July 2018
Ken Burke, Hon Secretary of Registers
attended to keep an eye on things Reg-
ister, he is always welcome and asking
if there is anything that he can do for us.
Hope his report back is favourable.
New member. Here is a young man
with pedigree. Ben Adams nephew of
John Gillett K3 & Brabham TC Special
fame, has purchased TC 6352, XPAG
7031 recently and will become a regular
attendant , great news.
General Business Items.
Peter Wallace arrived with his Green TC
which he proudly proclaims has done
only 250 Miles since restoration many
years ago. Dr Bazz has been instru-
mental in getting fuel to the SU’s the
results of which have not been deter-
mined fully at this stage suffice to say
the TC did roll in for viewing by all.
Raymond Finch found the trail in from
Nairne ok this time and displayed a
steering wheel, with chrome plated steel
spokes which was offered as an after
market unit I believe, also for Aston Mar-
tin. Looks great and would go well on
Jack Whitings’ TC Special really Ray.
The legend, Laurie Foody retrieved his
“lost” wine from the Bazzica meeting last
month and took to an immediate open-
ing of the bottle, leaves nothing to
chance does our Laurie.
Thanks to Don Offler who has been
clearing out his shed of MG memorabilia
and handed me some MG T Series and
other books and manuals. I will offer
them to members, proceeds will go to
the club.
Russell Girth is progressing with the
update of the Register data base and is
asking for members to reaffirm the chas-
sis and engine numbers of their cars
with a description on status of its condi-
tion etc.
Reg O’Malley informs us that MG
Sales is moving out to Smithfield for
new parts sales, he is sorting through
the remaining old car parts , could be
some good stuff to pick through. Check
their website.
Tim Edmonds MG CC SA Vice Presi-
dent spoke to members on the forth-
coming MG Challenge at the new race
track at Tailem Bend looking for sup-
port for marshalling and general club
interest.
Richard Koch is advertising to sell his
late father’s MG TC at Nuriootpa.
Great looking car.
Club Casualties :
Brian “Goldy
“Golding , regular to all our meetings
from Murray Bridge, rain or shine did
not make it on the freeway quite and
turned in before Callington. Apparently
the venerable TC indicated to its enthu-
siastic driver that it had had enough,
gave an audible shudder in protest that
had Goldy in panic mode. However,
fearing a seized engine, he apparently
turned around and drove it home which
is a miracle in it self ! Good luck Goldy
just another rebuild for sure.
Geraldine Hough is ok now but she
suffered a sudden event that saw her
admitted to surgery but she is doing ok
from reports with great support from
Wayne, best of luck Geraldine for your
recovery.
NEXT MEETING.
The location is in Aldgate. It has none
of the following: No Street lights
No kerbs & gutters No Footpaths
Bring your spotlights, torches, winches,
safety vests and survival gear for Lau-
rie Foody, the neighbours front lawn is
not ideal for parking.
Just joking, it’s at Leigh Ritcher’s ,
21 Hillside Rd Aldgate,
Thursday 5 th July
See all of you who are coming, it’s a
great night always at Leigh’s.
Cheers,
John Bray Boss Of The Register.
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