The Dandenong Valley Historic Car Club joins the Warragal Club for a combined Annual 
Christmas Party every year.

Saturday 7th February 2009 is the date of Australia's best Vintage Swap Meet at 
Akoonah Park Berwick.   Click on "Coming Events" for more.

March Labour Day Long Weekend 6 - 9 March 2009.  This year marks the 35th Anniversary 
of the DVHCC Inc.  We will celebrate the occasion in Bendigo.  Over 40 Historic motors cars 
will travel to Bendigo, staying at Hotel Shamrock.  http://www.hotelshamrock.com.au/ 

	HISTORY OF THE SHAMROCK HOTEL

	The Shamrock Hotel is an outstanding Bendigo landmark and is prominently situated at 
	principal intersection of this historic city. 

	The present Shamrock hotel is the third on the site.  It was designed by architect Phillip 
	Kennedy, a native of Bendigo who received his training at the Bendigo School of Mines 
	under Nicolai and was articled to the notable architect Vahland. 

	The first was erected in 1854 and included local Cobb and Co. offices and a concert hall.  
	The second was larger in size 	and built in 1864.  The present building dates from 1897.  
	The four storey brick structure has an elaborate mansard roof and decorative rendered 
	street facade which are encircled by a two storey verandah. The building was constructed by 
	contractors Baxter and Boyne.

	The Shamrock Hotel has been host to a number of important visitors including Prince George 
	(later George V), Donald Bradman and Dame Nellie Melba. In more recent times it has been 
	visited by the Prince of Wales and Princess Diana.  	

	The building is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.

Sunday 19th April 2009 is the Federation of Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicles Club's
Pakenham Picnic hosted by the DVHCC Inc.  Further Information click here 

Come along and enjoy an old fashion country picnic.  For vehicles 25 years and older.  Red Plate 
eligible.  BYO picnic lunch.  Light BBQ Lunch available.  Tea & Coffee provided by the Federation,
Pakenham Racecourse in Racecourse Road.  (Melway Edition 30 Map Ref: Map 317 G8) 
10.00am onwards. 

For further information contact the Pakenham Picnic Organiser: Ian Clark on Mobile: 0419312 304.

General Meetings of the DVHCC Inc. are held on the first Friday every month.

A DVHCC Inc. Club Outing or Run is generally held on the Sunday following the meeting every month. 
Most members attend these events in Club eligible vehicles (manufacturered proir to 31 December 1942)  
The convoy of vehicles is usually a sight to behold.  
(Click on the latest magazine to read the Club Calendar)

The DVHCC Inc. every year changes the cover of its Newsletter.  A competition is held around 
June where members submit an entry to be voted on.  While the Club colors are Blue and Yellow, 
any color design may be chosen.  (Click on the "Magazine" menu option to see some of the past 
designs winners)