(Produced by Graham Mackie)

Meeting 1194 at the Robin & Bev’s residence was a very well attended affair, with 40 plus attendees. Parking was at a premium and the usual greeting cards of oil on the driveway were left. Sorry for that but par for the course of course. Of great interest was the BMW bike, same model, I believe as the Ewen McGregor Round the World TV show, the MGA and the matching colour TC.                                The horn blew at 9.12pm

Apologies heard by me were from the Pyles, Tony C., Gary G., Graham R., and Ted S.

Visitors. Bob Detheridge and Martin Swan were welcomed by Pres. JB and members.

Palmer UK visit to overseas member Ben Palmer. Barry preceded a later talk by passing around an Album of photos , a list of MG cars in a Brooklands 'all MG Day' and a souvenir programme from a UK Heritage Run based around Windsor Castle and supported by one time TC owner, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Minutes from meeting 1193 included the visit of ex-president Bruce Ashton, the $60pp Annual Dinner charge, the electrical fire on the Y Type Run in the Barnes TC, extinguished by members Rose and Wakeford.

Matters Arising.  Photos still required for the Club's Annual Calendar. Please forward to Graham A. Trophies are in hand and sashes by Theo underway. Col. still looking for the dinner prepayment. Pres JB advised he had arranged for an old film of early MG Car advertisements to be transferred to a 'round thing that plays pictures' ( believed to be a DVD).

Club Register Birthdays 14^th May to 10^th June ‘09

Paul Gale apologises for missing these 3 birthdays at the previous meeting:

3^rd May ’50            TD 1516       Richard        produced on a Weds 

4^th May ’53            YB 1308       Bill              produced on a Mon

13^th May ’46           TC  770       John B         8^th car of 9 on a Mon

Birthdays coming up in the next fortnight:

16^th May ’50           TD 1674      Peter G        produced on a Tues

17^th May ’49           TC 8719       Graham R     2^nd car of 16 on a Tues

18^th May ’49           TC 8744      Rob D          12^th car of 16 on a Wed

18^th May ’50           TD 1701       Richard        produced on a Thurs

19^th May ’49           TC 8749      Clark           1^st car of 14 on a Thurs

21^st May ’48           TC 6088      Noelene        7^th car of 14 on a Tues

31^st May ’49           TC 8849      Chris B                   6^th car of 15 on Tues

31^st May ’54           TF 5940      Ivan             17^h car of 23on a Mon

3^rd June ’47           TC 2892      Graham B     1^st car of 10 on a Tues.

Richard P. queried the 1516 number , stating that it's actually 1701. Paul to check records.

All British Car Day (Gingin) is this weekend. 10 or so said attending. Ron M. departing Midland 8.30am. All cars to be in by 10am or 'out in the street'. Roses going cross country.

Correspondence. From Gary G. away & unable to attend conc. licence inspection. .

SU Manuals 10 printed and sold @  $6per copy. 4 more required and Patrick F. to arrange

Trivia. Camshaft Engineering closing shop. JB came across a May'74 magazine showing Neville G. held a lap record for under 1300cc cars (mini) plus an artiucle by Mike S. on Concours for TC's.

Sump Thread Repair Inserts 50 ordered . ???????

Next Old Farts Lunch . Phil W. to host at either Ambers @ Gooseberry Hill or at the Feral Brewery in the Swan Valley. Decision later.......

Vic L is home. John L. aand Rob G helped him put a gearbox back in his TD.

Mike S's. black TC is back on full licence. Two trips to Kelmscott Centre over the pits to get it licenced at a cost of $83 and $50.  Tough but nice -Elsewhere next time.

Phil W's TC restoration project is seeking a front arm. H has three and John L. said he could help. Ron M. a maybe

New Member. Ron M nominated Frank Mountford  -a Y Type owner for membership. Seconded Jack G. and unanimously accepted with  rousing applause.

Advance Apology. Graham R. and Ivan M. both apologise for next meeting –  holidays.

Bob Detheridge back after 43 years – where was his note someone asked.

Barry P. spoke on his UK visit and said Ben (now 34 and a ZT owner) sends his 'best wishes'. Ben is a member of the MGOG in the UK. Attended two MG events – all MG day at Brooklands and Royal MG Heritage Run at Windsor Castle.  Met a fellow that had bought Peter P's KM? Model.  Also sat in the Great Hall at Chequer's, the British Prime Ministers country residence. Barry says the visits were 'Something he will always remember'.

Secretary to the Club. President JB asked members to consider volunteering to take on the position of Secretary as Chris is standing down at the next election night.

John L and Concessional Licence.  Pres John also said he wanted to speak openly with John L. regarding the Concessional Licence issues John L continued to pursue and the effect it had had on the club. Pres. John was keen to see the Club back as a happy one as it had been for many years. He believed, as did many in the Club that an apology was required and if not forthcoming suspension was an option. John L continued to defend his words and actions and said suspension would cause a reaction. Eleven members spoke, giving their views and a conditional apology, later said to be unconditional was offered and accepted. Pres. JB said “that was to be the end of the matter”.

50^th Birthday Celebrations. Pres JB mentioned that we are getting closer and some ideas were sought.

Martin Swan (potential new member) has bought a TC from NSW. It is a '49 model  - 9928 and he is keen to join. Martin has previously owned an MGA, MGB and E Type Jag and has his photo in Mike's book on Page 6, about to overtake Mike he kidded

Congratulations. Colin B. stood to congratulate Pres. JB on his mature and measured handling of a contentious issue and this was generously supported with unanimous applause

Rob Poynton Hangar–Jandakot. Clark advised that the business has been sold to TAFE.

Tiger Moth Adventure. Clark spoke of the visit of 6 Tiger Moths to Esperance via Albany and Bremer Bay. He spoke of the exciting trip along the southern coast and that at Esperance   one visitor had a Y Type. It involved 14 hours of  flying and 1900km. A Sopwith Pup is coming to Mundijong.

Next Meeting  - 27^th May is an informal meeting

at the home of Richard and Barbara.

(bring a plate)

And then there was the dog sitting with three blokes playing poker.

“It's amazing, a dog playing cards. Does he win much” a passer by asked

“Nah! Every time he gets a good hand he wags his tail”