VJMC #150

Quarterly Club Mag www.vjmc.org.au

ISSUE 150

VJMC INC AUSTR ALIA

VJMC Inc Australia The Australian branch of the VJMC is a registered association incorporated in the state of New South Wales.

Objectives of the VJMC: To foster the preservation, restoration, riding and enjoyment of older Japanese motorcycles.

Club Postal Address PO Box 254 Modbury North SA 5092 Membership Applications & Renewals VJMC Inc, PO Box 254 Modbury North SA 5092 Website www.vjmc.org.au VJMC Australia Committee President John McNair | johnfour750@hotmail.com Vice President Jeff Eales | jeeles@iprimus.com.au Secretary Frank Wood | frankozzie10@gmail.com Treasurer John King | pir8@internode.on.net Public Officer David Bernardi | mrdbernardi@gmail.com Area Rep Coordinator Dave Quinn | kwakka9@ozemail.com.au Membership Secretary Mick Godfrey | mgo22098@bigpond.net.au Merchandising Officer Peter Donnellan | peted@internode.on.net Committee Member Paul Rowling | motopaulie@bigpond.com Committee Member Peter Douglas | pdouglas15@bigpond.com Librarian David Quinn | kwakka9@ozemail.com.au Editor Tom Calderwood | tom@pepperpublishing.com.au

Cover Photo: Winning bike of the Founders Award 100 – Honda CB900F2 – Eric Leah

QUARTERLY VJMC MAGAZINE This is a forum for members to exchange ideas and restoration tips, seek advice, share opinions and experiences, or anything else relating to the club’s objectives. Contributions are very welcome.

150 CONTENTS

President’s Report

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National Rally: • Rally Ride

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• Show & Shine

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• Gala Presentation

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• AGM & Sunday Ride

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• Wind Up & National Commitee Positions

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National Rally Award Winners

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2021 Japan Trip

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Phil Kendrigan Memorial Ride

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Lower Hunter Report

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Hopkins Heroes

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South Aus Report

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Members Directory

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Club Info

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Club Permits/Registration

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Membership Renewal

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Please Contribute

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PRESIDENTS REPORT

AT EASTER TIME I TR AVELLED DOWN TO BROADFORD FOR THE EASTER BROADFORD BONANZA R ACE MEETING. THIS YEARS MEETING WAS A SPECIAL CELEBR ATION OF 50 YEARS SINCE THE RELEASE OF THE HONDA CB750/4 IN 1969. I ACTUALLY DROVE DOWN WITH MY HONDA 750 K7 ON THE TR AILER IN COMPANY WITH SIX OTHER MEMBERS OF THE QLD HONDA CB750/4 SOHC CLUB WHO ALL RODE THEIR 750’S.

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Being that all these machines were more than 40 years old I kept one space on my trailer in case of a breakdown. Riding down we had two F2’s, one K1, one K2, one K7 and one K5. As it turned out the only bike to ride on the trailer was the K7 and that was only the last 70 klms as it was running on two cylinders. After stopping for ten minutes it would be okay for another 30 klms then repeat the procedure. Tried the coils off my K7 but no luck.

Someone mentioned that it may be the Dyna electronic ignition overheating so as the weather was fine he tried it without the points cover. The bike then ran perfect all the way back to Brisbane.

This was an awesome event and it was great to catch up with several of our Victorian members there. The four day trip down and five day trips back were fantastic with as little highway use as possible taking in the secondary roads and scenic spots.

It’s sometimes refreshing to view what we take for granted through the eyes of someone new to it. Although my lovely friend Cheryl has had a long time interest in motorcycles and has watched motorcycle racing in the media she had never been to a classic bike race meeting. One of the things that she noticed first was the number of older people with grey beards and hair still passionately involved in the sport that they obviously love.

She also noticed how everybody was happy to help other riders and in general what a friendly atmosphere it was.

A highlight was when we met one of the sidecar racing teams Dave and Sandy. Cheryl mentioned how she loved watching the sidecars so Dave got her on the machine and showed her what a passenger has to do for left and right hand corners.

This all came about when I stopped to take a photo of the Honda CB750 powered outfit. Lovely people.

Unfortunately Sandy broke her finger in the last race so didn’t get to race on Sunday.

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No Cheryl didn’t step in to take her place. At the recent Laverda Club’s annual Concours in Brisbane Cheryl mentioned to me how it was really wonderful to see the comradeship amongst the motorcyclists at this event and also at the Broadford Bonanza and the VJMC National Rally. I guess we all take it for granted and don’t notice how special it is but it’s there and it really is amazing.

The 2019 VJMC National Rally has come and gone and like every one of them it was a fantastic time.

Unfortunately it was more expensive than most of the others and it’s incredible that in all the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast area’s there is only one caravan park suitable that isn’t nearly full of permanent residents and didn’t involve riding through miles of traffic and traffic lights to go on the rally rides. A move inland for the 2020 event will mean a lot more traveling back and forwards for those organizing the event but will provide a more reasonable cost rally for those attending. This is being seriously investigated. We have some amazing rides in the area and a good venue for Rally Central. More information will be available on the website as soon as it becomes available. This will also put some funds into local businesses. Those attending the rally would have city free riding to the rally.

I would like to congratulations to David Bernardi and Steve Phelps on being awarded life membership for their services to the club. These are both well deserved. Both these members have worked tirelessly for the club over the years. An official presentation will be made at the 2020 National Rally.

Keep safe and enjoy our wonderful VJM’s.

John McNair President

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2019 NATIONAL RALLY With the normal date on the first weekend in March being to hot and humid it was decided to move the rally date to mid May. It was a real challenge to find a caravan park in South East Queensland that wasn’t full of permanent residents and then to find somewhere close to have the Rally Dinner.

In the end the rally committee settled on the Gold Coast Holiday Park as Rally Central and Movie World for the Gala Rally Dinner venue.

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AFTER TWO WONDERFUL RALLIES HELD IN TAMWORTH NSW IN 2017 AND 2018 IT WAS SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND’S TURN TO HOST THE 2019 EVENT.

the café’s and toilets inside opened up for the show.

The weather had been good in the lead up to the rally however rain moved in on the Friday afternoon casting doubts on the conditions for the rest of the rally. The Friday night welcome barbecue was held in the Gold Coast Holiday Park and was a good night with an opportunity for all those attending to catch up and socialise with food and drinks available. The rain was still persisting with passing showers. www.vjmc.org.au

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R A LLY R IDE Saturday morning dawned under blue skies, much to the relief of all those getting ready to set out on the rally ride. The ride departed from the car park of the Outback Spectacular venue and took the rallyists out through Maudesland and on to Mount Nathan then through to Advancetown.

From here a right turn had us heading up the range through timbered country clearing often to provide spectacular views over the Gold Coast and Hinze Dam. At Lower Beechmont these views covered more than half of the coastal strip.

Just amazing.

After a very twisty climb to the top after Lower Beechmont the country opens up to magnificent views across the plateau. Maryborough (Qld) member Makoto Kuwazuru’s little Yamaha decided to call it quits here and was picked up by the back-up vehicle.

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As we got close to Beechmont we were presented with awesome views to the left down into the magnificent Numinbah Valley and to the right rich greens of plateau pastures. Just after the Binna Burra turn off we had our second breakdown with a blown oil line finding a Honda joining the Yamaha on the back-up trailer. Morning tea stop was at the Beechmont Primary School, where the school P & C ladies put together an absolutely scrumptious feast for a fee of $5.00. Best $5.00 I have spent in years.

Several sections of road works tested the patience of the riders as we headed back down the western side of the range with about four bridges being replaced which has been an ongoing thing after the devastating floods from Cyclone Debbie two years ago. All the other machines made it back to the Show & Shine venue without incident.

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SHOW & SHINE The Show and Shine entrants filed into the Outback Spectacular car park and pretty soon we had a spectacular range of classic Japanese motorcycles filling the area with beautiful paint work and gleaming chrome.

With machines ranging in age from the late 1950s to 2004, and from 50cc to 1500cc, from all the big four manufacturers plus a really nice Bridgestone 175. A highlight among the youngsters were Graeme Knights two Honda mini bikes with one painted in Superman colours and the other in Batman livery.

Ultimate Kawasaki had some of their new retro looking models on display which attracted quite a bit of interest and AMX Motorcycle Accessories had a range of gloves, jackets and boots on display and for sale. Shannons Insurance were there with their marquee and club member Alan Shires had a marquee up with quite a range of parts for sale.

Several thousand spectators turned up to see the bike show and all the sponsors were very happy with the amount of inquiries received into their products.

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GAL A PR ESEN TATION The Saturday Night Gala Presentation Night was held in the centre of Movie World, with several old cars parked around the perimeter, and various club members’ bikes located under spot lights on the way in, and to each side of the stage at the front. Movie World staff were intrigued by Graeme’s Superman and Batman mini bikes on the stage.

The meal was a buffet style, with loads of delicious food and with four serving lines everybody had their food and were seated in a very short time. This was followed by desert and again the range available was just amazing. MC for the night was Scott Abbett who kept the show moving, and then Jim Scaysbrook our guest speaker for the night took centre stage. Jim was very interesting with his talk on the times when he raced a Honda CB900 at various race meetings with the legendary Mike Hailwood. As he spoke, images of him and Mike were projected onto the screen above the stage.

It was then time to hand out the trophies to the various winners on the night. A list of trophy winners is elsewhere in the magazine. After the trophy presentation it was time to give out the various lucky door prizes which with a team of members to run the prizes out to the members ran very efficiently.

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AGM & SU NDAY R IDE Sunday morning it was time for breakfast, which was followed by a very well attended AGM in the event room at the Gold Coast Holiday Park.

After this riders gathered next door for the Sunday morning ride to Canungra, where the rallyists could visit the Ray Owen Concours, an annual motorcycle event at Canungra Showgrounds normally on the weekend before, however a problem with the booking of the showground forced them to move it back a week, which meant it clashed with our rally.

However it did give those attending a chance to see another collection of fine motorcycles.

For those not attending the bike show they could continue on an escorted ride west to Tamborine Village and then up over the beautiful Mount Tamborine, with a lookout stop along the way before returning to the Gold Coast Holiday Park. A quieter day for the Back Up vehicle on this ride with only one little Honda breaking down.

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W INDING UP One thing that has become popular at the last six or seven rallies is the Stragglers’ Dinner, which is held on the Sunday night and started out at the first Canberra Rally with about eight people attending.

This has grown over the years to over thirty at the 2018 Rally in Tamworth and this year seen almost forty people enjoy some great meals at the Helensvale Tavern just a few kilometres from the GCHP. The weekend was a fun filled time from whoa to go and as usual it all went too fast.

So good to catch up with so many of our members from all over half the country and to see such a fantastic range of classic Japanese motorcycles on display.

NATIONAL COMMIT TEE A F TER 2019 AGM President; Vice President;

Jeff Eales VIC Frank Wood NSW

Treasurer;

John King NSW

Public Officer;

Mick Godfrey SA David Bernardi NSW

Merchandise Officer;

Peter Donellan SA

Area Rep Coordinator;

David Quinn ACT

Committee Member;

Paul Rowling NSW

Committee Member;

Peter Douglas Nth QLD

Librarian; Editor; VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB

John McNair QLD

Secretary;

Membership officer;

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David Quinn ACT Tom Calderwood VIC www.vjmc.org.au

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AWARD WINNERS G E N E R A L S HOW & S H I N E AWA R D S Best 1950s Era 117 – Meguro S7 – Frank Loveridge Best 1960s Era 58 – Kawasaki Mach 3 500 – Noel Carlyle Best 1970s Era 186 – Honda Goldwing – Bridgette Back Best 1980s Era 144 – Honda GB500TT – Simon Whittaker Best 1990s Era 153 – Honda RC45 – George Cole Best 2000s Era 67 – Honda VTR1000 – George Cole

Best Off-Road 109 – Yamaha DT400 – Wayne Mays Best Special/Modified 197 – Honda Goldwing ‘Backtrack’ – Gary Back Best Tiddler 195 – Bridgestone DT175-Brinton Preston-Smith Best Original/Unrestored 112 – Yamaha SRV250 – Lyn Mundy President’s Selection 74 – Yamaha 350 – Peter Douglas Hard Luck Award Makoto Kuwazuru – Yamaha AG100 that had an engine blow-up on the ride

58 – K awa sa k i Mach 3 500 – Noel Ca rlyle

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74 – Ya m a h a 3 5 0 – Pe t e r D o u g l a s

6 7 – Ho n d a V T R 10 0 0 – G e o r g e C o l e

1 1 2 – Ya m a h a S RV2 5 0 – Ly n Mu n d y

M a k o t o K u w a z u r u – Ya m a h a AG10 0

4 1 – Ya m a h a T Z R 2 5 0 – Jo h n L e d g a r d

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C 1 2 – K a w a s a k i Z 2 5 0 A – To n y S c u l p h e r

C O N C OU R S S HOW AWA R D S Concours - Best Honda C19 – Honda SA250 – Tony Sculpher Concours - Best Yamaha C24 – Yamaha RD350LC – Brian Gainsford Concours - Best Suzuki C10 – Suzuki T10 – Gary Mulroyan Concours - Best Kawasaki C12 – Kawasaki Z250A – Tony Sculpher

C 10 – S u z u k i T 10 – G a r y Mu l r o y a n

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1 5 3 – Ho n d a RC 4 5 – G e o r g e C o l e

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S p i r i t o f t h e C l u b – To n y He p b u r n

C RO S S OV E R AWA R D S – A C RO S S CONCOUR S A ND SHOW & SHINE

SPONSOR-R EQU E ST ED SPECIF IC AWA R D S – S HOW & S H I N E O N LY

Best Presented Display C20 – Honda CB400N – Ray Burrows Spirit of the Club Tony Hepburn Founder’s Award 100 – Honda CB900F2 – Eric Leah

Yambits Best Yamaha 41 – Yamaha TZR250 – John Ledgard

P E R P E T UA L AWA R D S Oldest Bike 142 – 1958 Honda C71 Dream – James Loveridge

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2021 JA PA N T R IP

2021 JAPAN TRIP AS MANY OF YOU WILL BE AWARE, IN 2015 AND 2017, OUR CURRENT VICE PRESIDENT, JEFF EELES, ARRANGED TWO VERY SUCCESSFUL TOURS TO THE SUZUK A 8-HOUR RACE IN JAPAN.

Well, Jeff has decided to do it again … in 2021.

Japan has the Olympics in 2020, so the place will be chaotic, and best avoided then.

This time, Jeff’s open to one of two options: 1.

Suzuka 8-Hour Race or, 2. MotoGP Meeting.

Either will be sensational events.

As in the past, the tour will be around 14 days. It will include tours to at least 2 factory museums, with easy options to possibly see all the ‘Big 4’ museums.

There will be trips to some places of cultural significance, such as Kyoto and Hiroshima also.

An itinerary won’t be available till after the ‘main event’ is chosen, but to give you a rough idea, the Suzuka 8-Hour is always the last weekend in July, and the past tours have had the race meeting in the middle of the tour.

The MotoGP Meeting is generally in early October, usually the week before the Phillip Island race. There’s a chance that the MotoGP Meeting will be the ‘grand finale’ of the tour … giving members the chance to still get to Phillip Island if they wish.

To get the best deal, at least 30-35 members (or your family or friends) will need to commit (not financially yet). And, believe it or not, we have 4 signed on already! www.vjmc.org.au

Which event we attend will be down to a simple vote.

Have a think about it, chat to your mates if you think they’d be interested too. Then, if you decide that you’re keen, email Jeff at VicePresident@ vjmc.org.au and simply say, ‘Suzuka’, or ‘MotoGP’, or ‘Either one’. The most popular gets the nod. You can ask him any questions also. Get your vote in as soon as possible to register your interest, and allow Jeff and our travel partners, the Japan Travel Bureau (JTB), to arrange the best possible itinerary for you.

As a bit of a guide, the 2017 Tour cost a little under $5,000 per person (twin share) and included international airfares flying Qantas, all accommodation with daily breakfast, transfers, admission tickets, and JR Rail Pass. Naturally, prices have moved a bit since then though.

Arrangements can easily be made for extending your trip by arriving earlier, or staying on later.

Please note that this is not a ‘fully guided tour’, but fear not, Jeff has been to Japan a number of times, has a bit of language ability, and will definitely help you through if you’re a bit stuck.

You will not simply be dropped off and left to your own devices. Just bring your love of Japanese motorcycles, sense of adventure … and a smile!

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PHIL KENDRIGAN

MEMORIAL RIDE THE LOWER HUNTER AREA OF THE VJMC IS PROPOSING TO CONDUCT A MEMORIAL RIDE FOR PHIL KENDRIGAN. PHIL IS A PAST PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE VJMC AND SADLY PASSED AWAY IN OCTOBER LAST YEAR. It is proposed to have a memorial ride on Sunday 27th October to commemorate his life and acknowledge his contribution to the workings of the VJMC, on a date close to the anniversary of his passing.

The ride will commence at Speers Point Park, Speers Point, Newcastle at 8.30am and proceed to the river park at Karuah, via a circuitous route.

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We will be holding a Bbq at Karuah, provided by the Lower Hunter group, and all members Australia wide are very welcome. If you are outside our area and would like to attend, email bill.keevers@ gmail.com so the group can make appropriate catering arrangements.

Hope to see you there.

In memory of Phil.

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LOWER HUNTER REPORT ARTICLE: CHRIS HELLYER

WELL IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN WHERE THE MEMBERS GET TOGETHER FOR OUR YEARLY BARBECUE AT THE LOCAL BUNNINGS STORE AT BOOLAROO.

We have a roster system whereas we do groups of five members and do stints of two hours in duration, with everyone involved having their specific task to perform, except for our leader Bill Keevers, who puts in a full day as well

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as organising the event and purchasing the enormous amount of supplies prior to the day.

We have a large number of members in our chapter of the Lower Hunter, but as always it’s the same ones who put their hands up each time and

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put in a great effort to make the day a success.

In some instances a few of these members double up for an extra shift. It was also a great effort where some of our members partners offered their assistance on the day which helped lighten the load.

The takings this year were a little lower than in the past due to the price increase in the purchase of food and drinks but we still had a good day at the till by the end of the afternoon.

The money received from the bbq gives us some extra funds in our operating account to allow us to fund BBQ’s throughout the year on our calendar runs where we often join up with the Mid Hunter group.

The one big thing to come from the Bunnings BBQ is the members commitment to donate part of our profit to charity and this is done on a yearly basis and once again we will be donating the sum

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of $500 to the Prostate Alliance of Newcastle .

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved in once again making this day such a success and especially Bill Keevers who put in a 13 hour shift and works so hard behind the scenes to keep this chapter of the VJMC so positive.

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HOPKINS HEROES MELBOURNE TO GOLD COAST R ALLY 2019 ARTICLE: ANDREW DOMASEVICIUS

SINCE I JOINED THE VJMC IN ABOUT 2013 OUR CORE GROUP HAS RIDDEN TO THE NATIONAL RALLIES AT VICTOR HARBOUR, CANBERRA, TAMWORTH AND NOW TO THE GOLD COAST.

After the Tamworth Rally I think we all felt a little worn out. It took us 3 days to get there and for me 4 days to return. So, when news that the next Rally would be even further away in Queensland, initially there did not seem to be much excitement in our group. But like a subtle, almost imperceptible change in the direction of the wind, the conversation began to change over time.

And so, we found ourselves one warm evening in early 2019 at a Thai restaurant in Melbourne, eagerly discussing the route and the number of days to get there. www.vjmc.org.au

The group consisted of the following in no particular order: Greg Costello on 1976 Honda Goldwing Andrew Domasevicius on 1981 Suzuki GS850G Damien Lewer on 1982 Suzuki GSX1100E Ron Jarmyn on 1983 Kawasaki Z1300 DFI Paul Woods on Suzuki V-Strom 650 Peter Stephen on Yamaha TDM900 Brian Hunt on 2013 Triumph Bonneville Laurie John on BMWF800GT Colin Hopkins in Damien’s car towing Greg’s trailer with his Honda CB1100F VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB

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Sam Panettieri decided to spend 6 days riding to the Gold Coast with his wife, Anna, as pillion on his Suzuki. Brave man we all thought!

We divided the work between us. Brian put forward some suggested routes. Others booked accommodation on the way up.

At last, Tuesday, 4 days before the Rally, the day of our departure arrived. I had arranged the meeting point at a petrol station in Ringwood on the eastern fringe of Melbourne at 9.30 am for 10.00 am start.

My idea was for a group photo with the car and trailer in the background and the bikes and riders in the foreground. Everyone, arrived ...except for Damien, Greg and Colin in car towing the trailer. To cut a long story short, locked trailer, lost keys and the need to swap tow cars resulted in major headaches all round. Greg and Colin would not be able to make it to our meeting point, as they were a few hours behind schedule, and we had to take off as we had a long day in front of us.

Our route was up the Melba Hwy to Mansfield (for coffee break) then via the scenic ridge road to Whitfield, Wangaratta and up north via Corowa to stay at the Murrumbidgee Hotel at Narrandera.

We would meet them there. All up about 510km.

A long day.

Well, it didn’t take long for our first breakage and it was my bike. It is difficult to imagine that a Suzuki could have a fault, however it happened. Thankfully, only a minor issue, the speedo cable broke in Mansfield. I called Mick Hone, well known Suzuki dealer in Melbourne, and arranged for them to send a replacement to the Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park so that it would be there for me on our arrival on Friday. In the meantime, I wasn’t doing any miles!

We arrived in Narrandera in the late afternoon after a long day in the saddle. Occupying a prominent corner position and typical of some country

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hotels the Murrumbidgee Hotel had a vast first floor timber verandah curling itself proudly around the two sides of the pub. It could have accommodated half of the town for a party! We were able to park our bikes in the bottle shop: steel roller doors closed, bolted and alarms activated. No one was going to steel our bikes that night. As we were finishing, Greg and Collin arrived and were able to join us for their own late dinner.

As I went to sleep, I thought the next day we will all travel together. How wrong I was. Damien became concerned about a suspicious noise in the front wheel of his GSX1100. He checked the internet and found a Suzuki dealer in Wagga Wagga. Together with Colin in car with trailer and Greg on his Goldwing they decided to head off to Wagga Wagga early the next day to have it checked out. Maybe it is the front wheel bearings?

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After an enjoyable breakfast the rest of us headed off on our second day north along the Newell Hwy to West Wyalong. As we rode down the meandering main street of West Wyalong it was easy to imagine how quickly it could be converted into a 19th century film set was gravel poured over the bitumen and some modern signs and all cars removed from the street. We continued heading north along the Newell Hwy to stay overnight at Dubbo. On our way were Forbes and Parkes. For a cosmic experience we stopped at the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope (64 m diameter) where the 2000 film “The Dish� was filmed. As if on request, the Dish moved upwards for us.

Back on our bikes and before we knew it, we were booking ourselves into the Amaroo Hotel in Dubbo.

400 kms for the day. Not long later the Damien, Colin and Greg also arrived. What news Damien?

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Well it turned out it wasn’t the front wheel bearings, but a semi seized speedo drive. After a good clean and a bolt replaced it wasn’t too bad at all!

Finally, the next morning, Thursday, after breakfast, we were all travelling together. At last, a family photo in the car park of the hotel. Our destination was Goondiwindi, nearly 500 kms. We passed Gilgandra and up the Castlereagh Hwy stopping for lunch at Coonamble. We were now deep in sheep and cattle country. Leaving Coonamble. There was no more time to waste as we had a long way still to ride before we were safe in our hotel for the evening.

We decided to head towards Wee Waa via Pilliga, a long and straight back road, which unfortunately had rough bitumen and, in some places, almost crater like pot holes which were difficult to see in the setting sunlight. I failed to see one of these pot holes and got a terrible fright.

We fuelled up in Moree for our final run of 130 kms to Goondiwindi. The sun dropped like a lead balloon and before we knew it, we were riding in the dark along the Newell Hwy which was narrowed for road works. Even worse was the thundering of road trains coming at us from the opposite direction lit up with hundreds of fairy lights like menacing horizontal

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Christmas trees. I kept thinking, god, I hope we make it and I don’t want to do this again! Thankfully, we all made it safely to O’Shea’s Royal Hotel. I checked the map. We were 150 m across the border in Queensland and my first time on a motorbike in that State. What a relief to unwind with a drink and dinner.

That evening I went for a walk down the main street to check out breakfast café options. I came across the recently renovated Victoria Hotel, a stunning piece of Queensland architecture.

After an enjoyable breakfast at one of the local cafes we were now on the fourth and final day of our ride to the Rally. We took the Cunningham Hwy to Inglewood stopping at the Bakehouse and Café for morning coffee. Sitting down we realised that we were actually sitting in an old train carriage specifically brought on site to form part of the café. The land surrounding the Cunningham Hwy looked barren and featureless with countless dead kangaroos and wallabies lining the road edges giving the area an almost post-apocalyptic atmosphere.

Focus on the road and watch out for the roos I said to myself.

Once past Warwick the landscape began to change

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dramatically. We turned off the Cunningham Hwy to Boonah, Beaudesert, skirted Mt Tamborine and then to Nerang. The weather had been dry all the way from Melbourne, but as if to welcome us to Queensland we found ourselves in the wet coming into the Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park where we had all booked our accommodation. At last, after 4 full and eventful days (and one evening) of riding about 1,700 kms across a variety of terrains and conditions we had finally arrived at the Rally.

Bikes under cover, for those who had undercover parking, a shower and clean up and we headed to the Rally headquarters to collect our showbags. When I gave my name, I was unexpectedly swamped by the smiling hosts with a flurry of activity and excitement.

“We have a package for you from Melbourne” said the smiling lady. And sure enough, there was an Express Post bag with my speedo cable from Mick Hone Suzuki. Cost $34.50 including postage.

Excellent outcome. Thanks Mick and Steve for the great service. I replaced the cable with Paul keeping a watchful eye over me. Completing the simple task in a few minutes, Paul declared, “Andrew you say you don’t have any mechanical skills, but look you have just replaced the speedo cable yourself!” I smiled at the compliment. When you set the bar very low, the slightest suggestion of knowledge or skill is sure to impress!

The Holiday Park was conveniently located on the service road along the Pacific Mwy between the coast and Tamborine National Park. It was great to finally relax at our destination and to see some friendly and familiar faces not seen for a while, among them, Sam and his wife Anna, who had come up a different way over 6 days from Melbourne on his Suzuki. And they were still talking to each other! Well done Sam. After breakfast on Saturday morning we geared up for the first of our two Rally rides. As our group gathered at the Park, I was disappointed to hear that Colin wasn’t feeling well enough to get on his Honda Bol D’or to join in the ride. After towing his bike for 4 days it was a real disappointment for Colin. We set off into the hills for our group ride. The local members of the VJMC were well and clearly positioned along the route so that no-one would get lost. We all stopped at www.vjmc.org.au

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the Beechmont School for a well organised morning coffee break with an extensive range of goodies to eat. Thank you to all the people who prepared the savories and sweets. It was, as well, our first real opportunity to check out the other bikes!

At the conclusion of the ride we all gathered in the Movie World car park for the show and shine.

Unfortunately, for me I was not in the correct position when trying to lift my weighty Suzuki onto its centre stand and “bang” went my calf muscle.

What a disappointment. After a short while it was clear that I had torn the muscle so Paul took me back to our cabin at the Park for an ice pack. So ended my show and shine!

I limped my way to the bus for the Saturday dinner drive to the Outback Spectacular Complex. It was indeed spectacular. A grant entrance with an honour guard of vintage Japanese bikes. It’s curious how theme parks bring out the child in even the most serious and mature adults. Brian just couldn’t resist!

We found our table at the very back in the corner.

The organisers clearly understood that we would be the rowdiest table so cleverly positioned us closest to the buffet tables. Sure enough, and as if by design, we were the first to serve ourselves. The organisers’ plan worked perfectly. We tucked into our dinner and drinks and barely a noise was heard from us.

The MC was clear in his announcements and the awards were handed out in a well organised manner.

I won’t go into them as I am sure there will be an “official” report.

The following morning was the Sunday ride and at last Colin joined us on his Honda. Again, we went up to the Tamborine National Park. Some stopped at the Ray Owen Classic Bike Show at Canungra Showgrounds, however I continued with the other group to go up to Mt. Tamborine. It is a beautiful ride along winding roads. At every turn we encountered breathtaking scenery and views and filled our lungs with the clean mountain air of its subtropical highland climate. We returned before lunch and so ended the official part of the Rally. Thank you to all those who organised the Rally and assisted in it being so well run.

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take in dinner at a local pub and to bed for the ride home staring the next day, Monday.

Brian had left for home in Sydney on Sunday morning and his place was taken by Sam Panettieri who had prepared our route home over 6 days. This enabled us to take in a variety of winding and scenic back roads across NSW and Victoria. We started off early enough with the intention of staying at Armidale, some 510 kms away. The Gold Coast farewelled us just as it greeted us - with rain, however it cleared up soon enough. We went out via Beaudesert, then south on the B91 Summerland Way to Kyogle and through Casino.

We took some winding back roads along which we seemed to cross the same creek about 10 times eventually making it out back onto the main highway for lunch at Grafton. We still had some 200 kms to Armidale so we couldn’t linger. We headed south along the old winding and scenic Armidale Road. It was now mid-afternoon and I www.vjmc.org.au

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was the last bike riding in front of Colin in the car towing trailer with his Honda CB1100F. Colin may have thought for a moment he was riding his bike as on a tight left corner he rounded it too quickly and the trailer went over. I turned my bike around and returned. Fortunately, a family in a 4WD was travelling immediately behind him. They stopped and very quickly righted the trailer. I tried to call the others, however we were in a remote location with no reception, so the others rode on none the wiser.

The plate holding the hitch had lifted on the right side. We inspected the damage and it seemed to be holding OK. Colin decided to slowly drive and see if the partially lifted hitch would hold onto the ball.

Luckily it did and we drove via the B78 Waterfall Way into Armidale where we stayed at the St Kilda Hotel. By the time I came in it was already dark and cold. It was great to have a hot shower, a hearty dinner and of course a couple of robust reds!

It was now Tuesday, the second day of our return trip. The first issue was to have the trailer checked and repaired as best it could be. Luckily, this proved to be fairly quick and straight forward. Sam had planned some more great bike roads – Thunderbolts Way, The Bucketts Way and Stroud Road via Gloucester and stay overnight at the Royal Hotel at Singleton. From Armidale we rode south along the www.vjmc.org.au

Uralla Road, then Thunderbolts Way to Walcha and then to Gloucester. You know your in for some good riding when you see signs like the one below. But they got the sign wrong. It isn’t motorcyclists who are at risk, it’s car drivers as the photo below clearly attests.

As the trip to Singleton was shorter we arrived midafternoon. We parked our bikes at the rear of the Royal Hotel. It was time to relax. With memories of our gallant adventures at Surfers Paradise beach still vivid I decided to go to the local swimming pool for a therapeutic swim.

We decided to start early the next morning as we had about 460 kms to do and more winding roads.

We took Putty Road heading south directly towards Sydney. Soon we were in the winding forest road, the air felt cooler with a certain crispness. The morning damp imbued the flora with a damp pungent scent. It was a truly beautiful road to ride along and enjoy. At last the road opened up and I suddenly found myself, in a deep forest, passing the enormous gates of the St Shenouda Christian Coptic Orthodox Monastery.

Not far further everyone had stopped at the Grey Gum Café. Obviously a well know destination for motor bike and car enthusiasts. The day had warmed very nicely so I decided to take off my jumper and change to summer gloves. Having VINTAGE JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE CLUB

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enjoyed our morning coffee we were about to start when Sam struck a problem. Turing his key in the ignition it broke and he pulled out the upper half leaving the other half deep in the ignition. Not fazed by this, Sam quickly collect some tools from our group, removed his headlight, got to the ignition, cut the wires and effectively circumvented the ignition.

Bike going again so we all took off. At Windsor we turned right and away from Sydney towards the Blue Mountains. Through Richmond and onto Bells Line of Road. It’s a great road with steep winding climbs or descents, however it is heavily patrolled by police so no point doing anything other than stick to the speed limit.

Most of the group left for Goulburn, however Greg, Peter and I were delayed a short while so we started a little later. Our small group seemed to go the wrong way out along the Great Western Hwy until we turned left to head south to Tarana and Oberon. We stopped at the petrol station in Oberon to fill up as we still had a fair distance to go to Goulburn. At the petrol station we were told that the road south was closed due to a serious car accident so we decided to head east to pick up the main highway. This proved to be a serious error as we ended up almost going to the Jenolan Caves. We seemed to ride around in circles for a while until we found the correct roads. In the meantime, the sun disappeared, it became very cold and the roos started taking over the countryside and the roads.

We slowly came into Goulburn, however I was getting seriously cold as I had left my jumper and winter gloves in Colin’s car.

Fortunately for me, Peter lent me some clothes and Greg warmer gloves.

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River in the far west of Victoria. The others still had 3 days of riding and their destination for the day was Corryong on the Murray River.

After an enjoyable and relaxing breakfast in a café opposite Belmore Park it was time to bid farewell to stately Goulburn and continue my journey south.

I skirted Canberra and decided to stop for lunch at Cooma. Although it was sunny it still felt cold.

Riding down the main street I could not go past the Turkish Cooma Café professing to be motorbike friendly.

The ride through Bombala and then onto Cann River is fantastic. Sweeping and undulating highway through thick forests. I made Cann River in good time and walked over to the pub for dinner with all the high vis guys who had come in for the night from working on the roads. The next day was back to Melbourne along the Princes Hwy. Before I knew it, I was back in Melbourne and pulling up in my driveway. Approximately 4,200 kms over 11 days with only a broken speedo cable.

As I came to a stop, I found myself quietly saying to my GS850 “that’ll do old girl, that’ll do”.

And what of the others you ask? Most importantly, everyone returned home safe and sound.

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In March, the SA Area members were invited to display at Power of the Past at the Mount Barker Oval in the Adelaide Hills.

This is a good line-up of interesting cars and steam engines. Unfortunately our attendance was fairly minimal, but those few of us did attend had a good time.

At the end of March we held a Saint Patricks Day ride from Becks Bakehouse at Port Noarlunga to visit Strathalbyn, where we took in an interesting car and bike collection before lunch. Would you belive an original EH Holden held at the collection is valued at more than a Cobra Replica? For this event we had a good turn out, which was pleasing.

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In April some of our members took part in the McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic Day, with displays of cars and bikes at various wineries.

In May we started from Prices Bakery in Golden Grove, and about 20 of us visited the Jaguar Collection in Tanunda. An amazing collection that includes replica C and D types as well as one of the oldest original SS sedans in the world.

After lunch the ride wound its way through the hills and the group visited Herbigs Tree, where a pioneer family lived while building their shack.

Finishing off the first half of the year we had our Piccadilly CafĂŠ breakfast, ride and lunch and again about 20 showed up on what started out as a foggy and cold morning. The final event was Wardies Birthday ride from Becks Bakehouse around the southern vales to have lunch at Myponga.

We have a few very interesting rides teed up for the second half of the year which may result in photos of elderly members on an adult size flying fox – watch this space.

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IF YOU ARE A VJMC MEMBER AND YOU WOULD LIKE TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS ON THIS PAGE, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR DETAILS TO ADRIAN DIXON AT ADIXON@CONTECHENGINEERING.COM

Allen Sutton The Hydroblast Shop 3/ 41-43 Sinclair Rd, Dandenong, Vic 3175 0400 516 979 www.thehydroblastshop.com.au Superior restoration of automotive, motorcycle and industrial components. We can make those engine casings, barrels, heads, carbies and intricate parts look like new again. Let our experience be a part of your next restoration project. Visit our website for more detail.

Eudlo Forest Retreat 23 Johnsons Road Eudlo, Queensland 4554 www.eudloforestretreat.com.au 0410 392 844 – Jules.

Motorcycle friendly Bed & Breakfast in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Accommodation for up to four singles and two couples. Undercover bike parking provided and workshop facilities available. The local region offers some great riding and many points of interest. Please call Jules to confirm details & availability.

Tri-Spark Electronic Ignition Systems South Australia, export world wide sales@trispark.com.au | www.trispark.com.au 08 8371 1664 Specialises in ignition systems for classic bikes.

Our reputation for supplying a top-quality product and technical support is unmatched. We also stock ignition coils, voltage regulators and accessories.

We are happy to hear from members about their bike electrical requirements and answer their questions. Please visit our website and get in touch.

Richard Scoular Classic Bikes Direct 41A Jarrah Drive, Braeside. Victoria 3195 0400 222 040 | www.classicbikesdirect.com.au Let our world wide network be your advantage when buying a Classic to add to your collection, Nearly 40 years industry experience.

Alan Jansen Pals Automotive Services 11/42 New St, Ringwood 3134.

Motorcycle & car RWC inspections in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs by ‘Vintage Friendly’ inspectors.

By appointment only. www.palsautos.com.au | alan@palsautos.com.au 03 9879 6044 Frank Van Den Broek Garage Door & Gate Solutions 23 Cantebury Roar, Braeside Victoria 3195 9587 4000 www.garagedoorsolutions.com.au Steve Gittings Printforme 03 5334 2605 | 0417 336 360 printforme@ncable.net.au Design. Print. Finish. Offset and digital printing.

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Tony and Catherine Fresh as Bread Cafe 76 Aberdeen Road, Macleod Victoria 3085 For VJMC members: your first coffee is complimentary, great quiet location off main roads, opposite park, with plenty of parking right in front of cafe. Good stop for group rides.

Alan Davis Abraham Lincoln Motel 343 Armidale Road. East Tamworth NSW 2340 02 6766 1233 | info@abrahamlincoln.com.au www.abrahamlincoln.com.au VJMC members can receive a 10% discount on their accommodation when they book direct with the motel, stating they are a current member of the VJMC. Bonnie Doon Hotel 1738 Maroondah Hwy, Bonnie Doon.

Approx 150km from Melb, our editor Tom Calderwood is the publican at this famous pub. Great meals and accommodation available. There is a variety of enjoyable routes to take on the way, and also while up here in the Gateway to Victoria’s High Country.

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REGIONAL MEETS

Meetings are open to both VJMC members and the general public.

Meetings will qualify as a Club Plate ride in most states and territories.

Please direct further enquiries to your local meeting convener using an email address below. Please enter VJMC MEETING in the subject line.

ACT / SOUTHERN NSW QUEENSLAND BELCONNEN: 7:30 PM - 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Belconnen Soccer Club.

Belconnen Way, Hawker. ACT. David Quinn – 0412 695 738 Meeting.ACT@vjmc.org.au

S.E. QUEENSLAND:7:00 PM - 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Belmont Tavern. Cnr Burstall Ave & Belmont Rd, Belmont. Qld. Brian Meeting.Brisbane@vjmc.org.au

NEW SOUTH WALES

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

LOWERHUNTER: 7:20 PM - 2nd Thursday of each month.

Club Macquarie. 458 Lake Road, Argenton. NSW. Bill Keevers – 0438 646117 Meeting.LowerHunter@vjmc. org.au

ADELAIDE: 6:30 PM - last Thursday of each month (except December) at the Elk Room, Buckingham Arms Hotel, 1 Walkerville Terrace, Gilberton.

SA. Mick Godfrey Meeting.Adelaide@vjmc.org.au

MID HUNTER: 7:00 PM - 1st Tuesday of each even-numbered month. Greta Workers Club. Cnr New England Hwy & West St, Greta. NSW. Allan Kensitt – 0405 492700 Meeting.MidHunter@vjmc.org. au SYDNEY: 7:00 PM - 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Prospect Hotel. Great Western Highway, Prospect. NSW. Paul Johnson - 0481 142 175 Meeting.Sydney@vjmc.org.au Paul Lenehan – 0408 825126 Meeting.Sydney1@vjmc.org.au TAMWORTH: 6.30 PM last Thursday of each month.

Tamworth City Bowling Club.

ANZAC Park. Brisbane St, Tamworth. NSW. Paul Rowling – 0411 696 852 Meeting.Tamworth@vjmc.org.au

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VICTORIA CENTRAL VICTORIA: 10:00 AM - every Sunday morning.

Garlands Bakehouse & Cafe.

124 High Street, Kangaroo Flat.

Vic. Rodney Gilbert – 0439 327 283 or Meeting.CentralVictoria@vjmc. org.au

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: 10:00 AM 2nd Sunday of each month.

Balnarring Beach General Store. 181 Balnarring Beach Rd, Balnarring Beach. Vic. Dave Parker – 0416 154 056 Meeting.MorningtonPeninsula @vjmc.org.au WEST GIPPSLAND: 10:00 AM - last Sunday each Month.

Prior to ride at 11:00 AM. East Bound Caltex Service & Station.

Princess Hwy, Longwarry North.

Vic. Mick Gunn – 0439 537 901 Meeting.WestGippsland@vjmc. org.au WESTERN VICTORIA: 9:30 AM - every Sunday followed by ride last Sunday of each month at 10:30 AM. Krooze In Cafe 1/4 Boak Ave, Mount Helen VIC. Vic Muller – 0429 160 856 or Meeting.WesternVictoria@vjmc. org.au

GOULBURN MURRAY: 10:00 AM - 1st Sunday of each month.

Kyabram. 135 Allan St,Kyabram.

Vic. Garry Lennie – 0459 233020 Meeting.GoulburnMurray@ vjmc.org.au MELBOURNE: 7:00 PM last Tuesday of each month.

Grandview Hotel. Cnr Station Street & Heidelberg Rd, Fairfield.

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HISTORIC REGISTRATION VJMC Members may apply for historic registration, however, please note the club objective: To foster the preservation, restoration, riding and enjoyment of ownership of Japanese motorcycles.

Historic registration is aimed at preserving historic vehicles, as a result modified or customised motorcycles may be ineligible for historic registration in your state. Please check the links to documentation for Club Permit/Registration in your state or territory to check your bike’s eligibility.

The N.S.W. RMS is now trialling a 60 day log book scheme. The VJMC is registered as a participant in that trial.

Provided below are the websites in each state that will be of assistance. You will need to enter “historic vehicle registration” or similar into the search bar.

A number of VJMC email address are also provided for further enquiries.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY: www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au.

QUEENSLAND: www.qld.gov.au

Email: ClubRegistration.ACT@vjmc.org.au

Email: ClubRegistration.Qld@vjmc.org.au

NEW SOUTH WALES: www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au www.rms.nsw.gov.au vjmc.org.au Club Registration (Sydney) email: ClubRegistration.Sydney@vjmc.org.au Club Registration(other): ClubRegistration.NSW@vjmc.org.au

NORTHERN TERRITORY: nt.gov.au Email: ClubRegistration.NT@vjmc.org.au

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA: www.sa.gov.au ClubRegistration.SA@vjmc.org.au

TASMANIA: http://www.transport.tas.gov.au ClubRegistration.Tas@vjmc.org.au

VICTORIA: www.vicroads.vic.gov.au vjmc.org.au Email: ClubRegistration.Vic@vjmc.org.au

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AREA REPRESENTATIVES VJMC Area Representatives are available to assist with

Please enter VJMC ENQUIRY in the email subject line.

any aspect of the VJMC they can but particularly club

More Info on becoming a regional rep: Contact Alan Stork

membership activities local to them. If they are unable to

on 0401 995 061 if you are interested in getting VJMC

assist you directly, they will do their best to direct your

happening in your area.

enquiry to the best available person or resource to resolve it.

ACT / SOUTHERN NSW Canberra David Quinn – 0412 695 738 Canberra@vjmc.org.au

Mid Hunter Allan Kensitt – 0405 492 700 MidHunter@vjmc.org.au

NEW SOUTH WALES

Mid North Coast Stephen Wardle – TBA MidNorthCoast@vjmc.org.au

Armidale Greg Inglis – 0408 669 986 Armidale@vjmc.org.au

North West NSW Garry Hennessy – 0418 496 538 NWNSW@vjmc.org.au

Broken Hill Samuel Muscat – 0412 208 898 BrokenHill@vjmc.org.au

Orange Peter Ezzy – 0427 663 246 Orange@vjmc.org.au

Central Coast Andrew Johnson – 0417 654 461 CentralCoast@vjmc.org.au

Sydney David Bernardi – 0431 661 769 Sydney@vjmc.org.au

Far North Coast Rob Andrews FarNorthCoast@vjmc.org.au

Sydney Inner Stephen O’Farrell – 0434 066 966 SydneyInner@vjmc.org.au

Illawarra Vacant Illawarra@vjmc.org.au

Sydney South & West Allan Dykstra – 0418 866 917 SydneySW@vjmc.org.au

LowerHunter Bill Keevers – 0438 646 117 LowerHunter@vjmc.org.au

Tamworth: Paul Rowling – 0411 696 852 Tamworth@vjmc.org.au

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NORTHERN TERRITORY Darwin: vacant Darwin@vjmc.org.au

East Gippsland Steve Millikan EastGippsland@vjmc.org.au

Queensland

Geelong Alistair Elliot – 0400 109 124 Geelong@vjmc.org.au

Gold Coast Graham Heise – 0401 046 531 GoldCoast@vjmc.org.au

Kyabram Garry Lennie – 0428 542 479 Kyabram@vjmc.org.au

Mackay Peter & Helen Douglas – 0408 186 439 Mackay@vjmc.org.au

Melbourne Phil Scorah – 0412 162 863 Melbourne@vjmc.org.au

S.E. Queensland Brian Gainsford – 0413 904 270 SEQueensland@vjmc.org.au

Mornington Peninsula David Parker – 0416 154 056 MorningtonPeninsula@vjmc.org.au

Sunshine Coast vacant SunshineCoast@vjmc.org.au

N.E. Victoria Ian Brightmore – 0419 888 020 NEVictoria@vjmc.org.au

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

N.W. Victoria Robert Traeger – 0418 145 393 NWVictoria@vjmc.org.au

Adelaide Mick Godfrey – 0401 196 922 Adelaide@vjmc.org.au

TASMANIA

West Gippsland Michael Gunn – 0439 537 901 WestGippsland@vjmc.org.au

Launceston John Murray – 0413 452 341 Tasmania@vjmc.org.au

Western Victoria Victor Muller – 0429 160 856 WesternVictoria@vjmc.org.au

VICTORIA

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Central Victoria Rodney Gilbert – 0429 327 283 CentralVictoria@vjmc.org.au

Perth and W.A. David Williams – 0418 687 855 Perth@vjmc.org.au

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