(Produced by Graham Mackie)

Ralph's ranch in Mt.Lawley was the venue for Mtg 1203. Pres JB, although hoping to be back with us, didn't make it after the long flight home and VP Mike S. took the chair. He kicked the meeting into top gear, spot on 9pm. Wowee !!

Apologies noted were from JB, Ted S.,Doug S. and Derek S. 

Visitor member all the way from Molloy Island was Peter Compton.

100 Meetings. Colin Barnes the to, this meeting and was roundly applauded.

Car Birthdays                                Production date info:

27^th Sept ’49         TC 9800      Charles C               9^th car of 15 on a Tues

28^th Sept ’49         TC 9819       Steve P                  13^th car of 16 on a Weds

29^th Sept ’54         TF 7279      Garry G                 26^th car of 37 on a Weds

30^th Sept ’49     TC 9832   Derek S            10^th car of 23 on a Fri

Minutes Meeting 1202

Matters mentioned were - Safety Fast Run – still accepting entries

Old Fart Lunch at Valley View Restaurant attracted 10 attendees.

Natmeet 2010. Clark doing the Great Ocean Road

Car Freight options to Adelaide discussed

Matters Arising.

Vic Longden Funeral had a good club representation. Norm Richardson  represented ATA and flew over from Sydney. It was an appropriate ceremony with good photos of his life. His son spoke at length. Secretary Ralph inserted a notice in the West on behalf of the Club.

John L will arrange the insert in the Memorial Book.

Safety Fast Run. 64 entries - all progressing reasonably well says Brian W.

Next OFL (October 5^th) to be arranged by Graham M.

Natmeet still a long way off but some have confirmed hotels.

Y Type Spring Run. (18^th October) Ron offered a detailed handout, proposing a run from Manning Park (off Davilak Avenue- Cockburn)  to Mandurah and on to Dawesville. He suggests an 8.45am for 9.30pm departure and a 3 hour run totalling 135km/85 miles. Lunch and /or BYO can be partaken at the Leprechaun tea rooms. If you didn't get full details and want to be in it contact Ron on 9381 3120.

SABC Serpentine Airfield Invitation (27 September) Departs RAAF Museum 9.45am. Arrive 10.15am, look thru hangars and a 12.00 lunch. Refer Clark R.  0408 908 764 or Denise  0408 908 747.

General Business

Bob and Lyn Douglas Visit. (26^th September) with a 5.30pm start at Harry and Deidre's. It is a BYO BBQ  Harry has emailed details however, tea, coffee, sweets will be supplied. Please bring salads to share and let the Harry and Deidre know by 21^st if you are attending. The Douglas's traversed South America from bottom to top – a significant and adventurous trip in a TC. Come and hear the story.

Col D. noted that the Canadian T Register featured the Douglas's TC on the magazine cover and had a centre spread photo in the magazine.

50^th Birthday Celebrations.

VP Mike has been giving thought to what he believes we could/should achieve. Firstly, the finalising of the History to Meeting 1000. Barry P. has committed to achieve this but there is another decade to go.

Secondly, 2011 will be the start of the 50^th Year and plans are to be put in place for events through the year.eg Movie Archives , a DVD for each decade with the deadline to be Trophy Night 2011.

Thirdly, that we host a National Prewar Meeting in WA to be based in Collie late November. Propose a Nog'n Natter on Friday night, Circuit and Hillclimb on Saturday, Touring Ferguson Valley to Dunsborough, Sunday and a Sunday Night Dinner and Breakfast Farewell on Monday. Collie currently available at $1500 plus $500 if timing equipt reqd. There was general support for the suggestions.   

Principles of Centrelock Wire Wheels. Col D. handed out copies of an article he had come across.

Paddy Wilmer Book. Harry P. asked for opinions of a book published around 2005. It was said to be a good reference.

Meeting Start Time. Mike F had raised this matter some months ago and said he had been encouraged to raise it again. VP Mike allowed an informal raising of hands on an 8.30pm or 9pm start. Numbers were about equal. Next meeting will be 9pm as usual.

Prewar Sports Car Run October 10/11^th to Jurien Bay. We are invited said Mary Ann to see a collection we visited previously. Timber crate for sale

Partridge UK, Scandinavia trip. Peter spoke about the Prescott Hillclimb and the Beaulieu Swapmeet. Stayed with the Keevil's.

Doug Smith. Col B. spoke – sounded chipper. He was Shell's Chief Geologist and one of the first on Barrow Island. His fathers ship went aground on the Island. Incredible coincidence. Kevin McMahon surveys all oil wells on the island.  

TF for sale  Graham M. has a neighbour with a TF and it will soon be offered for sale. Anyone with an interest please contact Graham.

TC for sale Lou Symes TC said to be for sale @ $25k

Prewar MG Meet Beechworth.(1/2 October) Mike offered drive of an F Type.

FESA Workshop visit. Tony C. asked for an indication of interest. Looks OK.

Next Meeting  - 1st October

 Patrick Residence Mandurah