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The Roadstar
For people who love Classic Cars
Read Mick & Sharon Smith’s
MG-B story on page 5
March 11 2021
Postal Address : PO Box 4274, LAKE HAVEN NSW 2262
President Bob O’Brien 0447 966 772
Vice President Danny McCann 4388 9066 (Mobile 0428 248 859)
Secretary Geoff Reilly 4977 2436
Treasurer Terry Cockerell 49772011
Meetings commence at 7:30 p.m.
at Canton Beach Sports Club in Hibbard St. Toukley
Club Meetings are held on the second Thursday evening of every
month.
Next Meeting
8th April 2021
Newsletter: If you would like to contribute to the club’s newsletter by
either supplying photos, comments, reports or advertisements, please
email them to me at dennis.tame@gmail.com or phone me on either
0466 989 559 or 4977 2960. Please note that the deadline for
receiving information to go to print is the first Thursday of the month.
Editor Dennis Tame
The opinions expressed in articles published in the newsletter are not
necessarily those of the Club, its Officers or the Editor.
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TWIN LAKES CLASSIC AUTO CLUB INC.
MINUTES of GENERAL MEETING on 11th February, 2021
Meeting opened: 7.40p.m. Bob O’Brien welcomed everyone and thanked
all for attending.
Members Present: As per Attendance List attached.
MINUTES of Meeting on 14th January 2021 were tabled and deemed to
have been read.
Business Arising: Nil
Adoption of Minutes: Moved G. Reilly and Seconded P. Baker -
Carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
IN: 1. Invitation to Events: Shannons Auction, starting 16th February
2021.
2. Emails: From Laney’s, thanking Marilyn and Reillys for support
during recent operations.
3. Letters: Greater Bank update. N/A.
4. Newsletters: MotorMeter.
OUT:
1. Newsletters posted to members without emails.
Acceptance of Correspondence: Moved G. Reilly and Seconded R.
Thomson – Carried.
TREASURER’S REPORTS:
Terry Cockerell presented the January report:-
Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report: Moved T. Cockerell and seconded G.
Mead – Carried.
REPORTS:
President: Bob O’Brien
The Club is in good shape. We are having a friendly time on outings.
Had a pleasing time at yesterday’s outing. Marilyn, the new Bocce
champion. Road closed to Maccadamia Farm so went to the other
“Maccas”.
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Vice President: Danny McCann
Apologies for not going to the Australia Day outing. Had visitors come
unexpectedly. Hope everyone is fitting in with COVID rules. Hope it will
all be over soon.
CLUB CAPTAIN'S REPORT Marilyn Vella
Cards send out to Max Jones & Miles Payne.
Will be sending get well cards to A Wilson, S Thomson, C Graves,
and G Mead.
Thank you email from R Laney also expressed thanks to G & D Reilly.
Meeting Point tally and Club Events Runs Points tally books will be on
display for checking by members.
2 meetings and 4 club events needed to qualify for Club membership.
EVENTS DIRECTOR'S REPORT George Vella
AUSTRALIA day’s run was very hot but made pleasant by cool breeze
blowing through the trees. Bocce played and won by Robyn Gale. Quoits
played as well.
5 visitors came on this run and enjoyed themselves. Pleasant day had
by all.
Went to Grahamstown Dam on Wed 10th. Weather didn't look good
when we left home but improved by the time we left meeting point.
Grahamstown Dam run turned out to a very good day with 10 cars 20
members. Then we finished the day off at McDonald's.
The next run is Eddie's Twilight Run to Bonnells Bay on Saturday 27th
Feb at 4pm meet.
The run after that is Danny's Sunshine Reserve Run at Chitterway.
BBQs available. M/Tea Woodbury Park.
The next run is the Kurri Kurri Festival held in the rugby league ground 2
streets down from the Kurri shops. Tickets from last year 2020 festival
are the only tickets to be used for this years event. If you have
misplaced your ticket you can still enter as they have a record of who
paid last year. Meet 7am.
Newsletter Editor: Dennis Tame
Away.
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Plates Registrar: Bill Hansell
Lots of information from TfNSW and CMC. See Roadstar for essential
information. Contact me for specific information about your registration,
if required.
Librarian/Historian: Mick Smith
Nothing to report.
Acceptance of all reports: Moved T. Sant and Seconded C. Byles -
Carried.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Some Handbooks were given away.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8.10 pm.
Next Committee meeting 11th March 2021 at 6.30 pm.
Next General meeting 11th March 2021 at 7.30 pm.
FUTURE CAR CLUB RUNS
WHEN- Wednesday April 7, 2021
WHERE- The Entrance Run
Morning tea...Picnic Point Reserve
Lunch at Memorial Park
Meet:.NORTH ENTRANCE CAR PARK
at 9.00am. Leave 9.15am
BYO Everything. Chairs, tables hat, food,
Jacket etc
WHEN- Sunday April 18, 2021
WHERE- Morpeth Park Run
BYO Everything, you can purchase food
Please bring a pen as we will have an easy
Quiz and games
Meet at Wyee......8.45am. Leave.....9.00am
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MAY RUNS. ## PRESIDENT'S RUN
## HERITAGE DAY
Dates and times to be announced
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Mick & Sharon Smith’s 1970 MG-B
Sharon and I joined Twin Lakes Classic Auto Car Club in 2007. At that
time, I felt like getting another MG, I had seen one for sale at Budgewoi,
it was pretty rough. I bought it at a fair price to do up, having previously
had two MGs. They were a MG TF and a MG A. I hadn’t owned one
since we got married 40 odd years before. My current MG B needed
heaps of work doing on it and still does, but I will get there one day. .
MEMBER’S PROFILE VEHICLE DETAILS
Name Mick Smith Make MG
Occupation Retired Model / Year 1970 Roadster
Wife’s Name Sharon Paint Colour Black
Number of classic One Mechanical Mostly standard with a
cars owned Details 5 speed gear box
Hobbies & Pastimes Cars Engine 1800cc
Favourite sport Golf and Rugby Transmission Toyota Celica 5 speed
League gear box
Favourite Book Sunday papers Brakes Front-Discs
Rear-Drums
How long as a 14 years Suspension Front Coil
member of TLCAC
Ambitions Win a Million Bucks Suspension Rear Leaf Springs
The car I would like Marilyn’s 39 Ford Wheels / Tyres Spoked wheels
to own Perelli tyres
Does the car have Full Rego Brief History of American Import
conditional or full Vehicle
registration?
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IN MY NEIGHOURHOOD
Mowing the lawn is more of a duty than exercise, walking is recreation
which leads to my pastime of talking. I meet many people in different
situations. On my walks I have discovered about 10 cars of interest ranging
in age from 32 to 92 years within 5 minutes of home. I first met David
about a year ago down by the jetty walking his dog. More recently I found
him washing his car just 3 minutes from home along my street. It was not
long before the subject of cars became the topic of conversation. David
said I have a “Gangster car”
This description really caught my attention and I said “One with the spare
wheels mounted in the front mudguards?” “Yes a 1936 Packard” was the
reply. Here is the story of his car.
The 1936 Packard Straight 8 Touring Sedan has a side valve 282 cubic
inch motor and has 4-wheel hydraulic brakes.
David’s father bought the car around 1957 from the original owner who
imported it. It was the family car until 1970 when it was put on blocks in
their garage in Liverpool. The motor has not been turned over since about
1972.
When it was moved to Lake Macquarie the old tyres (inner tubes) were
pumped up and are still holding air today!
David plans to install a modern drive train in the car including running gear
with ABS brakes (he already has a late model donor car).
WOW this will be some car! Carrying out the conversion will be a big job
and we wish David plenty of luck doing it.
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The Grahamstown Dam Run
On Wednesday February 10 we set sail with 10 cars heading to
Grahamstown Dam. When we left it was a lovely sunny morning but by the
time that we got to the motorway it was
pouring rain and this continued all of the
way to Newcastle. As we pulled into
Grahamstown
Dam the rain
stopped and the
sun came out.
We then had our
morning tea and a
chat. Later George
Nanette & Paul Baker arranged a game of
bocce with Marilyn being the winner and myself a
close second.
The RAAF put on a great show of jets flying over
us, the noise from the jets was so loud we had to
stop talking as they flew over us.
After lunch
some decided
to head home
while some of Don & Marj Thompson
us went looking for the nut farm but
were unable to find it so it was off to
McDonald’s we
went for ice
creams.
We all had a lovely
day with friends
gathering in a nice
Jeanette & Ron Beverley park by the water’s edge
and of course under the beautiful sun.
Narelle Hansell
George in the rain
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Bonnells Bay Twilight Run
As we left Wyee everyone was wondering about the
weather, but there was no need to as the rain stayed
away and the 32 of us enjoyed our meal without a spot
of rain falling. The electric BBQ worked well and the
under-cover table and seating was much appreciated.
The company was good and there were lots of laughs
and stories shared at this pleasant location.
Sam Galea, Shirley, Eddie and Koda the dog
Marilyn definitely wasn’t lonely as she made friends with a local pelican
Then it was time for some bocce. The spirited rounds of the
game saw Craig and Andrew play
off for the championship. Craig
was the victor (beware of the
wounded warrior) Craig had to
play left-handed due to an injury.
We noticed that there is still a bit
of child in all of us despite our
age as Wal and Eddie enjoyed
the play-ground.
Craig & Andrew
It is always great to come together as a club for we enjoy each other’s company and
this occasion was no exception as we certainly had a great time.
Shirley McPartland
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EVENT DIRECTOR’S CLUB RUNS
REMEMBER:
• All club runs commence from Wyee (Corner of Wyee Rd and Hue Hue Rd) unless otherwise
advised
• No club runs will be cancelled – please meet at the meeting point where a decision regarding the
run will be made.
• When attending any club run, ensure that your name has been recorded on the Attendance
Sheet. It is a member’s responsibility to sign in.
• Dates and details of club runs are subject to change.
• Hand Held CB Radios must always use Channel 18
o The lead car has one hand set to advise of turns, traffic hazards etc.
o Tail end Charlie will hear the information from the lead car and will always stay at the rear.
For the most part the rear car has a view of the convoy and is therefore able to advise the
leader should a problem occur with anyone in the line ahead.
o When the radio is no longer required, please ensure that the unit is completely turned off
and returned to the Events Director.
Whenever you use your Historic Registered Vehicle on
H Plates
1. You must carry your Certificate of Approved Operations Form at all times. The form is issued
only at the time of the first registration.
2. You must always carry your log book.
3. You must carry your Car Club Membership identification.
4. You must be a financial member of the Car Club.
5. You must take a copy of the Roadstar Newsletter with you when you participate in a club run.
Please Note these rules could change at any time by the NSW Transport Department.
Bill Hansell
Plates Registrar
Committee Members Contact Details
OFFICE NAME PH NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS
President Bob 0447 966 772 carolyn.byles46@gmail.com
O’Brien
Vice President Danny 0428 248 859 danny.laraine.mccann@gmail.com
McCann 4388 9066
Secretary Geoff Reilly 4977 2436 gdr1007@gmail.com
Treasurer Terry 4977 2011 tandgc@outlook.com
Cockerell
Events Director George 0477 245 660 marilynv2727@bigpond.com
Vella 4977 3352
Club Captain/Welfare Marilyn 0488 594 993 marilynv2727@bigpond.com
Vella 4977 3352
Newsletter Editor Dennis 0466 989 559 dennis.tame@gmail.com
Tame 4977 2960
Plates Registrar Bill Hansell 0428 571 307 william.hansell@bigpond.com
4357 1307
Librarian/Historian Mick Smith 0424 922 525 sharongreenjade@gmail.com
4390 5245
9Postal Address: The Secretary, PO Box 4274 Lakehaven NSW 2264
Website: www.shannons.com.au/club/carclubs/twin-lakes-classic-auto-club
Webmaster: Lorraine Laney 4399 1738 (M:0414 691 738)
Email: loric2@bigpond.com
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