MG TC Owners Club Newsletter

 Meeting 1180- 16 th October, 2008

(Produced by Graham Mackie)

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A grat roll up on a mild night saw Attadale's Cawston Avenue filled with T's , Y's and other presentables. Harry's  garage was full of goodies to check out from push bikes to motor bikes veteran Austin's and more. Always tidy, always full of interest.

Apologies  were Patrick R., Morris P., Gary G., Graham R., Neville G., Bert H., Rob B., Darryl R.

Guests . Steve P. introduced brother Ken, who had bought a J Series in 1960 at age 17 from Bodkin and Detheridge for twenty pounds. It was unregistered, had no brakes and he had no licence. He was hit by a Consul in Cawston Road Attadale  Taken away in an Ambulance with 5 broken ribs Went to childrens Court and let off.

Minutes of Meeting 1179 noted a Car Birthday for Ron M., a report on a successful EMR from David R., the President riding a bike in the rain, Ted Stokes and the Birdwood Run, Gary Guy's gold prospecting and Max Annears death.

Matters Arising

Old Fart's lunch at Carilley Winery was well attended. Great location, great food. An excellent time had by all

Next OFL  3rd November, hosted by Mike S. to be at Mundaring Weir Hotel. Mike suggests meet at Kalamunda at 12 noon for a quick run across.

Car Birthdays

        23 October    TC 3886      Graeme K

        27 October    TA 1850      Len

        28 October    TC 6960      Scott

600 Meetings  Wally was appluded for this outstanding achievement

100 Meetings  Len, a relative newcomer was similarly applauded

Harry is hoping to get a replacement 100 Meeting framed picture following water damage to original. He offered to pay and as they are held closely by Treasurer Col. some  negotiation will take place????.

Past History. Pres JB reflected on the early days when two bob was collected at each meeting from attendees. Now that is going back – I wonder if it will be mentioned in 'the book'?

Y Type Run Sunday 19^th October will start at Maylands Boat Ramp @ 10am and after morning tea at the Lambies will move on to Toodyay. Eight and a half indicated intention to travel.  The Lambies are 17.24km (10.6 miles said Graham A.) from the Bullsbrook turnoff. Rt into driveway, left into paddock and then to gazebo.

Y Type . Graham M. mentioned that Dan O'Connell ( a sculptor friend ) was the new owner of a Y Type. It was last registered in 1968 and acquired by the previous  owner from the Boyanup museum. It is in running order – just a little  tired.

All British Day – Waroona Sunday 26^th is the 60^th Anniversary of the Morris Minor Starts 9 for 9.30am. Books, wine and cheese plus cars are the main attractions says JB.

Brockwell Run - 9^th November starts Ryrie Reserve, Como. Seven showed interest

Crowd Trial  16^th November 

Xmas Party -   Saturday 13^th December  7.30pm Ivan handed out a summary. $35pp at Maida Vale . Colin D closes off 27^th November.

Donation Ivan is closing down his business and had some special shirts and CD holders that he hoped would raise some funds for the Club. Morris P. on stress/recovery leave from working so hard it was claimed. Lots of sympathy offered.

Films. Pres. JB reminded us of the debate of several meetings ago. Said it had been resolved to get two qotes and then proceed. No debate or dissenters.

General Business

The Club History  Book. Wally advised that Barry P. had been very busy and the completed writing of the 80's had been reviewed and wholeheartedly approved by Mike & Wally. Barry will do the 90's next after Richard P. returns. The first 10 chapters was written by Mike in the first person and will be rewritten in the third person to get it flowing. Next will be photos most of which having been scanned by Darryl.   Aim is to use the 1000 metings as the break point – the end of a decade  It will be  40 year book. Barry will ring people to get personal recollections over the next few months to enliven the text. Personal anecdotes are needed he felt. Mike S. is very happy with the second decade and believes the conversion of the first decade will be great. 'Very pleased to be getting somewhere at last'

Bob Detheridge  now lives in the Phillipines. He has been hankering for a T Type and entered into negotiations with Peter Briggs and bought the Cream Cracker coloured car. John will look after it. Bob who was a member in 1962 wants to rejoin the Club. TG Tacho missing otherwise a very good, quick car. Inch and a half SU's.

John L was offered a box of Leyland Parts at the Cannington Swap Meet. He Googled in the part numbers and found he had parts for TR5's and TR7's.

Digital Angle Gauge. Mike S. bought one at Bunnings and found it works very well.

Rear Hubs. JB asked how many were required – one only.

MGB Wheels for sale. Col. D has 4 good condition 14inch/ 60 spoke wheels $500/set negotiable.

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Next Meeting at the JB’s Ranch – Waroona North. Has a bed or three for those wishing to stay.