rd May, meeting at the
Mundaring Village Shopping Centre (car park at eastern end off Stoneville Road
behind KFC) at 10:00am for a prompt 10:15am start. Café Cinco Gallos, upstairs in the
shopping centre, is open for breakfast and/or coffee and cake for the early risers while
there is also a bakery for those partial to patisseries. The run will be an entertaining
and scenic 82km drive via O’Brien, Fernie, Salt Valley and Sandplain Roads and finish at
the Victoria Hotel in Toodyay for lunch. For those desiring a more interesting drive
back to Perth than offered by Toodyay Rd, there will be a return route via Julimar Rd
and the Chittering Valley. Contact is Tony Ford, mobile 0400 202 474 and email
tonyford@westnet.com.au.
ADVANCE NOTICE
Albany Classic – Weekend 5th and 6th June
The annual Albany Classic event will again feature the Mt Clarence Hillclimb and State
Motorkhana Round 2 on Saturday and the Albany Round the Houses event on Sunday.
In 1936, Albany was the first mainland town in Australia to host a 'round-the-houses'
car race. The event was run over a road circuit of 2.5 mile (4 km) and the circuit was
laid out through the middle of the town.
The original event included the Albany Tourist Trophy for cars. The event was highly
successful, attracting crowds in excess of 10,000 spectators and continued in this
format for nearly 30 years. Each year since 1991 this race has been re-created as a
regularity event by the VSCC and the City of Albany for historic and classic cars and is a
great spectacle.
The Club does not organize a run to Albany and if you are considering attending you
should book accommodation as soon as possible.
More interesting information over the pages
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25Ladies very social club run
Ladies do you enjoy the thrill of a drive, coffee, food and shopping, well have I got a
day for you !
Coming up on Sunday 20th June we are heading East to the Hills for fun, exploring and
all that boring things your husband/partners/friend doesn’t normally like doing.
You don’t have to drive a MG ( any car will do or grab a lift) just don’t miss out on an
all female adventure – gents must wear a dress to attend.
This is the 3rd run , not to be missed
Please contact Alley on 0458 821 882 for any further information
Starting at the Clubrooms at 09.00 for a 09.30 departure
MGCC Forthcoming Events in 2021
May
Sun 2nd Moondyne JoeFestival Toodyay Social MGCC
Sun 2nd Autokhana, Motorplex Comp TSOA
Thur 13th Classics Midweek Run Social AHC
Sun 16th Cape Bouvard Winery Café Social MGCC/S.Ch
Sun 16th British Car Day Gingin Social JCC
Tues 18th General Meeting Nog’n’Natter Social MGCC
Fri 21st Tarmac Sportz Series Sprint Comp WASCC
Sat22nd Tarmac Sportz Series point2point Comp WASCC
Sun 23rd MGA Register Run Social MGCC
June
S 5th-S 6th Albany Classic Weekend S/Comp VSCC
Sun 6th MGA Register Run Social MGCC
Thur 10th Classic Midweek Run Social MGCC
Tues 15th General Meeting Nog’n’Natter Social MGCC
Sun 20th Ladies Very Social Run Social MGCC
Sun 27th Social Lunch Run Social MGCC
26Sunday 2 May 2021
Undoubtedly, one of the highlights of our social calendar each year! A fun and
interesting day in the closed main street of Toodyay, which is invariably chock
full of market stalls of all varieties, period characters and entertainment.
The legend of Moondyne Joe, the Avon Valley’s legendary bushranger,
transforms the picturesque historical town of Toodyay into a lively day-long
festival. A highlight of the day being the re-enactment of Moondyne Joe’s
various escapades throughout the town, his arrests and mock trials. Join in the
fun with Moondyne Joe as he runs around town, robbing shops, escaping
custody and being a general menace. Cheer on Joe’s gang, ‘floozies’, coppers,
swaggies and the Town Crier.
Our display of MGs will once again be located in our traditional position on the
main street and we will need to be in place by 8:45am. Providing members
with the opportunity of an early breakfast and/or coffee, we will meet at the
car park of McDONALDS (corner Great Eastern Hwy and Lloyd St Midland) at
“7.00 ish” for a 7.30 departure. Bring your own picnic lunch OR avail yourself of
the many food outlets on offer.
After leaving MCDONALDS at 7.30am (sharp) we will travel in convoy
incorporating a pleasant scenic route.
Should anyone have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me on Mob
0413 569 359 or email at phagarty@tpg.com.au.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Peter Hagarty
27MG Car Club of Western Australia Inc.
Minutes of General Meeting held on 20th April 2021
Meeting opened: 20.00pm
Visitors: Kevin Reynolds, Andrew Mathers, Chris and Heather Bennett, Tony and
Pauline Lock, Jeff and Roz Wright
Apologies: Wanda Banton, Tony Ford
Minutes of previous meeting: 16th March 2021. Motion to accept minutes: Proposed
Alley Mulcahy, Seconded Graham Forbes. CARRIED
Correspondence: 1 x Newsletters from other Clubs – UK, 1 x Membership Application
form, 1 x Email from MGCC Newcastle re NatMeet 2022, 1 x Certificate of Appreciation
from Curtin Radio Classic Car Spectacular & 1 x Invoice from Allsports Trophies
Business arising: Nil
REPORTS:
VP’s Report: Nothing to report.
Secretary’s Report: Nothing to report.
Treasurer’s Report: Chris Hart reported that the Club funds are in the cheque account,
amount to approx $xxxxxx, plus monies still in reserve account.
Moved: Chris Hart Seconded: P McGrath that the following accounts be approved for
payment: Ron Kilcullen $85 Refund of overpaid membership fee, John Dawson $85
Refund of overpaid membership fee, Allsports Trophies – Name Badges $80.00,
A Mulcahy – Raffle Prizes $30.25, Christine Bush tonight’s supper, $32.60, CARRIED
The committee agreed and has been approved.
Membership report: Richard the membership system shows total memberships of
Year-to-Date memberships now total 292.
Richard nominated the following additional person for membership of the Club.
Elisabeth Gibbons - 2021 blue MG HS
Elisabeth lives near Bunbury and will also be included our Southern Chapter.
Moved by R Gusterston, Seconded G Forbes: That these applications be accepted.
CARRIED
Competition: Pete reported quiet month, 3 drivers for the events Northam Flying Fifty’s
event
Sunday 2nd May TOSA $110.00 to enter, entries close 26th April Kwinana
Friday 21st May Tarmac Sport events Barbagallo
Saturday 22nd May Tarmac Sport event Barbagallo
Coming up in June around the Houses in Albany
All details to be sent by email and advertised in Octagon.
28Social Report: Doug spoke on behalf of Tony regarding events –
Curtin Car Show saw 3 MG’s for the day, 35 cars for last midweek run and 18 cars for
the Shannon’s Classic Car show held at Ascot.
Sunday 2nd May Northam Moondyne Joe Festival
Thursday 13th May – Mid week run organised by Austin Healey Club
Sunday 16th May – British Car Day Gingin
Sunday 16th May – Southern Chapter Bouvard Winery Café
Tuesday 18th May – Nog n Natter GM in Club Room
All events are advertised in Octagon for details.
Editors: Graham mention he and Moyra have only 8 months left of being editors, after
10 years they need a break, if anyone is interested, they are happy to train.
Moyra reminded if you are sending articles, please send photos as an attachment and
they will format for the Octagon.
Safety Fast Run: Terry reported everything going ok with planning, if anyone is
Interested in a purple shirt from last year’s SF to please contact him soon.
Club Captain: Annette awarded badges to Tony Lock & Pauline Lock (on order),
Jeff and Roz Wright and welcomed them to the club.
Regalia: Chris mention we have plenty of stock.
Librarian: Sarah reported there is a couple of new books in the Library and are
accessible now that we are back in Club room.
Webmaster: Ian advised the website is up to date but also mentioned he is stepping
down from his position at this year’s AGM and is willing to train, if anyone is interested.
Any Other Business:
Doug spoke on the changes with CMC C4C and explained to the new members what the
CMC is about and gave a brief mention about the CMC meeting from the night before
regarding the C4C and advised that the CMC had similar thought of the changes as the
MG club, they don’t want to make any changes to the Code 404.
The Committee will be discussing this further in next meeting, but they are only going
likely to accept MG’s for the C4C and not any other type of car model, as Doug
mentioned this is an MG club for MG’s.
Doug also advised that Tony Ford had been selected by the CMC to sit on the
committee regarding the amalgamation for the Code 404 and C4C and future planning.
Members asked a few questions about the different and Doug explained the difference
of the Code 404 and C4C and will advise any future updates about the matter.
Meeting closed: 20.34pm
29FOR SALE AND WANTED SECTION
Wanted - WEBER Carburettor
45DCOE - 13
Please contact: Stephen 0428 982 149
Number Plate for Sale - $1500
For further information contact: Jamie Passmore
jamie.passmore@gmail.com
For Sale - Pair of SU Carburettors
Need refurbishment - Make an offer
Contact: Mark 0417 092 139
mtrook@iprimus.com.au
For Sale - 40mm Webber Carburettor - $650
With Manifold, Linkages, Air Box, K & D Air Filter and regulator suit
MGB
Contact: Daniel 0439 694 820
The Deadline for items for the June 2021 edition of the
Octagon will be
Monday 24th May 2021.
Please keep an eye on the dates as they may change.
Thank you, M & G Editors.
30FOR SALE AND WANTED SECTION
1960 MGA mk1 - $36,000 negotiable
Body excellent, recent clutch and thrust
replaced, stainless steel exhaust.
Further information phone: 0427 932 815
email: ssnow@iinet.net.au
1948 MG Y - $25,000
Fully restored, Excellent condition,
Original condition, modern indicators
For further information contact:
Paul Bowerman 0411 592 431
1994 RV8 - $44,000
Woodcote Green with German made hard top
For further information contact:
Scott Pyper
scottpyper_62@hotmail.com
For sale Set of 5 MG wire wheels, tyres and tubes - $1050 ono
Wire wheels painted grey 4” x 15” splines 85% suit TD & TF
5 tyres - 4 good 1 average 165 SR 15 and 5 tubes, old but no leaks or repairs
Contact: Warren McEvoy 0487 799 007 or wamce78@gmail.com
1964 MG Model B Roadster - $21,990 Registration: XMG640
Complete restoration between 1982 to 1987
Minor restoration and repainted in 2006
Contact: Barbara Bellairs 08 9937 1692 or
0429 700 751
for more info and photos please
email: seanbellairs@westnet.com.au
31I have a tow bar to suit an MGB. It came off my 1967 MGB GT. $150. 32
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