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www.sydneyantiquemachineryclub.com The Vintage Voice SAMC Inc Newsletter No 192 – Aug 2012 –

The Vintage Voice Newsletter 192 Aug, 2012 of the Sydney Antique Machinery Club Inc.

Next General Meeting 7.30pm, 17th Aug 2012 40a Racecourse Road, Clarendon NSW 2756 DEADLINE for issue 193 will be 30th Aug 2012. All correspondence has to be on

the Editor’s desk or my email by this date to be included in the next edition.

Note: There is always a need for submissions every month so please keep them coming

Club News: Next Committee Meeting Fri 10th August. General Meeting 17th August-7.30pm.

Martin Fawbert Sadly, we must report that Martin Fawbert, one of the Club’s founding members, passed away quietly on July

12th

. Jenny Fawbert reports the family had been preparing for this for some months. Jenny says Martin’s

small collection of engines and vintage cars that he so expertly and patiently kept running will remain very

much cared for and enjoyed by the family who are very committed to their hobbies and to the preservation of

old machinery. Our condolences go to the Fawbert family at this time.

Attention: Club Registered Vehicle owners The recent instance of many who brought their vehicles to the June Registration Inspection Day, but did not

notify the Club Plate Registrar of their trip, causes the Club to issue the following warning.

Should any Club Plate holder be found to be using his vehicle without notification to the Registrar,

disciplinary action will be taken in the form of a warning to the member in writing, and should a second

instance be reported, the Club will write to the RMS recommending that the registration of the vehicle be

cancelled. The details for our Club Plate Registrar are always on the back page of the newsletter.

Those who are flouting both the Club’s rules and those of the RMS in this way, place themselves at great risk

should a reportable incident occur, and in turn place the whole Historic Vehicle concessional registration

scheme at risk. Enjoyment of our vehicles is underpinned by this scheme and we do not wish to see it all

scuttled by failure to follow quite simple rules.

Also, M Barrett will obtain the names of Club Plate holders and include them in the membership register to

identify those who become unfinancial, as they cannot retain their plates if not club members.

Membership Renewals Even though contacted in advance of the due date by Membership Secretary Morrie Barratt, 20 or so members

are still unfinancial. Please get your payment in as soon as possible so we can get your new membership cards

to you before the next event you may wish to attend. Remember, no insurance, no show! Unfinancial

members will receive this and one more monthly newsletter, then will be written off.


Ploughing Days Don’t forget to register with Col Fotheringham for the ploughing day at his place on October 14. Contact

details in the last newsletter. Some guidelines are being prepared and will be available to participants, and will

be on display in the Club Shed.

First Aid The back page now contains the names of our newly qualified First Aiders who all completed their training.

Coming Events August 11-12 is the Golden Oldies Truck Club’s biennial Truck and Tractor Show at Dubbo

Showground. Much of the display area is under cover, and a most interesting collection of trucks and tractors

can be expected. The Howard Register is mounting a major display also.

The North Shore Agriculture and Horticulture Society is holding a Heavy Horse Spectacular at St Ives

Showground on August 18-19. The Club has a generous allocation of space and we need to fill it both days to

justify the donation they are making. Russell Gear is Club co-ordinator on 9874 7750.

Also on August 19 is the annual Maroota Muster at Maroota Public School, Old Northern Road,

Maroota. It is a good opportunity to take our Club Registered vehicles for a run. We will be leaving the Club

Grounds at 8.00am. Cars, Trucks, Tractors, Motor Bikes all welcome, this a great family day out. Contact

Steven 0418 453 203.

On Wednesday, August 29, we have again been invited to the “Blokes Breakfast” at Chifley College at

Bidwill. It’s an early start, but is all over by about 10.00am. It is an opportunity to show to a youth audience

and their dads.

On September 1-2 (Fathers’ Day weekend) the Rusty Iron Rally is held at Macksville Showground.

This is a premier event, very well organised, and a must for many of our Club members. It attracts exhibitors

from Queensland, New England, Sydney and all points in between.

The Macquarie Towns Motorcycle & Preservation Club has its annual Show Day at Macquarie Park,

Windsor, on September 9. A few SAMCI members usually attend, and they welcome our engine displays

alongside the motorcycles.

Our own annual “Clarendon Classic” Rally is on September 15 & 16, with setup the day before and a

BBQ that evening. Tickets are now on sale for the Saturday night dinner with numbers limited to 150. Prices

are $15.00 adults and $10.00 children 12 and under. There are still some gaps in the Gate Roster. Contact

Morrie Barrett if willing to put in half an hour either or both days. We are also looking for a few volunteers to

do traffic marshalling. Last year parking became a bit chaotic, and we want to manage it a lot better this time.

The overall rally layout plan is being revised, and the result should be on display at the August meeting. More

fencing and star pickets are being obtained. Remember that all exhibitors are required to register, to make sure

their insurance cover is up to date. Contact Steve Brown if you have any special requirements for your

display.

September 29, 30 & October 1 (the long weekend) is the annual camping weekend at Russell &

Georgia Gear’s property at Napoleon Reef, near Bathurst. This year they are having a major garage sale

cleanout. Their place offers excellent camping and facilities. Let them know in advance if planning to camp

overnight.

October 14 is Col Fotheringham’s Ploughing Day for one and two cylinder tractors at his place. See

notes elsewhere.

Then on October 13-14 is the Campbelltown Steam Museum’s October Rally. Their twice yearly

events are well supported by SAMCI members, many of whom camp over to enjoy the great campfire

camaraderie in the evenings.

On October 27-28, the Hunter Valley Vintage Machinery Club is having its annual Cranky Handle

Rally at Maitland. This event used to be held in a village atmosphere at Morpeth, but their new location is

easily accessed with plenty of parking.

The last item on this month’s list is the trip by a number of members and friends to the Lake

Goldsmith, Victoria, 100th

Rally. This trip is from 27 October till 10 November, and takes in numerous

collections and museums of interest along the way, travelling down to Western Victoria, along the Great

Ocean Road, and back home via the South Coast.


Sanctioning of events A general note about the events listed in our Events Calendar on page 7 – you may notice that

particular events do not appear as ‘Sanctioned’. This can mean one of two things, either it is listed as being of

possible interest and will receive sanctioned status if anyone indicates they may attend, or it simply has been

listed pending the next Club meeting where it will be sanctioned. Note that in order to exhibit at an event, or

drive your Club registered vehicle to an event, it must be sanctioned, and recorded in the Events Calendar or

Meeting Minutes. When driving your Club registered vehicle to an event, it is a good idea to carry evidence of

Club approval of the event, such as a copy of the newsletter showing it in the Events Calendar, or a copy of

the flier or invitation to the event. We don’t always receive invitations, but simply list them from members’

input, so the newsletter is the best option.

Sydney Antique & Classic Truck Show on June 17 – Report by Ian Browning & Colleen Soper

The day before was such an awful day, 12º maximum and wet and dreary, but Sunday dawned a complete

contrast and was a perfect day for displaying historic vehicles, from FX Holdens to a mighty Oshkosh prime

mover. Surprisingly, the grounds of the Penrith Museum of Fire where the display was held were firm and dry

underfoot, and except for a few spaces where it appears people were put off by the weather, it was an

excellent display. A few SAMCI members displayed, and a number more were visitors. There were certainly

many beautifully restored trucks, but I was impressed by the number of vehicles in ‘working clothes’ or in ‘as

found’ condition. Ian’s Thornycroft wouldn’t have been out of place! Most impressive was a FAUN heavy

haulage tractor still in active service, and (below Left) a Tilling Stevens truck of about WW1 vintage.

Below: Bruce Gunter’s Commer ‘Knocker’ always stands out

This 1910 McLaren Traction Engine (below Left) has a great history. Currently owned by Benny Rachwal,

this beautiful engine was built in 1899 and was used by the British army force to haul artillery. Benny said

that its history is only now becoming known. This would explain some of its features like the large solid fly-

wheel which is usually a spoke wheel

This Atkinson (below Right) has worked for Rocla in Regentville and has been within the family for many,

many years. The owner showed a photograph of what it looked like in its hay day and it was a beautiful truck.

Hardworking and reliable, it is now awaiting restoration.


This 1920’s Chevrolet truck (below Left) stood back from the other trucks at the Classic and Antique Truck

Show but stood out finely to attract a good crowd. With its Douglas motor bike (below Right) tied on its back,

it attracted comments like "If the truck breaks down you can always ride the bike home." Looking at its design

and structure, one can only be thankful for the padded seats of today that motor bikes possess.

FRANKS TRANSPORT (Restoring the old family businesses 1946 Chev truck) submitted by Luke Franks

Franks Transport was based at 29 Riverview Street North Richmond up until the business ceased operation in

around 1968-69. The business was established by my Great-Grandfather, Percy Franks, and run in later years

by my Grandfather Ken Franks. The business grew under Ken’s direction and was well known in the

Hawkesbury Area as carriers of fresh farm and orchard produce from the many Hawkesbury based growers to

the Sydney markets. In years gone by the Hawkesbury district was home to extensive orchards and market

gardens, sadly development and other forces have greatly reduced this activity.

The Franks Transport fleet was well recognised in the area with the maroon and black colour schemes and

detailed signwriting on the bodies. The maintenance and care of the fleet, as well as driving duties, were

undertaken by Ken and he pushed the Drivers to clean their trucks regularly and thoroughly. Reconditioned

engines were run in on a special engine run-in frame set up in the shed before being installed in the truck and

entrusted to the Driver.

The shed that the business occupied in Riverview Street still exists and is now a Farm Produce Store.

Riverview Street is no longer the quiet dirt back street as depicted in the photos but is now a busy business

district street that you could no longer line a fleet of trucks up for a group photo on!

Jump ahead to the early 2000’s and my Father and fellow SAMC member, Graham Franks, learned that one

of the original trucks was still in the area and it was quickly sought out. This truck was the smallest of the

fleet, a 1946 Chevrolet Light Truck 30cwt which was known as No.2 and was used as the general run around

vehicle and for picking up small loads. The purchase of the truck was quickly negotiated and whilst the

purchase price may have exceeded the going rate for a truck in its condition at the time, the significance of

securing one of the original trucks back into the family was priceless. This truck holds an even greater

significance for Dad as he got his drivers licence in this truck in the late 1960’s!

The truck was found to be located within a section of the original shed

and due to shops being built beside it a section of corrugated iron wall

had to be removed to get it out. The truck was found to be largely

complete with most of the original Franks Transport livery still intact.

However kids had broken into the shed at some stage and painted on

the truck. Luckily nothing had been broken or stolen from it. The

missing Chevrolet script hub caps even turned up a few weeks after

purchase, found separately in a back shed by the previous owner. A

couple of hours after towing the truck home the engine was running

and it was smiles all round! Right: The Chev on Recovery day 2002


An extensive bare chassis and back-to-bare metal restoration was soon commenced. The help of friends and

family with skills in mechanical work, panel and paint was engaged and work progressed, albeit with regular

interruptions from Dad and Carole’s around Australia off-road trips and desert treks! Bare chassis, suspension

and driveline components were repaired, reconditioned and painted to the highest standard of finish possible.

Luckily the truck was largely intact and still retains its original panels, driveline, tray body and components.

The original engine is largely untouched and runs very smoothly and quietly. Eventually, some ten years after

the purchase of the truck the epic restoration is now finished and the results are spectacular – if we may say so

ourselves! Congratulations to Dad and his helpers for the great result. Below: Finished Restoration 2012

Unfortunately Ken Franks did not get to see the completion of the truck, sadly passing away in March 2012.

Now that the truck is finished it will be making regular rally and show appearances so keep an eye out for it!

Some excerpts from the General Meeting held on 20th

July 2012.

Business arising from Minutes of Committee Meeting:

- D Brown will now write to St Johns cancelling our booking for the rally as we have our own 1st Aid

- T Brodie has contacted the HDAA by email concerning hire of the Showground for the rally, but has

no reply yet.

- Rally dinner tickets are now on sale at $15.00 adults, $10.00 children under 12.

- R Gear is coordinating the display at the ST Ives Heavy Horse Spectacular on 18-19 August. He is

hoping for a good turnout, as we are being paid a donation.

- An example of the new rally flier in colour was shown. We will arrange for some to be printed in-

house.

- The Gate Roster was about half filled. Members were invited to add their names.

- There remain about 20 unfinancial members.

- Non-notification to the Registrar by members undertaking trips in Club registered vehicles was

discussed further. It was agreed to place a strongly worded note in the newsletter.

- Purchase of four new banners was agreed to.

- The Committee’s suggestion of our reserving 60M of space at Mudgee was increased to 120M after

some simple calculations.

Sub-Committee Reports:

Registrar: S Muscat reported that there were a total of 103 Club registered vehicles. This includes 5

motorbikes and a few trailers.

Rally: Arrangements for the ‘Clarendon Classic’ were discussed. Rubber belting has been arranged for

crossing of roads. Steam engines cannot run on sealed roads. A D8 and D7 are coming but will be unloaded

direct into the compound. It was agreed the whole rally layout needs to be revised to provide more space for

rotary hoes and Brendan Bullen, and for trucks. Public parking needs to be separated from the exhibitors’

parking area, with more policing and signage, or danger tape which is easier to put up. Layout to be reviewed

at the next Committee Meeting. We ran out of ringlock fencing and star pickets last year. A Pettitt offered

about 30. P Eggers will look for more second hand ones. On the motion of P Eggers seconded B Munro, it

was agreed to purchase an additional 30, and 100m of ringlock fencing. L Winney was nominated to

purchase the fencing from Metal and More or McGraths Hill Auctions. It was noted that members who sell

goods will not be charged a site fee.

Rally Tractor Trek: It will be a 7.00am start. C Fotheringham will provide the itinerary if asked.


Ploughing Day at UWS: The site remains very wet and if there is further rain, there could be a problem. The

Certificate of Insurance needs to be emailed.

Reports: I Browning reported he and Eddie Peterson had taken tractors to the reopening of Dural Tyrepower

the previous Saturday. There was an interesting display of cars etc.

R Gear reported the Model & Hobby Show was a good couple of days, but he ran a bearing in the trolley of

his traction engine.

General Business:

- Two steam traction engines are expected to attend our rally, but ‘Sooty’ needs to be taken up to

Maitland before the Cranky Handle Rally which is on 27-28 October. On the motion of S Muscat

seconded R Gear it was agreed we will provide free meals if they attend.

- It was noted the ‘Cranky Handle’ rally was not on our Events Calendar. It will be added.

- It was reported membership stands at 327, plus some not yet financial.

- T Brodie stated he had been offered the use of a 12m x 12m marquee at Mudgee for $200 hire. It may

be necessary to advise the organizers as the layout will have to accommodate it. On the motion of R

Gear seconded P Woodmore, it was agreed to take up the offer. We will advertise in the newsletter the

availability of under-cover space for exhibits.

- The new notice board was pointed out, and current information has been placed on it.

- A Pettitt spoke of his candidacy for the forthcoming council elections and sought volunteers to hand

out how-to-vote papers at polling booths.

- Members spoke of S Warby starring in the ‘Classic Restos’ programme on Tuesday nights on TVS.

Ladies’ Committee Stand at the Clarendon Classic: Roster & details from Georgia Gear Ladies are asked to contact Georgia a week before to confirm Ph: 9874 7760. This is the current roster.

Saturday: 15th Sunday: 16th 8.30-10.30am Barbara Scanes & Gaylene Miller 8.30-10.30am Barbara Scanes & Gaylene Miller

10.30-12.30 Joan Johns & Denise Brown 10.30-12.30pm Joan Johns & Denise Brown

12.30-2.30pm Trish Groger & Luda Skeoch 12.30-2.30pm Trish Groger & Barbara Goodwin

2.30-4.30pm Colleen Soper 2.30-4.30pm Colleen Soper

Reserve: Joy Pearce. If you would like to be on the list or cannot do this time, please call Georgia.

The Classifieds for Classics True recycling and putting a classic saying into action:- “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

For sale: A--BIG--GARAGE—SALE AT NAPOLEON REEF SEPTEMBER – OCT LONG WEEKEND. Sat 29 & 30 September & 1 October 8.30 to 4.30 each day at 60 CAVE GULLY ROAD, NAPOLEON REEF

Maps supplied from Russell & Georgia Gear. All welcome: machinery - tools - engines - parts & timber all

sizes - house hold & kitchen items - 3 divans - cushions - cutlery - saucepans - bed covers - 1-Queen size bed

-1 double bed - 1 single bed - gas copper - wash machine – dryer

For sale: Call Col & Jennifer about any of these tyres on Ph: 4579 6350

Rear tractor tyres for sale

2 / 10x28, 1 / 13.6x28, 1 /16.9x28, 2 /14x28, 2 / 12.75x28

Free to good home: Ruston Hornsby engine 2-cylinder air cooled diesel,

model 2YWA, 21bhp, 1940-1950’s. Coupled to 300A generator that

powered a DC welder. Engine was running but injectors were lost when

sent for service, otherwise complete. Comes with workshop manual.

Some history known. Pick up from Arcadia. Lifting capacity available.

Ph: Ian Browning 0419 435 475. (information from donor – not verified).

(See photo at right)

Wanted by club member: Shed space or area for vehicle storage/restoration.

Rent negotiable. Prefer space for 4 trucks and between Blacktown & the edge of Blue Mountains.

Please contact Chris (SAMC Member) on 0406 265 562. Thanks


EVENTS CALENDAR

DATES CLUB, FUNCTION, CONTACT LOCATION S*

Aug 11-12, 2012 Golden Oldies Truck Club, Truck Show, see

website http://goldenoldiestruckclub.com/

Dubbo Showground,

Dubbo NSW

S

Aug 18-19, 2012 Timbertown Steam & Oil Engine Club, Yesteryear

Truck & Machinery Rally, Rod 6585 3540 (BH)

Wauchope Showground,

Wauchope, NSW

S

Aug 18-19, 2012 North Shore A&HS, Heavy Horse Spectacular,

Club display, R Gear 9874 7760

St Ives S’ground, Mona

Vale Rd, St Ives, NSW

S

Aug 19, 2009 Maroota Public School, Maroota Muster, also Club

vehicle run, Steve Muscat 0418 453 203

Maroota Public School,

Old Northern Rd,

Maroota, NSW

S

Aug 29, 2012 Bidwill Blokes Breakfast, Club display, morning

only from 7.30am

Chiffley College, Bunya

Rd, Bidwill, NSW

S

Sep 1-2, 2012 Mid North Coast Machinery Restoration Club,

Rusty Iron Rally, Club display

Macksville Showground,

Macksville, NSW

S

Sep 9, 2012 Macquarie Towns Motorcycle Restoration &

Preservation Club, annual Show Day

Macquarie Park, Windsor,

NSW

Sep 15-16, 2012 Sydney Antique Machinery Club, annual

“Clarendon Classic” Rally, Steve Brown 0408 476

465

Hawkesbury S’ground,

Clarendon, NSW

S

Sep 29-30,Oct 1,

2012

Russell & Georgia Gear’s machinery long

weekend, as well as garage sale at their Napoleon

Reef property. Includes Oregon timber for

transports. All welcome.

Napoleon Reef, NSW

Contact Russell Gear for

details.

S

Oct 14, 2012 Sydney Antique Machinery Club, Ploughing Day

for 1 & 2 cylinder tractors, C Fotheringham 4579

6350. See newsletter for more details.

11 Blacktown Rd,

Freemans Reach, NSW

S

Oct 13-14, 2012 Campbelltown Steam & machinery Museum, Oil,

Steam & Kerosene Field Days, Club display

Museum, 86 Menangle

Rd, Menangle Park, NSW

S

Oct 27-28, 2012 Hunter Valley Vintage Machinery Club, Cranky

Handle Rally

Cnr New England

Highway & Church St,

Maitland.

Nov 3-5, 2012 Lake Goldsmith Steam Preservation Inc, 100th

Steam & Vintage Rally, featuring Steam Power.

Lake Goldsmith,

Beaufort, Victoria

S

Nov 9-10, 2012 The Land, Farming Small Areas Expo, Club

Display

Hawkesbury S’ground,

Clarendon, NSW

Nov 24, 2012

Sydney Antique Machinery Club, open Ploughing

Day, S Brown 0408 476 465

University of Western

Sydney, Richmond, NSW

S

Jan 2-6, 2013 Bega & District Historical Machinery Club, 5th

Great Snowy River Tractor Stampede, Garry

Stephenson 6495 7770

Starts from Bombala,

NSW (more details later)

S

Jan 19-20, 2013 Central Coast Machinery Club, Machinery in

Motion rally

Gosford Showground,

Gosford, NSW

S

Mar 9-10, 2013 Hunter Valley Commercial Vehicle Club, Truck

Muster

Maitland Showground,

Maitland, NSW

S

Apr 19-21, 2013 Cudgegong Valley Antique Machinery Club, 14th

NHMA Rally.

AREC Field Day site,

Mudgee, NSW

S

Apr 27-28, 2013 Western Sydney Historical Truck Club, “Haulin’

the Hume”, see www.haulinthehume.com.au.

Uncle Leo’s, Casula, to

Yass.

S

* ‘S’ indicates a SAMCI sanctioned event.

Note: If any member wishes to attend an event not marked as sanctioned, a contact with a Committee member

is all that is necessary to get the event sanctioned.


S.A.M.C. Office Bearers 2011/2012

President: Tim Brodie 9580 3890 or 0419 279 562

Email: [email protected]

Vice President: Russell Gear 9874 7760 or 0417 498 216

Treasurer: Margaret Barrett 9686 9719 [email protected]

Correspondence Secretary: Ron Irving 9631 5647

Membership Secretary: Morrie Barrett 9686 9719 or 0429 495 003

Minute Secretary: Ian Browning 9653 1692 or 0419 435 475

Public Officer: Colin Galbraith 4572 1272

Club Plate Registrar: Steven Muscat 0418 453 203

Email: [email protected]

Major Events Co-ordinator: Stephen Brown 4573 1903 or 0408 476 465

Catering Co-ordinator: Alison White 4572 5562

Ordinary Committee Members: Jim Bew 4579 7184

Meik Groger 0401675 438

Lawrie Winney 4578 1531

Georgia Gear 9874 7760

Safety Officers: Kevin Brodie, Ron Irving, Denise Brown, Charlie Bartolo

First Aid Officers: Tim Brodie, Russell Gear, Georgia Gear, Nicole Groger, Trish Groger,

Don Harvey, Colleen Soper, Charlie Vella, Noeline Vella

Club Grounds Keepers: Mark Ashton, Ian Dillon, Austin Vella, Meik Groger

Newsletter Editor: Stephen Gummerson 0409 924 352

Editor’s Mail: E-mail: [email protected] Snail mail: 22 Faithfull St, Richmond, NSW 2753

Newsletter Mailout: Isabel Browning 9653 1692 email: [email protected]

Audit & Asset Register Tim Brodie, Denise Brown, Georgie Irving

Vehicle Inspectors Kevin Bartolo, Paul Gauci, Nigel Hely, Austin Vella, Mick Drew

Web Master Tim Brodie Email: [email protected]

Aims of Club - to encourage the restoration, preservation and exhibition of antique machinery and related items.

- to preserve technical data and general information associated with antique machinery and assist educational

institutions and museum organisations wherever possible.

- to assist other groups with common interests in preserving, restoring and exhibiting the heritage of Australia.

- to extend to other collectors, their friends and all persons interested in antique machinery, the hospitality,

privileges and conveniences enjoyed in connection with the club.

- The club also holds regular meetings and published a newsletter offering technical advice, for sales and

wanted ads, general comments and coming events.

Insurance All members please note, if you are attending a rally or displaying your machinery you must contact the

events co-ordinator or a committee member to advise them of your intention! Club plate holders are to

contact the club plate registrar Steven Muscat before heading off for any drive longer than a short test

drive.

All correspondence to: The Secretary

Sydney Antique Machinery Club

40A Racecourse Rd

Clarendon. NSW 2756

For all Club information, go to our website: www.sydneyantiquemachineryclub.com

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.sydneyantiquemachineryclub.com/

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