DVHCC -

For us the day started with an early awakening at 5.00am for a 
shower, shave, etc and into the car for a drive to the Eildon 
Holiday Resort to meet everyone in time for breakfast at 8.00am. 
Breakfast consisted of good company around the table, cereal, 
scrambled eggs on toast, and toast with various spreads.

After breakfast we headed out on a short drive to the fish 
hatchery where we had a short talk about the activities there, 
followed by a video on how they breed and stock the fresh 
waterways with trout, salmon, Murray cod and other species 
of fish. We then had the opportunity to feed some of the 
trout in one of the ponds, followed by a tour of the exhibits 
inside which included trout, cod, fresh water crays, and 
yabbies in glass tanks, and a tank where we could actually 
touch small trout swimming in a tank.

On leaving the hatchery some of us decided to walk back 
to camp, and on our way down a hill we heard a 1926 
Oldsmobile attempting a roll start to no avail. The driver 
hopped out, opened the bonnet and quickly diagnosed 
the problem, and before you knew it the engine sprang to 
life and they were back on their way, well done.

Lunch consisted of BBQ’d sausages and hamburgers with salad and bread, after which we drove down to Jerusalem Creek for a two hour cruise on lake Eildon. Shortly after we left Jerusalem Creek, one of the passenger’s Akubra hat was blown overboard, and the skipper made several attempts to recover it by maneuvering the boat close to it, while someone at the bow tried to hook it with a gaff, but to no avail. Watching all this was Sam, who started to strip off in preparation for a dive in to the water to rescue the hat. Unbeknown to Sam, a five woman crew in a small runabout were watching him and decided on a closer look, on arrival they retrieved the hat and threw it back onto our vessel.

Evening meal consisted of spit roast beef, lamb, and pork with potato and salad. What more can I say. After the meal we sat around enjoying a chat with friends, while others played cards and having a great laugh in the process. overall a great day was had by all. Fred & Valda Lubbe

Sunday morning arrived, another lovely sunny warm day ahead of us. Some of us had had a good night’s sleep, others were looking a little blurry eyed this morning, but all were their same cheery selves. We sat down to another hearty breakfast, a few more people managed to get scrambled eggs this morning, thanks to the chef.

After breakfast and a leisurely start to the day our trip leaders informed us of the days proceedings. We were to depart the camp at 9.45 am and motor to Alexandra where we were askedto put our cars on display at the Timber Tramway & Museum for 2 or 3 hours and have a wander around the town followed by lunch and a look around the museum. We arrived at Alexandra following a short drive and parked our cars along a disused train track.

Before we set off on foot towards the town, Jack Stork, one of the many volunteers at the Museum gave us a brief history of the town its surroundings and the Museum itself. The Timber Tramway uses the historic Alexandra railway station as its home base. Completed in 1912, the station was carefully restored in 1998. Housed in the buildings are various displays relating to the history of the Alexandra region in general, and the Rubicon Forest in particular. Jack had also prepared a map which pointed out some points of interest around the town for us to see.

After a wander around town and a brief visit to the coffee shop, we all headed back to the museum where our lunch had arrived. We all enjoyed a picnic lunch of lovely sandwiches and fruit that had been sent over from the camp. By this time we were all seek- ing the shade of some lovely big trees as the day had become quite hot by this time.

After lunch we all dispersed again and had a good look around the Museum. There were some very interesting exhibits on display. I think most people had a ride on the Tramway which was being pulled by a lovingly restored steam engine.

By mid afternoon it was time to depart the Museum and head back to camp via the old deserted township of Rubicon. We had been told that there were some remains of buildings and mill equipment to be found there, but after a short drive along a very dusty gravel road it soon became obvious that there wasn’t going to be much that we could find. Right at the end of the valley we came across a power station that was being driven by water from the Rubicon River so we parked the cars and had a look around the outside of the Power Station. The river was flowing very fast there and it was obviously a popular spot for camping.

We decided to head back down the dusty road, motoring on to Thornton where we stopped for afternoon tea, an icecream and drink. From here we all headed back to camp for a rest and clean up before dinner. On the way back to camp some of our members were flagged down by a rather bedraggled looking person who was in need of some help. A boating mishap had occurred and some of our club members were called upon to help. The rest of us headed on back to camp, to be told when we arrived that a tragedy had been avoided and all persons were safe and accounted for. Needless to say those involved were very appreciative of the help that had been given.We settled down to a lovely dinner of freshly baked lasagne and salad followed by fruit salad and the evening continued on with cards and games being enjoyed by most people. It had been a very enjoyable day and we would like to thank the organisers for another successful weekend away with our vintage club friends. Dulcie & Geoff Strahan

After missing those who went walking at 7 am, I showered for breakfast, and packed up from the night before. Following breakfast, we were left to enjoy the morning as we saw fit. While some remained behind at the camp, reading etc. quite a few took a drive into Eildon just after 10 am, to view points of interest, including the dam wall and spillway. Upon returning to camp, Grace and Myra joined us both in a couple of hands of cards. Lunch was ready at noon, with us managing to finish our game just before having to say our goodbyes and depart camp for home. Taking just over 2.5 hours, we arrived on the outskirts of Bendigo at approx. 3:45 pm.

Thank you to those present for the great company making for another wonderful weekend, and to our card-playing cronies, thanks for the laughs. Our thanks must also go to Joy & Lindsay, Gay & Geoff, for once again organising the weekend!

We also wish to thank Geoff & Gay for letting us ride with them in the 1937 Chevrolet Roadster during the weekend (for those who thought I had fallen asleep, I wasn’t tired, I was just hiding from the dust). I am looking forward to next years weekend away already, (where I am determined to get a certain member who doesn’t trust me, to join me for a drink while playing cards). Thank you once again,