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Registered by Australia Post-Print Post Approved PP631937/016 ISSUE JANUARY 2020 - Indian Harley Club
OFFICIALS 2019-20                                        CLUB FOUNDED 1971

President - Bill PIKE                                    Foundation Members
0417969716 president@ihc.asn.au                          Fred PITTER (Deceased), Harold BRAUND
                                                         (Deceased), Norm HART, John HEAD, Rob MEN-
Vice President –Michael ROCK                             ZIES, Colin PITTER, Ian INGLES & Len GLEN.
0437999009 vice.president@ihc.asn.au
                                                         Life Members
IT Manager –George JOHNSON                               Norm & Margaret HART, Harold BRAUND
0478109454 it@ihc.asn.au                                 (Deceased), Laurie BRIGGS (Deceased), Bill BEA-
Web Site ihc.wildapricot.org                             TON (Deceased), Bernie MC CORMACK, Ray &
                                                         Anne BUCK, Glen BRITZA, Brian FITZGERALD
Secretary-Steve ARMSTRONG                                (Deceased), Glenda PATTERSON, Doug BAKER,
0438597290 secretary@ihc.asn.au                          Syd TAYLOR, Larry ALLEN, Richard CLARK,
                                                         Leith PRESLAND, John PRESLAND & Jeff SMITH.
Membership Manager-Glenda PATTERSON
0417018225 membership@ihc.asn.au
                                                         Deceased Members
Treasurer-Bert SYKES                                     Fred PITTER, George HALL, Doug BRITTAIN,
0400799947 treasurer@ihc.asn.au                          Merv CURGENVEN, Max SHARPE, Jim WAL-
                                                         LACE, Peter GROUCOTT, David O’KEEFE, Ken
Newsletter Editor-Doug BAKER                             HASTIE, Don ROOKE, Terry SHAND, Peter JE-
0416226508. editor@ihc.asn.au                            ROME, Brian HARTLEY, Vern KARLSEN, Bill
                                                         HAWKINS, Tom RUDLER., Harold BRAUND, Mur-
Club Captain-David (Dave) LIND                           ray CAMPBELL, Laurie BRIGGS, R (Jim) BULL-
0419434789 captain@ihc.asn.au                            OCK, John WEBB, Bruce LENEGAN, Lloyd
                                                         GREEN, Phil MURRAY, Bob JONES, Dennis
Vice Captain-Vacant                                      NOONAN, Brian FITZGERALD, Bill McDER-
vice.captain@ihc.asn.au                                  MOTT, Bill WAKE, Tom TALBOT, Alexander (Roy)
                                                         MELVIN, Thomas (Howard) WHALEN, Richard
Librarian-Amanda BERNHARDT                               TOWNEY, Laurence McCREED, John HIGGS, Ross
0474857840 librarian@ihc.asn.au                          PAYNE, Ron GILL, Stan RODGERS, Vic RICH-
                                                         ARDSON, Colin (Westy) WEST, Trevor WHITTLE,
Machine Examiners                                        Anthony (Clive) MARWICK , Leslie (Sandy) VLA-
Murray RUDLER (DOT) 0477932060- 97315406                 DICH, Joe ZAPPA, John WRIGHT, Bill BEATON,
examiner@ihc.asn.au, Ray BUCK 97211397, Doug             Bruce FOWLER & Jane CASSELS.
CRAIGIE 97711419, Bernie Mc CORMACK                      CLUB MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR 2019-20
97212978, Brian CARTWRIGHT 97219495,
Graeme SQUIRES 95354461 (Mandurah), Rodney               Nomination Fee……………………….…...$25.00
LANG (Mandurah) 0416266098, Darryl WARNER                Single Member….……..…….………….....$55.00
0419048923 (Busselton).
                                                         Family Member………………………..…..$60.00
Licensing Liaison Officer/Machine Registrar              Due and payable by SEPTEMBER 30th of each
Jeff SMITH-(08) 97 971 235 Mob 0437971235                year
licence@ihc.asn.au                                                            Club Magazine
                                                         Advertisements for inclusion in the club magazine
Dating Officer-Michael ROCK                              will run for 2 issues Only unless prior arrangements
Mob 0437999009 dating@ihc.asn.au                         are made. Articles/advertisements are to reach the edi-
                                                         tor no later than the fourth Thursday of each month,
Property Officer-Richard CLARK                           for publication. These articles/advertisements may be
0432973837 property@ihc.asn.au                           edited to fit the available space. Articles/
                                                         advertisements for inclusion on the web page can
Merchandising Officer– Wilma LITTLE                      be forwarded direct to the IT Manager.
0409696698 merchandise@ihc.asn.au

               Members Please Note                                 Disclaimer on Letters to the Editor
Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of       The opinions expressed in letters or articles to the edi-
each month at the Bunbury Motorcycle Club Rooms          tor are the authors own opinions and do not necessary
Shrubland Park, South Western Highway, Bunbury           express the policy or views of the Indian Harley Club
commencing at 8.00pm                                     (Bunbury) Inc.

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MINUTES OF GM 10/12/2019                               Winners of the Solo and Sidecar Run held on
                                                       20 October were;
THOSE PRESENT                                          Sidecar - Tony and Jenni Hynes
Bill Pike, Bert Sykes, John Clapp, Noel Stur-          Solo – John Olsen
geon, Ray Buck, John Olsen, Richard Clark,
Bernie McCormack, V.T.Thrasher, Glen Bri-              SECRETARY’S REPORT
tza, David Lind, Neville Green, Phil                   Publications In
Bussanich, Peter Whiteside, Ann Offer,
                                                       VMCC WA December Vintage Chatter
Peter Offer, Tracy Southall, Michael Rock,
Wilma Little, Leith Presland, Faye Carn, Rob           Black Dog Ride November 2019 Newsletter
Harrold, Ross Carn, Bob Mitchel, Amanda                Early American Motorcycle Club: November
Bernhardt, Frank Barron, Jorge Todoroff,               Flat Chat
Dick Taylor, Chris Butler, John Presland, Jeff         Early American Motorcycle Club: AGM
Smith, Dan Lock, Ross Eaton, Stuart Eaton,             Minutes
Murray Rudler, Dave Summers, Terry Skin-               WMHVS December Newsletter
ner, Leigh Cresswell, John Coleman, Andrew
Repton, Dave Smith, Glenda Patterson
                                                       Correspondence In
APOLOGIES
Colin Batley, Eddie Laing, T. Sayers, B. Kris-         Post
pin, Peter Jeffrey, Russell & Sue Jeffrey, Terry       Cheque for membership fees x 2
Germain, John Keenan, Shane Carn, John                 Shannon’s 2019 Melbourne Summer Clas-
McDermott, Dave Singleton, Sid Taylor,                 sic Auction Catalogue.
Wayne Phillips, Sharon Rudler, Kelly Owen,
Matt Cook, Paul Whalen, Paul Lampo, Kate
Coleman, Jack & Marg McDonnell, John De     Email
                                            Impromptu Ride Application from Gordon
Filippo, Larry Allen, Di Collins, George John-
son                                         Blyth 17th Nov 2019
                                            Reminder of the Come & Try Day from
VISITORS                                    Vintage Steel.
Bob Greer                                   Copy of indemnity form and route sheet for
                                            Gordon Blyth Run 17th November 2019.
                                            Copy of indemnity form for Tiddlers Run
MINUTES                                     17th Nov 2019
Minutes of the previous meeting were tabled Mandurah Mob November 2019 Meeting
and received by Richard Clark, seconded by Minutes.
Michael Rock. Carried.
                                            CMC forwarded Luxury Car Tax Petition
                                            from Australian Historic Vehicle Interest
BUSINESS ARISING                            Group. Remove LCT from historic cars.
Nil                                         CMC call for volunteers to take on Secretary
                                            & Treasurer roles.
NEW MEMBERS                                 CMC Minutes of General Meeting on Mon-
David and Margret Hill                      day 21st October 2019.
                                            Copy of indemnity form for the Come & Try
                                            Day and for 2019 Easter Run from Michael
PRESENTATIONS                               Rock. Also finance breakdown for C&TD.

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Mandurah Mob reminder of Mandurah                     WMHVS 36th Annual Horsham Swap
Toy Run on Saturday 14th December 2019.               Meet on 4th April 2020 at Horsham Show-
Mandurah Mob reminder of Mandurah Mob                 grounds.
Christmas Dinner on Wednesday 11th Decem-             Australian Historic Motoring Federation 2020
ber 2019.                                             National Historic Motoring Festival 28th Feb-
Copy of indemnity forms for Mandurah                  ruary to 3rd April.
Mob Ride on 24th November 2019.
Manjimup Mob (John Rooney) stating that the           Moved by John Clapp, seconded by Neville
start time for their Christmas Eve Breakfast          Green Carried.
Run, published in the Classic Vibrations is in-
correct. Start time is 7:30AM from Man-               TREASURER’S REPORT
jimup. Arrival in Nannup is 8:30AM. Riders
                                                      Opening c/book balance $21,498.22
from other locations should time their runs to
arrive in Nannup at 8:30. Blackwood Café              Income $3,302.00
menu attached.                                        Expenditure $94.59
Sharon Rudler reminding members that                  Closing cheque book + PayPal balance
the Doug Britain Memorial Run started at              $24,705.63
Fettlers Park at 10AM.                                National Veteran Rally Balance $4,674.23
Mandurah Mob details of 2020 2 Day Mean-              Term Deposit acc $50,000 invested @1.8%
der on 22nd-23rd February. Included                   4.40% PA matures 19 April 2020.
Quindanning Hotel accommodation options.
Peter Whiteside sent entry forms for the              Moved by Phil Bussanich, Seconded by Pe-
Busselton Rally 25-27th January 2020.                 ter Offer. Carried.
CMC flyer for Motor Museum of WA Brock-
well Run Sunday 11th October 2020.
                                                      PRESIDENT’S REPORT
CMC reminder of last meeting for the year
16th December 2020.                                   Welcome to the IHC December 2019 general
                                                      meeting. Summarising the salient events for
                                                      the month and outcomes of the previous com-
Correspondence Out                                    mittee meeting:
Post
Nil                                             Update to the Entrance Sign to Shrubland
                                                Park BMCC
Email                                           An order has been placed with Spencer Signs
Email to Steve Davies (non-member) with de- to complete the sign and installation.
tails of charity runs being held in the Bunbury
Region.                                         Register Your Ride Form
                                                The impromptu ride application form has
INVITATIONAL EVENTS                             been updated along with other documents that
Chidlow’s Blue Car Cruise 1st December          did not reflect the current status many thanks
2019.                                           to John Presland
27th International Island Classic 24-26 Jan
2020. Southern hemisphere’s largest histor- Next Year’s Show Visits
ic motorcycle meet.                             The committee has recommended that one of
Coffs Harbour and District Motorcycle Re-       the shows we exhibit our motorbikes at next
storers Club All Fired Up Motorcycle Expo, year is the Collie Show held in November
fund raiser for bushfire relief on 4-5 January 2020. Discussions will need to take place with
at Coffs Harbour Showground.                    the show organisation

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committee early in the new year to see if they ing will be called to wind up the club!
are keen for us to attend.
                                                Although this is of concern there is little our
Mandurah Meander Run                            club/members due to the tyranny of distance
The Mandurah Mob Meander is booked for          attending the CMC committee meetings in
the weekend of 22 and 23 February 2020, the Perth.
original plan was to have an over-night stay at
the Quindaning Pub, unfortunately the pub       The IHC committee has recommended send-
has chosen to book another motorbike club in ing an email to the secretary of the CMC ex-
on that weekend so the venue has to change. pressing our support. However, unless a nomi-
                                                nation from the IHC is forthcoming there is
The Mandurah Mob are quite upset.               little we can do.

However, they still require an indicative num- AGM
ber of members who are interested in attend- The committee has endorsed the concept of
ing the ride.                                  providing a meal prior to the AGM say 1830
                                               hrs for those members and others who must
                                               travel distances to attend the AGM and may
Honorary Members of the IHC                    not be able to stay for snacks and comradery
In line with the club by-laws, honorary mem- at the completion of the AGM.
bership is valid until the end of the current
membership year (31st December 2019) un-
less extended by a majority vote at a general Seeking the members thoughts on this pro-
meeting. Traditionally the acceptance of hon- posal.
orary members is confirmed at the AGM,
however this does not line up with the mem- Bill Pike President IHC
bership year.
                                                CAPTAIN’S REPORT
The committee has recommended that the fol- As reported elsewhere in this Newsletter.
lowing members are made honorary members
for the 2020 membership year.
                                                LIBRARIAN’S REPORT
Can I please get someone to propose that the Nil to Report
following be accepted as honorary members
of the IHC for the 2020 membership year?        LICENSING LIAISON OFFICER
Mr Ron Leech, Mr Bill Robins, Mr Frank Modifications to major systems of motor vehi-
Andrew, Mr Lenny Glen, Mr Len Huf, Mr cles or bikes licenced under Code 404 regula-
Mike Reeve, Mr Wally Turner.                    tions are not permitted.
Proposed John Coleman, Seconded, Richard
Clark. Motion carried                           Modifications to minor systems i.e. 6 volt to
                                                12-volt conversion or additional lighting for
CMC Call for Committee Members                  safety reasons are permitted at the discretion
The club has received correspondence from       of the licencing officer.
the CMC calling for people to take on the cur-
rent vacant positions of Secretary and Treasur- Modifications made after the vehicle has been
er. The email suggested that unless nomina-     licenced would result in the vehicle being
tions are filled by the General Meeting on the considered unlicensed and therefore unin-
16th December 2019, a special General Meet- sured.

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With regards to what people are insured for,     Leith Presland
the NDIS is only available to people between     A white plate had been left by the owner after
the ages of 7 and 65 years of age.               the last general meeting. The plate was there
                                                 waiting for the owner to pick up.
No Blame Insurance only applies to cata-
strophic injuries. There have been very few      Michael Rock
successful claims against this insurance.        New business, Back Yard Donuts, would be at
                                                 the January 2020 meeting so members could
PROPERTY OFFICER                                 see what it had to offer. Michael suggested
Nil to Report                                    they could be used to provide morning or af-
                                                 ternoon tea for club rides when there were no
                                                 suitable cafes available.
WEBSITE MANAGER
Nil to Report                                    Steve Armstrong
                                                 Thanked members for their help following his
GENERAL BUSINESS                                 accident of the November 13th PM ride.

John Coleman                                     He especially thanked Neville Green for ar-
Suggested that if an IHC member filled one of    ranging storage for his bike overnight in Kir-
the vacant CMC committee positions, that         up and then transporting it back to his house
person should write a letter to the State Gov-   for safe storage, before delivering to Steve’s
ernment to inquire about what is happening to    house.
the No Blame Insurance fees.
                                             He also thanked John Clapp and Tracy South-
Jeff Smith advised members that the govern- all for standing in the sun for what seemed
ment’s attitude was “Pay your money or don’t like a long time to provide shade for him until
licence the vehicle”.                        the ambulance arrived.

Bert Sykes                                      Special Guest Speaker – Bob Greer
Advised members that there had been approx- Bob is the Chairman and Founder of Platypus
imately 60 entries for the 2 Day Rally to date. Charity; whose aim is to raise the living stand-
                                                ards of under privileged young people and
He reminded members that as the closing         their communities, in Vietnam, through educa-
date, 7 February 2020, for the event ap-        tion. They are justifiably proud of the fact that
proached, the number of entries being re-       one of their students recently graduated from
ceived would accelerate, so members should university with honours.
register soon.
                                                Platypus also works closely with the Vietnam-
Michael Rock                                    ese Women’s Union to provide micro-bank
                                                finance for women to start their own business-
Found a “dirty greasy” AJS speedo cable be-
                                                es, which raises their standard of living and
longing to Bernie McCormack in the back of
                                                profile.
his ute following the Come and Try Day, so
gave it back to him.
                                                One of the ways Platypus raises money for
                                                their projects is through fund raising motorcy-
Bernie responded by suggesting that someone
                                                cle rides through Vietnam.
had stolen the cable out of the sheave.

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A lot of effort has gone into ensuring that the       General business
Platypus Mountain Runs are good value for             Close
money, traveling along roads less travelled
and staying in a mixture of hotels and home
stays with Vietnamese families.                 NEW MEMBER NOMINATIONS
                                                The following people have applied for
                                                membership to our club. If any member
The bikes and guides for the 14-day rally are believes it is undesirable for the appli-
provided by a company in Hanoi, who ensure cant to be a member, they should make
the bikes are well maintained and reliable.     their objections known to the Secretary
$500.00 from each rider goes towards directly 5 clear days before the next ordinary
to the charity to fund their work.              meeting on 0438597290 or PO Box 317
                                                Bunbury WA 6231
Following Bob’s talk, John Coleman told         Peter DUNCAN & Patrick D’Arcy
members that he had ridden in several of these
runs and had a great time. The rides were great
value for money and the bikes were good.        FOR SALE and WANTED ITEMS
                                                All for sale and wanted items will be adver-
                                                tised for a total of 2 issues only unless ad-
Having a great time while putting some mon- vised accordingly by the advertiser or organ-
ey into a great cause – what could be better? iser.

AUCTION                                          FOR SALE 1 /2
Frank Barron auctioned a range of motorcycle Rare beast light weight veteran, vintage, car-
mufflers, riding jackets and other assorted par- bine, offers, invited Muzza 0477932060
aphernalia for a total value of $148.00.

There being no more business, the meeting
closed at 9.10pm.

Steve Armstrong           Bill Pike
IHC Secretary             President

NOTICE OF NEXT GM
There will be a General Meeting of the Indian
Harley Club (Bunbury) Inc. to be held at
BMCC, Shrubland Park, South Western High-
way, Bunbury on Tuesday 14th January 2020
commencing at 8.00pm.
                                                      FOR SALE 1 /2
AGENDA                                                1915 Douglas restored goes well some spares
Welcome                                               ring if interested.
Minutes of previous meeting                           Sharon 0429418854
Matters arising                                       BIKE SOLD PENDING PICK UP SOLD
Correspondence                                        TO LOCAL ENTHUSIAST
Reports

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FOR SALE 1/ 2.                                     FOR SALE 2/ 2.
1929 AJS 350cc Big port.                           1974 Honda CB550 Supersport new front
All matching numbers, frame, engine and            forks, all the chrome work done, gauges re-
gearbox. 90% complete. These are a beautiful       stored, new exhaust and muffler carbys re-
little bike and this one will be rare. Photos on   kitted, spare fuel tank, engine runs well selling
request. $4000 ono.                                $1500 firm. Phone Jonks 0439411351
Dave Alderson 0429 917141
                                                   WANTED 2/ 2
FOR SALE 1/ 2                                      Matchless/AJS Compy Alloy Barrell to suit
1975 MK111 Norton Commando. These                  500cc - early fifties bike
commando models are rare and sought after          Bill on 0417969716
and yes, the electric starter does NOT
work but repairable lots spent on this machine     WANTED 2/ 2.
all new brakes, wheels, tyres priced at $15k       For Triumph Unit Triumph Crank and Rods
neg ring Muzza 0477932060                          650cc, 8 Stud Barrel. Even Complete Late Pre
BIKE IS UNDER OFFER ---SOLD SUB-                   -Unit Engine. Urgent ---Muzza
JECT TO PICK UP                                    Sharon Rudler: 0429 418 854
FREE 1/ 2                                          WANTED 2/ 2
Yamaha XS500 76 model free.                        BSA M20 engine barrel and/or head.
Rolling frame seat & tank you pick up              Ph Neil 0415 640 444
David Lind 97241412
                                                   FOR SALE 2/ 2.
FOR SALE 1/ 2                                      BSA A-10 Goes Well, Reg’d, Neg $7,000. 00
Kawasaki Z1000 2007. One owner bike, pur-          Need the space Kelvin 0417772747
chased new, runs & rides perfectly. Comes
with Radguard, Ventura pack rack assembly,
Factory workshop manual, touring wind-
screen, 1 x red 2 x black keys, Original tool
kit, Service history, Licensed to 3/2020.
Would make an ideal mid-week ride.
John De Filippo Mobile 0467634448
$4200.00

WANTED 1/ 2
TRIUMPH - Terrier or Cub - Plunger Frame
– Oil Tank and Toolbox                             WANTED 4/ 2.
Mike Lawrie can be contacted on his mo-            1930's Royal Enfield front wheel hub (with
bile 0429 138 875                                  7” brake & 40 spokes).
                                                   Many thanks John Coleman 0417567059
FOR SALE 1/ 2
Smith’s Chronometric speedos to suit various       FOR SALE 4/ 2
1950’s 60’s model English bikes.                   Royal Enfield 350cc Bullet, first licensed in
Contact Rolli Hogan 0424 107 522.                  1975.new tyres, battery, Amal carburettor,
Or Email hogfish@esc.net.au                        points, condenser, distributor springs, etc. club
                                                   licensed, good condition, asking $4.300 ono
                                                   sitting in shed not being used. Ray Bounsell
                                                   0417174085.

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THE VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CLUB                cles for Sale One Only Per 4m X 12 M Site.
OF AUSTRALIA (NSW) INC. PRESENTS Gates Open: Sellers - 06.30am
THE VETERAN RALLY – COWRA NSW Public Entry: 7.00am, Finish: 12.00 Midday
FOR PRE-1919 motorcycles and sidecars Fri-
day 3rd – Monday 6th April 2020
                                           Public Entry: $5:00 Per Person (Kids Free)
Based at the Cowra Van Park, 2 Lachlan St,
                                             **Limited Parking Available on Site**
COWRA NSW. Entries close Friday 20 March
                                             Display Vehicles 7am – 12 Noon on Site
2020. Late entries may be accepted but meals
cannot be assured.                           Food and Drink Available, No Alcohol
                                             Approved Food Vendors Only on Site.
                                             Enquiries: Sylvia Bristow-Stagg
Enquires: Antony Gullick M: 0415 284 620
Graham Goodwin M: 0466 330 827               0417 976 699
                                             E Mail: Splinter37@Gmail.Com
E: info@cubanculturaltravel.com
                                             Bookings Not Necessary.
TWO DAY RALLY 7 TH AND 8TH
MARCH 2020                                      ROARING TWENTIES RUN
                                                4th- 5th APRIL 2020
This is our premier event of the year and is
open to all Indian Harley Club members and      Open to all Pre 1931 bikes, this run starts and
members of any other vintage/historic motor-    finishes at VMCC Club grounds Hale Rd,
cycle club. Machines ridden must be over 25     Wattle Grove, with an overnight stop at Bever-
years old.                                      ley. More info and entry forms closer to the
                                                date. Ken Vincent 9293 2093.
For more information see the Information
Pack. If you would like to post your entry in   CAPTAINS REPORT NOVEMBER 2019
please download the Entry Pack or enter
online.                                           17th November Tiddlers Run
                                                  A good sunny day with a good turn up of bikes
Please direct any queries about the rally to      great to see few veterans make the journey, we
Glenda Patterson on 0417018225 or Bert            went to Capel Bakery to enjoy a cuppa and tell
Sykes on 0400799947. Registrations (limited stories for a change.
to 200 riders) close on 7th February 2020.
No late entries accepted after this date, or      I wondered what happen to Murray as he
on the day of the rally.                          pulled over in Capel could have been hungry
                                                  went back for more food, but I was wrong the
NORTHAM VINTAGE SWAP 16/02/2020 bike did not wanted to leave Capel, so Brian
Presented by the Avon Valley Vintage Vehicle entertained him to Boyanup.
Association of WA Inc supported by the Shire
of Northam. Sunday February 16th, 2020 Jubi- We got back to Boyanup via Lowrie Rd and
lee Oval (Showground) Northam follow the          did a lap around east Donnybrook then headed
signs to the Chidlow Street Entry Gate.           back to Boyanup Town Hall. Thanks Sharon,
                                                  Murray for organising the run and Brian for
Selling: vintage cars, trucks, tractors, motorcy- doing backup, A good day out.
cles, machinery, engines, used spare parts, col-
lectables, household items, etc.                  20th November 2019 Mid-week Ride.
Site: $15:00 Each (Admits One) Vintage Vehi- Overnight rain has consequences; happy

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gardens and poor rider outfits. But 11 brave        4th December Busselton Run
riders did front for an interesting 103K ride to    Beautiful weather to start the day glad it was a
Collie. A few showers, (annoying) heavy side        morning run as the day heated up a little but
winds, (annoying) but very cold (super annoy-       still a good day out on the bikes. A good turn
ing) as we neared the destination.                  out and with Phil’s Busselton Team leader got
                                                    us to the berry farm along some scenic roads.
The course taken was via the Tuart Forrest,
Boyanup, Dardanup to pick up Bunbury mem- I don’t know what happened to Richard last
bers and then Pile/Mungalup Road. The return seen at the servo. Phil rang the Berry Farm
trip was via Donnybrook.                     for the extra people that were going to attend
                                             but wanted to palm Phil off to someone else.
Thanks again to Terry Bruce for being TEC.
                                                 But all good to enjoy a cuppa & scones when
                                                 we got there. On the way home went through
Come & Try Day
                                                 Margret River and along Caves Rd then Me-
Another top day for a ride but still a good turn tericup Rd then back to Busselton Thanks to
up at the Bunbury Clubroom where we gath- Phil for stepping up and taking this run on.
ered. Michael gave a spiel about old bikes
and be gentle with other people’s bikes.
                                                 Doug Brittain & Memorial Run
                                                 Not a bad turn up for a short run as we started
We got to the truck bay where we got to ride ay Boyanup Fettlers Park at 10 O’clock. We
some fancy bikes around the bay.                 had Norm give a little talk with Bernie as the
                                                 backup talker and they both feed off each oth-
Then at 11 O’clock time for a little ride to     er.
Wellington Dam and back to the Bunbury
Clubrooms, where a sausage fest proceeded        After this we headed to Liz & Anthony’s
with drinks. All up a good day out.              house for lunch and tell stories for a change.
                                                    Liz & Anthony made a good spread, A big
Thanks to Michael, Andrew, Dave, John &             thank you for holding it at your house.
others for bringing their bikes along
                                                   Next Month’s Rides
  th
27 November Mid-week Run                           11th Dec Captains Morning Run at 9 start
A beautiful spring day which showed as 26          11th Dec Mid-week PM Ride with Leith
bikes and 4 passengers. First stop was to          0130pm
Preston Store via Ferguson Valley for a drink 14th Mandurah Toy Run
and tell stories, the flies were very friendly, so     th
we headed to Mullalyup via Charley Creek Rd 14 Collie Toy Run
and Grimwade Rd then to Blackwood Daily            18th Busselton Mid-week Run Christmas
Grind for early lunch.                             Breaky
                                                   22nd Mandurah Ride
Nice place away from the general public and 24th Manjimup Breakfast Ride
nice food. After lunch go any way home but         29th Veteran Shake Down Ride Pre-48
we took the Upper Capel Rd to Donnybrook            th
and cut through Hurst Rd to keep off the high- 8 Jan Busselton Mid-week Run
way. All up a good day out.                        12th Jan New Year’s Ride with Leith & Faye

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TWO MONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
                                                   START
DATE           EVENT                                               START POINT
                                                   TIME
                                                                   Puma Service Station Cause-
Wed 8 .01.20   Busselton Mid-week Ride                9.00am
                                                                   way Road Busselton
Wed 8.01.20    Committee Meeting                      7.30pm       BMCC Clubrooms
                                                                   Carpark behind Hall Pratt
Sun 12.01.20   New Year Ride                          9.00am
                                                                   Road Eaton

Tue 14.01.20   General Meeting                        8.00pm       BMCC Clubrooms

                                                                   Carpark behind Hall Pratt
Wed 15.1.20    Mid-week AM Ride                       9.00am
                                                                   Road Eaton

Wed 15.1.20    Mandurah Mob Meeting                   6.00pm       TBA

                                                                   Council / Cicerellos Carpark
Sun 19.01.20   Mandurah Mob Ride                      9.00am
                                                                   Mandurah
                                                                   Puma Service Station Cause-
Wed 22.1.20    Busselton Mid-week Ride                9.00am
                                                                   way Road Busselton
Sat 25.01.20                                          9.00am
               Busselton VCC Rally                                 Busselton Car Club
Sun 27. 1.20                                        3 day event
Sun 26.01.20   Straya Day Run (7.30am Breakfast)   9.00am (ride)   Fettlers Park Boyanup

Tue 28.01.20   Ladies Lunch                          12.00pm       TBA

                                                                   Carpark behind Hall Pratt
Wed 29.1.20    Mid-week AM Ride                       9.00am
                                                                   Road Eaton

Sun 02.02.20   Coastal Run                            9.00am       Capel Pub Car Park
                                                                   Puma Service Station Cause-
Wed 5.02.20    Busselton Mid-week Ride                9.00am
                                                                   way Road Busselton
Wed 5.02.20    Committee Meeting                      7.30pm       BMCC Clubrooms
               Short Breakfast Run
Sun 09.02.20                                          9.00am       TBA
               Pre-48 Only
Tue 11.02.20   General Meeting                        8.00pm       BMCC Clubrooms
                                                                   Carpark behind Hall Pratt
Wed 12.2.20    Mid-week AM Ride                       9.00am
                                                                   Road Eaton
Sun 16.02.20   Northam Swap-meet                   7.00am-public   Jubilee Oval Northam
                                                                   Puma Service Station Cause-
Wed 19.2.20    Busselton Mid-week Ride                9.00am
                                                                   way Road Busselton
Wed 19.2.20    Mandurah Mob Meeting                   6.00pm       TBA
Sat 22.02.20                                                       Harvey Hot Bread Shop
               Mandurah Meander                      10.00am
Sun 23.02.20                                                       Harvey
Tue 25.02.20   Ladies Lunch                          12.00pm       TBA
                                                                   Carpark behind Hall Pratt
Wed 26.2.20    Mid-week AM Ride                       9.00am
                                                                   Road Eaton

Sat 29.02.20   2 Day Busy Bee                         8.00am       BMCC Clubrooms

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BUNBURY WA 6231

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