I had taken note at the Friday meeting when President 
Pete had made the comment that at our first port of 
call, Roger’s, the plant man, we would be seeing 
his collection of cars and MOTORBIKES! Any hope Aileen 
had of me continuing with the home decorating were dashed 
and on arrival at this destination I was not disappointed. 
Outside the opened garage were the 1929 Ford A roadster 
and 1929 Rugby coupe but inside were the vehicles that 
we have less chance of viewing. 1929 New Imperial 350 side 
valve and 1936 New Imperial 250 overhead valve motorbikes. 
Club eligible vehicles you may note. Fine British 
engineering too, as were the 1954 Matchless 500, (nicknamed 
the Jampot because of the short, large diameter rear 
suspension units), the 1954 Triumph Tiger 110 (110mph 
was the reputed top speed) and the 1970 Triumph Bonneville
(named after the Bonneville Salt Flats in the USA where 
the world speed record had been achieved using the 
Triumph twin engine. This machine is also notable in 
that the engine oil is stored in the frame.

After some time, the gentlemen having viewed the vehicles 
and the ubiquitous "chassis" calendar and the ladies 
desiring to sample and discuss the culinary side of things, 
most started on their way to the next destination. But a 
few lingered because they had heard that THERE WAS MORE. 
And there was. And no-one was more impressed than me to 
see the Ariel Red Hunter motorcycle complete with Dusting 
sidecar gracing the lounge room. Er, Aileen. I was just 
thinking. No. I don’t think I’d have a hope. Les Thomas.

Noelle and I left Roger's Bicycle and Auto Emporium on time
 11.00am and went back the way we came - past Waverly park 
and down the highway. Hopgoods followed but our speedo is 
wonky so we got a bit ahead for some of the distance. 
Seems there was a "minor" discussion between Les and 
Pauline Standing in the Austin 7 when Les wanted to follow 
the Prices Highway but reckoned they should follow us as we 
knew the way. Anyway it did not make any difference because 
they arrived at Sue and David Pater's place not long after us. 

We must have been one of the first there - out came Sue in 
her apron(just for looks because it smelt of moth balls). 
A big welcome as the rest of the family appeared. Just 
then the mob arrived and things started to get busy. There 
was discussion about the plastic dog in the tray of the 
Nash, Sam put his hand over the fence and patted the German 
Shepherd and people got into the art of socialising. Then 
it was inside to be souped and breaded by Sue, David, 
Harley and Karen. Their new house is very nice with a lot 
of antiques. People sat around eating, drinking and talking 
and began to forget all about time - warm and friendly while 
it rained outside. Thanks to Sue and helpers for some 
excellent pumpkin and chicken soup as well as bread sticks, 
along with the real family welcome. All of a sudden it was 
time to be off to Sinclair’s. Directions were given even 
though it was up on the next corner, discussion as to whether 
to head straight up the side road or down and around 
Halcyon Drive - we took the latter and it was a nice 
drive. Peter and Noelle Matthews

After warming up on the soup and enjoying the good company 
at David and Sue Paters home, we moved off, in between 
showers of rain, to the new home of Irwin, Bev and James 
Sinclair, where we were welcomed and then enjoyed casseroles, 
rice and pasta. After a hearty meal we were then invited to 
inspect the "GIANORMAS" garage which was recently filled 
with their collection of Cadillacs, La Salles etc., 

After an enjoyable meal, inspection of the cars and good 
conversation we then headed off to Mazz and Peter Lafranks 
for sweets, the trip was only short along the highway, 
but still raining. Lynne Burgess.

Comments re Irwin's shed: 
"Mother of all garages" 
"A Man's Toyshed"
"This is where we can hold our restoration classes!"
"This is bigger than my house"
"No Greg, you cannot have one" - (is that why Marilyn 
followed Greg out?) 

Third Course Dessert: 
This was held at the Lafrank residence. Well isn't it 
amazing how many different ways to travel from the Sinclair’s 
residence to Peter & Mazz’s for cars were arriving from all 
directions. As usualMazz was ready with the table fully laden 
with apple strudel, Pavlova, cream by the bowlful, lovely 
fresh scones, strawberry jam and more cream, finished off 
with a lovely array of slices not forgetting that wonderful 
BBQ fire that we enjoyed on such a cold day. We do have a 
complaint, Pete, how about moving that trip step that caught 
some people (namely Joy & Ron). Being so warm and comfortable 
it took some effort to wander out to "PETE’S SHED". Summary 
of day. Pater’s soup and hot buttered bread absolutely 
beautiful, thankyou to the cooks. Sinclair’s chicken & beef 
casseroles & rice, absolutely delightfully delicious. Thanks 
again to the cooks, glad I don't have to clean Irwin's 
aeroplane hanger. Lafrank's a wonderful array with lots of 
choices. Mazz has outdone herself as usual. Special thanks 
to all the members who opened their homes for this great 
day. Thankyou all. Joy Tharle. 

Asking me, a practicing diabetic to be the critic or observer 
of any food function at Mazz and Peter’s is like asking the 
Rev. F. Nile to be the Patron Saint of the Sydney Mardi Gras. 
But, still knowing the dangers to my health, I took this 
request seriously, thus on arrival found a beautiful warm 
enclosed B.B.Q area loaded with goodies of which I soon 
settled into sampling these treats that Joy described. 
Sometimes I took the biggest pieces just to be sure of their 
qualities, and the quality was superb. Great job Mazz! The 
only black mark for the day was trying to eat these goodies 
with Carol Bowden catching me at it. (The food that is). 
After sampling all the goodies we wandered into Pete's shed. 
This is how a shed should be. Cluttered with years of 
essential items including car, motorbike, hobby projects 
and desirables, pieces of something. I found a panel that 
Peter made in our TAFE night class, which I confiscated 
as I needed to show it to our current night classes. 
Overall this dessert stop put the icing on the cake so to 
speak. Many thanks to all organisers and to the large 
numbers of members who supported this great day. 
Lindsay Tharle.

Club cars attending 
Les & Pauline Standing	1932 Austin 7 Tourer
Geoff & Dulcie Strahan	1926 Olsmobile Tourer
Ron & Pam Barnett	1928 A Ford
Roger & Vivien		1929 Rugby
Sam & Myra Capes	1939 Chev Sedan
Kevin & Carol Clarence 	1933 Rolls Royce	
Peter & Pat Grogan	1934 Dodge Sedan
Linton & Noeleen Hayres	1927 Buick Tourer
Ron & Grace Hickmott	1938 Dodge 2 Door Sedan
Ern & Pam Hopgood	1928 Chevrolet Tourer
Peter & Mazz Lafrank 1927 Buick Tourer
Peter & Noel Matthews	1928 Chev Tourer
Ray & Ruth Paterson	1937 Chevrolet Coupe
Joy & Lindsay Tharle	1938 Plymouth Sedan
David & Sue Pater	1925 Nash Ute

Cars of Special Interest:
Kel & Lynne Burgess 1949 Jaguar
Fred & Pat Lombardo	1960 Dodge

Modern cars attending: 
Peter & Anne Booth
Reg & Margaret Clarence
Greg & Marilyn Cohen
Stan & Margaret & Corrie Snyder
Les & Aileen Thomas
Irwin & Bev Sinclair
Fred & Valda Lubbe
Keith & Sheila Shugg
Denise Nye
Phil & Carol Bowden
Ross & Gaylene & Alan & Leica Manners and Peter Stone