The First Willys Club In Australia - Our first meeting for 2020 will be on February 7th 2020 at 7:30 pm at June Lovett's home - Shannons
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The First Willys Club In Australia
Associate Member Of W.O.K.R. (USA)
Member of the Council of Motor Clubs
December 2019
No. 284
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M and All
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Our first meeting for 2020 will be on
February 7th 2020 at 7:30 pm
at June Lovett’s home
12 Cleveland Street Ermington
OFFICE BEARERS
PRESIDENT LIBRARIAN LIFE MEMBERS
John Farmer Jennifer Horne Jennifer Horne
20 Burradoo St Ph: (02) 4681 9238 June Lovett
Caringbah Email: jennifer_horne@hotmail.com Jim Lovett
Ph: (02) 9524 9370 Jean Rogerson
Email: farmerjm@optusnet.com.au EVENTS CO-ORDINATORS
Jim Lovett MEDIA CONTACT
VICE PRESIDENT & PUBLIC OFFICER Mob: 0407 478 866 Allan Taylor
Jim Lovett John Farmer 259 Meadows Lane
Mob: 0407 478 866 Ph: (02) 9524 9370 Timbumburi NSW 2340
Mob: 0404 438 815
SECRETARY SOCIAL TEAM
Claudia Lovett John Mitchell CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER
1/92 Melody St Judy Daly Judy Daly
Coogee 2036 Jennifer Horne Ph: (02) 4655 6034
Mob: 0433 116 722 Jean Rogerson
Email: claudialovett7@gmail.com EDITOR & PUBLISHER
REGISTRAR, INSPECTIONS Bruce Noake
ASSISTANT SECRETARY and CMC DELEGATE PO Box 3116 St Mary’s South 2760
Marina Farmer John Gale Mob: 0409 332 464
Ph: (02) 9524 9370 18 Kansas Place Ph: (02) 9833 0547
Toongabbie 2146 Email: editoroverlandtele@bigpond.com
TREASURER * (02) 9631 2450
Ralph Stedman Mob: 0419 481 188 WWOKR Email:
51 Hilly St Email: john.gale8@bigpond.com wwokrnsw@gmail.com
Mortlake 2137
Ph: (02) 9743 5852
Email: blantyre@hotmail.com
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*Electronic payment (EFT) can be made to G E N T N E 30
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BSB: 062 245 Account No: 28009639
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Account Name: Willys Whippet & Overland Knight Restorers Inc
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DISCLAIMER
The WWOKR, it’s officers, and the committee cannot be held liable for any errors and or omissions in articles, reports, notices,
advertisements, comments, and advice of events that are published in good faith.
Publication of an advertisement or expression of views in the articles or reports does not necessarily imply endorsement by WWOKR.
PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT 2018
Thanks to all who have organized runs Our next events are in February; please see
this year. Again, many events were poorly the articles in the newsletter as to the details.
attended and quite a disappointment to Hope to see many of you at our next outing
those who took time to plan interesting runs and meeting.
for club members & their visitor’s enjoyment. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year .
John Farmer
It was great to see you all at the Christmas Happy Motoring!
Party at the Matraville RSL on Saturday 28th
November. This is the event to finish off the
year. Claudia organized the venue again,
and we’re all happy to attend here to have
our own room, own bar, screen etc. As well In THE LIBRARY
as all that, the food is great too!. Thanks
I’d like to report on the past year and also
also to Jennifer and her team who decorated
indicate where WWOKR may travel in the If you are looking for information or perhaps
tables, organized prizes and kept us on our
coming year. an article you have seen, check with our
toes with our trivia quiz..and also..what part
We would like to encourage more members Librarian Jennifer Horne Ph: (02) 4681 9238
is that! There’s always plenty of parking at
to drive their cars on our outings and ensure Email: jennifer_horne@hotmail.com
the venue and the party is always a great get
that the marque is still visible. Even if your These are some of the magazines we recieve
together. Put it in your diary for next year.
car has not been restored we would love you • Veteran Car Club W.A,
A reminder for next year that we will continue
to join us on our outings in your modern car. • Vintage Drivers Club Vic
Sunday meetings in June and August to
At the AGM all positions were filled and I avoid the cold and dark nights of winter. • Chrysler Restorers Club,
congratulate those that stepped forward to • Vintage Motor Club
Pink slips will be needed for those using
accept roles in the club. • Antique & Classic Motor Club
WWOKR to register the cars on NSW historic
If you wish to write an article or advertise plates. The Historic Declaration forms will be • WOKR Victoria
a part in The Overland Telegraph you can signed as usual. You are able to contact me • WOKR USA (“Starter”)
contact Bruce on (02) 9524 9370 to arrange the completion • Antique & Classic Motor Club
( editoroverlandtele@bigpond.com ) of the forms.
Left: John Mitchell being Right: Claudia put on an presented with his trophy in impromptu pole dancing recognition of his regular display. attendance and support of club outings and events Below: Members and friends enjoyed a scrumptious meal, joined in games and quizes and told a lot of tall tales, who knows how many were true. Thanks to the ladies for another great Christmas Lunch.
In
In PARRAMATTA
PARRAMATTA PARK
PARK
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA DAY
DAY Sunday
Sunday 26th
26th January
January 2020
2020
CARNIVALE ON-LINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN ¨ Clubs can have tents (no tent pegs - use sandbags or weights) but
For those who do not have access to e-mail or online facilities, registration space must be requested by clubs when registering cars. The tents
forms can also be posted out. can be used to display and sell club memorabilia
Registration will remain open until November 29th ¨ Vehicles can display club flags (using under-tyre stands)
¨ Vehicles to arrive between 6 and 9 am. Entry from Macquarie Street
The events team at the City of Parramatta Council has made some major
and Queens Road.
changes in the arrangements based on information gathered from entrants and
¨ Rotary breakfast will be in the main parking area (as in 2019) with
visitors. Organisers will provide more shaded areas and allow car clubs to have
medallion tent alongside
tents to display memorabilia and to fly club flags on their vehicles. The day has
¨ Provision of a retail area for tents and vehicles for trade stands
also been shortened to allow entrants to leave from 3 pm.
¨ Best in Show voting by public using phone/tablet app. Prizes to be
This time will be reviewed in the event of extreme heat.
awarded.
This is a summary of the changes:
¨ Vehicles of all ages to be allowed to enter. (Cars under 30 years In addition to CARnivale, other activities in the Park will include a hot air
must be club members) balloon display from 6am and a family zone with kids’ rides and other
¨ Display time will be from 9 am to 3 pm. entertainment. There will be a shuttle bus from the Park to the Ferry Wharf,
¨ More shade areas provided and a large marquee to be placed in the train station and shopping centre in the Parramatta CBD. The Australia Day
centre of the parking area with food and drink stalls, celebrations end with a concert on the main stage in The Crescent followed by
chairs and a stage for entertainment. a fireworks spectacular at 9pm.
John Flower City of Parramatta Council
Vehicle Coordinator Box 32 PARRAMATTA 2124
2020 Australia Day CARnivale jflower@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Bob Daly has arranged a private visit to Retford Park,
Berrima District Historic Vehicle Club Inc
an historical house at Bowral. The tour affords us the Invitation
opportunity to have an extensive tour which goes well to our
beyond the usual public tour. The house was the original
summer residence for the Horden Family of department
44th BERRIMA RALLY
Saturday 15th to Sunday 16th February 2020
store fame, and, was purchased in the 60’s by the
Fairfax family. Once again the Berrima District Historic Vehicle Club Inc will be holding our “Berrima Rally”
We can only have this special tour on a weekday and so on the weekend mentioned above.
Thursday February 27th 2020 was selected. Numbers Our theme for this weekend will be “Heroes Heroines Villains & Vagabonds”
We are looking forward to your participation with this theme.
were limited and we have the full number.
Our club welcomes all historic vehicle enthusiasts to our major annual rally, a weekend in the
Southern Highlands with country hospitality and motoring through some exciting country.
Come for the weekend or just for the day (to be eligible for category trophies,
entrants & vehicles must attend both days)
All required information is in the attached programme
We are all looking forward to meeting again old friends and many new ones.
We have enclosed an entry form and a programme of the weekend’s events.
If more entry forms are required feel free to copy as many as you need.
We have, for your convenience, listed below various places for accommodation in the area.
Booking early is recommended
Mittagong RSL Springs Resort Ph 02 4871 3133 mittagong@springsresorts.com
Grand Country Lodge Ph 02 4871 3277 grandcountrylodgemittagong@gmail.com
Fitzroy Inn Historic Guest House Ph 02 4872 3457 bookings@fitzroyinn.com.au
Mittagong Caravan Park Ph 02 4871 1574 info@mittagongcaravanpark.com.au
Mittagong Motel Ph 02 4871 1277 enquiries@mittagong-motel.com.au
Motel Melrose Ph 02 4871 1511 bookings@motelmelrose.com.au
Poplars Inn Mittagong Ph 02 4889 4239 info@poplarsinn.com.au
Destination Southern Highlands – free booking service 1300 657 559 or 02 4871 2888
NRMA Accommodation Guide www.mynrma.com.au/travel
Please register early as it will assist us in planning.
Closing Date for Registering 31st January 2020
SEE YOU ALL IN FEBRUARY 2020
The Rally Committee
ALL STARTS AND MEALS FROM MITTAGONG PUBLIC SCHOOL . ENTRY ....LEE STREET MITTAGONG
Berrima Rally 2020 Berrima District Historic Vehicle Club Inc
Theme Heroes Heroines Villains & Vagabonds Berrima Rally 2020
Programme Entry Form
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th February 2020
Saturday 15th February 2020
Rally Entries Close 31st January 2020
Start 0800 Mittagong Markets . Cnr Alice & Albert St, Mittagong.
0830-0930 MITTAGONG PUBLIC SCHOOL enter via Lee Street, Mittagong.
Entrants Name_______________________________________________
You will be directed to park in your vehicles era.
Passengers Names__________________________________________
Categories pre 1900 - 1919 1920 – 1929 1930 – 1939 1940 - 1949
Address____________________________________________________
1950 – 1959 1960 – 1969 1970 – 1979 1980 – 1990
Suburb_______________________________________ Postcode________
Under 30 Driver Lady Driver
Ph ____________ Mobile___________________ Email_______________________
Motorcycles Commercial (Commercial includes trucks, utes and tractors)
Entrants & vehicles must attend both days to be eligible for category awards.
Vehicle Details
Register and join us for morning tea. Homemade slices, Saos, Tea, Coffee & Cordial.
Make _______________ Model __________________ Style __________________
Year__________ Rego No _____________ Under 30 ______ Female Driver____
1000-1200 Inspect vehicles on show and talk to the owners, take pictures, just enjoy yourself.
Primary Club ___________________________________________________
A judge will review all vehicles to select “ Best In Show” during this time
Check blackboard at hall for more suggested activities.
Please return the entry form plus cheque made out to
BDHVC Rally
1200-1300 Lunch in hall Homemade Rissole/Sausage with Salad & Roll, your choice
PO Box 145 Mittagong, NSW, 2575
Or Bank Transfer to
1300-1330 Judges presentation “Best In Show” Saturday Awards
Account Name – BDHVC – BSB 062572 – A/C 00902244
Reference Your Surname & Initial
1400-1800 Drive and visit a new venue in Southern Highlands, directions are in your Rally Booklet
If paying by bank transfer please forward entry form to above PO Box
Or free time to wander Mittagong or Bowral or Moss Vale shops or check blackboard
or email form to brujencollins@gmail.com
1800- Themed Dinner - Hot smorgasbord carvery, beef /pork & hot vegetables. Desert Tea/Coffee
Please circle attending Weekend or Saturday or Sunday
Day Event Charge ADULTS /Children Costs
Sunday 16th February 2020
Sat 16th Entry Fee Per Car Includes $ 40.00
0830-0930 Start the morning at MITTAGONG PUBLIC SCHOOL.. Morning tea will be provided
Sun 17th Morning Tea Saturday & Sunday
prior to run with Scones, Tea & Coffee.
Rally Badge $20.00ea $
Refer to your Rally Booklet with directions for your scenic drive
Sat 16th Lunch A $10.00 .......Adult $
Return to MITTAGONG PUBLIC SCHOOL for lunch around 1200hrs.
C $5.00 .......Child $
1200-1300 Lunch – Cold smorgasbord, chicken/smoked ham with salads. Tea & Coffee
Sat 16th Dinner A $25.00 ........Adult $
Presentation of weekend awards
C $12.50 ........Child $
Enquires Bill Betts 0429 333 769 robynbillbetts@gmail.com
Sun 17th Lunch A $15.00 .........Adult $
Bill Flegg 0407 408 844 william.flegg@bigpond.com
C $7.00 .........Child $
Jenny Collins 0408 160 978 brujencollins@gmail.com
Special Diets available Request on this form TOTAL $
Rally........ Friendly, Relaxed, Casual and/or Fancy Dress
Theme Heroes Heroines Villains & Vagabonds
Berry Heritage FOR SALE / WANTED
FOR SALE Whippet parts; Graham Davies 6337 5252
Day Run
2 x Chasis, one with engine, Allow extra time for phone to
gearbox, diff, scuttle and brakes, answer as Graham is a bit slow
Scuttle, 2 x tail shafts, door skins,
getting around, please leave a
bonnet, gearbox, flywheel, valve
gear, tappets, block, pistons, message if you get the answer
cylinder heads, rods, illustrated machine.
parts book, crankshaft, care books
We will be attending the Heritage Day event in Berry for 96, there are more parts stored
under cover but due to mobility
again on the 16th of May. There will be more details problems Graham unable to get in
in later editions of the Overland Telegraph to them.
Meeting Dates
• February 7th at 7:30pm at June Lovett’s home,
12 Cleveland St Ermington
• April 3rd at Jean Rogerson’s
• June 7th Sunday at Jennifer Horne’s
• August 2nd Sunday
• October 25th AGM
• More details to be advised.
FOR SALE / WANTED
FOR SALE Overland 1920/24. been passed down through our
Engine cowl windscreen family through the generations. And
frame, bonnet radiator surround I am looking at keeping it in good
Barry Pietersen; 2 Edden Street. condition to hand down to my son.
West Wallsend. 2286 I think it is a series 90? The car is
Mob: 0427 166 107 on full Queensland rego and they
came up with the 1919 date from
WANTED PARTS WHIPPET 1927 their data, not sure if this is correct.
4 cyl eng block or complete motor/
description of motor I have drained the engine oil,
5 stud water pump,bolts holding cyl gearbox oil and diff oil and would
head on,linkages mounted to block love to know what volume of
for timing advance. oil each of them takes and the
Radiator Shroud best location to fill the gearbox.
Whippet badge on shroud Alternatively if some one had a
Ignition switch and assembly workshop manual I could print of
original choke cable would be fantastic.
Amp and oil gauge with assembly The Chassis number engraved in FOR SALE 1929 96A whippet
Speedometer the timber under the passengers It has front and rear chrome bumpers, trunk with leather
Side mirrors L/R seat is 2740. strap on a carry frame.
5 stud water pump The original engine is in the shed Curtains all round
4 tyres and tubes and it is grey and number is Always garaged and now hardly ever used.
Leather roof 148092. This engine was replaced This comes with a trailer load of spare parts
Rad Spadina We live in Northern with the engine currently in the car For more information
Beaches Sydney and its number is 308496. Contact Bruce Day on 0428432531 or 0419272043 P.O.A
Email: raadd2@gmail.com
Sorry about the dust but the car is
Mobile: 0433 633 933
mostly restored. I have many parts
some that I may never use, so if
HELP WANTED
someone is looking for a special
Les Johnson passed this Email on.
part and if I have more than one I
Any help would be appreciated.
could help out.
Good morning Les
Kind Regards Ty Babbidge 0404
Thank you so much for taking my 050 454
call. Email ty@brisbanerealestate.com.
au
I have this Willy’s overland that has Located in Brisbane
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