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The Official Publication of:
THE MG CAR CLUB OF
WESTERN AUSTRALIA INC.
April 2021
Part of our ‘Motley’ Comp crew.
We are always looking for more participants to get involved in
having fun on four wheels.
Congrats to Sarah.
Affiliated with the MG Car Club Ltd (UK)
and Motorsport Australia
2021 COMMITTEE MEMBERS
PRESIDENT Doug Bush 0452 561 398 dougmgwa@msn.com
VICE PRESIDENT David Hardie 0421 811 450 dhardie51@gmail.com
SECRETARY Alley Mulcahy 0458 821 882 aemulcahy@hotmail.com
TREASURER Chris Hart 0418 499 328 chrishart@westnet.com.au
CLUB CAPTAIN Annette Gusterson 0417 952 197 richgus@bigpond.com
COMPETITION SEC Pete McGrath 0427 750 105 petemcgrath76@hotmail.co.uk
SOCIAL CO-ORD Tony Ford 0400 202 474 tonyford@westnet.com.au
EDITORS Graham and 0401 375 644 mgccwa.editors@gmail.com
Moyra Mitchinson 0400 202 679
MEMBERSHIP SEC Richard Gusterson 0409 105 957 richgus@bigpond.com
SAFETY FAST CO-ORD Terry Banton 9291 8877 terwan@iinet.net.au
WEBMASTER Ian Campbell 9293 4171 hotdog1@iinet.net.au
0401 450 536
NON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Patrons John and Val Goff, Tim Harland
Librarians Sarah Fry 0430 564 057 sarah_fry03@hotmail.com
Catering Coordinator Christine Bush 0449 255 412 dougmgwa@msn.com
Regalia Chris Hart 0418 499 328 chrishart@westnet.com.au
Auditor Rami Brass 0412 081 446 rami.brass@rsmi.com.au
Cams Delegate Tony Ford 0400 202 474 tonyford@westnet.com.au
Building Maintenance Chris Hart 0418 499 328 chrishart@westnet.com.au
Concession Registrar Richard Gusterson 0409 105 957 richgus@bigpond.com
Southern Chapter
Coordinators Ted and Robyn Mullins 0419 925 632 robynted01@hotmail.com
Clubrooms: 110 Hardy Rd, BAYSWATER.
Postal Address: G.P.O. Box 804 Mount Lawley 6929
Website: www.mgccwa.com
ABN: 46 629 758 330
General Meetings held at the Clubrooms on the third Tuesday of every month
(fellowship from 7:30, formal proceedings commence at 8:00 p.m.)
All members and visitors are welcome.
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Contents:
President’s News………….….....……....4 - 5
Birthdays .…………….…….........................6
Mid-Week Brunch Run…………………...7 - 8
British Auto Classic…………………...……...10
MGA Run……………………………….…..12 - 13
Building MG’s in Australia………..…14 - 18
Concours d’Elegance ……………….…19 - 22
Jaguar Track Day.……………………………...23
Wacky Races….………………………………...24
Motorkhana round 1………..………..25 - 27
Future Events…………………………….28 - 29
General Meeting Minutes…………..30 - 31
Annette presented Ian Campbell with a
Wellington Dam Picnic……………….32 - 33
bag of goodies from the ‘free’ raffle
(couldn’t sell tickets at the pub). For Sale/Wanted………………………..34 - 35
We hope it aides his recovery of recent
wrist surgery.
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President’s Piece
April can be a very active month for members, with a variety of opportunities for you
to drive and show your cars. With two Classic car shows, two social runs and a social/
competition weekend as well. Unlike my many MG owning friends back in the UK, who
are still in ‘Lockdown’, we can drive our MG’s and gather together in large numbers
whenever we want. There are expected to be over 500 Classics at both the Curtin and
Shannons shows.
Our annual Show n Shine and Concours was a very successful and enjoyable day in the
sunshine. It was good to see MG’s with their owners, from the MGOC and TCOC, joining
us at the Rverside Gardens. Unfortunately, Concours entry numbers were down on
previous years. Organising and putting on a Concours event involves much work behind
the scenes before and on the day itself. With Concours entry numbers dwindling, the
Committee will, over the coming months be considering our options regarding this
annual event.
The Southern Chapter under the very capable leadership of Ted & Robyn Mullins,
continues to grow in numbers, both of members and social events. It is pleasing to see
that our ‘Southern’ members are being well provided for, with organised opportunities
to get out on the road in company with other MG enthusiasts and enjoy the fellowship
that is an essential part of any MGCC activity.
I have made good progress this month with my TD. The engine was turned over on the
starter and eventually the oil pressure gauge showed signs of life [ this was done with
the plugs out and the ignition off, one advantage of a ‘Pull to start’ system]. By the time
you are reading this I intend to have the engine running and be making progress with
fitting the re-painted front wings and running boards, wiring up the headlights etc.
So far I have spent 240 Hours working on the restoration. One aspect that differs from
similar work I did on the car in 1973, is that of now having a camera phone, that
enabled me to take many pictures of the various aspects before dismantling. These are
stored on my phone and have been most useful, during the re-assembly.
Our February and March General Meetings held at the Stirling Arms, were different but
successful, thanks to Sarah Fry for organising them. The member numbers at the March
GM were 43 and in view of this and the likelihood of further positive changes to the
Covid capacity rules, it has been decided that we will revert to General Meetings being
held at our Clubrooms with effect from Tuesday 19th April.
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Our 5-year lease on the clubrooms is due to expire on 30th September. We have
therefore asked the City of Bayswater to enter negotiations with us for a new lease
period. Lastly, little to report on Code 404, apart from the Minister for Transport in the
newly elected State Government, is still the same person.
Doug Bush
April 2021
Welcome to New Members
Pete & Gail Clement - 1978 red MGB
Dave & Doreen Daines - 1950 red MGTD
Thomas Drage - 1967 red MGB
Frederick & Jeanette Joyce - 1971 red MGB
Keith & Sandy Bowker - 1966 red MGB
Jeffrey & Rosalyn Wright - 1975 teal blue MGB GT V8
Notice Board
Our sincere apologies go to Roy Chapman who had spent (obviously) a lot of time and
effort into doing two write-ups (5 pages each) for the magazine. Unfortunately
although used, we had to totally pull them apart and remove the photos as they
weren't sent separately and we were unable to size them appropriately for what is
required for the magazine.
Cheers M&G
In this edition of the Octagon we have had several
contributors who have taken photographs or supplied articles that were used
throughout the magazine.
Chris Hart, T & R Mullins, David Lovette, C & D Hardie, Peter Hagarty, Doug Bush
Sarah Fry, Pete McGrath, Roy Chapman, Maxine Robbins, Colin Eastick
If you have a story about your MG or had an adventure with it and wish to share it,
please sent your article in to us.
Thank you M & G
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Birthdays are Back!!!
Let’s start 2021 on a happy note and go back to wishing our members a very happy
birthday on their special day. New members and anyone else who hasn’t given their
birthdays to the birthday book, please just send them
through to the Editors
(don’t worry we don’t need your year of birth)
Wishing our April members a very
Happy Birthday on your special day
Carol Bennington - Thursday 1st
Colin Bell - Sunday 11th
Brendan Hagarty - Sunday 11th
David Hardie - Sunday 11th
Christine Bush - Monday 12th
Patsy Russell-Lane - Wednesday 14th
Geoff Ward - Thursday 15th
Lesley Bell - Monday 19th
Marion Blaxall - Wednesday 21st
Judith Hagarty - Saturday 24th
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Mid Week Brunch Run – 11 March
The alarm went off at the ungodly hour of 7am
and I stumbled out of bed for a quick shower and
a light breakfast. Then it was into the trusty MGB
to fight the morning rush hour traffic. Luckily most
of it was travelling in the opposite direction.
I reached the Bean2Brook café in Pickering Brook
in good time for a cup of their delicious coffee and
a chat with my fellow travellers. There were about
15 MG’s lined up of all shapes and sizes.
We headed off in a fairly close convoy but that
didn’t last too long as we had a couple of
lead-foots in the lead. I had to keep up with them,
as I didn’t have a navigator, so it made for some
fairly spirited driving. The first section was along
some lovely twisty turney roads through the hills.
We stopped several times at junctions for some
of the others to catch up, but we soon lost
them again.
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We then came to a stretch of long, sweeping curves, where you could really get your
pedal to the metal !
In no time al all, we arrived at the Serpentine Dam Café, just as they were opening
for the day. With brunch orders placed, we had time for a bit of socializing before the
coffees and food arrived. It was well worth the wait, and we all came away with a
full belly.
I am not sure whether I took the most direct route home, but it seemed to take forever.
It didn’t help that there were road works on the Albany highway, that meant quite a
long wait at a red traffic light, behind 4 large trucks, which in turn, took some getting
past, once we started moving again. I also went through the middle of Armadale which
had it’s own major road works, which slowed everything down a bit.
Despite all that, I got home, unscathed in the old red beast, and commenced to give it a
wash and vacuum out, in preparation for the Show and Shine that was on in a couple of
days.
All together, a very enjoyable drive up into the Perth Hills, with a great bunch of like
minded club members
Chris Hart
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46 Irvine Street Phone - 93718442
Maylands WA 6051 ACN 056 846 694
Email - sportscargarage@bigpond.com
Web - www.sportscargarage.com.au
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Southern Chapter: British Auto Classic Show Busselton
Saturday 13th March 2021
We all met at Signal Park in
Busselton, 4 from Bunbury 1
North Yunderup, 2 newer
members from Jalbarragup
near Nannup and Margaret
River.
The traffic was reasonably
light making it a pleasant
drive to and from Busselton.
A very large number of all
makes and models of British
cars were displayed.
The weather was perfect
and the event was well
supported by the general
public.
A very enjoyable day well
worth the effort.
Ted Mullins
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11MGA Register Brunch Run
14 March 2021
A crisp and bright Autumn morning provided a
splendid day of perfect weather for our morning
run, although rising to 28 degrees later! The carpark
near the KFC on Stoneville Road at 8.30am was a
perfect meeting place for 12 MGAs and one MGB GT
to gather. Joining the run were MGA owning
members of both the MG Owners Club and the TC
Owners Club. Frank and Judith Watson’s MGA
presented in very lovely British racing green livery
with bonnet vents and aggressive styling plus an
awesome hardtop carved from a single piece of
ivory (OK not really and in this world of animal
preservation more like environmentally friendly
painted top but gleaming like the lost ivory of an
Allan Quartermaine adventure). Judith later told me
that the hardtop didn’t look anywhere like it did
today and required a bit of work to get it looking as
is – an excellent piece of workmanship and a credit
to them. TCOC member Daryl Robins’ lovely MGA
1600 Deluxe roadster provided a touch of rarity,
only a total of 70 of this model having been
produced at Abingdon, in 1960/61.
MGCC members Mark Dickinsen and Peter Hagarty,
together with Run Captain Tony Ford in his
supercharged 1600 MkII, swelled the ranks of red
MGAs of various hues; while the white stallion MGA
of Club member Kerry and Kerry Malone with
performance wheels was sublime and its owner
reminded me of a scene from the Avengers (Steed
and Mrs. Peel not Thor or Captain America!), while
my silver 1600 provided a touch of class!
The range of car colours and engine sizes (1500,
1600 plus supercharged) provided a kaleidoscope of
colours and roaring throttle noise as we started out
on the run. About half of the cars went topless in the
morning sunshine.
Our destination was the Oakover Grounds in the
Swan Valley some 74 Km away. The route chosen
was magnificent with long stretches to let the
throttle open up, lovely bends where you could
12watch the flowing aerodynamic lines of the MGA cut the air with wire wheels, steel
wheels and performance wheels glistening in the sun – beautiful to behold.
The highlight was the roller-coaster roads which provided a G force and
cemented the cars to the road. The MGA design certainly demonstrated the next step
of evolution of the marque. If you were driving topless and had never been on the roller
-coaster roads it provided much exhilaration - not that much different from doing a
roller-coaster for the first time except fewer rattles and no discernible screams! My son
certainly enjoyed these parts as he was filming the entire run very bravely!
Regrettably, like previous drives, we did go through country that had clearly been
bushfire damaged and still remains very stark in some places. It will be good when the
rains arrive and hopefully the fresh green of regrowth will start to show.
The run provided for groups of cars matching speed and only once did a group of us
have to do a turnaround – pays to look at the route markings rather than follow
another! But no matter, we caught up and reached our destination literally as a 1 – 12
finish with each car driving up to take the place next to the one parking. Reminded you
of the Le Mans days!
As usual a crowd gathered to look and appreciate the cars and take photos – especially
with their young children who perhaps when they become adults will seek out
ownership of the marque.
The Oakover Grounds Café was a perfect choice to relax from the drive and take in the
ever-brightening day. Serving a delicious range of food everyone ordered big breakfasts
with copious coffees and the younger attending went for milk shakes! Service was
excellent. Longstanding MGA owner Andy Fairweather, a Club member from a few
decades ago, joined the group for brunch and was clearly heard promising to get his
lovely black 1600 MkII re-registered and back on the road.
Many participants chatted about parts availability and the merits of Moss Motors,
Rimmer Bros or eBay and I got to learn a bit more about the MG Owners Club and their
members activities driving their cars around Australia and parts of Britain and Europe.
A few of us left early but reconvened to enjoy the Show n Shine and Concours event
scheduled for that afternoon.
Roy Chapman
13A big Thank you to Author - Tom Aczel for allowing us to re-print his article from
‘Opposite Lock’s Feb 21 edition and to Terry Banton for chasing down Hilary Wren
(Editor of OL) also thank you and to all of Tom’s contributors.
14Swan River
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Concours d’Elegance – Show ‘n’ Shine
Sunday 14 March 2021
Bright cloud free skies and a maximum of 28
degrees, what a perfect day for the Annual
and popular Club event, the Concours
d’Elegance – Show ‘n’ Shine! The event’s
location was at Bayswater Riverside Gardens’
green parkland alongside the calm waters of
the Swan river. A backdrop of mature
gumtrees and the heritage listed Garret Road
bridge formed the backdrop for a very large
turnout of cars from Club members as well as
the MGTC Owners Club (celebrating their 60th
anniversary in 2021) and MG Owners Club.
The opportunity to admire beautifully
presented rarer models was a bonus on the
day. These Marques included a gorgeous MG
J2, a credit to owners Allan and Jeanne
Herring who purchased the car in 1972 in
pieces and which Allan rebuilt and put on the
road in 1992. An excellent restoration and
legend. Next to the J2 was the magnificent
MG
Tickford SA Coupe of Ron and Jan Kilcullen. I
saw this car some 15 years ago and it still
impresses me, as it did for the attending
general public.
The rows of MGF’s in all colours and
modifications were superb and gave me a
few ideas for my son’s MGF! The MGBs were
also awesome and you could see how the
designers used the B series to come up with
the MGF.
The Midgets provided an excellent row of the
model demonstrating classic lines and the
MG8s were exceptional. The display of the
MG Y and Magnette models brought a smile
as a number of my relatives owned these
including one very colourful Aunt who I recall
was always racing up to our house on stone
driveway at full speed, braking and sliding to
19a stop and then opening the door with a bright
smile, smell of gin and lavender with latest boyfriend
from one of the colonies in tow (they never lasted
long, she always got bored easily!!).
Of course (and not to be biased) the MGAs provided
the best turnout with almost a dozen cars!
I was particularly delighted to have been able to
park next to the MGTC display courtesy of
the MGTC Owners club. I had some excellent talks
with TC owners and unfortunately missed talking to
TC Legend Mike Sherrell but his display of TC and TC
Special were compensation. For those who don’t
know, Mike is a global expert on all things TC and TC
Specials and has written extensively and toured the
globe in TC models. His books TCs Forever! and TCs
Forever–More! are the definitive go-to reference
books for TC owners everywhere and reflect his
vast experience with owning and restoring MGTCs
over many decades.
There was a steady stream of the public which was
pleasing and at one stage I had a young couple ask
if the MGA was available as a wedding car!
20Apparently, they were very interested in
having the groom being delivered to his
execution (sorry, meant Wedding). I declined
as I said that the MGA tended to stall terribly
when close to a church.
A good chat with a number of members and
the public and the ever-youthful Tim
Harland MG repair and service specialist took
place and the time moved very fast. Tim was
responsible for the ground up restoration of
my MGA and some 15 years later it still
remains in as new condition. Mike Markham
was charming and apart from natter about
MGAs his discussion on his late father’s very
extensive and unique car collection was
excellent.
Club President Doug Bush was in fine form at
the presentation of trophies to winners and
was adeptly assisted by handsome trophy
attendant Tony Ford! Congratulations to all
the winners and all the cars that entered
Concours.
Overall an excellent day, efficiently
coordinated by chief organiser Tony Ford and
ably assisted by volunteers, judges and
unmentioned MG groupies!
Roy Chapman
A Barn Find.
The owner brought her
along to show they are still
out there.
Initially bought for parts,
after tinkering and replacing
a few small bits, he turned
the key and she jumped to
life and sounded sweet.
212021 Concours Results.
Class
2- MGA’s R/U Mike Markham
1st Place Roy Chapman
3 – MGB’s R/U Bruce Morris
1st Bill Hlidebrand
4 – Midget’s R/U John Crothers
1st Alley Mulcahy
5 – MG’ 95-05 R/U Kerren Campbell.
MGF
1st Doug Bush.
MG ZR
6 – MG special’s R/U Sarah Fry
MGB
1st Tony Ford
MGA
9 – RV8’s R/U Neil Magee
1st Nick Ringrose
‘People’s Choice’ Ron Kilcullen. 1938 MG SA Tickford
22Jaguar Track Day Regularity – 16th March
I thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the Jaguar Track Day
Regularity event at Barbagallo Raceway. For me personally it was
my first regularity event, although I’ve driven at the circuit many times. 36 cars took
part with a mixture of classics and moderns including three from our club. Sarah Fry
was driving their green MGB roadster, Peter Fry was driving their White MGB roadster
both fitted with hardtops for the day and I was driving my MGF (with the soft top in
place). We were split into six groups of six cars, grouped on perception of lap times.
Each run with the group would consist of a warm-up lap with a flying start to lap 2,
followed by a flying lap 3 and a cool-down lap 4.
Our first run was compromised with the Dorian timing device fitted to each car failing
to record all bar 4 cars lap times. It turns out that the batteries were flat and had not
been charged. A quick swap over of 32 devices took place before we got out for our
second runs. After two full runs we were then
re-organised into new groups with cars of very similar
lap times for runs 3 and 4. I must say it was interesting
to be grouped with Shelby Cobras and to be matching
their lap times.
My strategy of going like the clappers and then just
hoping to match that time didn’t really work, as my
usual instinct of trying to beat the previous lap time
kicked in.
Although I was pleased that my two fastest lap times
were within a second of each other, 27 other drivers’
top two lap times were closer than mine!
Peter and Sarah had much closer lap times and
finished a very impressive 6th and 8th out of 36 – well
done to both.
After our fourth run we reconvened at the briefing
room for lunch (included in our entry fees), with some
banter and results presentation. Again, another well
organised and enjoyable track day from the Jaguar
Car Club. It has not yet been decided if their
traditional track days of June and September will also
be changed to Regularity events at this stage.
Pete McGrath
Overall
Driver Car 2nd Fastest lap Fastest lap Difference
place
Peter Fry MGB 85.0883 84.9770 0.1113 6
Sarah Fry MGB 84.5456 84.3004 0.2452 8
Peter McGrath MGF 83.6045 82.8679 0.7366 28
23WACKY RACES
with Peter McGrath
March has been a great month for Competition events. Multiple Tarmac Sportz series
events were scheduled giving plenty of opportunity to take part in Hill Climbs, sprints
and Point2points. I’m not aware of any of our members taking part in these events, but
if you did, please let us know how you went. I understand that the hill climb earlier this
month was cancelled and instead the WASCC opened up Barbagallo Raceway for a
tuning day at short notice – Peter and Sarah Fry took the opportunity to get plenty of
track time for the afternoon.
Final event in March (post submission of this article):
Saturday 27th March - Tarmac Sportz Series Sprint on the Barbagallo circuit from
8am. Organised by the WA Sporting Car Club. All info on the WASCC website.
Coming up in April:
Sat 10th/Sun 11th April - Northam Motorsport Festival takes place on that weekend
including the Mount Ommanney Hillclimb on Saturday 10 th April and the Round
the Houses Regularity event on Sunday 11th April. Organised by the Vintage
Sports Car Club of WA. Info on their website VSCCWA.com.au. Entries have
closed for the Regularity event but are still open for the Hillclimb – see stop
press below.
Saturday 18th April - Tarmac Sportz Series Point2Point at Barbagallo from 9am.
Organised by the WA Sporting Car Club. All info on the WASCC website.
Saturday 24th April - Tarmac Sportz Series Sprint on the Barbagallo circuit from 8am.
Organised by the WA Sporting Car Club. All info on the WASCC website.
Coming up in May:
Sunday 2nd May – TSOA Autokhana at Perth Motorplex – details to be advised
closer to the time.
Friday 21st May - Tarmac Sportz Series Sprint on the Barbagallo circuit from 5pm –
10pm under lights. Organised by the WA Sporting Car Club. All info on the
WASCC website.
Saturday 22nd May - Tarmac Sportz Series Point2Point at Barbagallo from 9am –
5pm. Organised by the WA Sporting Car Club. All info on the WASCC website.
If you have any queries with any of the above events, please let me know.
Stop Press:
The Mt Ommanney Hill Climb due to take place on Saturday 10 th April is still open for
entries (extended to encourage more participants). Entries cost $110 per competitor
(only $90 if you are also a member of the VSCCWA). This event is open to all cars, of any
age. Scrutineering will be by way of self-scrutiny declaration. Let me know if you have
any queries.
24For further information please contact the VSCCWA: admin@vsccwa.com.au or 0416
025 667
As always, please let us know of any competition events you hear about that we haven’t
promoted. And if you do take part in any event, please give us some feedback as to how
it went.
Here’s to a rapid and fun April.
State Motorkhana Round 1 – Barbagallo infield
21st March 2021
Sunday 21st saw round 1 of the State Motorkhana take place at Barbagallo. Due to a
fixture clash, the event moved from the planned Tiger Kart Club to the infield behind
the pits at Barbagallo Raceway. A Come ‘n’ Try event took place first, starting earlier in
the morning for novice competitors. Followed by round 1 starting at 10:30. With the
main circuit at Barbagallo in action all day for drift series races, we had to wait for any
red incidents or breaks in racing to gain access to the infield. Luckily the footbridge
provided easy access for spectators or participants using the facilities including the
café which was open all day.
The weather made a great entrance with the temperature climbing to 38 degrees and
being in the pit area with very little breeze made standing around on the bitumen
interesting.
With 49 drivers taking part, it was a full day lasting until 4pm. Two circuits running
parallel meant that there wasn’t a big wait between each run though. And the drift
cars constantly whizzing by on the main circuit kept everyone entertained.
Mark Rookledge came for the “come’n’try” event and stayed to compete in the main
event, doing quite well in his standard MGB.
It was interesting to see the number of wrong way penalties on the first circuit,
catching plenty of drivers out including yours truly and Peter Fry. I can only put it down
to being round 1 and rustiness. Luckily I managed to avoid any further wrong ways for
25Mark
Sarah
These were
the test
patterns on
the day.
Peter Mc
Graham looking
after the Boss
Moyra
26the other 11 runs, but the damage was already done to my overall time, as a wrong
way penalty gives you a time matching the slowest competitor on that circuit + 5
seconds. As the day progressed, we swapped tips amongst fellow drivers for each
circuit although the general concept was to just go like stink and hope not to get lost.
As always, great fun was had by all on a warm sunny Sunday.
Peter McGrath
Peter F
Plumb Mirrored Eighty Mirrored No Reverse O/A
MG Bandit
Driver Crazy Cloverleaf Eight Cloverleaf Paddy Total Placing/
Car 1&2
1&2 1&2 1&2 3&4 1&2 49
25.67 26.67 29.48 26.43 24.86 31.99
Moyra B 326.52 14th
25.74 26.20 26.68 26.98 24.46 31.36
36.48 25.83 26.47 25.72 23.17 32.28
Pete Mc F ww 329.32 15th
25.05 26.95 26.88 26.46 23.30 30.73
25.05 27.98 27.33 27.34 24.81 32.33
Sarah B 329.56 17th
25.51 27.59 27.12 27.56 24.78 32.14
26.42 27.11 27.49 27.44 25.00 31.86
Graham B 329.85 18th
26.19 26.83 27.72 27.31 24.60 31.87
27.88 30.12 29.46 30.07 26.11 36.45
Mark B 364.34 25th
27.32 29.96 34.42ww 30.76 26.26 35.53
36.48 31.72 31.54 28.73 28.73 35.39
Peter F B ww 54.87 394.10 29th
27.60 28.81 29.25 27.35 33.63
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27SOCIAL EVENTS IN APRIL
All Club members are welcome to participate in these social events.
As they are listed on the Club’s events calendar, your concessionally registered car
can be driven to, from and during each event.
Northam Flying 50 – Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th April
The Northam Festival of Speed is organised each year by the Vintage Sports Car Club of
WA over two days. This year the event is being held on Saturday 10 th and Sunday 11th
April, with the Lindsay Monk Hillclimb held at Mt Ommaney on Saturday morning and
the main event, the Northam Flying 50 ‘round the houses’ regularity event, being
conducted on Sunday.
Our Club traditionally organises a run and Club display on the shaded lawn by the Avon
River near the pits on the Sunday, to enjoy the classic and historic vehicles running in
the Flying 50 event and to support our members who will be competing.
A convoy run to Northam will start from the shopping area carpark in Sawyers Valley,
meeting at 08:30am for a 9.00am departure. Bring your folding chairs and picnic
hampers!
Curtin FM Radio Classic Car Spectacular – Sunday 11th April
The annual Curtin FM Radio Classic Car Spectacular is being held at the Trinity Playing
Fields in Elderfield Road Waterford on Sunday 11th April, as per the flyer printed
elsewhere in this Octagon. The Club has 15 places available for members’ cars, which
must be in place before 9:30am and can depart no earlier than 3:00pm. An email has
been sent to members with the entry form and complimentary pass, otherwise please
email Doug Bush (dougmgwa@msn.com) to register.
Classic Midweek Run – Thursday 15th April
Details will be advised in the April Octagon – note that it is on the 3rd Thursday in April
rather than the usual 2nd Thursday.
Shannons Classic Car Show – Sunday 18th April
The Council of Motoring Clubs of WA is again holding its annual Classic Car Show at
Ascot Racecourse. More than 40 clubs will be there showcasing over 700 cars and
assorted vehicles. There will also be displays by automotive traders as well as exhibits
of vintage radios, prams, clothing and collectables. Public entry cost is $10 per adult,
however if you are bringing your classic car to display, have registered online and
received an admission pass by mail there is no charge. After registering to attend,
please let Doug Bush know (email dougmgwa@msn.com) so that he can include your
MG in the Club’s allocated display area. Cars for display need to be in place before
9am.
Southern Chapter: Mumballup Tavern Lunch Run – Sunday 18th April
Meet at Harvey Cheese on South West Hwy, Wokalup at 9:30am for a 10:15am start.
The run will venture along pleasant rural roads though Collie to Mumballup Tavern for
lunch at 12:00pm. For venue booking purposes please advise Steve and Jess McDonald
on mobile 0409 958 589 by 12th April.
28Nog’n’Natter – Tuesday 20th April
The monthly Nog’n’Natter will be held on Tuesday 20th April, meeting 7.30pm for an
8.00pm start, at the Clubrooms. A convivial Nog ’n’ natter over supper will follow a
short briefing on club matters and events by Committee members.
ADVANCE NOTICE
Moondyne Joe Festival – Sunday 2nd May
The annual Moondyne Joe Festival is to be held on Sunday 2 nd May. This is always a fun
event with many arts and crafts stalls and the Moondyne Joe street theatrics providing
great entertainment.
A run to Toodyay has been organised, meeting at the McDonalds Midland car park
(southwest corner of Great Eastern Hwy & Lloyd St) at “7.00 ish” for a 7.30am (sharp!)
departure for a pleasant scenic drive. This will provide members with the opportunity
of an early breakfast and/or coffee. Cars are to be in place by 8:45am.
Bring your own picnic lunch or avail yourself of the many food outlets on offer in
Toodyay. Organiser is Peter Hagarty, email phagarty@tpg.com.au.
MGCC Forthcoming Events in 2021
April
Thur 8th Classic Mid-Week Run Social MGCC
Sun 11th Curtin Radio Classic Car Spectacular Social
S10th//S11th Northam Flying 50 (State Reg. Champs 1) S/Comp VSCCWA
Tues 20th General Meeting Nog’n’Natter Social MGCC
Sun 18th Shannons Classic Car Show (Ascot) S/Comp MGCC
Sun 18th Mumballup Lunch Run Social MGCC/S.Ch
Sun 18th Tarmac Sportz Series point2point Comp WASCC
Sun 24th Tarmac Sportz Sprint Comp WASCC
May
Sun 2nd Moondyne JoeFestival Toodyay Social MGCC
Sun 2nd Autokhana, Motorplex Comp TSOA
Thur 13th Classics Midweek Run Social AHC
Sun 16th British Car Day Gingin Social JCC
Tues 18th General Meeting Nog’n’Natter Social MGCC
Fri 21st Tarmac Sportz Series Sprint Comp WASCC
Sat22nd Tarmac Sportz Series point2point Comp WASCC
Sun 23rd Bouvard Winery Café Social MGCC/S.Ch
29MG Car Club of Western Australia Inc.
Minutes of General Meeting held on 16th March 2021
Meeting opened: 20.00pm
Visitors:
Apologies: Patrick Reid, Ernie & Lynn Whitehurst, Helen Bentham & John Thompson
Minutes of previous meeting: 16th February 2021. Motion to accept minutes:
Proposed Alley Mulcahy, Seconded Tony Ford. CARRIED
Correspondence: 1 x Newsletters from other clubs - Sydney, 1 x Invoice from Allsports
Trophies for Concours Trophies and updating the Honour Boards, 1 x Invoice from Snap
Print for March Octagon, 1 x Booking Confirmation from the City of Bayswater for
Riverside Gardens for Show & Shine & 1 x Invoice - Allsports Trophies for Name Badges.
Business arising: Nil
REPORTS:
VP’s Report: Nothing to report.
Secretary’s Report: Nothing to report.
Treasurer’s Report: Chris Hart reported that the Club funds are in the cheque account
approx. $25,845.00, plus monies still in reserve account.
Chris proposed that we round the donation to Canteen from collection of $192.35 on
Sunday’s Show n Shine to Canteen to $200.00 – The committee and members agreed.
Moved: Chris Hart Seconded: D Hardie that the following accounts be approved for
payment: Snap Print for Octagon $193.92, Allsports Trophies – Trophies etc.$551.30 &
Badges $170.00, Canteen – donation $200.00 & $230.00 A Mulcahy – Raffle Prizes
$30.25 CARRIED
Members present approved the payments.
Membership report: Annette reported on behalf Richard the membership system
shows total memberships of 301.
We have 18 renewals outstanding/unpaid, which are still included in the above figure.
Notified lapses so far total 11. Mainly MG sold or being sold and already deducted prior
to the 301 figure above.
Suggest most of the unpaid renewals are likely to be lapses.
At worst, 301 minus 18 unpaid = 283 financial memberships. This compares extremely
well to our membership figure of 281 for the whole of last year at the December AGM.
Nomination for membership as follows:
1.Pete & Gail Clement - 1978 red MGB
2. Dave & Doreen Daines - 1950 red MGTD
3. Thomas Drage - 1967 red MGB
4. Frederick & Jeanette Joyce - 1971 red MGB
5.Keith & Sandy Bowker - 1966 red MGB
6. Jeffrey & Rosalyn Wright - 1975 teal blue MGB GT V8
30Moved by Annette Gusterson, Seconded D Bush: That these applications be accepted.
CARRIED
Competition: Pete McGrath reported 3 members took part in Jag track day today Pete
McGrath , Peter Fry & Sarah Fry) , Peter came 6th and Sarah 8th in the race.
Sunday 21st Motorkhana come & try day
Saturday 27th March – Tarmac point to point
Sunday 28th March – Jack Hill Climb
April –
Saturday 10th April – Mount Ommaney hill climb
Sunday 11th April - Flying Fifty in Northam
Sunday 18th April – point to point
Saturday 24th April Sprint series
Details in the Whacky Races in the Octagon.
Pete said he will send out by email two weeks notice before events.
Social Report: Tony mentioned that March has been a busy months so far and advised
the social events are to be held in April are in the Social Report on pages 28 and 29:
don’t be afraid to put your hand up to write an article.
Safety Fast Run: Terry advised those members who plan to stay at Ravenswood on
Thursday night to book accommodation early. 85 people have already register for this
years run.
Club Captain: Annette advised she will post badges to new members.
Regalia: Nothing to report.
Librarian: Nothing to report.
Webmaster: Ian asked for photo’s from the recent Show n Shine and thanked Dave &
Colleen Hardie for sending photo’s in already and have add some new ones from other
runs.
Any Other Business:
Doug advised the Show n Shine/Concours d'elegance on Sunday had 80 cars on show
and just 20 enties for the Concours
Doug advised that the next Nog n Natter will be back at the Club rooms.
Peter Hagarty mentioned a thank you to Doug & Tony for organising the Show n Shine.
Meeting closed: 20.25pm
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31Southern Chapter
Wellington Dam Picnic Lunch
21st March
We assembled at the Harvey Cheese
factory for a planned departure time of
10.15/30, welcoming some new
members to our club and also 1st timers
for the southern chapter run. After the
briefing we set off on our run down the
S.W Highway towards Burekup, there
were 10 of us with a variety of MGs ‘B’
‘F’ ‘TF’ ‘TD’ and 1 Lotus Elan. Just before
Burekup I noticed in the rear Vision that
we had been joined by another MGF
coloured purple (TORQUE2ME) so now
we were 11.
We carried on through the Ferguson
Valley passing Gnomes Ville before
venturing towards the Crooked Forrest
coming out just south of Dardanup,
onwards up Pile road and eventually
reaching Wellington Dam.
Our approach to the Dam was from the
bottom of the wall where we were
greeted with a magnificent view of the
newly completed Mural which covers all
of the wall, needless to say there were a
significant amount of onlookers taking
advantage of the view and fine (hot)
weather. We had a small delay whilst we
waited to cross the one way bridge with
oncoming traffic, after crossing the
bridge we came across an MGA this time
(A TOPLESS) who had planned to do the
run with us but had missed our
departure time ( apparently there was a
discrepancy with the times published in
the Octagon and the clubs website) so
now we were 12, from here it was up
the hill to the picnic area which is known
as the quarry. We were fortunate that
we were able to park all of our cars
there as parking is limited in the area.
32We found a beautiful shaded area under a
large tree and enjoyed our picnic lunch
and fellowship. Our timing couldn’t have
been better for arriving at the picnic area,
shortly after our arrival another car group
(Ford) arrived and struggled to find
parking.
After the Picnic many of us went to the
lookout to have a closer look at the Mural
and learn about the artist.
All in all an enjoyable day out even though
perhaps a little too warm.
Colin Eastick
33FOR SALE AND WANTED SECTION
Wanted - WEBER Carburettor
45DCOE - 13
Please contact: Stephen 0428 982 149
Number Plate for Sale - $1500
For further information contact: Jamie Passmore
jamie.passmore@gmail.com
For Sale - Pair of SU Carburettors
Need refurbishment - Make an offer
Contact: Mark 0417 092 139
mtrook@iprimus.com.au
For Sale - 40mm Webber Carburettor - $650
With Manifold, Linkages, Air Box, K & D Air Filter and regulator suit
MGB
Contact: Daniel 0439 694 820
The Deadline for items for the May 2021 edition of the
Octagon will be
Monday 26th April 2021.
Please keep an eye on the dates as they may change.
Thank you, M & G Editors.
34FOR SALE AND WANTED SECTION
1960 MGA mk1 - $36,000 negotiable
Body excellent, recent clutch and thrust
replaced, stainless steel exhaust.
Further information phone: 0427 932 815
email: ssnow@iinet.net.au
1948 MG Y - $25,000
Fully restored, Excellent condition,
Original condition, modern indicators
For further information contact:
Paul Bowerman 0411 592 431
1994 RV8 - $44,000
Woodcote Green with German made hard top
For further information contact:
Scott Pyper
scottpyper_62@hotmail.com
For sale Set of 5 MG wire wheels, tyres and tubes - $1050 ono
Wire wheels painted grey 4” x 15” splines 85% suit TD & TF
5 tyres - 4 good 1 average 165 SR 15 and 5 tubes, old but no leaks or repairs
Contact: Warren McEvoy 0487 799 007 or wamce78@gmail.com
1964 MG Model B Roadster - $21,990 Registration: XMG640
Complete restoration between 1982 to 1987
Minor restoration and repainted in 2006
Contact: Barbara Bellairs 08 9937 1692 or
0429 700 751
for more info and photos please
email: seanbellairs@westnet.com.au
35I have a tow bar to suit an MGB. It came off my 1967 MGB GT. $150. 36
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