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MG Monthly Motoring News September 2017 Written and Published by MG Car Club of Tasmania Inc. PRINT POST APPROVED PUBLICATION No. PP 100002891
Cover Story
Bunnings Father’s Day Display
We were invited to put on a display of MG’s at the Bunnings Father’s Day event on
Thursday 31st August.
Thank you to the 15 members who prepared their cars and spent the three hours from
5.00pm to 8.00pm at the Bunnings North Launceston complex.
The presentation covered a wide variety of the mark from TC’s, TF’s, MGA’s MGB’s
MGF’s and modern MG TF’s
The cars on display in the Bunnings Store
Bunnings made a donation to the club of a $100 gift voucher for our efforts and also have
offered to do a breakfast for the club but that is yet to be arranged.
It was good publicity for the club and we will be asked to come to other events that the
store holds from time to time and definitely next year’s Father’s day event.
Mark Dilger
Bruce Keogh MG TF Modern
Andrew Merry MG TF Modern
Helen Heywood MGF
Peter Harper MGF
Richard Ashely –Jones MGB
Mike Paine MGB
Graeme Springer MGB
Peter Harper MGB
Mark Dilger MGB GT
Jim Dickenson MGA
John Frost MG TF
Derek Holden MG TF
Mike and Moria Wellman MG TC
Frank Brooks MG TC
Michelle Harper and Ray Denton MGF Trophy 160
MG Car Club of Tasmania – MG Monthly Motoring News, September 2017
Contents:
Cover Story ....................................................................................................0
Contents: ........................................................................................................ 1
State Committee ............................................................................................. 2
Membership Report ....................................................................................... 2
Life Members .................................................................................................4
MGCCT Facebook Page ................................................................................ 4
MGCCT Website ........................................................................................... 4
VC Registration ............................................................................................. 4
Motor Sports Chaplain ................................................................................... 4
Southern Sub Centre ...................................................................................... 9
Editor’s notes ............................................................................................... 12
Northern Sub Centre .................................................................................... 17
North West ................................................................................................... 18
Club Captain ................................................................................................ 19
Exhaust Notes .............................................................................................. 20
REGALIA .................................................................................................... 26
Calendar of Events ....................................................................................... 28
SQUARE RIGGER NOTES ........................................................................ 29
The views expressed by the correspondents and advertisers do not
necessarily represent the views of the club. Technical tips and the methods
suggested are the views of the person submitting them and the Club can
accept no responsibility whatsoever for the accuracy of these.
Missing Safety Vests
Garry Rusden reports that several safety vests are missing in
action. If anyone knows of the whereabouts of any of these vests, can they please arrange
their return as they are required for club events.
For further information please contact Garry on 0362736520
Printed by Impress Print,
10 Wenvoe St, Devonport, Tasmania, 03 6424 5900
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State Committee
Position Member Partner Contact Details
President president@mgtas.org.au
Vice President Chris Wagstaff Vicki (h) 6239 1341
(m) 0438 055 199
vice-president@mgtas.org.au
Secretary Greg Bannon Margaret (h) 6423 6263
(m) 0419 389 105
secretary@mgtas.org.au
Treasurer Robin Wilmot (w) 0400 193 579
treasurer@mgtas.org.au
Immediate Past Bronwyn Zuber (h) 6273 6797
President (w) 6278 5415
(m) 0419 569 156
past-president@mgtas.org.au
Club Captain Tony Lansdell club-captain@mgtas.org.au
Membership Wayne Jessup Ruth (h) 6427 9384
Officer (m) 0447 642 793
membership@mgtas.org.au
Editor John Frost Yvonne (m) 0424 321 960
editor@mgtas.org.au
General David Scott (h) 6257 1508
Member (m) 0400 623 726
general-south@mgtas.org.au
General Garry Rusden Jeanette (h) 6273 6520
Member Linnell (m) 0428 523 592
general-north@mgtas.org.au
Committee Meeting Details First Monday of the Month
Ross Meeting Room, Ross, 7:30 pm
Membership Report
This month we welcome one new member,
Pamela Michael, Pam is interested in Motorkhanas,
We hope you have an enjoyable time whilst in the club.
Wayne Jessup, Membership Officer.
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Life Members
Joe Paul (dec) 1969 Bob Moore 1974
Arthur Twining (dec) 1976 Ian Wade 1984
Terry Atkinson 1984 Dennis Burgess 1986
Chris Ellis (dec) 1985 John Sluce (dec) 1994
Robin Wilmot 1998 Bill Griffiths 2007
Tony Gurnhill 2009 Cheryl Gurnhill 2013
Bronwyn Zuber 2013 Greg Bannon 2013
Craig Twining 2014
MGCCT Facebook Page
The MG Car Club of Tasmania Inc
For those members that are facebook users, we now have a MGCCT facebook page. Feel
free to add events photos and videos, just remember that anything offensive or not relevant
to the club may be removed at the discretion of the administrator.
MGCCT Website
www.mgtas.org.au
A copy of this magazine can be downloaded from the MGCCT website.
Membership application and change of address forms are also available for download.
Latest events information and links to other MG Clubs and car clubs.
Webmaster: Craig Large (m) 0408 559 252
webmaster@mgtas.org.au
VC Registration
For all matters pertaining to VC registration, including inspections and renewals, contact:
Geoff Dodge
59 Evisons Road Phone/Fax 6426 7338
Sassafras (m) 0428 509627
Motor Sports Chaplain
Should you require the services of the Tasmanian Motor Sports Chaplain, his contact
details are:
Adrian Cooper
(m) 0408 395 917
adrian.j.cooper@education.tas.gov.au
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2017 State Concourse, AGM and Annual Presentation Dinner
The State Concourse, AGM and Presentation Dinner will be held in Northern Section of
the MG Car Club of Tasmania on 18th and 19th November.
State Concourse
The weekend will commence with the State Concourse to be held at Royal Park in
Launceston via Park Street entrance off Paterson Street. Cars are to be in place and
registered by 9.30am 18th November, to enable judging to commence at 10am and be
completed by 1.30pm. Entry fee of $10 and is to be paid on the day. All other members
wishing to display their cars are welcome to do so free of charge. So please come along
and join in the day.
High Tea
While judging takes place a High Tea has been planned (depending upon numbers) for
11am at Yacht Club Fifty-Five, 7 Park Street overlooking the Tamar River basin and yacht
club. The cost is $22 per person or $30 with a glass of bubbles. If you’re interested in
partaking in this event you will need to advise Geraldine Biggelaar on mobile 0400 356
314 or via email gbiggelaar@gmail.com no later than the 11th November. Payment to be
made on the day.
AGM
The AGM will be held at the nearby meeting rooms at Yacht Club Fifty-Five, 7 Park Street
commencing at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to attend; however only financial members can
vote and hold proxies. Please note that some members from northern section will remain
behind to keep an eye on the cars while the AGM is being held.
Annual Presentation Dinner
Will commence at 6.30pm at the Riverside Golf Club, 244 West Tamar Highway,
Riverside (off Eden Street past West Tamar Council Chambers). The cost is $45 per head
for a 2 Course Buffet meal and live musical entertainment.
PLEASE NOTE payment for the annual dinner must be received by 11th November to
secure your place.
Cheques can be posted to:
Treasurer Northern Section
MG Car Club of Tasmania
PO Box 682, Launceston, TAS 7250
Direct Deposit:
BSB: 067002
Account number: 10373830
Reference: Dinner plus your surname
Breakfast
A free farewell and thank you breakfast will be held for all members at 8.30am 19 th
November, at the Tailrace Park in Riverside.
After breakfast, a run as been planned to Woolmer’s Estate to participate in a car display
at their annual Rose Garden Day event.
For any further information please contact Mike Paine mobile 0407271926
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Competition
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MG Car Club of Tasmania – MG Monthly Motoring News, September 2017
Devonport Auto Electrics
Don’t blow your fuse,
let the auto electric experts
put the spark back in your car.
32 Don Rd, Devonport, 7310
6424 5049
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Southern Sub Centre
Position Member Partner Contact Details
Chairman Chris Vicki (h) 6239 1341
Wagstaff (m) 0438 055 199
southern-chairman@mgtas.org.au
Secretary Bob Leeson Dianne (h) 6229 6006
(m) 0457 354 645
rle30386@bigpond.net.au
Treasurer Robin (w) 0400 193 579
Wilmot mgbgt68@hnozemail.com.au
Committee Richard Janice (h) 6244 5741
Holtsbaum (m) 0418 541 230
rollsss11@gmail.com
Shane (h) 6243 5921
Manley (m) 0405 077 570
Garry (h) 6273 6520
Rusden (m) 0428 523 592
John Meridith (h) 6272 4808
McCabe (m) 0419 352 842
jmccabe1@bigpond.com
Lynn Cengia (h) 6244 4787
(m) 0409 044 787
fitzlyn@bigpond.com
Steve Jenny (h) 6267 2811
Huntley (m) 0428 127 932
jennyandsteve71@dodo.com.au
Brian (h) 6229 9036
Sharman (m) 0438 376 188
brian.k.sharman@gmail.com
Club Meeting Details Every Tuesday Night at 8pm
Civic Club, 134 Davey Street, Hobart
Postal Address GPO Box 5, Hobart, Tas 7001
PAST EVENTS:
Good afternoon,
A fine day for a July drive and a number of cars had the hoods down for the drive to
Richmond via Clarence, Lauderdale, Seven Mile Beach and Sorell for a delicious two
course lunch at the Richmond Arms. 40 persons in 27 cars well lead by Richard Pringle
Jones in his Maserati – haven’t seen his beautiful twin cam MGA for a while now. The
pics aren’t up to the usual standard as our official photographer (David) was unable to
attend this month’s drive.
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I’m also attaching picturess from an MG drive this morning to the Longley pub, stopping
en route at that well known coffee shop at Kingston McDonalds. Don Chalmers and Ian
Anderson hovered for a while before joining the group for coffee.
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The remaining drives for 2017 are:
August – Wednesday 16th
September – Wednesday 13th – Wally Van Shie (Wal) has kindly offered to arrange this
one.
October – Wednesday 18th – Bob Leeson has kindly offered to arrange this one
November – Wednesday 15th
December – Wednesday 13th
With best wishes and safe motoring
Wayne (white MGA)
Phone: 0408 388 881
Please advise me if you know others who may be interested or alternatively if you wish to
be deleted from the distribution list.
COMING EVENTS:
17th September – Tahune, Further details to follow. Depart Civic Club at 10.00am MG
time.
For further information please contact Shane Manley: 0405 077 570
October – To be advised
11th November – Overnight stay at Mt Lloyd. Coffee at the Patchwork Café, New
Norfolk. Further details to follow.
For further information please contact Bob Leeson: 0362 296006
Bob Leeson
Editor’s notes
The drive home from the Bunnings father’s day get together, was so cold I wondered how
the sports car developed for so many years in a country that probably invented cold
weather, the adage of iron men (and women) and wooden ships came to mind, (I must be a
play dough variety?) how heaters were not fitted at a very early stage is a total mystery as
even an air cooled engine can have its cooling medium transferred to somewhere useful
like keeping the driver and even the passengers from becoming iceblocks so vehicles so
prone to overheating could have had the wasted warm air delivered to potential road
hazards like solid blocks impersonating drivers. For all that the evening was well
organised, successful and interesting. Looking at the latest potential addition to the sports
car, an electric MG, seems to be one very expensive, fast, slot car, makes one wonder
where the oil is going to leak from though, maybe a special refillable tank is fitted just to
satisfy tradition?
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
MG Car Club of TAS INC
The Annual General Meeting of MG Car Club of Tasmania Inc. (MGCCT), will be held at
Yacht Club Fifty Five, 7 Park Street, Launceston, on, 18th November 2017 commencing
at 2.00 PM
ADGENDA
1. Apologies and Proxy Votes
2. Minutes of previous Annual General Meeting
3. Business arising
4. Chairman’s Report
5. Treasures Report
6. General Business
7. Election of committee
NOMINATION FORM
We ………………………………………… (Name of Proposer)
And ………………………………………. (Name of Seconder)
Being financial members of MGCCT hereby nominate,
…………………………………………… for the position of
…………………………………………...
Signed: …………………………………. (Proposer)
…………………………………. (Seconder)
ACCEPTANCE OF NOMINATION
I ………………………………………… (Name of Nominee)
Being a financial member of MGCCT accept the above nomination.
Signed: ……………………………….. (Nominee)
PROXY VOTING FORM
I ……………………………………… being a financial member
of MGCCT herby appoint …………………………………..to vote on my behalf
at the AGM on , 18th November 2017
Signed: ……………………………………
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Notice of Annual Area meeting (Northern Sub Section)
MG Car Club of TAS INC
The Annual Area Meeting of MG Car Club of Tasmania Inc. (MGCCT), Northern Sub
Section Centre, will be held at the Veteran Car Club of Australia (VCCA) Clubrooms, 75
Lawrence Vale Road Launceston, on Wednesday 25th October 2017 commencing at
7.30 PM
ADGENDA
1. Apologies and Proxy Votes
2. Minutes of previous Annual Group Meeting
3. Business arising
4. Chairman’s Report
5. Treasures Report
6. General Business
7. Election of committee
NOMINATION FORM
We ………………………………………… (Name of Proposer)
And ………………………………………. (Name of Seconder)
Being financial members of MGCCT hereby nominate,
…………………………………………… for the position of
…………………………………………...
Signed: …………………………………. (Proposer)
…………………………………. (Seconder)
ACCEPTANCE OF NOMINATION
I ………………………………………… (Name of Nominee)
Being a financial member of MGCCT accept the above nomination.
Signed: ……………………………….. (Nominee)
PROXY VOTING FORM
I …………………………………… being a financial member
of MGCCT herby appoint …………………………………..to vote on my behalf
at the AAM Wednesday 25th October 2017
Signed: ……………………………………
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Notice of Annual Area meeting (Southern Sub Section)
MG Car Club of TAS INC
The Annual Group Meeting of MG Car Club of Tasmania Inc. (MGCCT), Southern Sub
Section Centre, will be held at the Civic Club in Davey Street, Hobart on Tuesday 10th
October 2017 commencing at 8.30 PM
ADGENDA
1. Apologies and Proxy Votes
2. Minutes of previous Annual Group Meeting
3. Business arising
4. Chairman’s Report
5. Treasures Report
6. General Business
7. Election of committee
NOMINATION FORM
We ………………………………………… (Name of Proposer)
And ………………………………………. (Name of Seconder)
Being financial members of MGCCT hereby nominate,
…………………………………………… for the position of
…………………………………………...
Signed: …………………………………. (Proposer)
…………………………………. (Seconder)
ACCEPTANCE OF NOMINATION
I ………………………………………… (Name of Nominee)
Being a financial member of MGCCT accept the above nomination.
Signed: ……………………………….. (Nominee)
PROXY VOTING FORM
I …………………………………… being a financial member
of MGCCT herby appoint …………………………………..to vote on my behalf
at the AAM on Tuesday 10th October 2017
Signed: ……………………………………
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Northern Sub Centre
Position Member Partner Contact Details
Chairman Brian Ralph Jacquie (h) 6328 1369
(m) 0447 632 813
brijac@iprimus.com.au
Secretary Andrew Merry Sue (m) 0408 331 612
Treasurer Mike Sue (h) 6327 1926
Paine (m) 0407 271 926
Committee Frank Brooks Margaret (m) 0418 134 262
John Geraldine (m) 0408 125 199
Biggelaar biggelaarj@gmail.com
Bruce Keogh Robyn (h) 6340 1299
(m) 0418 131 594
Wes Jenny (m) 0407 511 819
Saunders Jenny.saunders6@bigpond.com
Club Meeting Details Last Wednesday night of the Month:
7.30 pm for meeting. VCCA Rooms,
67 Lawrence Vale Rd, Launceston
Postal Address P.O Box 682, Launceston, Tas 7250
Past Events:
Christmas in winter a Mole Creek Hotel
We had an early morning start with sixteen of us meeting up with ten others and at Simple
Pleasures Café Westbury for coffee and a chat. We then drove towards Meander, turning
right and following a lovely valley with the mountains to the left covered in mist(not
snow as ordered) finishing up at the Mole Creek Hotel where ten of our MG friends from
the North West joined us. We all had a lovely Christmas meal and much laughter and
chatter. What a lovely way to spend a cold winters than with likeminded friends!
Robyn Keogh.
20th August Lunch Run
Under clear sunny but cool conditions fifteen cars assembled at the Launceston Motor
Museum for a morning run followed by lunch. Some were brave enough to have the tops
down. It was great to see some of our new members getting involved and enjoying the run.
We left the museum and travelled down the West Tamar Highway to reassemble at the
Bridgenorth Road turn off. It was then up Bridgenorth Road right into Long Plains Road
through till we joined the Exeter Highway and turned left. We then travelled through
Frankford and turned onto the Holwell Road with plenty of corners and bends with a
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fantastic view from the top of hill before descending into Beaconsfield. It was then a short
run through Beauty Point to our lunch destination at the Cove Restaurant. After some
hurried additional seating was arranged to cater for a few extra members it was a great
meal with good company was enjoyed by all.
With the arrival of spring and improving weather I am sure we will all enjoy more of these
lunch run events over the next few months.
Andrew Merry
Coming Events
Sun 10th Sept, Run to Tazmazia, 10.30amCar Museum, RSVP Jim Dickinson 0407 309
672
Wed 13th Sept. Midweek Dinner. 6.30pm. At Rosevears Hotel, RSVP Mark Dilger 0408
271 029
Fri 29th Sept. Coffee walk, 9.30am Car Museum, RSVP Bruce Keogh 0418 131 594
Wed 11th Oct. Midweek Run. 6.00pm Car Museum, RSVP Mike Paine 0407 271 926
Sun 15th Oct, V.C.C.A Swap Meet, Village Green, Longford
Fri 27th Oct, Coffee walk, 9.30am Car Museum, RSVP Frank Brooks 0418 134 262
Wed 8th Nov, Midweek Run, 6.00pm Motor Museum, RSVP Bruce Keogh 0418 131 594
Sat 18th & Sun 19th Nov, State Concours, AGM, dinner & breakfast, Launceston.
Sun 19thNov, Woolmers Estate, Festival of Roses car display.
Sun 10th Dec. Combined North West & North Christmas party, venue TBA
Sun 4th Nov 2018. MX5 Symmons Plains track day.
Next Meeting 27th September 2017 7.30pm at the VCCA Club Rooms
75 Lawrence Vale Road Newstead.
Northern Sub Centre Secretary
North West
Position Member Partner Contact Details
Coordinator John Irving Dawn (m) 0417 538 012
northwest-coord@mgtas.org.au
Club Meeting Details Second Thursday night of the Month:
6.00 pm for meal and social evening.
Bridge Hotel, Forth
A small number of members enjoyed a delicious three course meal as much as you could
eat (Baked Vegetables) for just $22.00 at the Ulverstone RSL.
Our next dinner is at the Devonport RSL on the 29 th September at 6 - 6:30 pm already we
have 17 members booked for this night, there will entertainment music and dancing.
Our next Forth Hotel Meeting 14th September 17
John Irving
NW Co-ordinator
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Club Captain
August was a relatively quiet month again with the only competition event being round 6
of the State motorkhana series at Latrobe. Only 22 hardy souls braved the cool but fine
conditions for the penultimate round. @ easy & 2 not so easy patterns made for some
exciting runs.
The winners time of 100.22 secs with 2 nd place 0.29 secs behind and 3rd place a further
2.49 secs behind. 9 of the 22 entrants were MG members with some travelling up from
Hobart, very commendable.
Our next “competition” event is the Test & Tune day at Baskerville on Sept. 10.
The significant event for September is the annual Baskerville Historic race meeting to be
held over the weekend of 22nd to 24th. Entries will be closed by the time this goes to print
but am told a strong interstate contingent will be in attendance.
Come along and support this as funds are still being raised to cover the shortfall in
development costs.
Our October events consist of a club day at Symmons Plains on Oct 1 and later in the
month, a combined clubs (MGCC & Mini) day at Baskerville. Come and have some fun in
a safe & friendly environment. Blowing the cobwebs does wonders for both car and
driver!
The November event worth noting is our annual Concours and AGM, this year being held
in Launceston. For those of the polishing brigade, the time has come to start preparing
your “lovely” for the show ring.
Please remember that our State is conducting the annual National Meeting in the NW of
the State. I, as a frequent Nat meet attendee, would love to bring home 1 of the major
trophies but it needs your help. The pick of the bunch is the Wratten Trophy. For too long,
it has been held by either the Victorians or the Queenslanders. A team effort with many
Tasmanian competition entrants should enable us to bring it to the State for the 1 st time in
many years.
“till next time
“B” aware of ZEDS
A Bloke was standing in a long line waiting to get his photo taken for his new drivers
licence.
The line inched along for almost an hour until he finally got to have his picture taken.
But he wasn’t happy with the result and complained to the clerk doing his paperwork.
“I was standing in line so long, I look as mad as hell”
“Don’t worry” the clerk said.
“That’s how you’re going to look when the cops pull you over anyway”?
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Exhaust Notes
Breakthrough in Navigation
Have any of the following scenarios happened to you?
You have fruitless conversations with your satnav device.
Your device has sent you on major roads when you want to take the scenic coastal route.
Or the mountain road. Or a combination of both.
You want the fastest route to your destination expecting to take the main highway - but
find yourself on a forestry road.
You program a via point only to find your device feels that identifying the exit sign to that
town from the highway is good enough, or it tells you there is no possible route.
You deviate from the prescribed route and suffer the endless instruction:- “Do a U-turn
when possible”
You need to look for a post office or community centre to determine which town you are
passing through.
You are wondering if there are any interesting landmarks nearby, since you see your
location as merely a blip on the screen.
You are wondering where the heck you really are (other than so many km from your
destination).
You need to leave your motel room and go sit in your car to plan the next day’s journey.
You arrive at your destination and can’t answer the question “which way did you come?”
Well, GOOD NEWS!! There is now a simple solution to these issues!
The latest Multiple Area Projection system solves all these problems and lets you regain
control of your journey.
This system gives you large format details wherever you are.
You can easily verify your location as you travel by checking roadside landmarks shown
in the system, and readily identify alternative routes to your destination.
It names all towns, showing the distance between them; shows all major and minor roads
including distances between road junctions; identifies mountains, national parks, rivers to
easily plan lunch stops, etc.
It is popularly available in multiple location formats so you can easily scroll from page to
page to access all the details for other areas, simplifying trip planning.
It can easily be removed from the car so you can plan your trip from your motel room, or
even the rest of the day’s journey from a picnic table.
There is no issue with a delayed GPS signal or overheating batteries because this system
can be located anywhere within the car. In fact it is operable in any location.
For a more relaxed and flexible journey, this Multiple Area Projection system is available
at any good bookstore or specialty Multiple Area Projection store.
If you are more interested in information on a global level, but without the specific local
detail, try the All Territory Large Area System.
I’ve recently tested both of these systems and they work well.
Kevin McGuire
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Baskerville Historic Race Meeting September 22 to 24
This event was featured in the August magazine, below is a brief outline of the features.
Your support to the event and fundraising will be appreciated by attending the meeting as
spectators or competitors bring a few interested friends as well.
Competition entries close on Friday 8th September with no late entries being accepted.
The Friday social function at Wrest Point Casino with guest interviewer, Barry Oliver
interviewing Allan Moffat, John Harvey and Malcolm Campbell. Cost is $40 per person,
cash sales for drinks will be available at the bar, starting at 7.00pm, tickets are limited.
Saturday evening at the conclusion of racing, there will be a ‘’man cave auction’’ and
dinner meal available, along with the full bar operating in the Darryl Wilcox Hobart
Sporting Car Clubroom.
Sunday evening at the conclusion of racing, we will have our trophy presentation and
BBQ, with food available for a gold coin donation and full bar facilities operating again.
A highlight of the meeting will occur during the lunchtime break on Sunday when the
track is opened up to the public for a grid walk. In celebrating Touring Cars and Muscle
Cars along with the Early Holdens at Pepsi Max Baskerville Raceway.
Summary of contacts:
For race entries, general enquiries – Donald Potter dcpotter@bigpond.com or text
0419 388 198
For pit related queries incl marquees – Peter Killick 0419 141 641 or via email preferably
at pjkillick@bigpond.com
Trailer queries – Robin Wilmot 0400 193 579
Regularity queries – Bronwyn Zuber b.zuber@bigpond.com
For full details refer to the August Magazine.
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Well I never?
An electric MG E-is to be introduce for 2020
MG has unveiled a new E-Motion concept car this indicates the marque’s return of the
sports car. The company have indicated production of the fully electric E-Motion is in the
pipeline and could be here as early as 2020 and will start from less than £30,000.
The E-Motion is based on the new electric modular architecture from SAIC (MG’s parent
company). MG claims it to be capable of 0-62mph in less than four seconds and cover up
to 310 miles on a single charge.
The new car features a retractable rear spoiler, carbon fibre rear diffuser and completely
glass canopy extends the full length of the car, it has 2+2 seating and butterfly doors with
a new interpretation of the MG badge it also features leather trims the seats and doors,
while small digital panels have been installed in the doors to replace the physical buttons
used to operate the windows and adjust the door mirrors.
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REGALIA
Black Windproof Jackets $100.00
Black Rugby Tops, white collar $45.00
Polo Shirts Ladies $30.00
White with black logo
Black with white logo
Polo Shirts, Men $30.00
Red with black logo
Black with red logo,
Green with white logo
Black Vests, Ladies and Men $65.00
Caps $16.00
Pale blue, Beige, Black
Safety Fast Cloth Badges $4.00
Black/Cream Crackers/Red/Yellow
Cloth Badges, Tasmanian Logo $9.00
Grill Badges $30.00
Red & Black/Cream & Green
Lapel Pins $6.00
Mugs $10.00
Contact Andrew Midgley 0458 949 881
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Calendar of Events
Social and Competition Events include co-ordinator details
Events in italics are not Club Points Events
Event Location Co-Ordinator Date
MGCC – Test & Tune Baskerville Zube/Robin SAT 10 SEP
NSC – Mid-week Dinner Rosevears Hotel Mark Dilger WED 13 SEP
NWSC - Meeting Forth Hotel Ohn Irving THR 14 SEP
NSC - Tasmazia Car Museum Jim Dickenson SUN 10 SEP
NSC – Midweek Dinner TBA Mark Dilger WED 13 SEP
SSC – Midweek Rivulet Cafe Wayne Goninon WED 13 SEP
SSC - Tahune Civic Club Shane Manley SUN 17 SEP
Square Riggers Baskerville Scott/ Taylor SUN 24 SEP
NWSC- Dinner Devonport RSL John Irving FRI 29 SEP
NSC – Coffee run Car Museum Bruce Keogh FRI 29 SEP
MGCC – Super Sprints Symmonds Plains Robin Wilmot SUN 1 OCT
NSC – Midweek run Car Museum Mike Paine WED 11 OCT
NSC – VCCA Swap Meet Longford Green O L D Cars SUN 15 OCT
SSC – Midweek Rivulet Cafe Wayne Goninon WED 18 OCT
Square Riggers North Frank Brooks SUN 22 OCT
NSC – Coffee Walk Car Museum Frank Brooks FRI 27 OCT
Square Riggers Extended Tour Scott/Taylor/Brooks 3-5 NOV
NSC - Midweek Car Museum Bruce Keogh WED 8 NOV
SSC – Mt Lloyd TBA Bob Leeson SAT 11 NOV
SSC – Midweek Rivulet Cafe Wayne Goninon WED15 NOV
NSC – State Concours Launceston T.H.E. Committee 18&19 NOV
NSC - Woolmer’s Estate Longford AFTER Breakfast SUN 19 NOV
Square Riggers South David Taylor SUN 3 DEC
NSC & NWSC Christmas TBA TBA SUN 10 DEC
SSC – Midweek Rivulet Cafe Wayne Goninon WED 13 DEC
NSC – MX5 Track Day Symmonds Plains TBA SUN 4 NOV 2018
First aid kits and defibulators have now been made available to each of the three sub-
centres. Would the co-ordinators or designated member of each run make sure this
equipment is available should it be required during a club run.
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SQUARE RIGGER NOTES
All Pre War, T and Y Type MG’s.
Square Riggers, T Types, Pre 56 MGs, call them what you will, our purpose is to encourage these types of
vehicles out on the road, their natural habitat, covering the miles for which they were intended. And of course
owners, drivers, passengers, occupants all, cause the occasional stop to meet, mingle and refuel usually by one of
those barista type attendants. So typically, classic shots from the archives depicting such outings, Baskerville,
Ross and The Sidling heading to Scottsdale.
The other side of the T Type group, these loose unidentified shots from the Club T Register, virtually new TCs
from 1950 and 1951. Who are the folk, places and source of pics, can anyone enlighten?
The next Square Rigger gathering will be in support of the Baskerville Historics fast approaching later this
month. Assemble from 9.00 am Sunday 24th September for a line-up along the ‘hill’.
Enquiries to David Taylor and Bob Leeson.
Square Rigger contacts:
Launceston Frank Brooks Ph 0418 134 262, silverglade@bigpond.com.au
Hobart David Taylor Ph 6229 5817, david.tricia@bigpond.com
NW Peter Scott Ph 6426 7321, 0418 599 676, petermscott5@bigpond.com
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Advice for pre
1980 MG’s
Phone: 02 9875 1144
Fax: 02 9875 1906
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