Variety Bash Bugle 2019

VARIETY BASH BUGLE 2019 20 August - 30 August 2019

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Congratulations on your 20th Bash Martin, Rod and Glenda

WM Waste Management is proud to sponsor Variety - the Children’s Charity and congratulate you on your 29th Bash!

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Ready, set...GO! The 2019 Variety Bash is iconic motoring at it’s best travelling across Australia’s longest, straightest and flattest road, the Nullarbor.

Welcome

Paul Manning Chair - Variety Victoria

Welcome to the 2019 Variety Bash We’re very proud to be embarking on the 29th Variety Bash in 2019 with the usual convoy of colourful characters and a few new friends too. Whether it’s your first time around, or you’re back for another run, I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for all your efforts to date. It is your unwavering support for our cause that never goes unnoticed, and we want to acknowledge the time you have spent dedicated to fundraising, getting your cars ready and spreading the word about the great work we do at Variety.

As always on the Bash, you’ll find out first-hand the effect your fundraising contributions have on children throughout Victoria.

These moments are some of the most precious for all those associated with Variety. We hope you enjoy seeing appreciation for the work you have done, coming from the communities and children who benefit.

Please travel safely and enjoy the journey.

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Each year we receive special thank you letters from students in regional and remote towns who treasure the memories and help you provide them as you travel through.

Stories from the road “The equipment Variety provided means even more students within our school will be able to get their message across.

Thank you for helping us get one step closer to creating a world where people with complex communication needs are able to communicate successfully with everyone. “ Deri, Swan Hill Specialist School

“The iPad you gave me has been helping me practice my maths. I have also been practicing singing using the iPads. I’m happy to tell you that Variety helped me go on my very first camp ever!!!

“Apart from the life changing grant, I am still blown away at all the things the Bash community have provided for my daughter Hanah. She sleeps with her Variety lion every night now. “

I went to camp Oasis. I did archery, flying fox and played initiative games. I had so much fun!!!!!!! The head phones have helped me focus and if the noise gets too loud it helps me calm down. Thanks so much.” Ronan

“When I got in the car to leave it hit me that there are people as amazing and caring as you and Variety. I am so grateful for everything. Thank you doesn’t seem like a good enough word.” Mum of grant recipient, Hanah

As you travel across the Nullarbor this year, remember, you are changing the lives of thousands of kids in need!

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From Jules and Nick The 29th Variety Bash is set to be another great event – congratulations to all our crews!

I am happy to be able to share the highlights for 2019. Many milestones and our 29th event sees us celebrating some major achievements such as the 20th Variety Vic Bash for Martin Stone AM, Rod Collins APM OAM MStJ and Glenda Stone. What a fantastic commitment from all of you.

Every year Variety International ask for submissions for International Awards and the team at Variety Victoria were very excited that we received two acknowledgements this year. A huge congratulations goes out to Andrew ‘Roo’ Richards, Head of Comms, for receiving an International Presidential Citation. The highest award a volunteer can receive, which recognises his long-term commitment and input into our Bash communications. Secondly a Corporate Award saw the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board (under the lead of Deputy Chief Officer David Bruce) acknowledged for their long term support and sponsorship of the Variety Bash.

I would like to thank and acknowledge our 2019 event supporters, starting with our major sponsors Mark & Karyn Jeffs from WM Waste Management. Our major media sponsor is ACE Radio under the guidance of Mark Taylor, who have also entered three cars this year.

The long-term support of Paul Wheelton from Budget and Les Spaltman of Isuzu cannot go unrecognised – thank you for keeping our officials on the road.

Thank you also to Sheen Panel Service and Martin Stone, David Bruce from the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board for supplying workshop vehicles and crew, and Jen Richards and Ambulance Victoria for providing us with on-road medical support. We welcome KnorrBremse onboard by providing our Support Truck drivers this year. Finally to our national Bash sponsor Seeley International for their fourth year of support.

We are happy to maintain the services of Tony Armour who served 10 years as the representative of Ambulance Victoria. Tony, along with his wife Janet, will be welcome additions to our Checkpoint Crew. Thanks also go to Danny Morrison and Patterson Cheney, Dandenong for providing the ongoing maintenance of OV1 and OV2.

Thank you for all signing up and fundraising on behalf of Variety for our 29th Variety Bash, heading west to Geraldton. Given the amazing entrant numbers, it is testament to the appeal of this long and unique route.

After completing my first event last year, it has been great to see and experience the level of passion of our supporters and their love of Variety Motoring Events and the charity. Having completed two full surveys of this year’s route, it has been great to experience all of the elements that I feel will add to this year’s long journey west. I am looking forward to the trip ahead and sharing this adventure with all our Rookies and intrepid veterans of the Bash.

On behalf of all involved, I would like to thank our dedicated volunteers - Event Officials, Scouts, Checkpoints, Production, Radio Comms Crew, Mobile Workshops and our Ambos for playing such a pivotal part in the success and safety of the event.

A huge thank you also to our 2019 Motoring Events Committee members: Gary Caddy, Sam Martin, Howard Barber, Darren Hoggan and Geoff Handberg for giving up their valuable time to assist the office in getting our motoring events on the road throughout the year. Thanks also for your assistance in planning our social nights and drive days that bring the Bash family together throughout the year.

Thank you to our Mobile Workshop Weekend hosts: Ange Spadaro, who came onboard this year and saw us returning to Volksrepair. A big shout out also to Charlie Scarcella from Joch Motors for allowing us to utilise your workshops to ensure your Bash cars are compliant on our two Mobile Workshop days.

Having travelled the route twice, I would like to thank Cowboy and Chris Ryan for the first survey and Rod Collins APM OAM MStJ for completing the second survey alongside me. I would also like to once again acknowledge Cowboy’s many years of volunteering for Variety and wish him all the best.

Late last year, we welcomed Marinella Manzanal to the Variety Motoring Events team. On behalf of both Julie and I, we would like to acknowledge Marinella’s tireless efforts and hard work in coordinating all of our entrants, as well as being a friendly face for you all to liaise with.

Here’s to a great event – I hope you enjoy every km!

Here’s wishing everyone a safe and happy 2019 Variety Bash with lots of memories made.

See you on the road.

Julie Baxter Head of Corporate & Motoring Events

Nick Clarke Motoring Events Manager

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This year, on the first two days of the Bash, we will be giving much needed grants to regional schools in Victoria.

As you know, the Variety Bash is our largest annual fundraiser and the money you raise directly impacts the lives of thousands of children throughout Victoria each year. In 2018, together we impacted the lives of 12,290 children, through the distribution of $1,666,468 in grants and kids support programs.

Why we do it it’s for the kids

Now, thanks to a grant from Variety, Eisa has his own NXT Wheelchair, valued at over $15,000.

The chair provides the necessary postural support that Eisa needs for his everyday life. It allows him to sit safely at school, has made meal times much easier and is enabling his family to get out and about in the community. They even took Eisa to St Kilda to see the penguins!

We couldn’t do what we do without you - our generous supporters and volunteers. On behalf of all the children and families that benefit from your kindness, thank you for helping us improve the lives of children like Eisa every day.

Anne Wilson CEO

Variety is in the business of changing lives.

We provide kids with the help they need to keep up with their mates in the classroom, and to participate in activities with their family and in the community.

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Kids just like Eisa, who you might remember from Rookies Day Out. Eisa is a happy four-year-old who faces the challenges of living with Cerebral Palsy and severe hearing loss in both ears. It is impossible for him to sit and stand without assistance. Eisa was confined to a stroller that was unable to support his head and neck. The one he was using was on loan from a local community group. This posed a risk to Eisa’s airways, and he had to be monitored at all times.

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All kids deserve a fair go in life Last year, across Australia, Variety directly impacted the lives of 111,712 kids through $11,180,504 in grants.

We couldn’t do what we do without you!

Our grant recipients tell us that when they come to meet the team or our supporters at events, our office or out on the road, they feel “part of the family�.

The Variety community includes volunteers, event entrants and attendees, donors, sponsors, and most importantly the children and families that we assist every single day. It is a truly special group of people. Thank you for being part of it.

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Past Variety Bash routes

Since we kicked off the Variety Vic Bash, 29 years ago, together we have travelled 112,902 kms and raised over $26M for kids in need!

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2000: Colonial to Kalgoorlie Melbourne, Ouyen, Tanunda, El Alamein, Ceduna, Eucla, Madura, Esperance, Norseman, Kalgoorlie 3,699 kms 63 Cars $460,000

2010: Ballarat to Margaret River Ballarat, Mount Gambier, Tanunda, Quorn, Streaky Bay, Eucla, Esperance, Kalgoorlie, Albany, Margaret River 4,900 kms 95 Cars $1,300,000

1992: Melbourne to Swan Hill Doncaster, Mansfield, Maffra, Dartmouth, Deniliquin, Hillston, Mildura, Swan Hill 3,180 kms 35 Cars $125,000

2001: Dockside to Surfside Melbourne, Charlton, Morgan, Arkaroola, Innamincka, Thargomindah, St George, Tenterfield, Tweed Heads, Surfers 3,777 kms 98 Cars $750,000

1993: Melbourne to Ballarat Melbourne, Torquay, Warrnambool, Mt Gambier, Robe, Renmark, Nuriootpa, Horsham, Ballarat 3,632 kms 34 Cars $90,000

2002: Albert to Alice Melbourne, Mildura, Tibooburra, Arkaroola, Roxby Downs, Coober Pedy, Cadney Homestead, Kulgera, Alice Springs 3,535 kms 112 Cars $1,000,000

2011: Bash Across Bass Strait Melbourne, Warragul, Port Melbourne, Devonport, Stanley, Smithton, Strahan, Hobart, Freycinet, Launceston, Devonport 3,131 kms 75 Cars $1,150,000

1994: Melbourne to Echuca Eastland Shopping Centre, Cowes, Traralgon, Lakes Entrance, Jindabyne, Eden, Narooma, Cooma, Bright, Echuca 3,255 kms 23 Cars $80,000

2003: Melbourne to Mission Melbourne, Warracknabeal, Peterborough, Parachilna, Birdsville, Longreach, Charters Towers, Ingham, Mission Beach 4,140 kms 118 Cars $1,250,000

1991: Heart to Heart Melbourne, Broken Hill, Tibooburra, Arkaroola, Wilpena Pound, Roxby Downs, Coober Pedy, Oodnadatta, Erldunda, Ayers Rock 3,550 kms 27 Cars $20,000

1995: Richmond to Reef Melbourne, Mildura, Tibooburra, Birdsville, Mt Isa, Burketown, Georgetown, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef 4,415 kms 50 Cars $250,000 1996: Chadstone to Kakadu Melbourne, Deniliquin, Cobar, Quilpie, Longreach, Cloncurry, Barkly Homestead, Daly Waters, Victoria River Crossing, Katherine, Darwin 5,419 kms 68 Cars $360,000 1997: Hawthorn to Hunter Melbourne, Spirit of Tasmania, Strahan, Hobart, Launceston, Spirit of Tasmania, Tumut, Katoomba, Muswellbrook, Coffs Harbour 3,247 kms 35 Cars $180,000 1998: Burnley to Broome Melbourne, Murrayville, Hawker, Coober Pedy, Ross River, Tilmouth Roadhouse, Halls Creek, El Questro, Mt Barnett, Broome 5,203 kms 78 Cars $420,000 1999: Albert to Airlie Melbourne, Swan Hill, Menindee, Tibooburra, Innamincka, Windorah, Blackall, Capella, Airlie Beach 3,794 kms 73 Cars $520,000

2004: Melbourne to Darwin Melbourne, Yarrawonga, Bourke, Charleville, Barcaldine, Winton, Mt Isa, Tennant Creek, Mataranka, Katherine, Darwin 5,176 kms 120 Cars $1,385,000 2005: Melbourne to Caloundra Melbourne, Warrnambool, Naracoorte, Adelaide, Mildura, Cobar, Moree, Roma, Dalby, Caloundra 3,771 kms 124 Cars $1,390,000 2006: Melbourne to Cairns Bulleen, Albury, Bathurst, Inverell, Gympie, Bundaberg, Yeppoon, Bowen, Ingham, Atherton, Cairns 4,791 kms 127 Cars $1,460,000 2007: Melbourne to Byron Bay Melbourne, Nhill, Swan Hill, Broken Hill, Tibooburra, Cobar, Lighting Ridge, Tamworth, Casino, Byron Bay 3,794 kms 90 Cars $1,390,000 2008: Melbourne to Yeppoon Melbourne, Corowa, Nyngan, Moree, Charleville, Barcaldine, Emerald, Yeppoon 3,508 kms 92 Cars $1,340,000 2009: Bendigo to Alice Springs Bendigo, Wentworth, Clare, Wilpena Pound, Glendambo, Coober Pedy, Erldunda, Ayers Rock, Alice Springs 3,395 kms 97 Cars $1,350,000

2012: Shepparton to Hamilton Island Shepparton, Deniliquin, Broken Hill, Marree, Birdsville, Mt Isa, Richmond, Charters Towers, Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island 4,608 kms 83 Cars $1,250,000 2013: Echuca to Broome Echuca, Cobar, Quilpie, Winton, Burketown, Borroloola, Top Springs, Kununurra, Home Valley, Mt Barnett, Broome 5,252 kms 83 Cars $1,460,000 2014: Melbourne to Noosa Melbourne, Wangaratta, Corryong, Bowral, Sydney, Singleton, Singleton, Armidale, Tenterfield, Kingaroy, Noosa 3,138 kms 67 Cars $1,210,000 2015: Melbourne to Port Douglas Melbourne, Wagga Wagga, Coonabarabran, St George, Charleville, Longreach, Hughenden, Cobbold Gorge, Cooktown, Port Douglas 4,567 kms 83 Cars $1,540,000 2016: Melbourne to Darwin Melbourne, Mildura, Wilpena Pound, Coober Pedy, Erldunda, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine, Darwin 4,694 kms 67 Cars $1,286,000 2017: Melbourne to Fraser Island Melbourne, Traralgon, Lakes Entrance, Narooma, Canberra, Newcastle, Coffs Harbour, Toowoomba, Fraser Island 3,233 kms 67 Cars $1,310,000 2018: Geelong to Townsville Geelong, Horsham, Swan Hill, Broken Hill, Silverton, Tibooburra, Cunnamulla, Emerald, Charter Towers, Townsville 4,098 kms 85 Cars $1,720,000

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Australia’s largest and longest running charity motoring event – much imitated, never bettered!

The Variety Bash is not a race or a rally, it’s a fun and social event, or in the words of the event founder Dick Smith, ‘a drive in the outback with a few mates’.

The Variety Bash is a once in a lifetime chance to experience remote and regional parts of Australia that you might not otherwise see, all in support of Variety – the Children’s Charity. Throughout the Bash, participants visit local towns, stopping at schools and organisations to visit the kids. As a Variety Bash entrant, you get to see the direct impact of your fundraising efforts along the way, with a range of educational, health and mobility equipment provided to local schools and organisations en-route. Sit back in that driver’s seat and enjoy your 2019 journey!

Day 1 Melbourne to Warrnambool 400km Get those motors running! The official start of the 2019 Variety Bash is extra special this year. We’ll kick off in Wyndham Vale where the Land Monkeys, Cars 3005 and 3006 have generously donated the proceeds of a house sale to Variety that was auctioned the week prior to the Bash. From here, we cruise along the Great Ocean Road to Wye River for lunch at the iconic Wye River Hotel before finishing the day in Warrnambool. This is known as the gateway to the shipwreck coast and gives us an opportunity to see Loch Ard Gorge and the iconic Twelve Apostles.

Day 2 Warrnambool to Hahndorf 655km It’s another day of giving! Waking up in Victoria’s far west, the Variety Bash continues north-west visiting the small town of Macarthur where we will be hosting a grant presentation at the local primary school.

Saying goodbye to Victoria for a while, lunch will be in Penola, SA. This is Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon country with the famous local winery Rymill hosting a tasting (gift packs available for purchase). From here, a long afternoon on the road to the quaint town of Hahndorf for our very own Oktoberfest with an oompah band and all the trimmings. Prost!

2019 Variety Bash itinerary Total distance - 5,102km

Day 3 Hahndorf to Whyalla 504km Heading north-west once again we say goodbye to the Adelaide Hills and meander through the leafy outskirts of the ‘City Of Churches’. We call past Birdwood, the home of the National Motor Museum. Be sure to stop in if you have time. Lunch is at O’Leary Walker Winery in Clare, Australia’s great Riesling growing country, with a beautiful view over the valley. Our afternoon drive is via the Hornsdale wind farm that backs-up Adelaide’s main power supply. The Tesla battery pack was developed following numerous state-wide blackouts during severe heatwaves. We skip through Port Augusta and past the main train line from Darwin to our night-time stop, Whyalla, a rejuvenated steel city on the Spencer Gulf.

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Day 6 Madura to Kalgoorlie 717km Day 4 Whyalla to Ceduna 480km Departing the Spencer Gulf, we head inland past Iron Knob, a former mining town and the birthplace of Australia’s steel industry. It once housed nearly 3000 BHP workers and supplied the steelmaking operations in Newcastle, Port Kempla and Port Pirie. Now there is a Post Office but no school and not even a petrol station.

Mt Ive Station, a working sheep station in the heart of the Gawler Ranges, will be our lunch stop. In contrast to Iron Knob, we stop in at Smoky Bay, a thriving oyster fishery for a shucking competition to support the local community. Dinner will be in Ceduna, another thriving fishing town where in 1954, before they became a protected species, the largest Great White Shark ever caught on rod and reel was hauled in, weighing in at 1208kg and nearly 17ft in length.

Day 5 Ceduna to Madura 716km The journey across the Nullarbor Plain begins… all 1675km of it! Keep an eye out for feral camels, roos, emus (in pairs) and wombats along the way. The first two holes of the Nullarbor Links Golf Course are in Ceduna (score cards can be purchased for $50 when you show your Variety badge at the visitor centre and subsequently stamped at each roadhouse). Lunch will be held at the Head of the Bight visitor centre, where you can choose to head down to the viewing platform to see the whales in protected waters before continuing their migration south to Antarctica to feed in October. Dinner and our Vegas ‘Desert Nights’ party will be held in Madura – also the ninth hole and midway point of the Nullarbor plain!

Today begins our long drive on the bitumen to Kalgoorlie. We’ll be stopping for lunch at Balladonia, which attracted worldwide attention in 1979 as the location that the NASA Skylab space station re-entered and broke up on entry into Earth’s atmosphere. Luckily in one of the most uninhabited parcels of land on the planet! Interestingly, the Shire of Esperance fined NASA $400 for littering.

We traverse the longest straight section of road in the world, 146.6km towards Norseman and the first ‘turn right’ for the day towards Kalgoorlie, with the final few holes of the Nullarbor Links Golf Course to negotiate along the way.

Day 7 Kalgoorlie Rest Day 0km!

Kalgoorlie is the hub of the Western Australian goldfields and the largest town in the Australian outback. Today it’s one of the most well-known mining areas in the world. Kalgoorlie is home of the Superpit, Australia’s largest open cut gold mine started up by Alan Bond in 1989. Tours are available for those not attending to any quibbles with their Bash cars. Other options include a visit the RFDS Visitor Centre, Two-up School or the Museum of the Goldfields. Don’t forget to tick off the final two holes of the golf course to complete your card.

Day 8 Kalgoorlie to Leonora 558km Departing the goldfields of KalgoorlieBoulder we head north-east towards Kookynie, a former gold rush town that now has 6 inhabitants, (not including the rescue-horse guarding the front door of the pub). Currently for sale and run by 75-year-old Margaret and her chef husband Kevin, please be courteous and limit large numbers heading into the pub as it is only licensed for 8 guests at a time.

The town has an interesting history and is well worth an explore. Leonora, our overnight stop is another gold mining town in the midwest with a strong pastoral community.

Day 9 Leonora to @VarietyVicBash Mount Magnet 568km The ghost town of Gwalia is our breakfast location. This is the former home of Herbert Hoover, Mining Engineer and Geologist and the 31st President of the United States. Our evening destination is Mount Magnet, one of the longest surviving gold mining towns in midwest WA. We will be visiting during wildflower season, so there will be plenty of floral displays to view! Despite the mining boom, Mount Magnet has preserved a great deal of its Indigenous history with a not-for-profit Indigenous arts centre showcasing local artwork new and old.

Day 10 Mount Magnet to Geraldton 504km Welcome to the coral coast! Whether it is water sports, a spot of fishing, saying hello to the towns friendly sea lions or just relaxing, Geraldton’s beaches are world class. This major west coast seaport is also an important service and logistics centre for regional mining, fishing, wheat, sheep and tourism industries. This is our final destination on our 29th Variety Bash!

Day 11 Geraldton Celebrations 0km!

Rest and recharge from all the Bash action with a day on the beach or if the sun and sand isn’t your forte, there’s plenty to do in town. With historic buildings and the HMAS Sydney II Memorial, this pretty city could teach you a thing or two. Tonight we’ll be wrapping up the trip of a lifetime with our final night presentation. In true Bash fashion, prepare for a party!

Don’t forget our theme nights!

Bash Oktoberfest - Day 2 Get your lederhosen and dirndls ready for a festive night of oompah dancing in the oldest German settlement in Australia.

Vegas Desert Nights & Variety Bash Talent Night - Day 5 Get your slickest suits ready for a night in the desert! We promise there’ll be no annulments needed!

Wyndham Vale - Wye River – Warrnambool – Penola – Hahndorf - Clare – Whyalla - Mt Ive Station – Smoky Bay – Ceduna – Head of the Bight – Madura - Balladonia – Kalgoorlie – Kookynie – Leonora – Sandstone – Mount Magnet - Thundelarra Station – Geraldton

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Bash awards

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Amazing work deserves recognition!

These fundraising awards celebrate YOU and all the wonderful things you do to make the Variety Bash what it is today! A mix of fun and serious awards for incredible people.

Helen Hoppner Award In recognition of Helen being the first female to achieve many milestones in the 25 events she has participated in.

Awarded to a female Bash entrant or a bountiful all-girl crew who capture the essence and enthusiasim of the event.

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The Awards Overall Winners A prestigious award presented to the team that epitomises the spirit of the Bash Fundraising Highest Fundraisers - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Highest Rookie Fundraiser Bash Top Hat Award $100,000 plus Bash Diamond Award $70,000 plus Bash Ruby Award $50,000 plus Bash Platinum Award $30,000 plus Bash Gold Award $20,000 plus Bash Silver Award $15,000 plus Bash Bronze Award $10,000 plus Bash Participant Award $7,000 plus Bash Rookie Award $5,000 plus Bash Chairman’s Award For the team that really deserves a pat on the back The Rod Collins Spirit of the Bash Award For innovation in fundraising or participation Bash Encouragement Award Awarded by the Variety Bash Manager Stuffed Compass Award For the most geographically-challenged team The Harry Burghardt Memorial Award To the team that overcomes the most obstacles on their way to the finishing line The Dick Casey Memorial Award For the crew which, despite total bewilderment, best participates in the spirit of the event Best New Crew Award For the best new crew Best Theme Award For the crew which has themed themselves and their car in the true spirit of the event

Fun awards & serious awards for incredible people The Stayers - We Salute You We celebrate our long term Bash entrants with 25, 20, 15, 10 and 5 year Participation Awards.

Spirit of Lakes Entrance Award For the best presented car The Ray Whybrow Memorial Award To all Mobile Workshops to acknowledge their devotion to all entrants completing the event The Officials Award To all officials to acknowledge their devotion to all entrants completing the event

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Other ways to get involved Variety puts the FUN in FUNDRAISING! Join us at one of our signature motoring or corporate events throughout the year.

Whilst it may not feel like it right now, very shortly when the Variety Bash wraps up, the ‘post-Bash blues’ will be sure to kick in. For the perfect Variety Bash catch up with friends new and old, join us at the Variety Toyota AFL Grand Final Lunch on Wednesday 25 September!

Officially endorsed by the AFL, we’ll be bringing you four quarters with half time entertainment that will rival the big dance itself. This iconic event is hosted by the ‘voice of the AFL’ Craig Willis and Collingwood AFLW and Magpies Netball big shot, Sharni Layton. Join Jason Dunstall and Danny Frawley from Fox Footy’s ‘Bounce’, talking all things footy ahead of the biggest weekend of the year.

Plus, you’ll be up on your feet for a live rendition of ‘Up There, Cazaly’ by Mike Brady to celebrate 40 years of this iconic footy anthem.

Book online at fundraise.variety.org.au/event/grandfinallunch

Variety Toyota AFL Grand Final Lunch Wednesday 25 September

Variety is known for running great events.

Started by a group of entertainers in 1928 when they found an abandoned baby in the theatre, events and entertainment are part of our history.

That’s why we love putting the FUN into fundraising to help Aussie kids facing big challenges in life.

Variety Brats Bash

Variety 4WD Adventure

The Variety Brats Bash gives Variety Motoring Events entrants the opportunity to take their parents, siblings, and children to many wonderful and exciting places, all the while raising much needed funds for Variety.

The Variety 4WD Adventure is an exciting journey taking 4WDs off the bitumen and onto Australia’s best off-road tracks!

Dubbed the ‘Brats’ Bash because it comes and goes with plenty of little tackers in tow, the best part is getting to see kids helping kids. Fundraise with your family and teach your little ones how good it feels to give to those in need.

In 2020 the final destination is…. A mystery! This magical tour will be jam packed with surprises with plenty of family fun and games along the way. The journey begins on Tuesday 31 March, 2020!

If you think you would enjoy 13 days of adventure, exploring Australia’s great outdoors with other likeminded people, then this is the trip for you, and this year’s route is one of our most exciting yet!

We’ll be making the journey from river to rock – kicking off in Mildura on the Murray river and over 13 days, venturing through 5 states, camping in the Simpson Desert and in true Variety style, going out with a bang by finishing this adventure at none other than Uluru!

Join us for an adventure like no other when we hit the road on Sunday 24 May 2020!

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All about the Variety Bash

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A helping hand is never far away Everything you need to know as we travel across the countryside.

So here we are, ready to hit the road! For the Rookies out there, we hope this information will help you and also be a refresher for any of our longstanding Bash crews! Early mornings are good mornings. Before many of you are awake – our Bash Scouts have hit the road around the 5am mark. They head out to check nothing has changed from the last time the route was checked, that the way is clear and safe and to put up any of the directional signage required before we head out for the day. The dedicated crews then relay any changes or messages that the route is clear back to our radio base which is then communicated through to the officials, allowing us to be on the road safely by our designated start time.

Our day starts with breakfast from 6-8am. At least one crew member needs to be present for the briefing at 7.30am. The briefing (whilst enjoying your second cup of coffee) tells you everything you need to know for the day - what the plans are, any special news, special guests etc. as well as any safety information. PLUS there is always a recap of the fun things that happened the day before. Our starters, Mick and Jenny Kelly, love to hear all the fun stories that take place on the road and beyond!

A day in the life of a Variety Bash entrant It’s a longstanding Variety Bash tradition in not taking ourselves too seriously, so we present a special tin cup - the Mug of the Day Award - to the funniest story from the day before. All in good humour!

Once the briefing is over, we open up the start at 8am. Mick and Jenny Kelly are ready to hand out the morning route notes to you through your car window. Jenny’s job is to tick your car off the morning check sheet. This is then relayed through to our base to let them know the official number of cars that started that morning and the status of any cars that didn’t leave (for those getting a bit of TLC from our Workshop Crews).

Got a question?

We have an answer!

The morning route notes will take you to check in for a lunch stop, where two of our checkpoint officials will be waiting for you. This is a requirement not an option – you must check in so we know you have completed that section of the route. Then it’s time to enjoy lunch and once our Bash Scouts have checked the PM Route we will be ready to take off. Again – you must check out from the lunch stop. Same procedure – two Bash checkpoint officials will check you out and provide you with route notes for the afternoon section. Your dinner and breakfast locations will be listed on the bottom of the route notes. You must check in with us when you arrive at the evening location before checking in to your motel so that we know you have arrived safely.

The checkpoint does not close down until we know that everyone is in town.

The last vehicle to arrive is our Official Sweep – one of our Mobile Workshop Crews who follows the last car in.

You will find a town map showing the location and address of our dinner venue and breakfast venue for the next morning on the back of the route notes – so no excuses for getting lost.

Dinner is normally served over a two hour period to allow for everyone to get in and for the caterers to cope with the numbers. Sometimes our Bash group outnumber the people who live in the town! Dinner is time for entertainment, relaxation and a good feed.

Breathalysers Each crew will receive an Alcohol Free Driver badge to wear on the day they drive. The Variety Bash officials have two police-issue breathalysers which are used to do random checks throughout the day – normally after pub stops and fun stops. We are also more than happy for any entrant to ask to be checked, whether it be at the early morning starts or throughout the day – your safety is our number one priority.

Fun Stops Sometimes planned, sometimes spontaneous! Don’t race off and aim to be in town first each day as 1) you are not allowed to speed and 2) you miss out on all the fun! Some of the best times on the Variety Bash are the impromptu fun stops when you see a car pulled over on the side of the road (please ensure you are not blocking the road) and then two, three, four cars pull over and all of a sudden you have a “Gutter Party” - a chance for a refreshment and a catch-up all while enjoying your remote surroundings. Look out for our seasoned Bash entrants to lead the way with these stops and please don’t be shy! Pull over and join in. That’s what it’s about. Oh and Mick Kelly will give you the hurry on if he thinks you’ve been there too long!

Repairs required or other questions need answering? Jump on UHF 25 and let our officials know - we’re here to help!

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EVENT MANAGEMENT

OV1 – Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series Nick Clarke – Variety Bash Event Manager (2) Rod Collins OAM APM – Operations & Support (20) HoF Nick Clarke oversees the whole event and is responsible for all event operations and logistics. After working on the event for the year and having completed two surveys of the route, it is his job to keep the event on the move and manage any problems that may result in necessary changes to daily plans. Safety of the entrants and officials is the highest priority.

Rod Collins OAM APM provides on route operational and logistical support. All officials report directly to the Variety Bash Event Manager.

EVENT OPERATIONS

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SCOUTS

OV3 – Jeep Cherokee Chris Ryan (16) Greg Fox (5) The Scouts are the ones who head off early each morning to check the safety of the Variety Bash route. They also check whether there have been any changes to the route since the route notes were compiled. Any changes are reported to the Variety Bash Manager and Radio Base for actioning. They place directional and warning signs where required.

STARTER

OV4 – Volkswagen Amarok Mick Kelly (16) Jenny Kelly (10) Mick and Jenny Kelly are the official starters ensuring every car leaves the start with the correct trip notes and is correctly recorded as being on the Variety Bash route each day. The Variety Bash Event Manager briefs the starters of any updates to relay to the entrants as to what is happening on route.

MEDICAL SUPPORT OV6 – Nissan Patrol Tess Rodda (1) Bruce Harrop (2)

OV2 – Toyota Prado Julie Baxter – Variety Event Operations (12) Don Shepherd – Audio Visual & Production support (16)

OV10 – Nissan Patrol Darren Murphy (3) Jennifer Richards – Head of Medical Support (5)

Variety Head of Corporate and Motoring Events, Julie Baxter, will provide further operational, logistics and production support on the event, as well as all community grants and presentations on the route.

The Variety Bash Paramedic’s are supplied by Ambulance Victoria and the team is headed up by Jen Richards. These two crews are responsible for providing the first response to any medical situation. Both vehicles have satellite trackers in them allowing their location to be monitored by the Radio Base.

Welcome to Tess Rodda who is joining the team this year.

Don Shepherd looks after any production elements on the event and provides support to the checkpoints.

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Keeping you on the road CHECKPOINTS

MOBILE WORKSHOPS

OV7 – Toyota LandCruiser 100 Series Ian Cornish (5) Helen Cornish (5)

MWB – Ford Ranger Peter Scott (29) Norm Bergin (17)

OV8 – Mazda BT50 Gerard Nagle (7) Sally Nagle (4)

MWE – Ford Ranger Joe Delromano (13) Simon Gray (9)

OV9 – Toyota Prado Tony Armour (11) Janet Armour (1)

MWF – Holden Colorado John Marcione (MFB - 1) David Chiarelli (MFB - 1)

This group of officials are an integral part of our safety system.

Their job is to keep track of the entrant vehicles during each day and after each check in/out. This is then relayed to Radio Base. It is compulsory for every vehicle to check in so that your progress can be tracked during the day.

MWC – Sweep, Isuzu Tilt-tray Rob McCorkell – Head of Mobile Workshops (29) HoF Michael Barnett (14)

OV5 - Toyota Hilux Paul Spitaleri (12) Jill Collins (10)

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHERS OV11 – Mitsubishi Triton Frank Amato (2)

OV132 – Ford Ranger Steve Donnellon (12) Martin Stone AM– Variety Board Member (20) HoF Keep an eye out for Frank Amato on the road catching all the action and emotion of the event. Frank will be producing a coffee table book at the end of the Bash, as well auctioning off a large group photo on the final night dinner. Variety Bash legend Martin Stone is joined by Steve Donnellon as our support photographers.

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS RAD1 - Toyota Landcruiser Matt Botherway (14) Andrew Richards (23) HoF RAD3 - Toyota Prado Colin McLeod (15) Malcolm McLeod (3) The radio communications crews are led by RAD1 which will set up a base along the route. They log communications for the entire Variety Bash and operate from 6.30am until the arrival of the sweep at our destination. RAD3 will be on the move, travelling to remote areas to allow them to communicate and monitor our movements.

MWA – Volkswagen Transporter Rob Langley (27) HoF Ange Spadaro (4)

Mobile Workshop crews are led by Rob McCorkell (Towball) in MWC. They play a vital part in the Variety Bash. They are there to assist you in the event of a breakdown. If necessary, they can tow you to the nearest place of repair. Each Mobile Workshop has a different function or carries different equipment. Three Mobile Workshops are equipped with heavy welding gear to allow major roadside repairs to be performed.

One Mobile Workshop is appointed as the Sweep for each day, which brings up the rear of the field. Welcome to David Chiarelli and John Marcione from the MFB on their first Variety Bash.

SUPPORT TRUCK OV12 – Isuzu Stephen Reynolds (1) Anita Robbins (1)

Stephen Reynolds and Anita Robbins will be running the support truck which carries all the extra equipment the event requires, moving it from location to location. Thank you to Isuzu for providing the Support Truck and Knorr-Bremse for providing the crew.

Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who keep the wheels turning... on the road and off!

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Meet a few of your fellow crews It’s all one big family on the Variety Bash. Whether you’re a newbie or seasoned Bash Crew, you’re among friends on the Bash! From first time entrants, otherwise known as Rookies, to Bash veterans clocking up their fifth, tenth, fifteenth, twentieth, twenty fifth or more years of Variety Bash events – the 2019 Variety Bash has it all!

Car 000 – Geoff We’re the Doctors because when we started doing the Bash, we had an old ambulance and we also work as corporate doctors. This year, one of our team members comes from Thailand. I live half overseas and half in Australia and our third member spends a lot of his time overseas also. Until this year we had a 1969 Chrysler ambulance, one of only 3 in Australia, unfortunately that’s died. Now we have a 1989 Mercedes 300 SEL as it’s safer, it works and it’s a bit more comfortable! Our favourite Bash town that comes to mind is Larrimah – it was interesting because it’s the home of a giant stubby.

It has a population of 12, used to be 13 but one was murdered (possibly over a battle of homemade pies).

The suspects are all the other town members. The most memorable Variety Bash for us was to Noosa in 2014 – it was our first Bash and it was just so much fun and we loved it. I’d love to end the Bash in Broome one day, as I haven’t been there before.

Car 1 – Sam We’re the Dukes of Hazzard because we drive car number 1…and who doesn’t want to drive a Charger across Australia?! This is our second year driving our Valiant. It’s our beautiful baby which we chose because our car number is 1 and have always wanted to be the Dukes. It’s so hard to decide what our favourite town has been along the way - the small towns are all great ones. But if we were to choose it would have to be Birchip, they have THE best vanilla slices in Australia!!

Our favourite Bash was probably our first back in 2016 – there is nothing like your first Variety Bash, where you’re introduced to the Bash and Bash crew and you start to become a part of the Bash family! We don’t have a dream Bash destination, it doesn’t matter! It’s not about the where you go, it’s about the journey!

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Car 15 – Peter Our theme is Toy Story, because we believe it appeals to the kids and has lots of fun characters that we can use. We are from Western Australia. We travel over every year to do the Vic Bash because it goes to interesting places all over the country. We have a 1974 Mercedes Benz 280SE that is starting its 6th Variety Bash. I built the car from a couple of old bombs that I bought for less than $1,000. It is built solidly and is a very reliable car. Our favourite place that we’ve visited on the Bash has been Margaret River, it was my first Bash and home. I also really enjoyed Townsville last year. I’m not sure about a dream destination but I’d like to do Tasmania again and more of the NSW coast. My first Bash would have to be the most memorable for me and the year my wife joined me on the Bash was great, but they are all good and all have different memories.

Car 16 – Ross We are the pirates and have been since we started. I think it’s because we love to wear eye liner. We now have a Toyota LandCruiser. One of our favourite towns along the way was William Creek. But we love the places that you have never heard the name of before the Bash and we never remember the name afterwards. The small, off the track towns always throw up some surprises. To us the destination is irrelevant, we love the Bash because it is so different! We don’t care where we go or where we end up. We love the people on the Bash, we love the stuff we see and we love the people we meet along the way!

My first ever Bash was with Ken Pryor. He was a customer of mine and a man I barely knew, along with his 2 mates that I’d never met till the start line. I never knew what to expect and the event blew me away. When I got home, I set about putting my own crew of mates together. I was trying to tell them about the Bash whilst sat at a table at the first pub night with my new crew. A guy I never knew at the time but have since become good mates with, Billy Redpath heard me and lent over and said “ you’re wasting your time trying to explain what the Bash is about as they are all different and all unique and no two are the same”. I never quite understood what he meant until I had done a few and it is so true. That’s why it is impossible to pick a memorable one, as they all have something that the others don’t. As the saying goes “you will never know if you never go”.

Car 17 – Ken Sesame Street is our theme and it has been for eight years now. We were looking for something that would be easily identifiable with children along the Bash and we have developed this over the years.

Plus, we are all just big kids. Our car is a Toyota Coaster and 2019 will be its first trip. We had a bus 6 years back and a tree got in the way and it did not come back from Broome. The Sesame Street Limo took its place but we always wanted another bus so the wheels could go round and round. As far as towns go, we always enjoy visiting Daly Waters, there’s not a lot there but it’s always a good time. We also really enjoyed Port Douglas and would happily do that again. Our most memorable for all the wrong reasons was the trip to Broome in 2014. First trip for our Sesame Street Bus and it did not make it past Kununurra. We did the Gibb River Road in a hired 4WD, but we in the end we still made it to Broome.

Car 18 – Ben Hall Our car is Lightning McQueen, from the movie Cars. It’s a 1981 VC Commodore. I bought it back in 2011 and took five years to build it to take part in the Bash in 2016. It’s one of my favourite model Commodores. I wouldn’t say I’ve got a favourite Bash town. All these places we’ve been, I probably wouldn’t have visited if it wasn’t for the Bash. One day I would like to go to Exmouth, Broome, Hamilton Island or the Gold Coast.

My most memorable Bash was in 2016 which was my first year. I’ll never forget the first time!

Car 25 – Gayle We are the PJ party and have been for 12 years but this year we are doing the Shrek theme. We are an all girl team, which are a bit rare on the Bash.

We drive a red HT Holden and have had it 12 years. It is robust and easy to get parts for and we LOVE her. I love all the towns we have visited but had a ball in Charleville, Emerald and Yeppoon. Our first Variety Bash will always stand out as most memorable because we drove a 1969 Riley Elf to Byron Bay. We crashed but fell in love with every aspect of the Bash.

Car 29 – Merv Our car is the Merc Muncher. This year is our 21st Bash on the trot for the same 3 blokes. We drive a 1977 Merc, this is it’s 11th Bash and is a great vehicle. We used to drive a 1964 Merc which ended up doing 10 Bash events. We like all the towns we’ve visited and look forward to seeing more of Australia. The last 20 years have all been memorable!

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Cars 24, 242 & 243 – The Panthers We’re The Panthers. We started with the pink HR Wagon, Car 24, in 2013 which was a Bash-ready car that we purchased. The colour led to The Pink Panther theme but as our team grew, we added cars 242, The Black Panther in 2015 and then Car 243, The Gold Panther, so we collectively themed them as The Panthers. We’re based in the power industry of the Latrobe Valley. We get great support from Energy Australia and the people at Yallourn Power Station and its service providers. Car 24, named The Pink Panther, is a 1967 HR Wagon, this year will be its 7th Bash with us, but its 21st Bash overall. Then Car 242 is The Black Panther. It’s a 1984 Mercedes 380 SEL. This will be it’s 5th Bash, it’s a great car, a V8 & it doesn’t break! Last but not least is Car 243 – The Gold Panther. This is also a 1984 Mercedes 380 SEL. This year will be it’s 3rd Bash and is just as good as Car 242. We have so many favourite towns! Cooktown is such a great destination.

Emmaville in NSW, the home of and what inspired our Black Panther and they put on a great welcome for Variety. Broome was so relaxing and you can’t go past Alice Springs, the Red Centre. It’s just far too hard to choose just one! We’d love to go north and warm!

Maybe Cooktown via Birdsville. Our most memorable year was when we went to Broome! Two broken axles and all the Bash entrants lifting the car to get a jack under it. Or perhaps the Bash to Darwin, there were so many great sights up through the Red Centre.

Cars 73 & 74 – Mark & Brett

Rookie Crew (73) Our theme is California Highway Patrol. Both of our cars are Mercedes Benz 450 SE’s from the 1970’s. We picked up Car 73 in 2017 and built Car 74 in 2018. We love them - comfortable, reliable and a thumping V8 under the hood! I love the many, many small towns we drive through. Most memorable has to be our first to Fraser Island in 2017. It was our first experience getting to know the Variety Bash family and our first experience on the road doing the Variety Bash. We made lasting friendships and incredible memories. It was also the year my daughter Amelia joined us. We came back so excited, so hooked and wished the next 12 months of our lives away preparing for the 2018 trip to Townsville.

Car 95 – Steven

Car 50 – Sheen Group

Rookie Crew We’re the team from Sheen! The Variety images remain on the car to celebrate the 20th event – we are also celebrating the Sheen 50th birthday so look out for our retro logo on our uniforms. This year there are eight crew cycling through the event including one of Martin Stone’s sons, Ben, as well as Martin’s son in law, Simon.

We drive a WB Statesman De Ville 1981 that replaced our trusty HQ Holden, and this is the 4th event for this car. Our favourite town visited would have to be Cooktown, Queensland. We’d love to do a Bash to Mission Beach, Queensland one day too. Our most memorable Bash was the second Bash we did heading to Broome, via Halls Creek on the Duncan track to El Questro. Unbelievable drive!

Our team name is The Outback Polo Club. The thought of aristocratic English polo players prancing around the hot Aussie outback on toy horses was kind of hilarious and we could have fun with it. Plus, Freelo is English so it was a walk up start! For Freelo and I, this will be our second Bash after doing our first in 2018. We didn’t know each other before the first day of the Bash, so it was a good way to meet someone stuck in a car for eight days. Our car is a comfy old green limousine with aircon, sunroof, cruise control and fluffy lambswool seats. The guy who sold it to me literally cried when I said it would be a Variety Bash car, after being his pride and joy weekender for 15 years! My favourite remote place was Cameron Corner, but Broken Hill and the costume night last year was really hilarious. Four blokes in sequins, what could go wrong? I also loved Silverton, Tibooburra and Cunnamulla – places I would never go in my life had it not been for the Variety Bash. We are all really looking forward to Geraldton and what’s in between. 2018 was our first Bash. It was memorable because I met a whole bunch of fantastic people, made new friends, gutter parties, got to dress as a drag queen in a blokey Broken Hill pub (my wife says I don’t make a good looking woman), laughed often, I bought my own Bash car and now I tell everyone I know they should be doing the Bash with me next year! I am a convert and importantly all fun aside, all our fundraising efforts are helping sick and disadvantaged kids – what’s not to love about that?!

Car 72 – Rick

Car 140 – Brad

Rookie Crew We purchased this car already themed as a Shark, so we are keeping this theme. Oh, and because the team are too slack to change it! It’s on our bucket lists to do the Bash. We’re driving a 1972 Holden HQ Statesman.

This is our first year of owning it and it was purchased because it was Bash-ready. Oh, and we love Holdens!

We’re Bash rookies this year, but would love to do a Bash to Tassie one day!

Our theme is The Beach Boys/Good Vibrations because there was blue on the bus. What makes us unique is that we are all really good looking. We drive a Toyota Coaster bus because our last Bash Car, The Slug, died.

We have had this bus for 5 years now. Our favourite town was Broome and we’d love to go to Cape York on the Bash one day. Our most memorable year was 2013, because of The Slug!

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OV 132 – Martin & Steve The team name is “The Paparazzi” as we will be doing the photography work along the Bash. Martin & I have known each other for over 30 years and are good mates. We will be driving a Ford Ranger that has been provided by Coffey Ford for our use throughout the Bash journey. Our favourite town is Wilpena Pound located in the majestic Flinders Ranges. Our first Bash is the most memorable, to Mission Beach. I was in such awe of the way the whole experience played out.

Car 141 – David Our theme is Elvis. It’s a great theme! Everyone loves Elvis, he makes people happy. Elvis loves doing the Bash.

Our Bash Car is 1974 ZG Fairlane. I’ve owned it for 14 years and this is its 13th Bash. Our favourite place to visit was the Daly Waters Pub and our ideal destination would be Memphis. The most memorable Bash would have to be 2013 to Broome, such beautiful outback.

Car 169 – John We have don’t have a theme but we have got a couple of rookies on board this year. We have a 1982 WB Statesman Caprice. Our favourite places visited have been Darwin and Fraser Island and all the Bash events over the years have been memorable!

Car 200 – Mark Our theme is AFL and we have a Mercedes 380 SEL Limousine. Last year we drove a HR Holden in the Bash which was so uncomfortable. Our favourite town so far has been Broken Hill. Our favourite Variety Bash was 2018, although we have only done one!

Car 262 – Stewart Rookie Crew We’re the Western Cowboys and we’re three brothers getting an opportunity to go on an adventure together.

We drive a Holden Statesman. Our father, Ron, worked for Holden as a designer for much of his working life.

He is 91 and still drives his recently newly purchased Holden. We owned several Holden Statesmen that were pre-owned by some well-known identities. They were luxury items in their era and represent the quality of Australian manufacturing and productivity. This is our first ever Bash but we’d love to go to El Questro Station one day!

Car 351 – Mark Our theme is ‘Jurassic World’ which we thought would resonate well with the kids. My wife Anita and I have bought our own car this year, a Ford F-150. I have always liked the F-series and have owned a few over the years. Favourite town so far has been Tibooburra, NSW. We had a great night camping out and met some great people. We have only done two Variety Bash events. The first one was to Fraser Island, which was a great trip and convinced us that this is something that we would love to be a part of for many years to come.

The second one was to Townsville and that was just as fun, however we broke down one hour past Cameron Corner and required a tow over two days into Emerald.

The mechanics were amazing and did everything they could to get us back on the road. We had some luck in Emerald with a second-hand set of heads that a local had thrown out and actually fitted the Chevy Van. That would have to be a memory that we won’t forget!

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Car 429 – Lance Rookie Crew There were far too many names and themes thought of, but the overall winner was the Dukes of Essex; a slight variation of the Dukes of Hazzard. Our crew Lance, Phil and Paul are all 50 this year (well technically Paul was 50 on December 31st). We all grew up together in Essex, UK, we went to high school together and 30 years ago, we all came to Australia for the first time. We arrived in Perth, bought a 1972 Holden HQ Sedan and took a year to drive around Australia. We wanted to mark our 50th birthdays and 30 years in Australia, so we considered a 4WD trip on an iconic Australian track, however Lance’s wife booked a ticket to the Variety Gala dinner and we sat next to Nick Clarke and his lovely wife. Nick told Lance of the Variety Bash and the next day I asked Phil and Paul what they thought. They had a look on the internet and said they were in! We have a 1971 Holden HG station wagon. I believe it completed the Variety Bash in 2013 and 2014. It was very well looked after and in good nick, negotiations were made, and The Dukes of Essex are now proud owners of Car 429. We’d love to travel to somewhere in the middle of nowhere, like Longreach! We’re a rookie car, so this is our first ever Variety Bash!

Car 560 – Wayne This year we are campaigning a 1986 Mercedes Benz SEL 560, hence we are car 560 and our theme is that of the German Oktoberfest/Lederhosen/Sausage and well really, anything German. We are hoping to take out the “WURST Crew” award this year and have everyone doing the German Slap Dance (Chevy Chase European Vacation style) instead of the Blues Brothers as per previous years.

As a crew, we are no more unique than any other team, however our Kombi did make us a bit of a standout as we held most other cars up on the road. We thought it was a great way to meet everybody on the Bash.

We spoke with nearly every other car at least 3 or 4 times a day when they were overtaking us. If I had to have a highlight town, for myself it would be Bathurst 2017, getting to drive the mighty ’69 Kombi around the Mount Panorama Circuit at full speed, passing a V8 Ford down Conrod Straight, sometimes exceeding 60kph. The end destination I feel is not so important, it is the journey. The route taken is what is remembered, the small overnight stops are what is special. There must be outback involved though, it’s not the same without that feeling of dust in the face, isolation, lack of phone service and the unique to Australia places along the route. My first Bash to Darwin in 2016 was my favourite. Mainly because it was my first, but also the most challenging and satisfying to complete. Having said that, the Bash to Townsville was absolutely brilliant, I loved every minute of it.

Car 724 – Danielle Our theme is Frozen as the kids know and love the characters. We are an all-girl team and drive a WZ Statesman that I have owned for years. It is a long-term Bash car. I love it because it is reliable and comfortable.

Our favourite town visited is probably Longreach. We’d love to go to Broome or Far North Queensland. All five times have been memorable as they have all been so different. But the Bash to Port Douglas as my first will always be special.

Car 1080 – Greg Rookie Crew The theme is based around agriculture and trying to get the conversation going to try to dispel some of the myths about farming, in particular irrigation and the Murray Darling Basin Plan. Also, to promote the Riverina. Our car is a Mercedes 300D, it was my father’s car, he passed away last year. He was a famer all his life, had no hobbies, never had a holiday, followed no sport.

His farm and his Mercedes were his pride and joy. His name was Max and we have named the car Max. This is our first Variety Bash.

Car 1968 – Trevor We are the Ghostbusters because our car, a beautiful old Tank Fairlane, looks a bit like the ghostbuster’s car from the first movie and there are four of us. We’re three brothers and a mate just out to do some good and give back to the community through Variety and have some fun while doing it. We have a 1961 Ford Fairlane Ranch Wagon nicknamed ‘Tank’. I think it would be the oldest car on the Bash. We have had it for four years after purchasing from someone who had done 14 Bash events in it, so it is well known in the Bash community.

We purchased this car because it has heaps of character, looks great and looked to be a very solid and reliable performer. Tibooburra last year was fantastic, the town welcomed us, and it was great dining in the main street with the fires going and entertainment and it was a great campsite at the showgrounds. Darwin would be our dream Bash destination! Last year was my second Bash and the best, I enjoyed driving through the remote areas. It was a different crew, with two guys and two gals and the whole Bash crew got involved the theme nights, particularly in Broken Hill.

Car 1974 – Danny

Rookie Crew Our theme is a 1974 Ford Ambulance. We purchased the ambulance from another Bash entrant in NSW. The ambulance has been built to do the Variety Bash! This is our first Bash but we think North Queensland would be a perfect destination as we could meet our family there after the Bash for a nice, warm holiday!

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Cars 3005 & 3006 – Harvey Rookie Crew We are all involved in the creation of new communities, in one way or another. We all work together to achieve the same result to produce someone’s dream home, so The Land Monkeys sounded good at the time! We all work or own different companies but come together to essentially deliver the same thing. We all get along well.

Some of us work closely together, others occasionally.

I’m a Holden man so the team had no choice, it was left to myself and Daniel to select a car. He wanted a Ford, I made sure there was no Fords! The HJ was a good base for us and we ran short of time last year so the first opportunity we grabbed it. We have since purchased the HQ sedan to complement our growing team. We’ve got a few favourite Bash towns, Cameron Corner was great to see as well as Milparinka. Would be great to take the Bash to Fraser Island as I have never been there or Northern Territory, Gibb river road etc. for the same reason. Our most memorable event was last year as it was our first Variety Bash! Now I understand the motto “you gotta do it”!

Car 3122 – Paul Rookie Crew We are the Midlife Lifters. Mainly due to the fact that most mornings at 5am we train in the gym. Our friendships were formed at the gym. As middle-aged men overindulgence started getting the better of us.

Over time the three of us have lost some big numbers in weight, with a team total loss of around 100KG. This is our first year on the Bash, so after speaking to a few Bash Entrants we made the choice to purchase a 1986 W126 420SEL Mercedes. It’s been enjoyable and frustrating at times getting the car Bash ready but, in the end, we are really happy with the final outcome. We are rookies but a Variety Bash to the Northern Territory sounds interesting!

Car 3844 – Helen Our theme is Bash Royalty. Something to do with the squillions of years we have been involved with the Bash.

We’re an all girl car and collectively we have done the Variety Bash many times. I have done 25, this year will be 26. Jill has done 22, this year will be 23. Heather has done 11, this year will be 12 and Glenda has done 19, this year will be 20. Our car is a 1965 Ford Galaxie Sedan with a 390 motor, chosen because it was the only one we could find in Gippsland at the time which met the Bash required year level. It has done the Variety Bash 26 times, has had 2 motors, 2 gear boxes and a myriad of other work! But hey, it’s still on the road!

What a gem! Our favourite town has been Kalgoorlie - love it to bits. Dream destination would be Tasmania again. Last year was my most memorable Bash, my 25th Bash and I was the first female to make it to 25. Now I will have to kill Jill Lewis if I am to maintain that record... lucky she comes in my car or that could be an issue!

Car 4040 – Tom & Libby

Rookie Crew Our team’s theme is around Snoopy. The car is actually called Snoopster because we are in the trucking business and our trucks are Snoopy and Snoops so the Bash car ended up with Snoopster. We are a husband and wife team from across the border in NSW, so our Bash is from Newcastle, via Melbourne, to Geraldton.

We’ve got a Ford Fairlane ZC 1970 model. We only purchased the car in February in preparation for this Bash. We picked this one because it’s red, which means it’s fast, right? This is our first Bash and we’re excited as we’ve always wanted to go over the Nullarbor and visit Kalgoorlie.

Car 6062 – Terry Rookie Crew The theme of our car is anything green, as the car is green. So, we could be wearing anything from Kermit to the Incredible Hulk, just not sure what as yet! We’re just two mates looking to have a great adventure with a lot of likeminded people and helping a fantastic cause along the way. We are taking Charlie’s car, which is a 1962 EJ Holden Sedan. I’m thinking Charlie has had this car for seven years, he bought it because it was green, cheap and available. This is my first Bash, so no favourite towns yet. Charlie was involved several years ago when the Bash went from Echuca to Broome. I have never been across the Nullarbor Plain so I am looking forward to that drive and especially visiting Kalgoorlie and Geraldton.

Thanks for sharing your stories and memories of the Variety Bash, Meet all of our crews on the following pages...

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Car 000 Rookie On Board Corporate Doctors 1989 Mercedes 300 SEL Geoff Dr Geoff Handberg 6 Mark Chopper Reid 6 Ian Paz Pascoe 1

Car 5 Rookie On Board

The Rat Pack 1973 Ford Limo Graeme Kaptain Kaos Giddings 22 HoF Bruce Itchy Bonsema 21 Greg Webby Webb 24 HoF Mal Mal-Function Hutchings 10 Reg Flanigan 1

Car 9 Rookie On Board

The Deadmen 1979 Holden Statesman De Ville Howard Howie Barber 7 Pete Pete Ekins 5 Broderick Bro Barber 5 Daryl Daz Meaklim 1

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Aussie General Lee 1974 Chrysler Valiant Charger Sam Daisy Martin 4 Declan Dec McKearney 4

Car 7

The Nugents 1983 Holden Statesman Caprice Murray Muzza Nugent 12 Gary Sparky Cooper 13 Julie Julza Nugent 11

Car 11

Apollo 11 1988 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL Michael Mick Belcher 2 Shane Jenkins 2 Glen Burgs Burgin 2

Car 3 Rookie Crew

The Three Amigos Ford F250 Andrew Andy Adams 1 Paul Paulo Adams 1 David Adams 1

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The Karate Kids 1984 Holden WB Statesman Darren Hogg Hoggan 14 Jason Jace McKenzie 14 Warren Wooka Robb 2 Ben Ice Man Dryden 2

Car 14 Rookie On Board

Dynamic Demons 1974 Holden Torana Peter Macca McKenna 14 Walter Wal Bernal 1

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Car 16

Car 17

Car 18 Rookie On Board

Car 20

Lightning McQueen 1981 Holden Commodore Ben Hally Hall 3 Roger Ramjet Hall 1 Stephen Salathiel 2

Dad's Army 1980 Holden WB Statesman Jeffrey Smithy Smith 2 Scott Thomas 3 Roland Rolly Griffiths 2

Car 21

Car 24 Rookie On Board

Car 25

Car 27

Toy Story 1974 Mercedes Benz 280SE Peter Woody Benjamin 10 Carl Buzz Mendelawitz 3 Alan Alien Cormack 4

Pink, Black Panther & Gold Cougars 1964 Holden HR Paul Koops Koopmans 5 Suzy Sooz Taylor 1 Maree Ree Graham 4 Adrian Zwags Zwaggerman 3

The Pirates Toyota LandCruiser Ross Rosco Mackintosh 9 David Pughie Pugh 7 Geoffrey Smiddy Smith 7 Derek Decka Foulston 2

Shrek 1970 Holden HT Gayle Babe McAllister 13 Tara TJ Jones 2 Meagan Megs Hecker 5 Pam Pammy Kemp 13

Sesame Street Toyota Coaster Ken Elmo Pryor 12 Ray Big Bird Bellchambers 2 Ray Ernie Psaila 7 Glenn Cookie Monster McWaters 2 Glenn The Count Porter 5

The Rugby Boys Ford Fairlane NF Tom Step-Bro Gammell 3 Eddie Gammelli Gammell 3 Clinton Ox Thaggand 3 Steve Digger Ballard 2 Mara Muzz Beddoes 3

The Refreshment Truck 1969 Ford F350 Matt Woody Wood 15 Glenn Brommas Bromley 15 Ian Oakie Oakford 3

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Car 29

Merc Muncher 1978 Mercedes 280 Merv Roxy Roxburgh 21 HoF Lee Leroy Murnane 21 HoF Greg Pedro Day 21 HoF

Car 50 Rookie Crew

The Sheen Team 1981 Holden Statesman De Ville David Morgs Morgan, Mark Soss Salvadori, Charles Chuck Camilleri, Kerry Smetty Smith, David Harry Whitehead, Jake Pantas Pantas, Ben Flint Junior Stone, Simon The Gnome Ross 1

Car 63

The Green Hornet 1977 Holden Statesman Charlie Carmello Kid Scarcella 28 HoF Norm Brash 17 Craig Pork Chop Tucker 15

Car 44

Car 48

Car 54 Rookie Crew

Car 58 Rookie On Board

The Water Rat 1974 Ford LTD Gary Gaz Caddy 17 Dominic Dom Walsh 17 Peter James Pearcey Pearce 17

Holden Crew 1967 Holden HR Sedan Michael Grumpy McCabe 1 Mario Bev Spiteri 1 Jeffrey Scruff Sarbach 1 Terry TJ McCabe 1

Car 67 Rookie On Board

Holden Retro HR 1967 Holden Wagon HR Andrew Andi Mackenzie 4 Malcolm Mal Davidson 3 Christian Mr Christian Langstone 1 Mike Mike Vaisey 1

Men 'Not' at Work 1970 Holden HQ Wagon Nick Big Nick Psaltis 16 Graham G Dog Jolly 14

3 Grumpy Old Men 1961 Mercedes 220se Peter McKinnon 2 Chris Snoz Tartaglia 1 Trevor Burkie Burke 1

Car 69 Rookie On Board

The Truckers 1969 Ford Fairlane Tom Stroker Pateras 5 John Lucky Christou 4 John Bowzer Zausa 1

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Car 71

Car 72 Rookie Crew

Car 73 Rookie Crew

The Hippies 1973 VW Kombi John Bear Willis 4 Jock Jock Seamark 2 Don Mezzmo Hailes 6

Shark Car 1972 Holden Statesman Rick Rick Stephens 1 Andrew Moaty Moate 1 Shayne Smithy Smith 1

California Highway Patrol 1 1977 Mercedes 450 SE Brett Butch Coad 1 Tony Coady Coad 1

Car 74 Rookie On Board

Car 79.5 Rookie On Board

Car 84 Rookie On Board

California Highway Patrol 2 1974 Mercedes 450 SE Mark Squiddo Coad 3 Tim Clemo Clemens 3 Jack Clemens 1

Charleston Chicks 1976 Ford LTD Angela Ange Summers 2 Yvette Karslake 1 Jacquie Jac Hacansson 1 Wendy Foxey Fox 1

Paint Rollers 1983 Mercedes Benz B Sedan Joshua Smerds Smerdon 1 Jeremy Jezza Quinn 1 Kevin Kevvy Smerdon 2

Car 86

Car 87

Car 88 Rookie On Board

Peninsula Boys 1979 Ford P6 F3 LTD John Bubba Mackie 16 John Snake Crossin 16 Geoffrey Disco Adshead 10

Cherry Bomb 1987 Ford Fairmont Gaylea Gaz How 3 Hayley Hayls How 3 Darren Daz How 3

Team Caddyshack 1986 Mercedes Benz 420 SEL Marshall Marty Stewart 2 Darren Daz Mountain 1 Glenn Schultzy Schultz 1 Glenn Mewy Mew 1

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Car 92

Car 95 Rookie On Board

Car 97 Rookie Crew

Where's Wally 1971 Ford Fairlane Wayne Wally Cornish 4 Rob Grigg Grigg 4 Mark Wally Lau 3

Outback Polo Club 1981 Mercedes Benz 380 SEL Steven Brucey Chaur 2 Tony Hurdy Hurd 1 Chris Freelo Freel 2

Mario Brothers 1981 Ford Bronco Patrick Mario Simonelli 1 Carlo Luigi Simonelli 1

Car 98

Car 100 Rookie On Board

Car 110

Car 113

Car 120

Car 140

Team Hoedown 1989 Toyota Landcruiser 80 Series Patrick Farmer Moore 2 Jacqueline Queen Mellett 2 Jean Frog Giovani 2

The Minions 1984 Holden VK Station Wagon Brendan Khany Khan 6 Rick Smithy Smith 6 Alan Alpal Perry 3

Team Basse 1960 Ford Fairlane Paul Penguin Basse 5 Glenn Batman Oldfield 4 Beau Joker Basse 4 Noel Robin Davis 1

The Flintstones 1979 Ford Fairlane Hugh Fred Ibbotson 19 HoF Sue Wilma Ibbotson 18 HoF Richard Ritchie Breitkreusz 11

Team Redpath 1964 Holden EH Sandman Bill Redpath 29 HoF Heather Redpath 23

The Beach Boys Toyota Coaster Mini Bus Brad Nashy Nash 6 Chris Toby Langston 4 Marcus Ambrose Delaney 4 Brad Krusey Kruse 3 Daniel Finny Finn 4 Steve Woody Hornek 4

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Car 141 Rookie On Board

Car 142

Car 169 Rookie On Board

Car 200 Rookie On Board

Car 242 Rookie On Board

Car 243 Rookie On Board

Car 262 Rookie Crew

Car 266

Car 280

The 141 Elvis' 1974 Ford Fairlane David Elvis Hobbs 13 Gerard Bongi Elvis Bongiorno 3 John JP Elvis Preston 2 Warren Square Elvis Miller 1

Team 200 1986 Mercedes 380 SEL Mark Hayden 2 David Dave Willson 2 Scott Scooter Hartshorn 2 Brad Ningo Carlin-Smith 1

Johnson Brothers 1975 Holden Statesman Stewart Johnson 1 Timothy Tim Johnson 1 Tony Johnson 1

The 142 Elvis' 1980 Ford XD Wagon Rob Relvis Standfield 8 Martin Little Elvis Hills 13 David Horey Elvis Hore 8 Darren Dazzler Elvis Dawson 2

Pink, Black Panther & Gold Cougars 1985 Mercedes 380 SEL David Bloomers Bloomfield 4 Nigel Belly Bell 6 Stephen Foss Foster 1 Pete Pete Frendo 1

Bob the Builder 1966 Dodge Phoenix Steven Steve McCluney 6 Jim Paps Papagiannis 5 Steve Stevo Pirovano 3

Team 169 1982 Holden WB Statesman Caprice John Ricko Ricardo 4 John Kooka Pullen 1 Kegan Keegz Dordus 1

Pink, Black Panther & Gold Cougars 1984 Mercedes 380 SEL Duane Frog Clarke 4 Brendan Tadpole Clarke 3 Otto Otto Stumpf 1

Popeye 1983 Mercedes Benz 280E Neville Popeye Colenso 13 Glenn Bruce Lowther 8

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Car 303

Car 321 Rookie On Board

Car 327

Car 351

Car 429 Rookie Crew

Car 444

Team 303 1978 Ford LTD David Davo Ballinger 4 Brendan Chub Netherway 3 Mark Bally Ballinger 4

Jurassic World Ford F150 Mark Owen Barrand 3 Anita Claire Barrand 3

Car 502 Rookie On Board Bash Security 1976 Ford F450 Michael Aldridge 9 Steve Baird 1 Scott Robinson 1

The Smurfs 1969 Holden HT Brougham Eddie Papa Smurf Koene 10 Lynne Mama Smurf Koene 8 Matt Gutsy Smurf Stewart 1

Chevy 327 1968 Chevrolet Impala John Johno McCarroll 10 Kevin Irish McCarroll 5 Alan Al Kibble 4 John Jacko McRae 6

The Dukes of Essex 1971 Holden Kingswood HG Lance The Essex Skipper Vinnell 1 Phil The Bell Clarke 1 Paul Red Lion Attridge 1

Old Gentlemen Misbehaving 1965 Ford Cortina Phil Molly Mollison 17 Malcolm Mal Will 2

Car 504

Car 529

The French Connection 1977 Peugeot 504 Brian Big B Weybury 13 Elwyne Weybury 10

The Blues Brothers 1974 Dodge Monaco Amanda Hugginkis Clayton 3 Kristian Sunderland 2 Mark Joliet Jake Stiebel 3

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Car 555 Rookie Crew

Car 560 Rookie On Board

Car 693

Car 724 Rookie On Board

Car 777

Car 869 Rookie Crew

Gold Digger Sisters 1980 Holden Commodore Robyn Stewart 1 Kerrie Le Gassick 1

Frozen 1979 Holden HZ Statesman SLE Danielle Dani Ferguson 5 Tracy Tracy Fitzpatrick 3 Jayne Muldoon Muldoon 1 Sharon Shaz Letcher 1

Car 909 Rookie On Board The Big Tippers 1981 Mercedes Benz 380 SEL Bill Captain Ashcroft 7 Anthony Fuzzy Cleary 6 Mark Rixy Rix 1

Da Bier Wagen 1986 Mercedes Benz 560 SEL Wayne SOS Squire 4 Bryce Ox Nicholson 3 Chris 1300 Cartledge 4 Justin 1400 Mitchell 1

Sheep Mobile 1979 Ford LTD Salvatore Woolly Vitiello 2 Lachie Shorn Pitman 17 David Chops Cloke 8 Brian Simmo Simpson 2

The Contractors 1970 Holden HT Premier Wagon Wayne Browny Brown 2 Dirk Diggler De Haan 3 Raymond Knob Van Breen 3

The Audi 1989 Audi 100 Type 44 Michael Hall 1 Nerida Wallace 1

Car 1080 Rookie Crew

Car 1242 Rookie Crew

The Water Warriors 1981 Mercedes Benz 300D Greg Sandford 1 Peter Williams 1

Gilligan’s Girls 1988 Holden VL Commodore Lauren Buckley 1 Rosalind Ros Riley 1

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Car 1313 Rookie Crew

Team 303 1979 Volvo 240 Miles Crawford 1 Onofrio Bones Nardella 1 Chris Montgomercy 1 Eddie Quadra 1 Luke De Menna 1

Car 1332 Rookie Crew

ACE Radio Bogans 1984 Holden Statesman John Diesel Charleson 1 Shaun Mahersy Maher 1 Guy Gus Doherty 1

Car 1494

Car 1942

Car 1967

Car 1968 Rookie On Board

The Thunderbirds 1983 Holden Statesman Barry Baz Jenks 2 Christopher Chris Day 2 Barry Big Baz Miller 2 Ian Macca McClure 2

Car 1970 Rookie Crew

Moonshine Express 1970 Ford Fairlane Robert Zinger Holzinger 1 Darren Dazza Lark 1 Peter Moondog Mooney 1

ACE Radio Bandits 1982 Ford XE Falcon Brendan Lefty O'Loughlin 5 Jon Verto Vertigan 3 Mark Tails Taylor 3

Austin Powers 1982 Shaguar XJ6 Series 3 Jonathan Austin Powers Dewar 10 Joanne Felicity Shagwell Dewar 7 Liz Alotta Gardner 7

Ghostbusters 1961 Ford Fairlane Trevor Sharpie Sharpe 3 Michael Sharpie Sharpe 1 Rodger Sharpie Sharpe 2 John Springer Davin 1

Car 1974 Rookie Crew

Car 1985

3 Stooges 1974 Ford F100 Danny Keithley 1 Steven Bedgi Bedggood 1 James Keithley Keithley 1

The Super Girls 1985 Ford F250 Kaz Kazza Kilderry 2 Sharyn Shazza Cairns 2

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Car 2278

Mad Hatters 1985 Mercedes Benz 280 SE Elizabeth Ports (Alice) Porter 3 Felicity Flic (Mad Hatter) Brown 3 Elizabeth Barbs (Queen) Barby 3

Car 3005 Rookie Crew

The Land Monkeys 1973 Holden Premier Sedan Dean Deano Wells 1 Anthony Curly Braunthal 1 Paul Wolffy Wolff 1 Andre Dre Collette 1

Car 3006

Car 3122 Rookie Crew

Car 3600 Rookie Crew

Car 3799

The Midlife Lifters 1987 Mercedes Benz 420 SEL Paul Flouchy Flouch 1 Lee Leethal Schmelich 1 Nathan Big Dog Letson 1

The Bra Bus Toyota Dyna 200 Jan Doull 1 Bev Falls 1 John Main 1 Lisa Lis Kimmitt 1

The Land Monkeys 1977 Holden HJ Kingswood Harvey Harv Carretero 2 Daniel Dan Smith 2 Brad Pappy Papworth 2 Gerrard G Ellis 2

Dunny Divers 1975 Holden HJ Statesman Sandi Lady Harro Harrison 2 Glenn Harro Harrison 2

But wait ...there’s more!

Car 3840

Hairy Krishna's 1982 Ford F100 Ambo Andy AJ (Tap Tap) Connolly 22 HoF Tom Dr Demento Tully 24 Merv Giddings 18

Car 3844

The Bash Queens 1965 Ford Galaxie Sedan Helen H Hoppner 26 HoF Jillian Jilly Lewis 23 HoF Heather Not 'H' Allen 12 Glenda Gleny Stone 20

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Car 4040 Rookie Crew

Ronald McDonald 1970 Ford Fairlane Tom Fordy Ford 1 Elizabeth Lib Ford 1

Car 6062 Rookie On Board

Snoopy 1961 Holden EJ Terry Ford 1 Charlie Stutchbury 3

Safe travels to all!

Car 6969

Team 6969 1983 Mercedes 280E Clint Dicko Dickenson 2 Anne Annie McLennan 2

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When so many people join forces for a good cause, great things can happen One cheap bottle of whisky bought in Thailand has helped hundreds of people in need, all around the world.

The bottle, which shares the same name as Seeley International’s Braemar branded heaters and air conditioners was spotted during an annual dealer conference in Thailand in 2001.

The same bottle of Braemar Scotch has been auctioned each year since, and thanks to the generosity of our dealer network, has raised more than $1.9 million for charity.

Seeley International is delighted to be supporting Variety the Children’s Charity.

Seeley International is Australia’s largest manufacturer and a global leader in developing products with brands such as Breezair, Braemar, Coolair, Convair, Climate Wizard, Coolerado, AIRA and Integrated Comfort Incorporated.

FRANK SEELEY AM, DUniv Flin , FAICD FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

THE MILLION DOLLAR BRAEMAR SCOTCH BOTTLE

seeleyinternational.com

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Proudly supporting the 29th Variety Bash

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Every time you hire a car with Budget and quote your discounted rate, Budget makes a donation to Variety – the Children’s Charity.

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Variety - the Children’s Charity thanks Ambulance Victoria and the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board for your ongoing support of the Variety Bash.

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Congratulations

Highest fundraisers 2018 Highest Fundraiser Car 55

Martin Stone, Peter Savige, Reece Turner, Joe Farrell

Second

To the team which raises the second highest amount of money

Car 3006

Harvey Carretero, Daniel Smith, Gerrard Ellis, Peter Bozzo, Brad Papworth

Third

To the team which raises the third highest amount of money

Car 17

Ken Pryor, Ray Psaila, Ray Bellchambers, Glenn McWaters

Variety - the Children’s Charity Phone (03) 8698 3900. Website variety.org.au/vic

Thank you