Otago VCC December 2018

Magazine of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Otago Branch Inc.

December 2018

COMMERCIAL & VETERAN RALLY 2018 The Otago RoadRunner is the official newsletter of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Otago Branch Inc. Views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Otago Branch Inc.

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CHAIRPERSON

Nicola Wilkinson

markandnicolaw@gmail.com

476 4004

TREASURER

David Ross

vccnzobt@gmail.com

455 8800

SECRETARY

Marion McConachie

bmmcconachie@xtra.co.nz

453 0404

CLUB CAPTAIN

Keith Moore

Adrienne.moore51@gmail.com

453 0592

HOUSE MANAGER

Bill Partel

PROPERTY OFFICER

Bill Veitch

w.veitch@xtra.co.nz

489 1626

EDITOR

Eleanor Harrison

eleanor.harrison@otago.ac.nz

479 8280

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Colin Winter

wolseley2@xtra.co.nz

456 4382

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Kevin Mason

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Alistair Graham

COMMITTEE MEMBER

Andrew Roxburgh

488 4033

488 5198 alrmgraham@gmail.com

455 8834 488 3866

LIBRARIAN

Moira Cunningham

453 5777

TROPHY STEWARD

David Ross

455 8800

VEHICLE REGISTRAR & VIC

Bill Partel

488 4033

VEHICLE REGISTRAR & VIC

Bruce Murray

487 7281

ARCHIVIST

Marion McConachie

453 0404

PARTS OFFICERS

Bill Partel

488 4033

George Martin

489 3621

David Cunningham

453 5777

Kevin Mason

488 5198

GROUNDS OFFICER

Bruce Murray

487 7281

BRANCH SCRIBE

Marion McConachie

453 0404

HONORARY SOLICITOR

Joe O’Neill

477 6801

THE AUDITOR

Arthur Patton

SPEED LIAISON

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CLUBROOMS 125 Forbury Rd., Dunedin , 9012 Phone 455 0586

P O Box 5352 Dunedin 9054

BRANCH EMAIL

otago@vcc.org.nz

COMMITTEE MEETS CLUB NIGHT

2nd Monday of month 7.30pm Friday 7.30pm to 11.00pm

MOTORCYCLE NIGHT

First Friday of the month

MONTHLY MEETING

Last Friday of the month 8.30pm

PARTS SHED

Friday 7.30pm – 9.30 pm.

Wednesday 09.00am – 12.00 noon

ARTICLES FOR NEWSLETTER

Can be forwarded to your editor by the 3rd Wednesday of the month please

VERO INSURANCE APPLICATIONS Please quote Otago “Agent No H0300145— Inspector No 916” LIBRARY ROSTER DECEMBER 7th Bryan McConachie 14th Kevin Mason 21st Paddy Williams 28th CLOSED FEBRUARY 1st Moira Cunningham 8th Bryan McConachie 15th Kevin Mason 22nd Paddy Williams

Library open 8.00 - 9.30 Friday night 2019 JANUARY 4th CLOSED 11th CLOSED 18th Bill Veitch 25th Bruce Murray MARCH 1st Bill Veitch 8th Bruce Murray 15th Kevin Mason 22nd Moira Cunningham 29th Bryan McConachie

Welcome to New Member: The Otago Branch extends a very warm welcome to

David Winslade who Owns a 1978 Moto Guzzi Motor bike The branch welcomes you to the Club.

We look forward to seeing you at local and neighbouring events.

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BRANCH EVENTS (listed in bold) DEC Fri 7th Sun 9th Fri 21st Fri 28th

Motorcycle Group Meeting 1st Windsor Rally – Oamaru nd Xmas BBQ 2 Moped Rally – South Otago Last Friday for the year Bring plate to share for supper CLOSED

2019 JAN Fri 18th Sun 20th Thur 24th Fri 25th Sat 26 -27th FEB Fri 1st Sun 17th Thurs 28th Fri 22nd

Clubrooms reopen for the year Jackson Rally Midweek Run Club Night Dunedin Brighton Run Motorcycle Group Meeting Ladies Run Midweek Run Club Night

MAR Fri 1st Sat 2nd Thurs 28th Fri 29

Motorcycle Group Meeting Vintage/PV Rally 10th Best of British – Dunedin Midweek Run Club Night - Guest speaker tbc

APR 12 -14th

Otago Rally

19th – 21st National Easter Rally

VCC NATIONAL EVENTS 2019 Feb 14th-17th Feb

15-17th

March 7-13th March 3-8th March 23rd April 19-21st May 6-13th August 16-17th October 19-20th 2020 TBA

HBVCC Art Deco – Commercial Vehicles will be the Featured Marque for 2019 26th National Motorcycle Rally – Blenheim Contact - Carol Taylor 021 399 649 vccrally2019@gmail.com North Island Club Captain’s Tour – Tauranga to Wanganui Contact - Kaaren Smylie 02166 43 41 nicc@vcc.org.nz Pre ’56 MG National Rally – Cromwell National Executive Meeting – Wellington National SI Easter RallyAshburton Branch 50th Anniversary Veteran & Vintage Tour National AGM @ Executive Meeting – West Coast -Greymouth National Veteran Rally – South Canterbury -Timaru National Veteran Rally - Gore 5

Christmas BBQ Sunday 9th December 2018 Vintage Car Club Rooms

125 Forbury Road, Dunedin Doors open from 4.00 pm With BBQ ready to be served at 5.30 pm

NB: ALL FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED Cost: $10.00 per person $5.00 child under 10 Children under 5 free Drinks will be available to purchase from the bar

For catering purposes, numbers are required by 7th December to: David Ross 455 8800 email:vccnzobt@gmail.com

NB Help in the kitchen with food preparation, and clean up would be appreciated

2019 VETERAN & VINTAGE TOUR START ASHBURTON MONDAY 6TH MAY FINISH HANMER SPRINGS MONDAY 13TH MAY Details yet to be finalised but we will be travelling through the Haast Pass Expressions of interest to Diane Ross, email; randross@kinect.co.nz Address 38 Keenans Road RD 2, Ashburton Phone 03 3082356 MIDWEEK RUNS - The next run won’t be until the end of January.

Meet at clubrooms by 1pm on Thursday 31 st January. BYO afternoon tea.

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In the Driving Seat We had another good attendance at the October club night when Bill Grant stepped in at the last minute to give a talk on panel beating. It certainly goes to show that having a speaker is the way to go so if you have any suggestions for possible speakers for 2019 please let Keith know.

November started with the annual Taieri Tour and thankfully the day was predominately fine - just a small shower of rain during the morning. This year we started the run from the Wingatui Hall which worked out well with plenty of parking and took pressure off our club rooms. Thank you to Keith, Bill, Bryan, Marion and Mark for organising the routes - there were quite a lot of favourable comments of a wonderful relaxing day. Thanks also to David Cunningham and his team for organising the field tests and Neil Gamble for allowing us access not only to his paddock for the tests and also arranging access to the Taieri Historical Park for lunch. Thanks also must go to Stuart and Lyn Neil who were on the registration desk and to Bill & Susan Partel for arranging the club-rooms for the prize-giving and dinner.

Special guests for the day were South Island Club Captain Alon Mayhew and his wife Tracey with Alon representing the National President in presenting the 50 year badge to Ray Craig and 60 year badge to Graeme Duthie.

Congratulations to all prize winners and to Ray and Graeme on their badge presentations.

Next years Jackson Rally will be slightly different in that we will be finishing the event at a Gala Day being organised by the Leslie Groves Hospital in Wakari. The organisers have planned an afternoon for the whole family and are encouraging club members and residents to bring along their children and grandchildren as there will be activities for the young. Afternoon tea will be provided by the hospital in recognition of our ongoing support and to celebrate the branch 65th anniversary.

Coming up is the Christmas BBQ on the 9th December followed by the final club night for 2017 on the 21st which will include a shared (please bring a plate) supper.

As this is the final Road Runner for 2018 Mark and I would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year and we look forward to seeing you at the Jackson Rally and the Dunedin to Brighton Rally.

Nicola.

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Bryan and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year ahead.

ADDITION TO PWV, P60 & P80 REPORT - I apologise for overlooking the fact that Alistair Graham had assisted Kevin Mason with setting the Rally Route for this event. Again, thank you Alistair for your support.

Annual Membership Subscription Payments – HAVE YOU RECEIVED YOUR NEW MEMBERSHIP CARD FOR THE 2019 YEAR? If not, you have probably overlooked paying your subscription. You will now be considered unfinancial, this will be your final Roadrunner, and you will no longer receive the Beaded Wheels Magazine, or be eligible for discounted insurance with Vero. You will have received a reminder if you have overlooked your payment, from National Office. Any problems please contact your branch secretary.

Entry Forms for other Branch Events - If you are looking for entry forms for rallies being run by other branches please contact your branch secretary or you can usually find them on the VCC website.

Spare Parts Shed – Parts shed is usually open every Wednesday morning Friday evenings when the clubrooms are open. Reminder – see if you can effective recycle your parts before scrapping them. NO TYREs by request.

The nearest AED defibrillator to the clubrooms is on the outside

wall of the 4 Square shop on corner of Bayview Road. Please make a point of familiarising yourself of its location – you never know when it might be needed.

SOLD OR SELLING YOUR VIC’D VCC VEHICLE ENSURE YOU SEND VIC CARD ALONG WITH CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP DETAILS TO NATIONAL OFFICE – Remember this paperwork is the property of the National Club – this is their way of keeping records of Vehicle ownership etc.

MIDWEEK RUNS - The next run won’t be until the end of January.

Meet at clubrooms by 1pm on Thursday 31 st January. BYO afternoon tea.

Vero Insurance Scheme - Just a reminder, the VCC Vero insurance scheme is set up for those with current VCC membership. If they have insurance cover under the VCC Scheme with Vero, current membership is a requirement.

Information sought on the Park Street Clubrooms

Recently – the new owners of the Park Street, Clubrooms contacted me. They are keen on getting some details of its past history. What work was done to it while it was in our ownership and if there are any photos of the inside. (I only have a couple of photos, but these do not provide very good detail).

Please get in touch with me if you can provide us with any more information. Eg: Layout, special happenings, was the bar used upstairs, as well as down stairs etc.

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ALL FORD DAY - Organiser wanted!!

The committee has been approached by one of our members regards organising the annual ALL FORD DAY- which usually happens the day after the USA Day here in Dunedin. This event has not happened recently due to lack of organisers. Our committee has responded in saying that we are not prepared to take this on, as we find it hard enough to get organisers to arrange our own calendared events.

If anyone who is not on the committee and is a keen FORD owner who would like to take on this challenge please contact a committee member with your expression of interest.

GUEST SPEAKER Thanks to Alistair Graham who arranged for Mr Grant to do a presentation on Panel Beating last month, it was very informative, especially with the video that was screened at the end of his talk.

We have had a good selection of Guest speakers at our Club Nights. We thank various members of our committee for organise these people to come out on a Friday evening. It has been heartening to see a good number of members attending these nights.

We are hoping to be to able to get the Police to come and give a talk on Home Security in March – this was cancelled last month – due to limited personnel being available to cover duties.

Dunedin Brighton Run

Colin Winter is organising this event again. He is always on the look-out for Marshalls, who are needed at various times during the event. This will be the 65th Run and he is hoping for 65 entries. The Prizegiving Dinner will be held at the Savoy on Saturday evening. Two Cruise ships are expected to be in port on this day as well. So, the City will be busy.

Contact Colin Winter if you would like to help out in any way.

MOPEDS In CLUTHA Sunday 2 December Get those pedals oiled, tyres pumped, fuel mixed and be ready for Sunday 2nd of Dec ember down at South Otago for their Moped / Scooter Rally and Veterans.

No entry forms just be at the Clubrooms at 10.00am for the normal morning cuppa. Ring around our local branch member mopeders and sort transport as I presume very few will ride down to Balclutha.

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Targa Rally 2018 - Report and acknowledgments A very special thank-you to all those members of lower South Island VCC branches who assisted with car displays & marshals for the recent Targa-VCC Time Trial.

Starting with an outstanding display of Southland branch cars around the band rotunda in Queens Park, Invercargill on Labour Day Monday, we were very well supported by VCC branches from Gore, South Otago, Otago, North Otago & Central Otago with their own car displays & marshal assistance for both VCC & Targa car parking at lunch & evening service stops.

Our Targa-VCC entrants very much appreciated meeting with your members & all their assistance. It was also great to see many of the public attend the lunch & evening service stops to view our VCC cars.

This inaugural Targa-VCC Time Trial was a great success, with the following results-: First: Peter & Madelon White #26 1956 Jaguar XK 140 (Total demerit points 382); Second: Grant Ford & Gary Smith #19 1970 Jaguar E Type (Total demerit points 503); Third: Mark Errington & Peter Cameron #18 1974 MGBGT (Total demerit points 530); Best Presented Finisher: Pete Barnard & Sue Foss #24 1986 BMW 325iM; Best Team Theme: Mark Errington & Peter Cameron #18 1974 MGBGT; Matrimonial: Peter & Madelon White #26 1956 Jaguar XK 140; Parent & Offspring: Russell & Dallis Yates #16 1977 MGB Roadster; Sibling: Murray & Kenn Hawkes #20 1929 Rolls Royce Phantom 1; Spirit of VCC: Joe & John Gillman #22 1935 Ford V8 Coupe.

Once again, thanks very much to all lower South Island VCC branches & members for assistance to make this first Targa-VCC Time Trial a success.

Kind regards, Rod Corbett. rod.corbett88@gmail.com +64 27 433 8772 10

VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND

OTAGO BRANCH INC.

65th DUNEDIN – BRIGHTON VETERAN VEHICLE RUN SATURDAY 26TH -SUNDAY 27TH JANUARY 2019 ENTRIES CLOSE 6TH DECEMBER 2019

The Otago Branch invites you to take part in the 65th Dunedin – Brighton Veteran Car Run. The Mayor will flag the vehicles away from the Octagon And we will then drive to Brighton for field tests and lunch.

The event is open to all Veteran Vehicles built prior to 1st January 1919.

PERIOD COSTUME TO THE ERA OF YOUR VEHICLE IS ENCOURAGED.

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You are welcome at our clubrooms Friday Night for a Noggin and Natter and Supper. Entry packs will also be available from 7.30pm.

The event will start from the First Church Carpark – Enter the Carpark off Lower Moray Place and follow Marshalls directions. THANKS Rally packs will be available at 8.45am. and the briefing will be at 9.15am sharp.

The cars will then leave in order for the short journey to the Octagon and the Official Opening of the DCC Festival Programme.

We need to be in the Octagon by 9.45am.

Entrants will depart the Octagon from 11.00a.m. for Brighton, which includes the timed section.

Field Tests will be held at Brighton Domain followed by lunch.

Concours Judging will also take place at the Domain.

The Concours is a separate competition and is not taken into account in the rally results.

Dinner and Prizegiving will be at The Savoy (Moray Place) at 6.30pm.

SUNDAY We will meet at the VCC Clubrooms at 10.00 am We intend to have a leisurely amble to Careys Bay for natter and lunch, at your own cost.

ENTRIES CLOSE : 6th JANUARY 2019 Enquiries regarding the Run should be made to Colin Winter, Phone (03) 456-4382 email wolseley2@xtra.co.nz Cheques Payable to: VCC of NZ Otago Branch Inc Internet banking: 03-0903-0390951-00 with Brighton and name as Ref. Send entries to: Colin Winter P.O. Box 5352, Dunedin 9054

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ENTRY FORM I wish to enter the following vehicle in the 2019 Dunedin – Brighton Run and enclose payment details for Entry Fee and Meal costs.

In consideration of the acceptance of this Entry, I agree to be bound by the regulations of the event.

Entrant’s Name _________________________________________ Entrant’s Address _______________________________________ Email______________________________________________________ Phone Number _______________

VCC Mem No ____________

Driver’s Name __________________________________________ Navigator’s Name _______________________________________ Vehicle Make & Model___________________________________ Year ______ HP______ Reg. Plate__________ Body Style_________ Signature of Entrant_________________________________________ Average speed for the Time Trial - Please Circle One

15 mph 20 mph

25 mph

30 mph

Class Entered: Please Circle One Class 1 - Vehicles with less than 4 cylinders.

Class 2 - Vehicles with 4 or more cylinders – under 20 hp (RAC) Class 3 - Vehicles with 4 or more cylinders – 20 hp (RAC) or over.

Class 4 – Motorcycles without gears or variable transmission.

Class 5 – Motorcycles with a gearbox or variable transmission.

Concours Judging:

Yes

No

Please Circle One

Entry Fee (includes plaque) Saturday –Boxed Lunch with drink - No.______ @ $12.00 p/p

$ 30 $

Sat Night Buffet Meal & Prizegiving No _____ @ $50.00 pp

$

TOTAL CHEQUE

$

SUNDAY LEISURELY AMBLE TO CAREYS BAY - No……….

Dietary Requirements: 13

Please complete the following: How many previous Dunedin – Brighton Runs has your vehicle completed? ………………………………………………………………………….….

Please write a brief History of your Vehicle for Octagon commentary: [2 or 3 lines]

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REGULATIONS The stewards of the Rally may exclude from the event any driver or passenger who, by his or her behavior, costume, or general approach to the event is in their opinion, likely to bring discredit on the event.

No Electronic Navigational Aids allowed.

Late Entries may be accepted at the discretion of the organisers.

NB: Late orders for meals will not be accepted after closing date The event is open to all Veteran Vehicles built prior to 1st January 1919

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47th South Otago “Clutha Rally” The first Saturday in November each year is the Otago Branch’s Taieri Tour. The first Tuesday in November is the Melbourne Cup from Flemington in Victoria. On the second Saturday in the same month is the well-known and popular annual Clutha Rally run by the South Otago Branch of the VCC of New Zealand .The starting venue, as usual, was the Balclutha War Memorial Hall with a first vehicle kick off/start time of 10-30am.

As I mentioned one year ago, Jenny Craig is unknown in South Otago as the entrants were treated to a scrumptious morning tea, then an albeit quick briefing from one of the organisers and the show was on the road.

Unsure of the actual number of vehicles entered as were entrant number 57 and our starting time was listed as 11-30am. There were a few still behind us awaiting there start time. Once again the rally instructions were very simple to follow with almost scene like happenings re the Bell Tea TV advertisement from a decade or so ago.

We apparently became geographically embarrassed re the Bridgeport Street instruction ?? Reading ahead we rejoined the rally route. The lunch venue was the Sinclair Wetlands where the previous Saturday this was an option to visit for those on the 2018 Taieri Tour .The majority of vehicles entered seemed to be from within the Post 60 class.

After the lunch break we headed back to Mosgiel.

John Noble

Editor’s note - other entrants had two options on their return to Balclutha. Either to take SH1 via Milton and an Armistice Day display in the Coronation Hall at Milton or a more scenic, gravel road back to Balclutha, for Prizegiving and dinner.

Glen McConnachie's 1927 Model T Tudor He had two male navigators on Saturday. David Roff commented on how nice it was to be able to drive in a Model T with windows and 360 degree vision.

Ray Craig’s MG had a Tyre issue - good to see all the boys standing by giving advice! He was soon sorted and able to continue on the Rally.

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For the G.C. Jackson Memorial Trophy This rally marks the beginning of motoring events in the Branch for the New Year. G.C. (Gerie) Jackson was a long-time member of the branch who lived on the Otago Peninsula and loved its sights, so close to but so different from the city. Not long before his death he raised the idea of this rally and outlined his concept of what it should be to the Branch Committee.

When the Committee later decided to take up his idea his family donated the trophy, which bears his name.

The Mary B. Jackson Trophy For Best Motorcycle at the VCC Otago Jackson Peninsula Rally Donated by Bill Veitch and Ron Gilbert in memory of Mary Jackson MA (Hons) wife of Gerry Jackson who instigated the Peninsula Rally.

Mary was a BSA and Norton rider at a time when few women rode motorcycles. Mary nee Kibblewhite had a distinguished academic career earning University scholarships and prizes. She later taught at Otago Girls High School and St Hilda’s Collegiate School.

The trophy is a Norton kick-starter shaft.

This year's rally will take place on Sunday 20th January 2019 If possible, the result of the afternoon competition will be announced during afternoon tea, at Leslie Groves, before everyone returns home, failing that the result will be posted in the Clubrooms on the following Friday. The overall winner will be awarded the G.C. Jackson Memorial trophy The event is open to all classes of vehicle accepted by the V.C.C. of N.Z. All entrants must be financial members. Those who wish, are welcome to take part in a modern vehicle, but will not appear in the final results.

Enquiries to: Bill Veitch Ph: 4891626 w.veitch@xtra.co.nz 16

The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand

Otago Branch Inc

V.C.C. Peninsula Rally 2019 For the G.C. Jackson Memorial Trophy &

Mary B. Jackson Trophy

Sunday 20th January 2019 Meet at the VCC Clubrooms 25 Forbury Road, Dunedin At 1.00 pm NB: Afternoon tea will be provided

ENTRY FORM: Entrant’s Name:………………………….…………………….…..…………………

Address:…………………..……………….…………………………………………..

Drivers Name:…………………..…….………………………………………………

Vehicle:………………………..…...………………………………….……………...

Make:………………….…...…………….. Year of Manufacture….….……...……...

Model:………………………….……..

ENTRY FEE: Entries Close:

Type: (car, m/cycle, truck etc)

$5.00 per vehicle

$ 5.00

Friday 18th January 2019

Please make cheques payable to:

V.C.C of N.Z. Otago Branch Inc

POST TO: Vintage Car Club P.O. Box 5352, Dunedin, 9054 NB Cash payment can be made on the day – please notify organiser of your intentions 17

50 YEAR AWARD PRESENTATION Ray Craig: Joined 1/8/68

Ray joined the club in 1968 after bringing the bones of a 1919 Maxwell out of Hindon. The chassis had been used as a trailer to take wool to the rail. The hood bows, dash, instruments, steering box, and steering wheel were in a dry shed. The engine, gear box radiator, and starter generator had been given away by the farmer’s father years ago, but he knew to whom they had been given. In due time Ray recovered all of these. It now stands on new rims, tyres, and tubes. All mechanics have been stripped, repaired, cleaned and refitted ready to go, 50 years later.

Over the years he has restored a 1936 Morris 8 saloon, a 1937 MG sports saloon (quite rare, only 3 in NZ) and then Marion’s father’s 1925 Chrysler Roadster. Thorough restoration of all parts had paid off as they have travelled 25,000 miles in the Morris 8, 46,000 miles in the MG so far and 25,000 in the Chrysler all with no major problems, bar a few punctures. Ray and Marion have had a lot of pleasure travelling to Slope Point in the south of Bluff to Cape Reinga, through the Passes of Molesworth, Nevis, Thompson, and Danseys (several times coming home from the Mt Cook rallies), the Dunstan Trail and many other hairy places.

The selling of Park Street, and the negotiation of Forbury Road are very much still on Ray’s mind. After everyone had expressed their opinions and the three immediate neighbours being very happy that we should have it, as they did not want a Church group singing, or Gang headquarters to have it. The Treasurer had advised of an offer to sell it to a church group with a large profit to us. This was the last straw, so Ray moved that we buy the building. Gordon Jenks and Ray had worked in the building trades for years so they measured up and decided where the new partitions should go. Health inspector’s advised Ray what was needed for the kitchen. Ray drew a new plan of alterations, which were accepted. The late Laurie Woods helped Ray trailer all the timber and wall board for new partitions. The spirit of the Branch members was pretty high about the shift but a few who were bitter and twisted refused to help in any way at all.

At this time Ray was House Manager, and due to the shift, the branch had to apply for a new bar licence, and for a Bar Manager’s certificate for himself. The club had never had a legal Bar Manager, but we had had a liquor licence for many years. Murray George and Ray removed the large switchboard. Murray attended to the new metering after which Ray did the rest of the electrical needed. Ray always made himself available when any advice or work was required.

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At this time Ray was House Manager, and due to the shift, the branch had to apply for a new bar licence, and for a Bar Manager’s certificate for himself. The club had never had a legal Bar Manager, but we had had a liquor licence for many years.

Murray George and Ray removed the large switchboard. Murray attended to the new metering after which Ray did the rest of the electrical needed. Ray always made himself available when any advice or work was required.

Ray and Marion are keen rallyist’s and all for the competition. They were good teachers when it came to plotting routes. Marion often with knitting in her hand.

One Taieri Tour – Speed Radar was used for the Time Trial. He could not understand how they had won this section when there were no marshalls in sight recording details. He had missed that plain Traffic vehicle which had recorded his speed nominated speed.

– Have never seen him so bemused.

Significant Rallies: 1985 Invercargill 100 year Rally – Morris 8 1986 Oamaru 25th Anniversary Windsor Rally - Morris 8 1986 First Pan Pacific Rally at Christchurch – Morris 8 1998 Easter rally Europa National Rally, Invercargill – Morris 8 1992 Palmerston North Pan Pacific Rally - MG 1994 Blossom Festival Rally via Raggerty Range - MG 1996 50th Anniversary Rally of VCC Christchurch - MG 2000 Royal Sun Alliance Rally Hamilton – Chrysler 2006 Vero Diamond Jubilee Invercargill – Chrysler 2006 Mt Cook 100th Anniversary Rally - Chrysler 2016 Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring, Dunedin - Chrysler Attended 31 Taieri Tours and loaned a car twice 21 South Otago Rallies 15 Easter Rallies 6 Golden Times Rallies 8 Mount Cook Rallies coming home over the Danseys Pass 2 Pirelli Rallies in the MG (1992 &1994) The VCC of NZ congratulate Ray on achieving his 50 year award and wish him many more of motoring. Looking forward to seeing that Maxwell on the road soon.

Graeme Duthie receiving his 60 year Award certificate and badge

Ron Hammer presenting Ron Hammer Cup to Peter Daniell – 1st Post War winner

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46TH ANNUAL TAIERI TOUR 2018 OTAGO BRANCH TROPHY AND CERTIFICATE PRIZES VETERAN: 1 ST PRIZE = COOKE HOWLISON CUP 1914 Sunbeam – Colin & Joan Pearce VINTAGE: 1ST PRIZE = AUTO PARTS CUP 1925 Buick – Rex & Jenny McDonald 2ND PRIZE = CERTIFICATE 1929 Morris Minor – Bruce Murray 3RD PRIZE = CERTIFICATE 1928 Austin – Bernie Horn POST VINTAGE: 1ST PRIZE = EMSLIE & FLOCKTON CUP 1939 Dodge D11 – Stu & Lyn Neill 2ND = PRIZE = CERTIFICATE 1934 Alvis Speed 20 – Roger & Bob Oakley 3RD PRIZE = CERTIFICATE 1937 MG VA - Ray Craig POST WAR: 1ST PRIZE = RON HAMMER CUP 2ND PRIZE = CERTIFICATE 3RD PRIZE = CERTIFICATE

1951 Vauxhall – Peter & Beth Daniell 1947 Standard 8 – Mike Purdie-Smith 1960 Dodge – Tony Devereux

POST 60: 1ST PRIZE = WATERLOO CUP 1968 Hillman Imp – John Adamson 2ND PRIZE = CERTIFICATE 1971 Triumph TR 6 – Bruce Christie 3RD PRIZE = CERTIFICATE 1979 Triumph 2.5S – Ron & Lynley Hammer POST 80: 1st PRIZE = POST 80 CUP 2nd PRIZE - CERTIFICATE

1982 Cortina - Kevin & Val Mason 1982 Cortina – Alon & Tracey Mayhew

MOTORCYCLE POST VINTAGE: 1ST PRIZE = MCIVER & VEITCH CUP OVERALL FIELD TESTS: 1ST PRIZE = TRIGON CUP OVERALL WINNER: 1ST PRIZE = AUTO COURT CUP HARD LUCK

1st PRIZE

PEOPLES CHOICE: Certificate

1984 Suzuki m/c - Andrew Roxburgh

1925 Buick – Rex & Jenny McDonald 1951 Vauxhall – Peter & Beth Daniell Not presented 1930 Ford Model A – Richard Muir

OVERALL TIME TRIAL: (CERTIFICATES) 1ST 1968 Hillman Imp – John Adamson 2ND 1925 Buick – Rex & Jenny McDonald 3RD 1979 Holden Torana – Ian & Wilma McDonald 20

TAIERI TOUR 2018

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We’ve had lots of excellent runs this year, with much fun and great motoring - all done in top vintage style!

Again, a big thank you to everyone who has helped to organise and run the rallies, set up the Clubrooms, assist with the catering and do all the work that goes on behind the scenes. Your committee members work hard for the club — especially our Secretary.

Merry Christmas everyone, Eleanor

Private Collection of Vintage Originals

 Men and Women  1920’s - 1970’s era  Accessories, hats, furs and much more

 Larger fittings are a speciality  Personalised vintage fashion shows for events/occasions/functions presented by an experienced team of models

Phone: Sue – (Dunedin) 03 488 4033/021 146 4987

Please note Otago Branch P.O. Box address has had a physical address change.

New address is P.O. Box 5352, Dunedin 9054 Thank you for changing these address details in your systems.

Marion 22

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Email: otcl@es.co.nz Postal: 406 Hillside Road, Dunedin Phone 455 5029

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