FROM THE CENTRAL WEST
 
Well, with a lot of support from President Graeme & the Committee, and the Editor, the MMCC of NSW now has its third regional group: The Central West. Our first outing and meeting was held in Dubbo at the Tourist Information Centre on Sunday 11th April. A picnic lunch was attended by 6 members displaying 4 cars.
There were a total of 11 people present, including:
• Barrie & Joyce Mann who had travelled the furthest from Parkes in their beautifully painted black 4 door and are very keen to help wherever possible.
• John & Val Kellehear, long time members and veterans of the Club who displayed their blue Datsun-powered daily driver.
• John & Sue Ballard in our 4 door, which was kept on the road for this day before pulling the motor out for an upgrade.
• Tom & Maureen Deveigne, new Club members who have purchased a very well restored 2 door in Camden Cream. This car was restored by an acquaintance of mine who recently passed away. Tom spotted the car whilst at a garage sale and bought the car before it went to Sydney as part of the estate. Tom just oozes with enthusiasm for his new car. In just a few weeks of ownership he has fitted new exhaust and extractors, ordered seat belts from the UK, purchased a 4.22 diff and bought another Minor to use its 9 inch drums and heater.


• William Ballard, who feels his very quick (read 84 bhp) 1100cc 2 door should be up and running by the end of the year.
• Maree & Elisha Adams, long time members who are currently getting their car out of mothballs for Elisha to learn to drive. Some Club members may remember Maree - she continued on with her late husband’s car attending many outings including National Rallies. I had the pleasure of doing a spray painting course with the late Greg Adams as we restored our Minors.
Of course there were some apologies to note: Ian Fleming (Mudgee), Rob & Rae Keen (Orange) and Don & Wendy Gorton (Orange). Not wanting to re-invent the wheel, we decided to have bimonthly runs incorporating currently organised events, with space to join up with major events like Gnoo Blas, Shannon’s Eastern Creek and the National Rally. The day proved to be another great social time with members enjoying each others company, experiences and knowledge, and of course the four Minors on display proved yet again to draw the crowds.

John Ballard



CALENDAR OF EVENTS

6 June:
 Run to Manildra to attend the old Amusu Picture Show. This is one of
the oldest cinemas still operating. Note: Those not already planning to go to
this event please call John Ballard for time and information.

29 August:
 We will be attending the Dubbo Hub of the West Swap Meet. John
will liaise with the Lions Club to have space to display together. (Note that
there is no charge for entrants to this event.)

17 October:
 Run to Parkes for the Parkes Swap Meeting. John plans to run a group from Dubbo and another from Orange. Timing to be advised later. Barrie Mann will be organising at the Parkes end.


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