April 2018
Reg O’Malley lept to his feet yes he’s
got a few, price negotiable.
The MG CCSA annual general meeting
is on Tuesday 13 March at the monthly
meeting, members of the register asked
to attend if possible.
Mike Greenwood reported that Queen-
sland’s Peter Kerr has had an accident
falling and is not in a good way, the
magazine that he puts out may be de-
layed. A bit more on Mike Greenwood
below.
Anthony Pearson reported on the pass-
ing of member Gordon Koch in the
Barossa who owned a very nice MG TC
previously owned by Anthony way back,
family will put it up for sale. Lovely con-
dition, 19 inch wheels , purchased
through Shannon’s Auctions some years
ago.
Really Big News. Ian Buckley is now
the proud owner of the J2 , purchased
from Bob Bazzica who completed the
restoration after the passing of John
Scott (Scotty) some years ago. Buckles
is a most fitting owner , a man who is
passionate about MG’s and our club,
congratulations it is wonderful that the
car remains here in SA amongst our
Prewar & Register members. I am de-
The legend Laurie Foody = DNF , a bit
more coming up on that, read on.
New member, David Herbert. The
squadron welcomed David in his re-
cently rebuilt and restored MG TC 9770.
David resides in Mt Gambier , the car
formerly owned by Dean Hosking was
rebuilt by Andrew Willington from the
chassis up and it is a most exceptional
job , Ray Finch did the bodywork again it
is an excellent and attractive result, con-
gratulations both of you.
Welcome
David, we hope to see more of you in
the future with the TC out and about.
It is worth noting that the TC formerly
owned by David Fairbrother won it’s
class and was third overall at the Victo-
rian MG CC Concurs at Yarra Glen that
weekend, this car was rebuilt under An-
drew’s charge in the restoration. A great
result and it did fetch an amazing price
at sale woo hoo !
General Business. Well, there was
some however the early arrival of the
Dominos Pizza lass caused a decided
drop in concentration by some members
so I will be brief. Andrew Willington
about to embark on another project was
looking for a TF engine, Woseley 4/44,
or XPAG maybe, will pay appropriately,
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