Exceed - May 2013 by Ron Reed

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Every Event An Adventure The Pajero 4WD Club of Victoria Inc General Committee 2012/13 President Russell Chatfield

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Vice President Rusty Wilson

Exceed

The Monthly Magazine of the PAJERO 4WD Club of Victoria Inc. Registered Incorporated Body A0005427G ABN 82 344 073 688

Index

Secretary Anthony Ogle

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Treasurer Diane Golledge Membership Secretary Pam Chalmers Trip & Social Barry Walker Shop Purchasing & Sales Derek Bardsley Venue Officer Alan Chalmers Driver Education Officer Ralph Longley Technical Officer Chris Rizonico

President’s Report................................................................ 3 Membership Report............................................................. 4 Treasurer’s Report................................................................ 5 Calendar............................................................................... 6 AGM Minutes - April Meeting.............................................. 7 Driver Training.................................................................... 10 Club Information................................................................ 14 Notice of Meeting . ............................................................ 17 Members Report................................................................ 19 Trip Report - Mt Cole, Labour Day Weekend...................... 22 Trip Report - Nug Nug Easter Trip....................................... 27 In the Shop with Derek Bardsley........................................ 34 Trip Report - Toolangi Day Trip........................................... 36 Trips & tracks ..................................................................... 38 Tech Talk - Meet with MMAL CEO ..................................... 42 Tech Talk - Diesel Air & Snorkel.......................................... 47 Shutter Bug Competition.................................................... 48 Services Directory............................................................... 52 Future Trips........................................................................ 55

Member’s Representative Helen Wilson

NEXT MONTH..... Bumper Pajero Challenge Issue

FWDV Delegate Tony Jambu Editor Frank Amato editor@pajeroclub.com.au

If you have any stories or experiences you’d like to share about this years Challenge email them to editor@pajeroclub.com.au

Sub Committees Librarian/Historian Brian Bateman Pajero Challenge Co-Ordinator Alberto Pamintuan

The Pajero 4WD Club of Victoria Inc. was formed in Melbourne in 1984. The Club is made up of families and individuals who are interested in safe and responsible recreational four wheel driving in a family setting. The Pajero Club supports the Tread Lightly Program and is a financial member of the Victorian Four Wheel Drive Association.

Magazine Collating & Distribution Peter Cooney Webmaster Stewart Bairstow Environmental & Mobile Land Care Robyn Burke Rural Response Group Geoff Strahan

www.pajeroclub.com.au Cover Photo by Eva Stanjo Driver/Vehicle - Russell & Kerri Chatfield Portland Sand Dunes Club Trip - AGAIN!

Meetings are held at 8pm on the third Wednesday of each month except January, at: THE GLEN WAVERLEY BOWLS CLUB, 690 Waverley Rd, Glen Waverley Melways 71 B5 7:30 for 8:00 - BBQ & refreshments available All correspondence & enquiries as to membership is to: The Secretary, PO Box 117, MITCHAM 3132 Page 3

RECOGNITIONS Ironbark Award 1997 - Bill Mead 1998 – John Peterson 1999 – Barry Collins 2000 - Nancy Miller 2001 – Fred Farrugia 2002 – Ian Hastie 2003 - Barry Walker 2004 - Alison McLaughlin 2005 - Doug Hammerton 2006 - Robyn & John Burke 2007 - Brian Lynch 2008 - Ron Reed 2009 - Alberto Pamintuan 2010 - Ian Salmon 2011 - Ralph Longley 2012 - Peter Van Riel

Life Members Arch Grant Fred & Heather Schoof Jim Payton Bill Mead Peter Cooney John Peterson Laurie & Chris Finlay Peter & Nancy Miller Ron & Carol Reed

Past Presidents 1984 - 1986 - Arch Grant 1987 - 1989 - Graeme Walsh 1990 - 1991 - John Wilkinson 1992 - Andrew Baxter 1993 - 1995 - Fred Farrugia 1996 - 1997 - Brian McLaughlin 1998 - 1999 -Alan Mai 2000 - Shane Murray/Karen Ingram 2001 - 2002 - Karen Ingram 2003 - 2005 - Tony Kregor 2005 - Ralph Longley 2006 - 2007 - John Campbell 2008 - 2012 - Carol Reed

Clubman Awards recent recipients ......... 2011 Simon Garraway 2011 Brian Hay 2011 Tom Hona 2011 Ian Soderstron 2011 Jurg Pulter 2011 Gus Davis 2011 Andre De Groote 2011 Alan Sellars 2012 Alan Sellars 2012 Toby Corbett 2012 Tim Bardsley 2012 Andrew Morcom 2012 Scott Sando 2012 Garry Scott 2012 Ted Charlesworth 2012 Alan Sellars

POTY Winners 1986 - Barry Collins 1987 - John Wilkinson 1988 - Barry Collins 1989 - John Wilkinson 1990 - Graeme Walsh 1991 - John Wilkinson 1992 - Fred Schoof 1993 - Fred Schoof 1994 - Fred Schoof 1995 - Fred Schoof 1996 - Ron Kelly 1997 - Peter Cooney 1998 - Peter Cooney 1999 - Peter Cooney 2000 - Peter Cooney 2001 - Peter Cooney 2002 - Peter Cooney 2003 - Peter Cooney 2004 - Tony Kregor 2005 - Peter Cooney 2006 - Peter Van Riel 2007 - Laurie Finlay 2008 - Dave Ratcliffe 2009 - Ron & Carol Reed 2010 - Ron & Carol Reed 2011 - Ron & Carol Reed 2012 - Ron & Carol Reed

Happening at the May Meeting • 4X4 EQUIP Presentation - Staring Ian Hastie! • Cooper Tires Pajero Challenge - Presentation by Alberto Pamintuan. • BBQ and refreshments will be available before the meeting.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Welcome to the May edition of Exceed. The weather is getting cooler and it will soon be Winter!! The days are also getting wetter as will the tracks so please be careful when out on trips and ensure that the tracks you are planning to drive are not seasonally closed. Please check the Four Wheel Drive Victoria or Parks Victoria Web sites before planning and travelling. There are still a lot of places to go and have fun in the wet, so get out there and run a trip. Yes that means you!!! If you are looking at running a snow trip this year, don’t forget you have to apply for access to some of the alpine access roads. Start planning now. Our April meeting was a great success with a very interesting presentation from Brendan Hughes, the National Training Manager from Penrite Oil. We had several questions that kept everyone interested. I would also like to congratulate the three club members who entered the ‘cruisakahana event’ on the 13th & 14th April. The team was called the Pajero A Team and they came equal third in the Inter Club Teams Event and Peter Symons won the Touring division of the ‘Mud Track’. Well done to you all. In the coming months you will be receiving your membership renewal forms; I hope you will all renew you membership to our great club and send them through as soon as your able. May is the time when many of our members get away and travel north to the warmer states and enjoy the tropical parts of our country. I wish them good luck whilst away, we are very jealous. Also, before we know it our July meeting will be upon us. This is the time of our AGM and when we need to elect a committee to guide our club into the next year. Please check out the list of committee roles and if you are interested in any of the positions then please do not hesitate to contact myself or any of the committee. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Remember fresh faces maintain excitement within the club and its activities. Recently our Pajero Club Rural Response Group (RRG), headed by Geoff Strahan, carried out more weekend working bees in the Seaton area. There is a lot more work to be done. All I can ask is if you have any time at all please put your name down on the up and coming working bees, many hands make light work. It was very sad to see the devastation to property and the beautiful country side first hand, please help if your able. This year we will be promoting the “Cooper Tires Pajero Challenge 2014” much earlier. Our aim is to ensure more clubs are informed intern bringing the numbers up to the level they once were. If you would like to assist in the promotion and the running in the event for next year please contact Alberto. A date will be confirmed soon. I look forward to see you all at our May meeting. So come along and bring your photos for the photo competition, come and catch up with a great community and most of all have fun. Russell Chatfield 1256, President. © Vol 30 No. 4 - May 2013

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MEMBERSHIP REPORT Membership Secretary’s Report: March April 2013 2013 Awards 112 123 158 182 205 267 329 538 963 118 145 120 193 277 345 350 365 376 383 396 413 433 446 464 466 470 475 493 500 506 511 516 531 544 570 618 652 664 829 875 1078 1083 1154 1197

Summary Life Members 20 Years 10 Years < 10 Years MShip Register

Bill & Robyn Mead Arch Grant John Peterson Peter & Nancy Miller Jim Payton & Cathie Crisp Laurie & Chris Finlay Fred & Heather Schoof Peter Cooney Ron & Carol Reed John & Sandra Simonton John & Ann Wilkinson Barry Collins Laurence Barnes Alan & Marilyn Mai Arthur & Vicki Del Monaco John & Katrina Palmer Barry Ellis Mark & Mary Thompson John & Margaret Webster Graeme & Joan Evans Sebastion & Elizabeth Corridore Fred & Helen Farrugia Ian & Maryann Street Rowland & Judy Jubb Brian & Liz Richards Gary Wise John & Robyn Burke Russell & Carol Monson Andrew & Virginnia Kingsford Len & Elsebeth Murray Wayne & Gwen Archer John & Lola Jefferies Ian & Claire Bubb Brian & Karlene Lynch Doug & Wendy Hammerton Brian & Alison McLaughlin Barry & Cathy Walker Ian Hastie Ralph & Pam Longley Alberto & Florita Pamintuan Ian & Hilary Salmon Frank & Hilary Wechsler Peter van Riel David & Monica Ratcliffe Memberships 9 25 67 286 387

Membership

Iron Bark

Life, 20 Yrs 2005 Life, 20 Yrs 2004 Life, 20 Yrs 2005 Life, 20 Yrs 2006 Life, 20 Yrs 2006 Life, 20 Yrs 2007 Life, 20 Yrs 2008 Life, 20 Yrs 2012 Life, 10 Yrs 2010 20 Yrs 2004 20 Yrs 2004 20 Yrs 2005 20 Yrs 2006 20 Yrs 2007 20 Yrs 2008 20 Yrs 2008 20 Yrs 2009 20 Yrs 2009 20 Yrs 2009 20 Yrs 2009 20 Yrs 2009 20 Yrs 2009 20 Yrs 2010 20 Yrs 2010 20 Yrs 2010 20 Yrs 2010 20 Yrs 2010 20 Yrs 2011 20 Yrs 2011 20 Yrs 2011 20 Yrs 2012 20 Yrs 2012 20 Yrs 2012 20 Yrs 2012 10 Yrs 2003 10 Yrs 2004 10 Yrs 2005 10 Yrs 2005 10 Yrs 2008 10 Yrs 2009 10 Yrs 2012 10 Yrs 2012

1997 Bill

Person of the Year

1998 2000 Nancy

2008 Ron

2007 Laurie 1992 to1995 Fred 1997 to 2003 & 2005 2009, 2010, 2011

1999

1987, 1989, 1991 John 1986 1988

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2001 Fred

2006 Robyn

2007 Brian 2005 Doug 2004 Alison 2003 Barry 2002 2011 Ralph 2009 Alberto 2010 Ian

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2012 Peter 2006 Peter 2008 David

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General Meeting Attendance: April-13

Members with Trip Leader Awards 8 7 20 18 53

Members: Children: Visitors: Total

New Members Welcomed 1689 Colin & Cath Wilson

Tempory Membership

T1304 Ray Cheasley

1689 Colin & Cath Wilson T1304 Ray Cheasley

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TRAFALGAR Cobaw Day Trip

Trip Leader 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2

Mitsubishi

4-May-13

Pajero

2011

132 0 5 137 Learned about Paero Club from: Family

Trip Leader:Gavin London

Proposed 983 Russel Wilson 1574 Gavin London

Seconded 983 Helen Wilson

TREASURER’S REPORT

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UPCOMING CALENDAR of EVENTS Don’t forget to check the “12 Months at a Glance” planner on the web site

May 2013 8 May 15 May, Wed 18 -19 May 21 May 22 May

Collating ............................................ .................... Peter Cooney General Meeting, Glen Waverley Bowls Club - Waverley Rd, Glen Waverley Mobile Landcare - Nest Boxing in Lurg Hills............ Robyn Burke Midweek Meander #15 - Melbourne By Foot........ Rusty & Helen Wilson Committee Meeting

June 2013 12 Jun 19 , Wed 22 -23 Jun

Collating ............................................ .................... Peter Cooney General Meeting, Glen Waverley Bowls Club - Waverley Rd, Glen Waverley Goldfields Tour #2................................................... Laurie & Chris Finlay

July 2013 10 July 17 , Wed 20 Jul

Collating ............................................ .................... Peter Cooney AGM [7.30] + General Meeting + “Christmas in July” Glen Waverley Bowls Club - Waverley Rd, Glen Waverley Cape York 2013 ............................................ ......... Damian De Rozairo

August 2013 23 Aug

Birdsville Races 2013 (TRIP FULL)........................... Andrew Turner

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It’s AGM time of year again shortly, so take a look at Page one of this magazine and if one of the General or Sub Committee positions takes your fancy... we want you! Full role description’s and responsibilities will be listed in the JUNE edition. Membership due’s are ‘due’ shortly. Announcement and details at the May meeting . Renewal form will be included with your June issue of exceed.

Congratulations Jennifer & Paul Hicks #1466 Sophie Miriam Hicks, Born 27/2/13, 7 pound, 6 ounces

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MEETING MINUTES MINUTES OF THE PAJERO CLUB GENERAL MEETING HELD AT THE GWBC WED 17th APRIL 2013 Opened: 8.01pm Minutes of the Previous Meeting: Proposed:

Dave Howard

Seconded: Lawrie Finlay

Apologies: Diane Golledge, Ian Hastie, Max Hay, Luke Chatfield, Ron Hillman, Dan Brooke, Carol Reed, Margaret Schneider, Andrew Cross, Peter Symonds, Geoff Domingo, Jeni & Harold Hawson President: Russell Chatfield Presentation 1: Penrite Oil - Brendan Hughes - National Training Manager - Australian company is family owned. Australian & NZ. Blending plants over Aus. Oils made for Aussie conditions. Large range of products. Preferred supplier. Started by Les Meekol in family kitchen. Sold to the Diamonds. John died in 2006. Margaret still runs company. One of the first products developed was HPR50. Purchased a business in the UK. Employ around 120 people. Co. owns a range of old cars at Bayswater factory. Also race cars in historic series. Penrite Oils used in a great deal of motor sports. Oil is refined for petrol, diesel, gas, asphalt, plastics, cosmetics. Lubricating oil is all imported. The more you refine it the better it becomes. API classifies oils into 6 categories. Detergents, dispersants are added. LPG cars need to change oil regularly. Viscosity was explained and how it works and protects engines. We follow the American standards - API. Sides were shown detailing the various oils produced over quite a number of years. Evolution of oil over the years explained using a Commodore as an example. DPF oils are specially produced. Model T ford needed its oil changed every 500 miles. 2012 Falcon - 15,000 klms. To reduce pollution DPF’s are common. Web site has a detailed car oil guide. Manufacturers have approved products for their vehicles. Complete range of oils produced to cover every need. Question time was lively and varied. Brendan advised for better vehicle longevity oils should be changed in half the time as recommended by manufacturers. ie: Pajero diesel is 15,000. Do it every 7,500 klms. Brendan also pointed out that lifetime sealed units like gearboxes where there is no need to change the oil the is usually only good for the warranty period of say 100,000 klms. Very interesting. Brendan advised that Club members can get a discount at Motofluids located at Factory 17, 11 Havelock Rd Bayswater by presenting their Club Membership card. Penrite sign outside

Presentation 2: Cruiserkhana Presentation - President Russell Chatfield attended this event and we had one team entered. Peter Simons & Nathan Smith & Simon & Liz Garroway Guy Falkner & Ollie & 70 teams entered. Various tasks and events that were timed and quite challenging. Area very well set up and property is some 400 acres. A lot of ladies and children present. Points lost for a lot of infringements. Each activity had a full set of rules which need to be read carefully. Club came equal 3rd overall. Peter Symons won the mud track section. Placing’s were TLC, LROC, Pajero A Team. Simon stressed that it was not a bloke’s day and we need more club members for next year. Touring & standard classes. Good day for spectators as well. Secretary: No report – refer magazine. Treasurer: No report – refer magazine. Membership: 132 members present with 5 visitors. A very warm welcome to one and all. Truck presented to Edward & Kristina Frizzle. Trip & Social: Woodchop went off well as did Ron & Carol’s trip. © Vol 30 No. 4 - May 2013

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MEETING MINUTES Well done Paul Hicks on his trip. Upcoming Trips - RRG trips. More people needed. Both on the next two weekends. Caravan capers full. Mid week meander is on May30th. Sutton tools. Lunch at La Porchetta’s in Greensborough. Movie in Greensborough if no interest Sutton Tools. Paul Hicks trips full. Hi Country trip June long weekend to be advertised. Mobile Landcare trip is full. Goldfields trip no. 2 has vacancies. Lawrie Finlay advised 15 entries but more welcome. Touring section available if no interest in navigation. DTU: First Aid course in July 7 book. Proficiency Course in May. Proficiency + June 16. 5 booked in. Navigation Course May 27. Oz Explorer course interest sought. Alberto to run. Trip planning course. Advanced Course October. Penrite Oils Presentation - very informative! First Aid Certificates: Russell & Carol Monson, Keith & Diane Williams, Rob Hillman, Marie Holness & Graham Woods & Pam Woods, Edward Reddick, Peter Van Reil, Pam & Alan Chalmers, Carol & Ron Reed, Cha Ratnatuga. Proficiency + Course Certificates: Shaun Whittaker, Edward Riddle, Malcolm Stellar, Tim McBride, KarstenHinz, Christinna Frizzle, Margie Pow , Brian Voysey, Waleed Talj, Martin Hughes and Greg Hunter. Members Rep: No report. Shop Specials: Safety hammers and other goodies. Technical Officer: No report. FWDV Delegate: Regional Rep meeting open to all. Editor: Volunteer editor was organised tonight. Thank you very much.

Another truck for Christina & Edward Frizzle

Librarian: Lots of outstanding material for quite some considerable time. Please check at home for books, magazines, DVD’s etc and return. Venue: Alan Chalmers - Catering crew are moving on and volunteers required for next year as are barbecue helpers. SUB COMMITTEE REORTS Mobile Landcare: no report Page 10

MEETING MINUTES Pajero Challenge Dinner: Challenge won and done. Presentation dinner is April 29. Congratulations to those who competed and well done to members who ran checkpoints. Rural Response Group: Geoff Strahan - Work is back underway with working bees advertised in Etrips. Not well supported by Club members and volunteers urgently needed. Move out of Seaton area next weekend. GENERAL BUSINESS TABLED None. Photo Competition Winners: Barry Walker - Section 2 and Kevin London Section 3 Raffle: Door Prize - Stumpy Shovel - StuartGay 1st Prize - Dual screen portable DVD player: Anthony Saul 2nd Prize - Engel camp chair: DarrenStraub 3rd Prize - High Country sun shelter: David Oscar 4th Prize - LED strip light: Damien De Rozairo 5th Prize - Kleen Kanteen Drink Bottle: Brian Bateman 6th Prize - Camp cooking to extreme damper: Peter George

Our clubs newest First Aider’s

Meeting Closed: 10.05pm.

Hugs all round!

Pam, our new Membership Secretary hard at work already!

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DRIVER TRAINING

Pajero Club Driver Training One of the most important aspects of four-wheel driving is the difference between driving on bitumen and the special skills required to use your vehicle in true off road conditions. The Driver Training Courses are designed to increase driver skills in all aspects of four-wheel driving, from recovery techniques to environmental care, technical knowledge, safety andeven driving skills ! The Club runs a number of courses including ...: 1. Proficiency 4WD Driving for complete novices - theory plus 1 day practical. 2. Proficiency PLUS 4WD Driving, for those with a little experience. - 1 day practical 3. Proficiency PLUS Navigation - learn the basics of map reading - theory 4. Proficiency PLUS Trip Planning - gives you the skills to run your own trips - theory 5. Advanced 4WD Driving, for experienced drivers who want to take their skills to the next level - theory plus 2 days practical 6. Accredited Chain Saw Course is run by Four Wheel Drive Victoria.

Driver Education Officer Ralph Longley

Please check out Four Wheel Drive Victorias web site for further courses available such as 4WD Winch Recovery Course and Ozi Explorer Course.

Driver Training Course Outline

Driver Experience Required

Proficiency

Proficiency PLUS

Advanced

Able to recognize a 4WD at 100 paces

Completion of Proficiency Course, and experience in driving on various 4WD trips.

Completion of Proficiency PLUS course and usually at least a year’s worth of 4WD trips. Yes winch preferred

Vehicle in sound mechanical condition

Yes

Snatch strap and 2 x rated D shackles

Yes

Off-Road tyres (All Terrain or similar)

Preferred

Yes

Aggressive AT or Muddies

UHF

Preferred

Yes

Cost

$110.00 pp for Club Member

$75.00 pp for Club Member

$250.00 pp for Club Member (2 day course, fully catered) $60.00 (Advanced course Observer - catered)

Location

Werribee 4WD Park

Mt Disappointment State Forest

Tallarook or Cobaw State Forest

Frequency

4 – 6 per year

2 - 3 per year

2 per year Satisfactory completion of Club’s Navigation Course

Other Duration

Vehicle to have had suspension lift and preferably be fitted with heavy duty sill guards

1 evening of theory, one day practical

One day driving in the bush

1 evening of theory, one full weekend practical

Contact Ralph Longley or any of the instructors should you have any driver training questions. The DTU also recognizes the importance for partners to be trained in four wheel driving skills. Any one of our DTU instructors will be happy to discuss the advantages of having an available “co driver” whilst on off road excursions. © Vol 30 No. 4 - May 2013

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DRIVER TRAINING INSTRUCTORS: Senior Level

Fred Farrugia, Ian Hastie, Barry Walker

Public Level

Alberto Pamintuan, Robert Hillman, Peter Van Riel, Robert Pepper

Club Level

Ian Salmon, Laurie Finlay, Russell Chatfield, Dave Ratcliffe, Hari Maragos,

Simon Garraway, Ralph Longley, Eddie Frizzle.

Registered Trainees

Brian Lynch, Ian Clarke

Non-Registered Trainees Members wishing to book on to the courses below, should contact- E-mail: drivertraining@pajeroclub.com.au

Venue for Theory Nights : Glen Waverley Bowls Club (GWBC), where we have our club meetings More details about driver training can be found on the member's web site (you'll have to log in)

http://www.pajeroclub.com.au/members/dtu/

PROFICIENCY 2013 MONTH

THEORY

November 2012 February 2013

Friday 16th Nov Thursday 7th Feb Thursday 14th Mar Thursday 9th May Thursday 15th Aug Thursday 14th Nov

'LADIES' - March 2013 May 2013 August 2013 November 2013

PROFICIENCY PLUS DRIVING COURSE - 2013 MONTH

PRACTICAL

April 2013 June 2013 September 2013

Sunday 14th April Sunday 16th Jun Sunday 8th Sep

VENUE GWBC GWBC GWBC GWBC GWBC GWBC

Sunday 18th Nov Sunday 10th Feb Sunday 17th Mar Sunday 12th May Sunday 18th Aug Sunday 17th Nov

VENUE

STATUS

Cobaw Cobaw Cobaw

PROFICIENCY PLUS NAVIGATION COURSE - 2013 MONTH

THEORY

February 2013 May 2013 August 2013

Monday 18th Feb Monday 27th May Monday 5th Aug

VENUE GWBC GWBC GWBC

PROFICIENCY PLUS TRIP PLANNING COURSE - 2013 MONTH

PRACTICAL

$110.00

VENUE Werribee Werribee Werribee Werribee Werribee Werribee

STATUS OVER OVER OVER Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies

$75.00

FULL Vacancies Vacancies

STATUS

$60.00

OVER Vacancies Vacancies

$60.00

THEORY

VENUE

STATUS

MONTH

THEORY

VENUE

PRACTICAL

VENUE

STATUS

October 2013

Thursday 10th Oct

GWBC

Sat/Sun - 19th -20th OCT

Cobaw

Vacancies

THEORY/PRACTICAL

VENUE

STATUS

April 2013 August 2013

Monday 22nd Apr Monday 26th Aug

ADVANCE COURSE - 2013

FIRST AID 'CERT 2' MONTH

March 2013 July 2013 September 2013

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Saturday 16th March Saturday 6th July Saturday 21st September

GWBC GWBC

4Wheel Drive Victoria Balwyn North

Vacancies Vacancies

$250.00

Est Cost - $150.00

OVER 12 Vacancies 12 Vacancies

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DTU - Well Done!

Proficiency Plus Practical The following members successfully completed their Proficiency Plus Practical day at Cobaw State Forest on Sunday 14th April. Perfect weather, great tracks, and good companionship made for a enjoyable day of achievement.

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Shaun Whitaker 1629 Tim McBride 1640 Edward Riddick 1623 Karsten Hinz1631 Malcolm Sellar 1660 Christine Frizzle 1424 Margie Pow 1528 Brian Voysey 1625 Waleed Talj 1686 Martin Huges 1649 Greg Hunter 1596

FRANK - PLEASE INSERT PICTURE

Thank you to the following instructors for their time and expertise: Laurie Finlay 267 Russell Chatfield 1256 Fred Farrugia 433 Eddie Frizzle 1424 David Ratcliffe 1197 Rob Hillman 859 Peter van Riel 1154 Brian Lynch 544 Trainee – Ian Clarke 1485 & Damian De Rozairo 1208 To book your future Driver Training Course, contact Ralph Longley – DTU Coordinator on 0438 386064 (AH). Courses available are detailed on page … of this months Exceed Magazine.

Ralph Longley 829 DTU Coordinator © Vol 30 No. 4 - May 2013

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Australia’s ‘Mr 4x4’, Pat Callinan, tests Cooper’s new S/T MAXX:

“Now one set of tyres does it all”

efore long weekends and trips, I used to change my on-road tyres for my offroad tyres. It was something I’d always had to do. Then earlier this year, Cooper’s new tyres were flown in from America to be tested in our conditions. After taking them through Victoria’s High Country, testing them at Beyond Hotham and driving on them ever since, I can report that Cooper has somehow managed to make a tyre that is genuinely great off-road AND on-road. It suits everything I do. For the first time, in all my years of driving, I have found the one set of tyres that does it all. Tough Test If you’ve been to Beyond Hotham in Victoria’s High Country, you’ll know it’s a tough test for any tyre. We had snow, mud, clay, serious

I used to need two sets of tyres (off-road and on-road) until I tested Cooper’s S/TMAXX and found, for the first time, a tyre that is truly dual-purpose. mountain inclines, treacherous tracks, ruts, corrugations, bitumen and endless sharp rocks to throw at the new tyres. The verdict? These tyres are definitely Cooper’s next great leap forward. For a start, they have amazing grip. The company had promised better grip than the STT - I thought the STT would be hard to beat but Cooper has done it. Puncture resistance - excellent. The mountain’s sharp rocks usually mean a flat tyre at some point,

but the S/TMAXX tyres just kept rolling. Self-cleaning? We got some great slow motion footage of the tyres going through slop and you can see them cleaning mud out the back. You can see them gripping and cleaning as they go. Road noise? Very low which is surprising as S/TMAXX tyres look aggressive yet they don’t whine on the road. These new American tyres are truly great offroad and on-road. Put it this way - I’m not taking them off !

Australia’s largest range of 4WD tyres

With tyres to suit every kind of driving from highway to the harshest off-road terrain, Cooper Tires has your 4WD or SUV covered.

Authorised Dealers

Cooper Tires are only available from authorised Cooper Tire dealers. To find the dealer closest to you visit the locator on the website.

For your FREE tyre guide and more information about the Cooper Tires range visit www.coopertires.com.au or call 1300 COOPER ^1 Australia Registered Design No. 334885

Camper Trailer Australia - Pat Callinan v2.indd 1

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Pajero Club Website

Opinions expressed in articles published in Exceed are those of the respective authors and not necessarily those of the Editor or the Committee of the Pajero 4WD Club of Victoria, Inc. The Editor reserves the right to delete or modify where necessary any section of any article which has been submitted for publication in Exceed. Members are reminded of the publication guidelines which can be found on the web site at http://www.pajeroclub.com.au/members/exceed/ editorial%20guidelines%20for%20exceed-v1.html Please note that reports are limited to 4 pages. Please don't waste everyone's time and effort submitting more. Write to the guidelines rather than having the report omitted.

Go to www.pajeroclub.com.au and log into the member's home page. The link is the bottom left hand menu item on the public home page, use your user id and pass word to access. You'll find lots of useful in formation there as well as the latest news. Each month a soft copy version of the club's magazine Exceed is avail able for down loading.

Club Correspondence Please address all postal correspondence to the Secretary P.O. Box 117, Mitcham, Vic 3132 or email to secretary@pajeroclub.com.au

Pajero Club Meetings Club meetings are held on the third (3rd) Wednesday of the month, excluding January, 7:30 for 8:00 pm start. BBQ and refreshments available prior to the meeting with a great supper to follow. Meetings are held at the Glen Waver ley Bowls Club, Melway 71 B5, off Waverley Rd, near the corner of Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley. Up coming presentations can be found on the web site http://www.pajeroclub.com.au/mem bers/meetings/ club%20meeting%20presentations.html

Club Membership Any changes of your membership details should be advised to the Membership Secretary at a club meeting, in writing or by email. Any changes to your membership, ie from single to family or vice versa need to have a revised membership form completed and signed. Fee schedule can be found on the web site. New badges can be purchased for $9 each.

Magazine Contributions Submit reports via the web site - a special form has been set up for you to attach documents. Select from the menu item on the left hand frame of the member's home page - Submit Event/Trip Report or go to http://www.pajeroclub.com.au/members/feedback/ en/2/frontFeedbackpage.aspx or email editor@pajeroclub.com.au Contributions should be in Word for mat and please attach any photos separately rather than embedding in the documents.

Club Library

A wide range of books, videos and DVDs are avail able to borrow at Club meetings.

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eTrips

This is the email notification system used by the Pajero Club. You must register with Yahoo Groups. This is MODERATED site so that any thing submitted, ie trips or special notices, must be approved before being mailed out. The site is self administered. You must register and if you change your email address YOU must up date the details on Yahoo. No-one in the Pajero Club knows your details. Invitations to register with eTrips is sent out by the Membership Secretary. Instructions on how to self register are on the web site at http://www.pajeroclub.com.au/members/howto/ registefortripnotifications.html The menu item is on the right hand side of the member's home page - Register for eTrips If you are having trouble registering or receiving eTrip notices please contact the Trip & Social Coordinator or the Membership Secretary. As a matter of courtesy we try to ensure that all members have an equal opportunity to get on trips, therefore you are only eligible to book one vehicle for any trip advertised in Exceed or announced via e-trips; your own vehicle. Club members wishing to go on a trip as a group need to register individually as each membership is entitled to one booking on advertised activities.

Want to go on a Club Activity ?

Activities, Events and Trips, are promoted via eTrips, the magazine (Exceed), web site and at club meetings. If you wish to attend, you must register your interest with the person running the activity (Trip Leader). Any visitors will need to organise Temporary Membership with the Membership Secretary and pay the necessary fees - no visitor vehicles are permitted on club trips. Please arrange Temporary Memberships with sufficient time to avoid disappointment - your guest, your responsibility ! Once acceptance of your registration has been received, prepare the medical details forms prior to arriving at the meeting place. Hand the details to the Trip Leader. Ensure that your vehicle is suitably prepared for the activity ie complying to the trip requirements in terms of tyres, recovery equipment, fuel, water, clothing etc, and driver training. Revised guidelines, check lists and forms for organising and running an activity can be found on the web site - the Register an Activity menu item is on the left hand side at the bottom of the member's home page. Remember, access to MVO tracks is only available to members who register 7 days in advance with 4WDV.

Club Shop

A wide range of equipment and branded clothing can be purchased at the Club Shop, either via email or at Club Meetings. A range of club stickers is also avail able. Page 16

CLUB INFORMATION Membership Fees The club year runs from 1st June to 31st May with the annual membership fees calculated on a pro-rata basis depending upon the month of joining. • Annual membership fee $125, incl $44 FWD Vic fees • Once only joining fee $80

Magazine Deadlines The closing date for the magazine is the fourth Wednesday of each month, unless stated otherwise in the Club Calendar. Please send any articles for publication to: The Editor Mobile: 0418 380 341 P.O Box 321, East Bentleigh, 3165, Vic editor@pajeroclub.com.au You can always send trip reports via the member's web site, that way the web and magazine will align in content.

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Notice of Meeting and Agenda

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Pajero 4WD Club of Victoria Inc will be held at The Glen Waverley Bowls Club 690 Waverley Rd, Glen Waverley On Wednesday 19th JUNE 2013 g. Technical Officer Agenda h. FWDV Delegate 1. Apologies i. Editor 2. Minutes of previous meeting j. Librarian 3. Business arising k. Venue 4. Correspondence 6. Sub-Committee Reports 5. Committee Reports: a. Mobile Landcare a. Treasurer b. Pajero Challenge b. Membership c. Rural Response Group c. Trip & Social 7. General Business Tabled d. Driver Education Unit None received e. Member’s Representative f. Shop

MEMBERS - MAGAZINE ARTICLES/CONTENT PLEASE!! If you have an area of expertise or interest please submit ideas/articles to editor.

NOTE: 4WD Victoria’s Delegates Brief Sheet Online this month Due to the early magazine deadline this month, the brief sheet will be available at the clubs web site to view and download. Log In to the members area at: www.pajeroclub.com.au

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When Jess and her husband Michael came to Australia from Sudan, she lost her sense of belonging, her security and her identity. When the financial strain took its toll on their marriage and Michael left the family, she lost her husband and her ability to buy food for her children. Then, when her landlord refused to provide heating or hot water in her home, she lost all hope. But when she found the Salvos she found a fresh start. She found people who were willing to work on her behalf to set things right. We didn’t just see the vulnerable, we saw the chance to give someone a fresh start. Bradley had struggled for years with mental health issues. But when he was victimised in a violent crime, his battle became even tougher. As well as the physical and mental trauma, he had to deal with the set back it caused in his studies. He had lost hundreds of school hours in legal appointments and court hearings. But when Bradley found the Salvos, he found support and encouragement, and the confidence he needed to achieve his dream of completing Year 10. We didn’t just see a lost soul, we saw the young guy looking for someone to believe in him. The Salvation Army is part of Australia’s social fabric. Wherever people need our services, we’re there. We help over one million men, women and children get back on their feet every year. Plus, we provide food, support and shelter during times of crisis like the Victorian bushfires or the Queensland floods. Without your donations to the Red Shield Appeal, we wouldn’t be able to do our work and give people like Jess and Bradley a second chance. Please give your donation to Fred Farrugia, Ralph Longley or Wally Spinks on Wednesday 15th May 2013 The Red Shield Neighbourhood Door Knock Appeal Weekend is on the 25th & 26th May 2013 Thank you for your wonderful support.

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Member’s Report with Helen Wilson

ON YOUR BEHALF If any Member has a query feel free to email on mbrrep@pajeroclub.com.au , see me at a meeting or ring me, and I shall endeavour to provide an answer or at least clarify. As there were no queries this month I thought I would chat to you about a service offered to Members and a dilemma we may face without your help. The Club for the past 4 years has provided to its Members at each meeting, a BBQ dinner and supper and while we will continue for about another year, my team and I (as the catering officer) have decided it is time to pass the baton on to some new blood!!! What happens on the 3rd Wednesday of every month (except for January, when there is no meeting), is that we provide food for the hungry hoards, who often come straight to the meeting from work. The Club needs someone who is willing to undertake a range of duties, ie •

Buy supplies

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Cook supper for around 130 (easy!!! just 4 or 5 times the recipe)

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Make coleslaw (easy with the machine)

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Pick up meat

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Organise the catering crew.

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Cook the BBQ

A benefit is that you get to meet and talk to most of the lovely Pajero Club Members that attend the meeting, as they invariably end up getting either a cuppa or food. You also get to know people’s eating habits as Luke has a sausage in bread - definitely no onions and no green stuff, and Guy doesn’t like apple in his coleslaw!!! The job is not hard, and there are written processes in place to identify every part of the role. I would love someone to put their hand up to continue this very worthwhile service for Club Members and visitors. There has already been a number of Members offer that they would help in a team – we just need someone to co ordinate and lead the team Our BBQ and Supper is something the Club is proud to offer Members and the process works so well that several other 4WD clubs have attended our Meeting to see what they could offer their Members Ideally we would like to finish early in 2014, this would mean working with the new catering officer for several months to give a comprehensive handover. If you have any interest in this exciting position please feel free to contact me on 0419 370 941 or see me at a Club Meeting. Helen Wilson #983 Members Representative mbrrep@pajeroclub.com.au

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TRIP REPORT Mt Cole Trip – Labour Day Weekend March 9th - 11th Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vehicle Ron & Carol Reed (TL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 963 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graham & Marie Woods, Brendan & Lindsay.1363. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fred & Valda Lubbe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1317. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike & Jan Loton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cha Ratnatunga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1334. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew & Leanne Turner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1551. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carole & David Scholes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1620. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Day 1 - Saturday 9th March 2013 Following a spectacular sunrise, we headed to our meeting location. Coffee’d up we left McDonalds Western Ring Road near Sunshine. Along the freeway on the other side of Ballarat it was interesting to see the road expansion progressing rapidly. The duplication of the highway near Lake Burrumbeet is well under way. Weather good at 26°, but not expecting this to continue judging by the sky. Arriving at our chosen campsite of Ditchfield Camp, it was disappointing to discover that this area is tightly fenced with bollards and only tents could be accommodated here. Perhaps it is intended only for hikers and such, but none of the maps indicate this fact. We have elected to head across to Mt Buangor instead. Bright blue skies, streaky white clouds and little dust make this trip across very pleasant. Entering the park there was an abundance of new thriving acacias and many signs of recovery from a previous bushfire are very evident. Middle Creek Camp Ground appears to be our destination. Set up and lunch over, we headed out to explore. One of the more sanguine was taking swimmers “just in case we found water”. Up Dairymaid Road, with Cha up front there was minimal dust and lots of bushfire regrowth on Cave Hill Track. At this lookout point a gold detector was produced and some effort was made but alas, no treasure. Back down Camp Link Road we headed out enthusiastically to search for Archie’s Lookout. We then travelled up and around Mt Cole and returned via the Southern Boundary Road and returned to campsite. Throughout the weekend, Archie’s Lookout proved to be elusive. However using a back road we spotted a perfect rock location which would have made an ideal lookout for Archie, should he wish to claim the one we identified. We were beginning to believe that the lookout was more legend than fact. Good day’s travelling; conditions almost perfect and a relaxing 5zz’s only interrupted by the kookaburras wishing to share our food, ever hovering nearby and of course, the flies! Our huge food cover solved most of the problems for us however; if a fly managed to navigate via the Velcro bandings inside the food cover, they certainly never managed to navigate out again! A lovely sunset, peaceful location and good company. A great end to Day 1 of our trip. Carol Reed - 963

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TRIP REPORT

Day 2 - Sunday 10th March 2013 Sunday Morning After a very pleasant but hot night at Middle Creek Campground at Mt Buangar State Park, we were woken at 7.30am by the kookaburra chorus. They must have been thanking us for the feed of cabana at last evening’s fivesees. Departing camp at 9.30am we drove in convoy for Mt Buangor. Driving through the park, the tracks were dry, mostly easy, with heaps of dust (lucky TL) and the bushes a little scratchy in places, but the scenery was beautiful. We passed numerous large boulders, dense stands of magnificent eucalypts and saw spectacular views of the surrounding plains, the Grampians and Mt Cole. This made the trip very enjoyable for drivers and their passengers. Ron had planned many side trips, but we found many of the tracks gated off although these closures were not gazetted. We drove along Barananga Rd then Mt Buangar track, arriving at the summit in time for morning tea. The group walked the short foot track to the summit, then to a sidetrack and another lookout. Good clear weather gave wonderful views of the vast surrounding plains. Descending Mt Buangor, we drove along Sapling Bridge Rd and arrived at the Ararat reservoir. The road into the reservoir was quite challenging, being very eroded, but good fun. The group made a U-turn at the end of the track, then drove to the Mt Cole Reserve and on to the Mt Cole Cemetery, where we had a picnic lunch on the grass outside the gates. We noted that there looked to be a good campsite just past the cemetery. Remember that for another time! Carole Scholes - 1620

Sunday Arvo Sunday lunch was taken at the car park of the Mt Cole Cemetery under the shade of the gums. Mt Cole was primarily a saw mill town supplying timber to the surrounding pastoralists from the 1840’s. After everyone had eaten some of us wandered through the cemetery imaging the life styles of those who had come to call this place home over the last 170 years, whilst others tinkered with some fossicking under the tutelage of Carol and David (#1620) before we hit the road again with Hooch and Leanne (#1551) in the lead; our destination Ben Nevis and a meeting with Dennis in the Fire Tower. Our first leg of the trip up to Ben Nevis took us to Chinamans Ground Campsite, where we had our first diversion. Our intended route had been Telephone East Track but this was closed so we took the more © Vol 30 No. 4 - May 2013

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TRIP REPORT scenic route up Chinamans Track and onto Mt Cole Road, McGuiness Road and finally onto Ben Nevis Road which took us through to the peak of Ben Nevis and Dennis at the Fire Tower. At this point I should add that Dennis had been tracking our movements all morning from Spring Creek Reservoir and providing helpful advice on track routes and conditions. Yes as someone pointed out Big Brother was watching. Ben Nevis is approximately 988m above sea level and hosts two communications towers one of which incorporates the Fire Watch Tower. The main tower holds all of the mobile phone dishes for all of the major Telco’s, plus Denis in the Fire Tower. The fire tower at Ben Nevis is manned and operated by DSE during day light hours for the fire danger period and operates in conjunction with a series of twenty six other towers across the south west of the state (there are over seventy fire towers across the state in total.) watching for smoke plumes, lightening activity, providing local weather information and (in our case) assisting misplaced 4 wheel drivers. The second tower is used as a tracking and marker beacon for air traffic travelling across southern Australia. From Ben Nevis we tracked across to the BTV6 television towers on Mt Cole (Lookout hill), where we attempted to find a 4wd track that would take us through to Divide Road and onto Cave Hill Falls. After a few about turns and some foot exploration we decided to take an alternative route to the falls. As we were leaving we discovered an extensively overgrown track that looked like it hadn’t been used for some time. The decision made to stick the alternative route and leave this track for exploration on future trip. After another 30 minutes of driving along some easy to medium tracks and through some beautiful forested country we arrived at Cave Hill Falls. The walk up to the falls was around 500m with the initial section being fairly easy but the last 350m providing to be a bit of a challenge in sections. Five of the group conquered to climb only find a nice little stream with minimal flow and nothing that you could really call a water fall. We are sure it would offer much more in late winter / spring. Once we all return to the cars it was approaching 4:45pm so tracks were made back to camp to ensure that 5sies wasn’t too late. The day ended with our themed evening for 5sies; beards and moustaches. All participants did an outstanding job with their Mo’s; even Ron Reed (#963) and Graham Woods (#1363) with their permanently attached versions, dressing them up for the evening. The rest of the evening following in the usual fashion of general conversation about the days activates over a few drinks around the fire before dinner and more socialising. Leanne & Andrew Turner (Loopy & Hooch) - 1551 Day 3 - Monday 11th March 2013 A later rise this morning, but clear skies predicted a hot one. Convoy of seven (7) cars left camp at 10.30 am for a leisurely drive up Wallaby Caves Road. Unfortunately, the caves proved elusive; so we moved on to check out Reservoir Road. This led to the water supply for Ararat, seen from the opposite end from the wall, which we visited the previous day. Exiting this area we ascended to a height where we could experience almost panoramic views encompassing the wind farm, winery, distant Grampians and large expanses of dry pastoral areas. After descending, we arrived at an oasis – Mt Langi Ghiran Winery at 11.30 am. Already 33°C outside. After half an hour of tastings and a few purchases, we returned to the highway then entered Langi Ghiran State Park. We walked the Lar-ne-jeering track (1.8 km – 30 mins return) to view a single faded aboriginal ochre art circle on a protected rock face. Back at the cars, Ron commented that “ we were only 15 minutes from camp” so off we set in convoy - through an open paddock, some U turns, via a gum plantation and some neat three negotiating. We arrived adjacent to the Jenny Clayton walking circuit, directly behind our Middle Creek Camping Ground ..... an hour and 50 U turns later !!! Well done Ron! We lunched, packed up in the heat then departed back to Melbourne. A very relaxing exploratory long weekend, enjoyed by all. Thank you Ron and Carol. Jan and Michael Loton - 1151 © Vol 30 No. 4 - May 2013

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Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vehicle Ron & Carol Reed (TL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 693 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toby & Megan Corbett + Billy & Charlee . . . . 1532. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike & Jan Loton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross Wines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Turner & Enid Maloney . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1232. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Simon & Liz Garraway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 799 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ross WinesJohn & Tracy Lay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 805 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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TRIP REPORT DAY ONE Nug Nug is a camping ground on the Buffalo River 14 km south of Myrtleford. FRIDAY 29 MARCH – Day 1 The day started for us with the disappointment of our recently purchased Android Tablet suffering at the hands of a faulty 12-volt adaptor. No Ozi Explorer. Oh well, we can test out our homemade tablet holder at least. Arrived at our meeting place in Yarra Glen to find the car park full of 4WD’s. Not all for Ron and Carols trip, it’s just a popular place to meet. The bakery was well patronized by all and we were off at around 8:45 am. The convoy CB chatter was in full swing in heavy traffic behind a Winnebago. Never mind, some discussion about American car names and the accuracy of a quartz clock used to time the distance between the Trip Leader and Tail End Charlie. This was just a portion of our interesting convoy chatter. We were greeted by blue sky and sunshine just the other side of Kinglake. Along the Golburn Vally Highway we were all looking out for tree signs placed at distance along the road, which read HAPPY 40th (somebody we don’t know) YOU ARE SIMPLY ACE. Arrived for fuel and morning tea in Mansfield, after regrouping at the park on the Whitfield Rd we were off at around 10.55am. The dive from Mansfield to Whitfield is quite scenic. The blacktop ended in Whitfield. We were taking some back roads through the forests on our way to Nug Nug. This is the Pajero Club way after all ‘every drive is an adventure.’ Around midday we stopped and collected wood for our campfire. The remainder of the drive to Nug Nug, going through pine plantations and skirting Lake Buffalo was pleasant and we arrived a little after 1 pm. Toby, Megan, Billy and Charlee had already arrived from Shepparton the previous afternoon and had managed to hold off other campers and save space for the rest of the Pajero Club crew. One couple near the river were even packing up to move, having been cycling throughout the week and were now heading home. Just as well, this is where our toilet tent ended up! Some of us went out for a 4pm Track in an effort to find the Nug Nug falls. Despite the best efforts of Ron and Ross, we were unable to locate any track that would reach this destination, although when we returned, the beauty of the falls were relayed to those who stayed behind! Before returning to camp we did however visit Lake Buffalo, where the Myrtleford Boat Club has its headquarters. This is a very scenic place and well worth the visit. It was comical watching 5 people set up the toilet tent. Simon gave us a lesson in folding up a shower © Vol 30 No. 4 - May 2013

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TRIP REPORT tent. During 5ies, ‘stretch the Snake’ game was in full swing. Ron won with a little cheating (his words were “creative stretching with slight of hand”). A Mr Whippy type van turned up and Ross decided to get some good caffeine while Billy got stuck into ice cream. Simon had the Hot Water boiler going for washing and we all enjoyed some good campfire chatter, before retiring to our respective camps, it was a good start to our adventure. John Lay - 805

SATURDAY 30 MARCH – Day 2 We woke to a foggy morning, mist drifting in from the adjacent mountain but we quickly had the fire stoked up and some lovely warmth. We headed off a bit after 9, heading for Stanley and on to Beechworth. Heading out along the road to Myrtleford there was mist across the valley and you could not even see Mt Buffalo however as we headed to Stanley we got some terrific pics of the mists lifting and blowing across the paddocks as the warmth of the sun heated the air. At Stanley, which is approximately 9 km from Beechworth, and these days, noted for its apple & nut farms. We stopped at the Sinclair Orchards cold store in the main street and went in to get some apples and juice. To our surprise the owner was there and offered us a tasting of the different varieties of apples. The JohnniGolds were delicious. And just on leaving the question was asked about the cider (as they had been building a cidery section of the barn) and suddenly the “cidery” sign was displayed and the bar opened for a cider sampling .... While some enjoyed the apples and cider others went across the street to the store and came back with coffee and pies. The Black Angus Beef pie and the Beef and Guinness pies were hot and yummy according to the tasters, alas they were not home baked, rather from Brunswick !! We did some back tracks through the forests into Beechworth. Although we were aware that the Golden Horseshoe Festival was on, it was a surprise to everyone just how big this even was. Parking was at a premium and we were all dispersed in various directions. There was lots of entertainment and activities happening and all the streets were blocked off to accommodate the festivities. Shops were doing a roaring trade, food stalls all had looooooong queues. We regrouped after lunch, and that was a difficult task given all the blocked streets. We did the Beechworth Gorge run which takes you via the old Powder Magazine through the spectacular gorge with its large granite tors (large granite outcrops) and the cascades. Coming out of the gorge we passed the Newtown Bridge with the trail race (channel) which was cut over two years in the 1860s to enable the area upstream to be sluiced for gold; quite an excavation being some 2.4 mtrs deeps and 410 mtrs long. We then visited the Beechworth Cemetery with Chinese Burning Towers. The self guided tour here provides a guide to many of the interesting graves of pioneers and bushrangers. From Beechworth we went to the Woolshed Falls, just 5 mins from Beechworth. This was one of the richest goldfields in Victoria with more than 8000 gold miners or Diggers living along the banks of this small stream with each claim being just 8 ft x 8 ft square. The eroded gully of the creek was the result of hydraulic sluicing, a method of mining in which hoses were used to direct water at high pressure on gold bearing stream banks. The falls themselves are quite spectacular also and nearly 2000 ounces (57

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TRIP REPORT kilograms) was extracted from the pool below the viewing platform !! We hit the road again heading for the gold dredge at Eldorado a further 20mins away but unfortunately encountered a car accident as we neared the town. I quickly add that no-one was injured and Dr Ross was quickly in attendance to check out the young guy. His black, low, Nissan Silvia had rolled after the driver lost it ..... swerved to miss a kangaroo was the statement !!! The vehicle was dragged down the road for a few kilometres but not before our trusty DTU trainer, Simon, had intervened to ensure the safety of those concerned with the tow chain, and the distance they had between the Patrol and the vehicle, and the fact the chain was just thrown over the tow ball !!!! All rectified and the vehicle made it to Eldorado. It was here that Toby, Megan, Billy & Charlee departed and headed for home as Toby had to front for work early the next morning. Thanks for joining us guys. The Cocks Gold dredge is just a couple of km on the Wangaratta side of Eldorado and operated from 1936 to 1954. This was the largest dredge in the Southern Hemisphere. The dredge was a floating object with a weight of 2142 tons. Power for the whole electrical equipment of the dredge was supplied by the State Electricity Commission and used so much electricity, that only two towns in all of Victoria pulled more electricity, they were Melbourne and Geelong. And no OH&S as we know it these days, it would have been soooooooooo noisy and hot inside. The control room had its own pot belly stove. In total, the dredge produced 70,664 ounces of gold and 1,383 tons of tin concentrate. We had planned on going to Milewa and doing some wineries and visiting the cheese factory but had to put these plans on hold given the delays throughout the day. It was a somewhat cross country run back to Nug Nug, largely on blacktop, to get the fire stoked up and fivesees underway. It had been an enjoyable day. Ron Reed – 963

SUNDAY 31 MARCH – Day 3 After a great nights’ sleep, woke up early and the morning was brilliant. The easter bunny had been and Jan had the bunny ears on, till lunch time, was the ruling. All the morning chores done, fixed a minor IT problem. All done and ready to go for the day’s excursions! Damn where are those car keys? Lost! Retraced all the mornings’ movements and still missing. Damn, it became public knowledge and todays’ trip report was given to me – Bugger! Everyone was now searching the camp site but I finally find the culprits in the IT bag and we all left 5 minutes after the appointed time. We were off to Lake Cobbler via the Buffalo River dam wall, where we stopped for some pictures. We left the blacktop but the track was good and fast. As we headed along the track we were joined by 2 cars from Trail Track, an Albury/Wodonga 4x4 Club. We chatted for a while. They were going to Wonnangatta. Morning tea was at Camp Creek Track after we retracing our steps to the track we had missed. A P-plater in Dad’s car was driving back and forth. When he passed us for the 3rd time he stopped and asked whether we had seen flares etc. off ‘Dads’ car. Alas, no ….. We started to traverse Abbeyard-Lake Cobbler track and quickly decided to air down. Track conditions had changed and this was just in time for a tight negotiation around a deep slippery hole that others had chewed up. Made for some great photos but everyone navigated the bog hole successfully. Just before Cobbler we stopped to admire the great views of the Dandongadale Falls Finally got to Lake Cobbler via Abbey Yard Track and had lunch enjoying the vistas. Nice amenities, pleasant camping area, well worth the visit.

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TRIP REPORT Our optimistic route had to be replanned as it had taken some 4 hours to get to Cobbler and the return route was covering much of what we had transverse before going off on new tracks before going up to the top of Buffalo, wasn’t going to happen !!! Leaving Lake Cobbler we looked wistfully at tracks like Winding Horse Gap Track but took a relatively easy route back to camp, getting there comfortably for showers and 5s’s. Continuing the optimism, Ross and Ron went off to catch dinner …….. just as well we had brought everything. After tea we shared a great camp fire and great company. Thanks everybody for a great long weekend. Simon Garraway - 799

MONDAY 1 APRIL – Day 4 Another great morning greeted us. Our revised plans for the day were to travel to the top of Mt Buffalo (was a carryover activity from yesterday) and then come back and pack up dry canvas before returning home. On the way to Mt Buffalo we went up to the Reform Hill lookout at the back of Myrtleford to take in the views of the town and the King Valley. The misty fog was quickly lifting. It was then a blacktop run along the Great Alpine Rd to Porepunkah before the climb to the top of Buffalo. It’s quite a spectacular windy drive to the top with many cyclists doing the climb also. We stopped at the Mt Buffalo Chalet which is now only being used as a base for Parks Vic. The old chalet is in need of a lot of maintenance and one wonders of its future. There are a number of viewing platforms near the chalet and we went and took in the views. Back in the vehicles we headed up to The Horn, where there’s a spectacular lookout over the Wall of China and you can look out across to the Victorian Alps, and the King, Buckland valleys. Out here is also a DSE Fire comms tower Page 33

TRIP REPORT and David took us up to the heritage rock building and explained how the communications all worked for the site. We headed back down the mountain, lucky passengers got some terrific views but drivers certainly had to concentrate. It was a toss up as to whether we had coffee at the top of the mountain or the bottom and when the Winnebago pulled off for coffee at Dingo Dell we quickly chose the bottom option, and it was certainly the correct option. We stopped at the old butter factory just out of Myrtleford for a lovely lunch with coffee. It was then back to Nug Nug to pack up. The canvas was dry and packing was quickly done. David and Enid had decided to stay another night so we helped them move closer to the fireplace and left them with plenty of wood for a nice warm evening. The return trip was backtracking via Lake Buffalo, through the forests, Whitfield, Mansfield and then via Yarra Glen. Given the time of departure, nearly 4pm, the traffic was quite light for an Easter Monday and it was a pleasant return trip. Thanks everyone for a great easter. Carol Reed - 963 .................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Four Wheel Driving Facts You Didn’t Know 1. 1898, Latil (French) Built a 4×4 gun tractor during the WWII era. This concept sprung from his manufacturing of power packs as replacement for the front axle shafts and horse of carts. 2. The first 4WD vehicle was designed by Ferdinand Porsche (founder of Porsche cars). He designed the vehicle when he was 25 years old. 3. First mechanical 4WD was built by the Dutch company Jacobus Spyker in 1902. 4. Four Wheel drive auto company (FWD) built the first US vehicle in 1911. FWD supplied 4WD trucks to both British and US Marines during WW1. 5. Mercedes and BMW followed in 1926 with their line of 4WD vehicles for commercial consumption. 6. “Wankertank” or “Toorak Tractor”: colloquial names for 4WD commonly heard in and around the Melbourne area. Wankertank are 4WD’s that are only driven around town, while Toorak Tractor is a name pertaining to the exclusive eastern suburb of Toorak where these vehicles are mostly seen. 7. The first 4WD Formula 1 racing car was the Ferguson P99 Climax. It remains the most famous specimen to garner twin claims to fame. The first 4WD car and the last front-engine car to ever bag a spot in a F1 event. 8. The most radical 4WD vehicle is one made by a Russian armour-car builder Russo Baltique, who among all other details of the vehicle used whale p…s leather as the seat covering. The Russian car company manufactures safety vehicles for Russia’s Tsars and top officials. The vehicle is named the Dartz Prombron Monacco Red Diamond Edition which is claimed to be the world’s most expensive vehicle at the time. Expensive it is, with gold-plated bulletproof windows, exhaust made of tungsten, diamond and ruby encrusted gauges and a Kevlar coating for the exterior. A shortage of whale p…s leather was a concern until facts came in that a Blue Whale p…s can grow up to 2.4 meters. The manufacturer has not mentioned so far the kind of whale that they get the p…s leather from. 9. World’s first pedal powered 4WD vehicle was created by a German fellow, Frank Fraune and called it the Trailcart. The Trailcart is a metamorphosis of a mountain bike and 4WD with 290Nn of torque. 400mm of axle displacements helping it master rugged terrain. This invention is receiving some serious reviews by investors which include Land Rover who tested the vehicle in its obstacle park in Wulfrath, Germany. 10. Australians are the world’s biggest buyers of 4WD vehicles. Source: www.beembee.com © Vol 30 No. 4 - May 2013

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IN THE SHOP

BARDSLEY’S BARGAINS! For lots of Club gear at special pricing, check out Derek’s “Big Bin Specials” at the meeting It’s a great time to update your frayed recovery equipment or to freshen up the old club wardrobe Come over to the shop, bring the plastic, and check out our new range of jackets and vests as well as the recovery gear. Cap, Pajero Club (Black)............................................................................................ $15 Beanie, Pajero Club (Acrylic or micro-fleece – black or maroon).............................. $15 Fleece Jacket, Pajero Club(long-sleeve, black with grey collar)................................. $40 Fleece Vest, Pajero Club (black or maroon)............................................................... $36 Polo Shirt, Pajero Club (black)................................................................................... $30 Chambray Shirt, Pajero Club (long-sleeve business shirt)......................................... $32 Buy your 4wd accessories through the club shop and you will be rewarded with proven quality products and significant savings on retail prices!

Contact Derek Bardsley at shop@pajeroclub.com.au for some great deals and to place orders. When existing stocks run out, new club clothing will be on an order basis only. Orders can be placed at the shop and will be available for pick up at the following meeting. Payment will be made at time of order. A range of sizes and styles will be available to try on to get your size right.

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is a turbo diesel with automatic transmission and has the factory option of side & curtain airbags with rear diff lock. Also comes with dealer fitted, Mitsubishi, front fog lights, heavy duty tow bar and front, rear and cargo area floor mats. Professionally tinted windows too. Was delivered new with BF Goodrich All-Terrain tyres which have been rotated every 10,000 km. Dealer serviced as per log book and garaged since new. Never been off road except for a couple of gravel roads. Registered until July 2013.

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TRIP REPORT Toolangi Day Trip April 1st

Member. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vehicle Paul Hicks (TL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1466. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrol GU Hari Maragos (Passenger). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1345 Stuart Gay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1521. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pajero NH

We had arranged to Meet at Rocky track, and after a quick coffee stop in Yarra Glen, Hari and I arrived at Rocky Track at around 8:30. Stuart arrived shortly after, and we aired down ready for the day. It had been quite wet the day before, but the weather forecast was for fine weather for the rest of the day, so we were looking forward to finding some muddy tracks. I headed up rocky track, and was surprised at how much traction I had, given that the rocks were still a touch damp from the morning dew, and from the rain the day before, I had expected it to be a little more difficult. Before I knew it we were both at the top without incident or recovery needed. We headed off down Wee Creek Track, and then down to the steps. After a quick recovery from a large set of ruts we headed up the steps. Again with no problems, we seemed to be getting through the tracks very quickly with only 2 cars. We moved on and headed down Marginal Road to “Reds west

track”. We headed up “Reds West Track” although I am still bemused as to the correct name for this track as it is clearly signposted “Lyndells Track” but on the map (new version) it is called “Reds West Track”, nevertheless it was a good track whatever it was called. This was quite a nice track, not quite as challenging as Rocky Track, but close, and will be comparable in a few years’ time I think. We then headed down Reds East Track which was much more challenging, even going down. I had been up this track a few months prior, but still very challenging going down, and seemed much steeper than I remember.

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TRIP REPORT At the bottom, we headed across to Campsite track, and stopped for a morning tea break. After Morning tea, we headed off and tried a few tracks around the power line area, but all had been bulldozed recently, so there was nothing particularly exciting there. We decided to head south in search of a muddy track I’d heard was quite good, and after a quick lunch stop we found ourselves at the bottom of Cockpit Creek Track. We stopped at the bottom and decided to walk the track first, as it had some very interesting spoon drains, that looked impossible to get out of if you got stuck in them, and the track looked particularly slippery, so we didn’t want to spend hours doing recoveries if there was no hope. We decided to go for it, after some slipping and sliding we both made it to the top first try. I can imagine this track would be great fun if it were raining. At the end of Cockpit Creek Track, we crossed over, and went down Blowhard track. This proved to be very difficult, as it was very slippery and sloppy and had very deep ruts down the centre. We had to spend a lot of time trying to straddle ruts, and there was quite a bit of track building required, but after 200M and an hour or more later, given it was very close to 4pm, we decided to turn back as it would have been midnight before we finished this track. We headed back and onto a much easier track, and then back down Rocky Track. We finished at the bottom of Rocky Track, aired up and then headed home after a great day. Thanks to all the attendees, and thanks to my Passenger Hari for ending up covered in mud, but did a great job assisting us both throughout the day. Paul Hicks (TL) 1466.

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TRIPS & TRACKS TRIPS & TRACKS TRIPS & Information on The Bore Track from the District Ranger The Bore Track North and South will remain open on the Innamincka Regional Reserve. Bore Track South will be a dead end track and will require people to turn back towards Innamincka as once the Bore Track hits the Bollards Lagoon Station boundary, things have changed. I have personally communicated with Bollards Lagoon to clear up differing visitor opinions about the use of the Bore Track. They have decided to close the Bore Track section that runs over Bollards Lagoon for several reasons, most of which have stemmed from irresponsible visitor use. They acknowledge that many tourists act responsibly, but others leave gates open, leave rubbish behind, have stolen property, plus have verbally abused Bollards Lagoon staff. Bollards Lagoon have also requested people not to camp and light fires on their property due to recent high fire risk over the last two years which have fallen on deaf ears. Plus there are insurance and liability issues if someone has an accident using this track. Once again, it is the stupidity of the irresponsible few that have ruined it for the rest. Unfortunately it seems that these irresponsible people will never respect the land on which they travel, and it’s infrastructure and people, whether it is on public or private land, and will continue to cause more and more places and access tracks to be closed to visitors into the future. I Hope this shines some light on the situation. Regards, Tony Magor, District Ranger Desert Parks, SA Arid Lands Region .................................................................................................................... ......................................................

Campground vandalism causes closure 22 April, 2013 The Hawthorn Bridge Campground on Latrobe River Road in the Neerim State forest is facing permanent closure after constant vandalism, the most recent incident being the destruction of the toilet block, again. Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) District Manager, Peter McEwan said staff have been frustrated for many years by continual damage to the site. “We are at a loss to explain it, but this campground seems to be a target for mindless vandalism over and over again and we can no longer continue to maintain the site,” Mr McEwan said. “In 2003 the toilets were rebuilt after being deliberately burned down and have since been exposed to varying levels of vandalism constantly over the past 10 years, leading up to this latest incident.” “The toilet block was destroyed in mid-February - the walls were torn off, possibly using a winch on a four wheel drive vehicle, causing the structure to collapse.” “The toilets have since been removed for public safety reasons and will not be rebuilt.” Page 40

“The site will be closed indefinitely until further notice.” Camping is not permitted at the nearby day visitor area (Latrobe Trail Bike Visitor Area) located along the same road. The closest formal campsites are located at Toorongo Falls and Poplars, north and east of Noojee. Members of the public are strongly urged to report any suspicious behaviour or acts of vandalism on public land areas to the nearest DEPI office or to Victoria Police, with registration numbers if possible.

......................................................................................................................................................................... Festivals and events (source westprint.com.au) Australia has its fair share of off-beat festivals and gatherings. A visit to a small Outback settlement can be transformed into an unforgettable occasion by a special event taking place there. We attended the Aileron Bush Rodeo and few years back. It was an unforgettable experience for all our family. Here are a few suggestions and we would appreciate any tips or suggestions you have for more. Stroud (NSW). Annual Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing Competition Saturday 20 July 2013. A unique interesting annual event held on the third Saturday in July between four Stroud townships: Stroud in Gloucestershire, England; in Oklahoma, USA; in Ontario, Canada, and in NSW. The first contest was held in 1960 between Stroud, US and Stroud, UK - both having brickworks. In 1961, the Canadian and Australian Strouds were invited to participate. In 1962 at the suggestion of Stroud, Australia, a rolling pin throwing contest for women was included. The Brick Throwing Parade begins at Broadway Street and moves to Stroud Showground where market stalls, foot races; woodchopping, tug-o-war and musical events will keep you entertained while the elimination heats are conducted to choose the team which will represent Australia in the International throw. Australia’s results are forwarded to the USA, where results at the international level are compiled and participating countries are notified. Booligal (NSW) Sheep Races - Saturday 13th April 2013 Booligal in western NSW has annual Sheep Races. The inaugural Booligal Sheep Races was held in 1998 when locals decided to have a bit fun and light relief from the grim prospects of drought and low commodity prices. Patrons were encouraged to bring along a merino wether and enter them in The Booligal Cup. The yearly event has now developed into the main event on the regions social calendar. It has become a major fundraiser for local charities in the tiny township of Booligal in Western NSW. Since 1998 Booligal Sheep Races has donated over $110,000 to the local charitable organisations: Booligal Sheep Races are a great event to be involved in, not only is it lots of fun and laughs, all proceeds go to local charities Come and Camp along the banks of Lachlan River! Food - BBQ available on the day - BYO. More information on the Races, Email: info@booligalsheepraces.com.au Darwin (NT). Beer Can Regatta. 7 July 2013. Make a date in your diary and start building your boat for this year’s Beer Can Regatta. Sunday 7 July 2013, 10am to 5pm, Mindil Beach, Darwin NT Australia Come and enjoy a great family day. There are beach events for all ages and the water events will be spectacular! Entrance is by a gold coin donation. Proceeds go to projects of the combined Lions Clubs of Darwin. Bar facilities are available. There is no BYO due to our licence. Soft drinks and water will also be available. Mindil Market food and craft stalls will be trading all day. © Vol 30 No. 4 - May 2013

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FIRST AID COURSES Due to popular demand Pajero Club is proud to announce that First Aid Courses are now being held in 2013. Full details at the DTU section of this edition. If you’ve been meaning to get certified, now’s your chance. No matter what you do, or where you travel it pays to have first aid skills because you can’t learn it in an emergency.

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TechNICAL REPORTS

TECH TALK TECH TALK Meet with Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited CEO - Mr Mutsuhiro Oshikiri By Dave Howard

Being a bit of a Mitsubishi enthusiast the idea had popped up in my head over 2 years ago. I had to meet the man! Well, of course the man being the CEO of Mitsubishi here in Australia. So an email was forwarded to head office in SA asking the question. The plan was to ask the CEO ten questions just to get an idea of his thoughts on their products and also introduce him to the Pajero Club and what we are all about. Genichiro Nishina was the CEO at that time but during discussions of dates Mr Nishina left the company after 30 years with them . The new CEO Mutsuhiro Oshikiri had previously worked with MMAL quite a few years ago and a request from Mitsubishi to give him time to settle in before the meet was agreed on. Six months on we finally got a date for an interview with Mr Oshikiri. The date was set for 13th Dec 11.30am - 12.30pm so we had an hour to talk to Mr Oshikiri and ask ten specific questions I had nutted out. The plan was for me to drive over and Russell Chattfeild (President) would fly over. Thankfully this was one plan that worked and around 8.00 am on the 13th Russell and I walked away from Adelaide airport and headed towards Clovelly Park and the Mitsubishi Motors head office. A quick stop for a coffee along the way saw us at reception around 9.15 am. Greeting us at reception was Lee Shwayka (Product Planner) who promptly got the coffee organised. Lee showed us around the office and explained how it has been reduced over the years due to the car manufacturing factory closing down . Ten minutes later we were ushered into a meeting room and Bob Martin came in to have a chat with us. Bob looks after Technical Support and is a wealth of information. Russell got some great pointers on Mitsubishiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Traction Control amongst other things on the NT model. Next up was Steve Pearson. Steve is a Senior Product Development Engineer and has a hand in designing front bars and towbars etc for the Mitsubishi range. Steve is also an active member of the Mitsubishi 4WD Club of SA which is good to see! We got some great insight of the design problems they face and overcome ÂŠ Vol 30 No. 4 - May 2013

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TechNICAL REPORTS with the various models. Time was almost on us and we were ushered out front of Mr Oshikiri’s office . We got to talk to two lovely young ladies from the Corporate Communications office (Caitlin and Shona) whist waiting and after five minutes we were in Mr Oshikiri’s office. Russell explained all about the Pajero Club and the upcoming Pajero Challenge. We also passed on a copy of our latest mag and presented Mr Oshikiri with some Pajero club products. I got to ask my nine questions (see separate page) and before too long it was over, but not before being invited out for lunch. A quick 200 metre walk had us down to the local pub for a counter lunch. A fantastic lunch provided by Mitsubishi and it was great to chat to the some of the more senior people at Mitsubishi in a social atmosphere. After lunch we were back in the meeting room with two of the Product Planners (James Toll and Lee Shwayka) and gave them a bit of feedback on the Pajero and Challenger range. Our last meeting was with Barb Wilde who is the Customer Advocacy Service Manager and a lovely lady I had met a few times before. She gave us a bit of insight the dealing with the public and warranty issues. The day was getting on and it was time to wrap up our meet. Around 3.30 pm we walked back through the front doors and after a few photos out the front of Head Office it was time to head off. The Pajero Club would like to thank Mitsubishi Motors for taking the time to meet with us as representatives of the club. The meet was a fantastic experience for us and hopefully will improve relationships between both the club and Mitsubishi Motors. The people in there were great and very courteous to us . We learnt a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the day.

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TechNICAL REPORTS Interview with Mr Mutsuhiro Oshikiri CEO of MMAL First of all thank you Mr Oshikiri for spending some time with me. Q/1 Being the CEO of Mitsubishi I presume you would have the pick of the litter of vehicles that Mitsubishi manufacture. What do you drive and do you have a favourite? A/ I’m lucky this time I drive a Pajero NW Exceed. When I was here in 2000 I drove the locally built car the Magna. Q/2 Do you have a hobby in your free time, play golf /fishing etc.? A/ I play golf on Saturday afternoon and spend time with the family on Sunday. Q/3 The Pajero is an iconic 4wd for Mitsubishi, can you see an electric version in the foreseeable future and would it be a viable option for some in our market? A/ With the technology Mitsubishi have compared to other brands with electric vehicles there is the possibility that we will look at the Pajero and this technology in the future. Q/4 You have spent a bit of time in other countries looking after Mitsubishi, do you think Australians are harder on vehicles than buyers in Europe or Nth America? A/ We like the idea of finding out what you want. Australians have a different lifestyle to other countries and use their vehicles more passionately. Q/5 You are sitting in your car at a set of traffic lights and a highly modified late model Pajero or Triton pulls up beside you. It has bull bar, off-road tyres and has been lifted. What do you think when you see your product modified to be more competent off-road? A/ Man that looks wild! B/ Well there goes’ his warranty! C/ Got to talk to one of our product planners about adding some of those bits to the ‘’SAM’’s (Special Action Models) D/ Wonder what’s for tea tonight! A/ I like the idea, it proves that they have chosen our product to do the job for them. Any good idea I would like to steal to put into the Special Action Model (jokingly) Q/6 Speaking of SAM’s (Special Action Models) The Platinum’s and RX models in Australia did sell well. Will we see more of these in the future and any chance of a Pickle Special (my nickname) being introduced at some stage…………..joke! A/ It’s a good idea so you need to talk to our product planners (jokingly). We would most welcome too any suggestions to add to these special action models. © Vol 30 No. 4 - May 2013

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TechNICAL REPORTS Q/7 Taking in to account Loan Rates, Servicing Costs and Government charges nowadays do you think the prices of Mitsubishi vehicles reflect good value compared to other vehicles sold here in Australia? A/ Not only the price but the value we are aiming to improve. We are sharpening our pencils to give the customer the best products we can at affordable prices. Q/8 Korean car manufacturers are really starting to get their act together with build quality and pricing. Do you think they will have an effect on Mitsubishi in the future with taking sales away? A/ We welcome the competition. It is the same as what we are targeting. Q/9 The Pajero 4WD Club of Victoria is the second largest 4wd club in Victoria. Have you heard of us before and how do you feel about car clubs in general? A/ I had before dinner/interview meeting with my product planner in 1995 and some representatives of your club when I was in Victoria to listen about what the customer wanted. So I know of your club. We can get meaningful information so quite important to liaise and communicate with car clubs like yours. Dave Howard #1228

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TechNICAL REPORTS Diesel Air & Snorkel Words by Andrew Learmonth - Berrima Diesel When travelling in flooded conditions a snorkel is a crucial investment If you look at the inlet on most diesels, you will see there’s an open tract from the air filter to the engine. This is because diesels constantly consume large gulps of air from idle to redline. You need to be careful whenever you’re near water as a large gulp of water can result in major consequences for a diesel engine. Diesels are for people travelling in flooded conditions with no spark plugs to let them down, a diesel can run under water, proven in our Cape York adventure, as long as it gets dry air. Diesel piston clearance from the cylinder head is also less than 1mm so there is no room for any water there. If you intend to travel an area with water crossings, it’s important that you have a snorkel fitted by a reputable workshop. Always stress to the installer that the connections must be sealed properly between the snorkel and the air-box this will prevent any water from seeping in even when crossing extremely deep water. One additional prevention method you can apply is to tarp up the front of your vehicle. Besides fitting a snorkel for river crossing it is common place to fit one for better air protection. This can also be further improved by the fitting of a Cyclonic pre-cleaner fitted on top of the snorkel. It’s debatable if Snorkels provide a performance gain but technically speaking they work well in offering longer filter life coupled with a pre-cleaner. I recently completed an outback filming trip that meant days of trailing vehicles in dusty conditions I emptied the pre-cleaner fitted on our vehicle twice on returning home the air filter was amazingly no dirtier than before the trip.

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Shutter Bug Competition 2013 Photo Comp Categories: Category 1. Landscape and the natural world - JNR & SNR (Open to interpretation...this could get interesting!) Category 2. This is my 4WD and i love it! - SNR (Dress your beast up or dirty it up, either way we want to see it) (You need to photograph your own 4WD, treat it like a portrait!) (Think about vertical shots for the cover here) Category 3. Club action - JNR & SNR (4WD’s, people and embarrassing moments :)

Rules: Must have been taken on a 2012 / 2013 Club Trip. List your name, member no, photo location, trip name and the category you wish to enter your photo in when submitting your entry. Your photo MUST be printed and be presented at a club meeting. Each SNR category winner at the end of the year receives a photography workshop voucher with Outback Photo Tours. The JNR winners will receive something very special!!

April meeting winners: Category 1 - (SNR) - Ian Clarke 1485 (Photography Workshop #3 trip) Category 2 - No Winner Category 3 (SNR) - Christina Frizzle 1424 (Toolangi #9 trip) Winners please email editor your winning photographs for publication. editor@pajeroclub.com.au

Conditions and entry forms at clubs website www.pajeroclub.com.au

Each monthly winner will be announced in the following months magazine. Don’t forget, vertical shots for the cover!

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Library

IN THE LIBRARY The Pajero Club maintains its own library. At each club meeting, members are able to borrow a limited number of books/videos from the library. Over the past couple of years the club library has grown significantly. So if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning a trip, or interested in improving your navigation knowledge, then have a look at the library. The library is open each club meeting. Items borrowed are to be returned at the next club meeting. There is no charge for borrowing items from the library.

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Quality service from Jim’s Test & Tag Jim’s Test & Tag provides a mobile, onsite service ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation. Test and tagging is done in compliance with Australian Standard AS/NZS 3760:2003 which clearly defines the requirements of routine inspection and testing of electrical equipment. Additionally, Jim’s Test & Tag also offer customers testing and compliance in Fire Services and Exit and Emergency Light systems in accordance to the relevant standards. All work is undertaken and completed by professionally trained franchisees with an emphasis on quality, expertise and exemplary customer service.

in casings or nicks in leads and that the tools/leads are in good condition and safe to use. The physical, or technical, check is done with a state-of-the-art portable appliance tester. The appliance tester was specifically chosen because test codes are pre-set, minimising the possibility of errors, and the tester automatically prints the tags that are then attached to the appliance or lead. “A well-planned program of preventative maintenance, coupled with regular testing is the optimal way to avoid needless and possibly tragic accidents in the workplace,” Dan said.

Dan Brooke has over 15 years experience in customer service related business.

Jim’s Test & Tag service provides a free reminder service for ‘next test due date’, a comprehensive ‘asset register’ and a ‘test results log book’.

“I was attracted to Jim’s Test & Tag because I was impressed with the professionalism of the division and the emphasis on superior customer service. We are also provided with the most comprehensive test and tag induction training in the country,” Dan said.

“Our clients include not only tradespeople but also factories, schools, hotels, hairdressers, offices and the construction industry. In fact we are able to provide a service to any workplace that uses electrical equipment,” Dan added.

A visual check of power tool appliances and extension leads is carried out to ensure there are no cracks

Jim’s Test & Tag can be contacted on 131 546 or speak to Dan directly at a Pajero Club meeting.

Prevention, Protection & Compliance ...Without Compromise

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Jim’s Test & Tag provide the follow services; * Test and Tag Electrical Appliances inc 3-phase * Fire Services * Safety Switch (RCD) Testing * Microwave Safety * Light Globes Supply & Replacement * Earth Fault Loop Impedance * Electrical Risk Assessment * Workplace Health & Safety * Smoke Alarms Emergency & Exit Lights * Data Management * Electric Blanket Testing * Safety Signs * First Aid Kits

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Member Services The following companies support our Club with their advertising, please support them Mention that you saw their advertisement in our magazine, many have discounts for Club Members VEHICLE SALES, SERVICING, REPAIRS, SPARES & ACCESSORIES Knox Mitsubishi

New and used vehicles, vehicle servicing

Officer Smith Automotive

Vehicle Servicing, Engine/Suspension Modifications

Batteryworld (Wantirna)

Batteries - car, bike, boat, phone, camera

4x4 Equip

Spade & Axe Holders and more

Guests 4WD Service Centre

Service & a variety of products

Prestige Offroad

Products from Ironman, Piranha, Uniden, VMS and more

WHEELS, TYRES

Exclusive Tyre Distributors - Cooper Tires

Wheels, Tyres and Tyre repairs

COMMUNICATION, NAVIGATION Time Plus Communications G & C Communications

MISCELLANEOUS BLIND CONCEPTS BLIND CONCEPTS’2

CAMPER HIRE/SALES Big Country Campers Vista RV

HF (RFDS) & CB Radios. GPS units, consoles UHF, HF, Car Sound Systems, Reverse Sensors & Cameras, Service & Installation Ralph & Pam Longley Domestic & Commercial Blinds. New, Repairs and Cleaning Peter van Riel and Motorisation. Peter Van Riel/Andrew Booth Crossover Camper

Short & long term camper trailer rentals 9729 1234 enquiries@vistarv.com.au

The following Club Members offer their services to you Laurie Finlay Finlay Plumbing – Master Plumbers 9337 8507 or 0418 378 138 Nigel Beresford Dynamic Digital Images - Advertising, brochures, photography, and print production 0419 308540 Hari Maragos Victoria Wealth Management Pty Ltd – Superannuation, Retirement, Wealth Creation, Insurance. 9466 8155, 0412 111 451 Robyn Burke Justice of the Peace 0407 329 562 Darren Hosking Vehicle Detailing, training, sales. Waterless cleaning solutions - 0400 635 227 Sebastian Corridore Massage therapist,therapeutic,sports and relaxation massage (Box Hill South) Ph:98907538 Email: www.sebliz@optusnet.com.au Frank Amato Photographer - Industrial - PR - Corporate - Events - Product - www.frankamato.com.au - 0418 380 341 Rick Colasacco Pressure Pro Tyre Monitors - 0403 391 051 Edward Frizzle Mobile Web Designer - Domain Names - Web Hosting - 0408 688 829

www.ihostdomain.com.au

Andrew Booth All ABout Window Tinting - 03 9724 9111 www.aawt.com.au

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Future Trips 4WD Recreational Track Classification How tracks are rated

The Four Wheel Drive Recreational Track Classification System provides a standard four level colour coded system to indicate the degree of difficulty of 4WD tracks and routes. The classification enables visitors to understand the nature of a track before beginning their journey and allows them to plan their trip for enjoyment, safety and comfort. A number of areas have been classified in Victoria’s State Forest and National Parks along with Victoria’s Iconic 4WD Adventures. Instructions on how to find individual track classifications can be found overleaf. For further details on Victoria’s Iconic 4WD Adventures visit www.iconic4wd.com.au. Please note - All tracks are classified in dry conditions and will be more difficult in wet conditions. EASY Overview Description

All-wheel Drive and High Range 4WD. Novice Drivers.

Advisory Sign/Symbol

MEDIUM Mainly High Range 4WD but Low Range required. Some 4WD experience or training required.

DIFFICULT Significant Low Range 4WD with standard 4WD ground clearance. Should have 4WD driver training. Black Diamond

VERY DIFFICULT Low Range 4WD with high ground clearance. Experienced drivers.

Green Circle

Blue Square

Double Black Diamond

Dry Conditions

AWD & 4WD

4WD

EASY

MEDIUM

DIFFICULT

VERY DIFFICULT

Expected terrain & track conditions

Mostly unsealed roads with no obstacles and minor gradients.

Tracks with some steep and/or rocky/slippery/sandy sections. May have shallow water crossings.

Tracks with frequent steep and/or rocky/slippery/sandy track sections. Possible water crossings.

Tracks with frequent very steep and/or rocky/slippery/sandy track sections. May have difficult river crossings.

Vehicle Suitability

All-wheel drive and High range 4WD. Can be low clearance with single range and road tyres.

Suitable for medium clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain or road tyres.

Suitable for medium to high clearance vehicles with dual range and all terrain tyres.

Suitable for high clearance vehicles with dual range tyres suitable for the terrain. (Mud terrain tyres)

Recovery Equipment

Winch/Recovery equipment required.

Driver training experience

Suitable for novice drivers.

Recommended that drivers have experience or 4WD training. Recommended to be done in groups of vehicles.

Recommended for drivers with reasonable experience or 4WD training. To be done in groups of vehicles.

Drivers with extensive experience and advanced training should only attempt as there are several technical challenges. Recommended to be done in groups of four or more vehicles.

Weather

May be more difficult in wet conditions.

Will be more difficult in wet conditions.

For further information please contact Parks Victoria 13 1963 or visit the website www.parks.vic.gov.au

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Future Trips TRIP PARTICIPATION: Trips run by members of the club are run according to FWD Victoria Guidelines and Pajero Club bylaws. Trips are for members and their immediate family. Members may bring guests although they must arrange for Temporary membership (through the Membership Secretary) prior to the event otherwise their guests will not be afforded any cover under insurances set up for Club Members. The new membership form provides for Temporary Memberships. Trip participants are expected to prepare 3 copies of the personal details form for each participant. These are provided in sealed envelopes with your name and address on the front (for postal return if not collected). One is handed to the Trip Leader, one to the TEC and the 3rd copy is kept by yourself. Upon completion of the trip the envelopes will be returned unopened. Details will only be handed to the appropriate medical personnel in case of an emergency. Go to the website for the forms. Non-Club members (guests) need to complete & submit Temporary Membership forms to the Membership Secretary. Please expect a week’s turnaround. No Temp Membership, no start ! http://www.pajeroclub.com.au/members/forms2/standard%20forms.html Please note that the Pajero 4WD Club of Victoria does not accept responsibility for any accident that you may have whilst driving your vehicle. Only YOU know your own capabilities. If unsure or uncomfortable and you find yourself in difficulty, you must stop and seek assistance. Withdraw from the activity/trip. Your safety is paramount and it’s YOUR responsibility. The trip leader will assist you in every regard they can. The published event/trip details in Exceed and on the web site should be taken as a guide to assist you in assessing YOUR suitability for the activity, in terms of driver training and vehicle preparation. The expected vehicle and recovery equipment is published in the activity description. If any doubts, consult the activity coordinator before heading out. TRACK CLASSIFICATIONS: Track classifications are a very important consideration when planning and publishing trips. Trip leaders need to be mindful that members will register for the trip based on the track assessments published. Publishing “optimistic” or incorrect track assessments could have a considerable impact on vehicles, equipment and the timing of the trip. It is in the Trip Leader’s, and everyone’s interest, to accurately publish track classifications. Err on the conservative.

IMPORTANT NOTES FROM THE EDITOR: E-Trip notifications are now sent out after 7pm - 7 days a week When sending trip reports for publication it is preferred that you use the word document template available in the members section of the club web site: FORMS AND DOCUMENTS > WEB SITE TEMPLATE - TRIP REPORTS You can submit the form via the web site or email it directly to the editor (preffered). If you are sending reports directly to editor please ensure that you include all participants names and membership numbers as per trip reports that appear within EXCEED. You will be asked to re submit if in-complete. Photographs must be sent to the editor separately and not embedded within the trip report document. editor@pajeroclub.com.au Thanking you in advance :) ED

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Future Trips •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Activity Details Name: Mobile Landcare - Nest Boxing in Lurg Hills Organiser : - Robyn Burke Sat 18th & Sun 19th May Event Standard :- Medium Type of Activity : - Event - blanket insurance - list of all participants to be provided by activity coordinator to Trip and Social Event Details (only required for Events) Under which club’s guidelines will the event be run : - Pajero 4WD Club Nominate the club who will “own” the event and keep the insurance details : - Pajero 4WD Club Other Details Day and Date of Activity : - Sat 18th & Sun 19th May Location/Description :- Lurg district east of Benalla. There are approx. 380 nest boxes in place with Squirrel Gliders and Sugar Gliders in about 2/3 of them. We will be working with the Regent Honeyeater Project checking some of the steeper and more remote sites. We will be: Checking and recording wildlife occupancy, Possibly spotlighting for wildlife after dark. Meeting Place and Departure Time : - DSE Office, Sydney Rd Benalla 9.30 am Sat 9.00am Sunday Welcome to come for one day only. Appropriate Maps : - TBA. Each group will be provided with 1:25000 map with sites with brief location and access notes. Set your GPS to UTM/UTS WGS 84. Approx. Distance : - Approx. 420km return Boronia to Benalla, plus approx. 200km touring around district. Fuel available at Benalla Vehicle Convoy Numbers (Vehicles) - max : - 6 Places reserved for Members notified by Magazine Publication :-0 Difficulty of Activity & Equipment Event Standard : - Medium Track Classification (Advisory Signs - Track Classification Program) : - Medium - Blue Square Minimum Driver Training Required : - Proficiency © Vol 30 No. 4 - May 2013

Vehicle and Recovery Equipment required : - Snatch Strap, Shovel, Front and rear recovery points, UHF In-car Additional Information (Optional) Accommodation : - Tents, Camper, Van, Accommodated If this is an overnight activity provide details : - BYO food and drinks for both days as we are out all day. BYO BBQ at Lake Benalla Sat evening. Costs - Accom/Camping : - Free accommodation is available at Benalla Scout Hall BYO sleeping bag and pillow, or you can book at a local motel or caravan park. Details TBA. Any further information : - Personal Gear: Sun screen, hat, sturdy footwear, long trousers, sock protectors, wet weather gear. GPS (if you have one) usual camping gear. Change of clothing. Let me know if you can bring: 5-6 metre extension ladder Roof rack and rope to carry ladder Tow ball to tow a trailer. Please complete the Personal Details form for each person in your vehicle in triplicate, one for your vehicle, one for the TL and one for Charlie (TEC). Provide in sealed envelopes with name on the outside. These details will be handed over in the event of a medical emergency otherwise they will be returned upon completion of the activity. GUESTS on a TRIP must have a Temporary Membership number issued by the Membership Secretary (not necessary for Events). The sponsoring (proposing) member needs to organise completion of the Membership application form and have that signed off by the Trip Leader as seconder, and send it with payment to the Membership Secretary well before the trip departs. Membership forms can be downloaded from here - http://www.pajeroclub.com.au/ home/about/how%20to%20join.html . It’s recommended you allow at least a week for the Temporary Membership number to be issued as the Membership Secretary could very well be away on a trip as well. Booking Details Organiser : - Robyn Burke Member number : - 475 Phone numbers : Email address : Booking Information Booking instructions : - Remember: each membership is only entitled to a single booking - no booking on behalf of others When making a booking please advise the following: Member Name: Member No: Mobile No/email: Passenger Name/s: Vehicle: Auto/Manual: Level of Driver Training: First Aid Qualifications:

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Future Trips •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Activity Details Name: Midweek Meander #15 Melbourne by Foot Organiser : - Rusty & Helen Wilson Tuesday May 21st 2013

Event Standard :- Easy Type of Activity : - Event - blanket insurance - list of all participants to be provided by activity coordinator to Trip and Social Event Details (only required for Events) Who’s invited - if we’ve invited other clubs : - Not applicable We’ve been invited by (club) : Under which club’s guidelines will the event be run : - Pajero 4WD Club of Victoria Nominate the club who will “own” the event and keep the insurance details : - Pajero 4WD Club of Victoria Other Details Day and Date of Activity : - Tuesday May 21st 2013 Location/Description :- Yes you read the trip name correctly, a trip with no driving, only walking. You can even access the meeting point using public transport so no need to get the vehicle out for this one. Described as a ‘comprehensive highlight of Melbourne’, this tour is a must for anyone wanting to know a bit more about our great city. We will look at Melbourne’s past by learning about Aboriginal history, the settlement of Melbourne and early colonial life. The tour is also a highlight of cultural aspects of modern day Melbourne. We venture through Melbourne’s laneways and arcades, discovering street art, music & café culture as well some opulent and sometimes controversial architecture. Sports, art projects and immigration history are all subjects also covered in the walk. We will have an experienced and knowledgeable guide for the journey and will learn lots about our city. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for all weather conditions. Melbourne is known to experience ‘all four seasons in one day’. If it looks sunny it will probably rain (and vice versa). The tour will run in rain, hail or shine. The tour will run for about 3 hours and includes a mid tour break for about 15 minutes for a refreshment stop. This trip is not a public tour and will be run on this day just for Members of the Pajero Club. This is what some who have done this tour have said about it: “A mellow, informative walking tour that covers lane art, politics, Melbourne’s history and diversity. Highly recommend” - Lonely Planet Publications “Entertaining and informative tour of inner-city Melbourne than unveils many hidden secrets you’d otherwise walk past unwittingly.”

- Canberra Times “This was a really interesting tour. Lots of information and gave a good base of information. Dave, the guide was good company, gave us lots of little stops to have a good look.around. So it was not a route march. Would definately recommend this tour and was good value for the price.” The tour gets a rating of 3 out of 141activities to do in Melbourne so you can see that it is highly recommended. Meeting Place and Departure Time : - The tour departs from Federation Square in between the 7-11 convenience store and the Melbourne Visitors Centre. Look out for your guide in a red ‘Melbourne By Foot’ t-shirt. Departure time is 10.00 am sharp. We will not wait for late arrivers. Access to the meeting point can be by train (Flinders Street), tram or there is city parking in nearby locations. Appropriate Maps : - Not applicable Approx. Distance : - Nil by vehicle but 3 hours at a leisurely walking pace. Vehicle Convoy Numbers (Vehicles) - max : - Unlimited Places reserved for Members notified by Magazine Publication :-0 Difficulty of Activity & Equipment Event Standard : - Easy Track Classification (Advisory Signs - Track Classification Program) : - Unknown Minimum Driver Training Required : - None Vehicle and Recovery Equipment required : - Additional Fuel Additional Information (Optional) Accommodation : If this is an overnight activity provide details : - Not applicable Costs - Accom/Camping : - Cost will be $30.50 per person if we have 20 or less participants but will come down if we get more. Final cost will be advised prior to the day. Any further information : - Please complete the Personal Details form for each person in your vehicle in triplicate, one for your vehicle, one for the TL and one for Charlie (TEC). Provide in sealed envelopes with name on the outside. These details will be handed over in the event of a medical emergency otherwise they will be returned upon completion of the activity. GUESTS on a TRIP must have a Temporary Membership number issued by the Membership Secretary (not necessary for Events). The sponsoring (proposing) member needs to organise completion of the Membership application form and have that signed off by the Trip Leader as seconder, and send it with payment to the Membership Secretary well before the trip departs. Membership forms can be downloaded from here - http://www.pajeroclub.com.au/ home/about/how%20to%20join.html . It’s recommended you allow at least a week for the Temporary Membership number to be issued as the Membership Secretary could very well be away on a trip as well. Booking Details Organiser : - Rusty & Helen Wilson

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Future Trips Member number : - 983 Phone numbers : Email address : -

Places reserved for Members notified by Magazine Publication :-3

Booking Information Booking instructions : - Remember: each membership is only entitled to a single booking - no booking on behalf of others When making a booking please advise the following: Member Name: Member No: Mobile No/email: Passenger Name/s: Booking by email preferred.

Difficulty of Activity & Equipment Event Standard : - Easy

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Activity Details Name: Goldfields Tour #2

Minimum Driver Training Required : - None

Organiser : - Laurie & Chris Finlay Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd June 2013 Event Standard :- Easy Type of Activity : - Event - blanket insurance - list of all participants to be provided by activity coordinator to Trip and Social

Track Classification (Advisory Signs - Track Classification Program) : - Unknown

Vehicle and Recovery Equipment required : - Snatch Strap Additional Information: Accommodation : - Accommodated If this is an overnight activity provide details : - This event will entail a Saturday morning driving section, an afternoon driving section then an overnight stay at one of Gippsland’s finest accommodation houses. Sunday morning will have another driving section to the finish and presentation at a fabulous venue. Costs - Accom/Camping : - Cost to be finalised.

Under which club’s guidelines will the event be run : Nominate the club who will “own” the event and keep the insurance details : - Pajero 4WD Club of Victoria Other Details Location/Description :- After last years successful running of the Goldfields Tour in and around the Ballarat area we have decided to run another around the rolling green hills of Gippsland. It will be run as a self guided tour with two divisions, one competitive for those who wish to compete for the prize of best driver/navigator team and a second touring division for those who wish to travel the route but not have to navigate. Lunch on Saturday will be at a gourmet venue, while we will be staying overnight at a very special location in the heart of Gippsland. Sunday’s lunch and presentation will be held in a special venue in the bushland. Meeting Place and Departure Time : - We will meet at the Caltex Service Centre at Longwarry at 8.00am for an 8.30am start or you can arrive a bit earlier and have breakfast in their excellent cafe. Appropriate Maps : - Maps will be provided. Route instructions will be provided if your are doing the touring division. Approx. Distance : - Melbourne to Melbourne will be approximately 700 to 800klms. Vehicle Convoy Numbers (Vehicles) - max : - 25

Any further information : - Please complete the Personal Details form for each person in your vehicle in triplicate, one for your vehicle, one for the TL and one for Charlie (TEC). Provide in sealed envelopes with name on the outside. These details will be handed over in the event of a medical emergency otherwise they will be returned upon completion of the activity. GUESTS on a TRIP must have a Temporary Membership number issued by the Membership Secretary (not necessary for Events). The sponsoring (proposing) member needs to organise completion of the Membership application form and have that signed off by the Trip Leader as seconder, and send it with payment to the Membership Secretary well before the trip departs. Membership forms can be downloaded from here - http://www.pajeroclub.com.au/ home/about/how%20to%20join.html . It’s recommended you allow at least a week for the Temporary Membership number to be issued as the Membership Secretary could very well be away on a trip as well. Booking Details Organiser : - Laurie & Chris Finlay Member number : - 267 Phone numbers : Email address : Booking Information Booking instructions : To Book -

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Future Trips Remember: each membership is only entitled to a single booking - no booking on behalf of others When making a booking please advise the following: Member Name: Member No: Mobile No/email: Passenger Name/s: Vehicle: Auto/ Manual: Level of Driver Training: First Aid Qualifications:

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Minimum Driver Training Required: - Proficiency Plus

Activity Details Name: CAPE YORK 2013 Organiser : - Damian De Rozairo 20th July 2013 for 6 to 8 weeks. Type of Activity: - Trip - insured activity - club membership entitles insurance coverage. Guests will be required to obtain a Temporary Membership registration in order to obtain insurance Coverage. Full list to Trip and Social. Other Details Day and Date of Activity: - 20th July 2013 for 6 to 8 weeks.

Difficulty of Activity & Equipment Event Standard: - Medium to Hard Track Classification (Advisory Signs - Track Classification Program): - Medium - Blue Square Vehicle and Recovery Equipment required : - Snatch Strap, Shovel, Front and rear recovery points, Winch required, Winch preferred, AT Tyres, Mud Tyres, Additional Fuel, UHF In-car Additional Information (Optional) Accommodation: - Tents, Camper If this is an Overnight Activity provide details: - We will be bush camping some of the time and using caravan parks at other times. I will provide details of the places will we stay and the approximate dates, once you register for the trip. Costs - Accom/Camping: - TBA It’s recommended you allow at least a week for the Temporary Membership number to be issued as the Membership Secretary could very well be away on a trip as well.

Location/Description : - After our first meeting, the currently registered member decided to move the start date to July 20 to avoid the July traffic in Cape York.

Booking De

I have 2 places left on the trip. Please email or call me to register ASAP, so that we can complete our planning process.

Member Number: - 1208

Cape York has been on my “To Do List” for around 20 years. I have never been there, but plan to go during the period around the July/August/September 2013. I anticipate the trip will take around 8 weeks, Melbourne to Melbourne or 6 weeks, Cairns to Cairns. I plan on leaving Melbourne on July 20, 2013.

Email Address: -

I would like to go up along the Telegraph track. On the way back, I would like to see Weipa and come back through Kuramba and Normanton. Time permitting, we may cut across to Burketown and Gregory downs as well.

When making a booking please advise the following: Member Name: Member No: Mobile No/email: Passenger Name/s: Vehicle: Auto/Manual: Level of Driver Training: First Aid Qualifications:

I will be taking a roof top tent. We can discuss other camping options during our next meeting. I have completed the preliminary route plans. I will be happy to share them with anyone that joins the trip. I do travel overseas for business often. If you call my mobile number, please leave a message and I will contact you as soon as I get back to Australia. I will have access to email at all times. Meeting Place and Departure Time: - TBA Appropriate Maps: - HEMA Cape York map Approx. Distance: - 10,000km Melbourne to Melbourne

tails Organiser: - Damian De Rozairo Phone Numbers: - 0 Booking information Booking instructions: - Remember: each membership is only entitled to a single booking - no booking on behalf of others

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Activity Details Name: BIRDSVILLE RACES 2013 Organiser : - Andrew Turner 23rd August 2013 to 17th September 2013

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Future Trips .Type of Activity: - Trip - insured activity - club membership entitles insurance coverage. Guests will be required to obtain a Temporary Membership registration in order to obtain insurance Coverage. Full list to Trip and Social. Other Details Day and Date of Activity: - 23rd August 2013 to 17th September 2013 Location/Description: - Heading to Birdsville for the 2013 Birdsville Races (Sept 6 & 7). The trip up will include Mungo NP, Broken Hill, Arkaroola, Leigh Crk, Maree, and Birdsville Trk through to Birdsville.

Booking Details Organiser: Andrew Turner Member Number: - 1551 Phone Numbers: Email Address: -

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Whilst in Birdsville we will spend a bit of time looking around the town and area and soaking up the race atmosphere Return Journey will be down to Innamincka via Cordillo Downs, onto to Dig Tree, Tibooburra, Wilcannia, Swan Hill and finally Melbourne. The intinerary is open to suggestions although we need to be in Birdsville by the Tuesday 3rd Sept. before the races so as to give us the best chance of securing sites at the Birdsville caravan park. They operate on a first come first served basis, no reservations. Meeting Place and Departure Time: - Will be finalised closer to the trip time.

WE THANK YOU! As you read this Eva and myself are on our third Variety 4WD TREK. I’d like to take the opportunity here seeing as i’ve a bit of extra space to work with to thank a few club members :) CAR 1421’s Sponsors for 2013 and amounts donated:

Appropriate Maps: - Great Desert Tracks and Hema Maps. Approx. Distance: - Expecting around the 5500 - 6000km mark depending upon side trips etc. Vehicle Convoy Numbers (Vehicles) - max: - 3 Places Reserved for Members notified by Magazine publication: - 0 Difficulty of Activity & Equipment Event Standard: - Medium Track Classification (Advisory Signs - Track Classification Program): - Medium - Blue Square

$2000 PAJERO 4WD CLUB Victoria (2nd yr) Thank you to all club members and committee. Chatfield OzCool (2nd yr) Thank you to Kerri & Russell Chatfield

$1000

Blind Concepts (2nd yr) Thank you to Pam & Ralph Longley

$1000

Minimum Driver Training Required: - Proficiency Plus

Retirement Communities Australia (2nd yr) $1000 Thank you to Tony Lear & Anthony Saul

Vehicle and Recovery Equipment required: - Snatch Strap, Shovel, Front and rear recovery points, AT Tyres, Additional Fuel, UHF In-car

Smart Temp Australia (2nd yr) Thank you to Janine & Peter Symons

$1000

Shop Painting Services (2nd yr) Thank you to Cris & Dave Howard

$600

Additional Information (Optional) Accommodation: - Tents, Camper If This is an Overnight Activity provide details: - Camping along the way will be a variety of caravan parks, road side stops and bush camps. Costs - Accom/Camping: - I’ve estimated approximately $2,000 for fuel and another $1,000 for accommodation but these figures would be at the high end of the scale.

I look forward to updating you all upon our return, you never know i may entice some of you to join us next year as we travel to Birdsville... Frank Amato #1421 ED.

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