Holden Torque

June 2018
Established in 1972.
Proudly Affiliated with
Australian Early Holden Federation & Australian National
Street Machine Association.
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 Meetings 7:00pm 2nd Monday every month at Hexham Bowling
Club.
2017 - 2018 Committee

Presdent: Dave Guy 0408 680 709

Vice President and :
Newsletter Editor David Fulmer (david.fulmer@orica.com) 0434 606 467
Treasurer: Kayleen Wiseman 49387501 0412 976 809
Secretary: Cathy Fulmer 0438 509 955
Public Officer: Stephen McLean 49673054 0411 505 575
Registrar: Ron Marshall 0409 100 215
2nd Registrar: Phil Ryan 0407 018 201
Events Co-ord: Gary Sims 49515824 0403 848 831
Merchandise: Phil & Linda Ryan 0407 018 201
Membership Coord. Sean McNamara 0412 366 209
Club Postal Address: PO BOX 4146 EDGEWORTH NSW 2285
Club Email: president@48to78holden.com
https://www.facebook.com/Holden-Torque-327597310782379/

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From The Editor

Hello and welcome to the June 2018 edition of Holden Torque. The official
publication of the 48 to 78 Holden Car Club Hunter Valley Inc. On the cover this month is a
photo of John Bambach with Bev Brock at the Lungs for Life Day, Paterson.
Next Monday night, at the meeting, we will be fortunate enough to have club
member Greg (Spiros) Smith talking about his time in the middle east with the RAAF.
Please be aware if you are having trouble opening the Newsletter from your email,
you can also open it from the “Holden Torque” Facebook page or the Club Website.
Please support our sponsors.
Enjoy Your Read
David Fulmer

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 General Meeting 14/5/2018
Opened. 19.05
Committee Present. D Guy, D Fulmer, G Sims, R Marshall, P Ryan, C Fulmer.
Apologies. As per Attendance Book
New Faces. Tristiam – 81 Commodore, Elvis – HZ Tonner, Greg – HZ Statesman SLE, Jai – HR.
Previous Minutes. Moved D Fulmer, 2nd R Marshall.
Business Arising. Proposed swap meet 12th Aug.
Correspondence. In. Newsletters, Ads , Bank Statement and For Sales. Out. Newsletters.
Treasurer’s Report. Moved D Guys, 2nd P Ryan.
Registrar’s Report. Moved R Marshall, 2nd D Fulmer.
Event Coordinator’s Report. As Per Newsletter. Moved G Sims, 2nd R Marshall.
General Business. Tin run has been canned due to circumstances beyond our control. The
Committee is planning an observation run instead. Cessnock Swap Meet is back on. Hunter
Valley All Holden Day 2018???
The Swap Meet should utilise the “Crazy About Chrome” name. Agreed.
Around The Sheds. G Spicer knows of a heap of Old Holdens on the Central Coast. If
interested call Matt Eller 0402 918 098.
Break. Resumed. 19.20
Wanted. HR Powerglide Badge – G Sims, Crash Box, Syncro Box, 179 Block and a
Hydromatic – R Nichol.
Raffle. Raised. $125
Meeting Closed. 20.05

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All the forms and paperwork needed for your Conditional Registration RTA and club are
available on the clubs website under forms http://www.48to78holden.com/FORMS.html.

HISTORIC VEHICLE MOVEMENT AUTHORISATION

I__________________________________of______________________________________

Have gained approval under the Historic Vehicle Registration scheme to move my vehicle,

Make________________ Model___________Year__________Rego No_________________

From________________________________________________________On___/___/2018

To_____________________________________________________Returning___/___/2018

Signed_______________________

MOVEMENT No________________
This authority is issued with conditions, as outlined in the clubs Constitution for user of
vehicles operating under Historic vehicle Registration.
AUTHORISING REGISTRARS:
Ron Marshall Ph. 0409 100 215
Phil Ryan Ph. 0407 018 201
clubregistrar@48to78holden.com
Or ring the club phone
0437 993 251
NOTE
The vehicles “Certificate of Approved Operations” must be kept in the vehicle at all times.

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 Events Report May 2018
Since last newsletter.....
12th May Bonfire Night, Another great night at the Fulmer’s place, thanks Cathy and Dave.
Despite the threat of rain and cold winds it turned out to be the perfect evening for a bush
BBQ around the fire, the stars came out and everyone enjoyed wonderful company. Special
thanks to Kylie and Gary for the huge pot of soup.
BBQ Swan Bay Style No Gas Required LOL

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20th May Tilligery Motorama

Congratulations to the Tilligery Classic Car Club for another hugely successful show. I have
been told there was about 400 vehicles on show and the weather couldn’t have been
better.

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 Sunday 3rd June “Lungs for life” Paterson Park.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Gosford swap meet 17th,
As our “no car show” club run for June/July we are going to Lost in the 50’s on June 24th,
they will be closing forever on 24th Sept and have 10,000 items of memorabilia for sale so
you could pick up a memento for the man cave. After this we’ll go for a cruise somewhere
for lunch.
See flyers and calendar for other events in July.
The time is NOW to book in for All Holden Day before they sell out. If you haven’t been
before it’s a great day with 800 Holden’s of every shape and size, the club provides
breakfast and lunch. Swap Meet is Sat and Sunday 4th and 5th August at Hawkesbury
showground, Clarendon with the display day on Sunday.
“Cessnock swap” as it is generally known is back on under new management, see flyer
Also Maitland Motorfest 26th August, info to follow.

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 All Holden Day 2018
BOOK IN NOW!!!!!!
http://allholdenday.wixsite.com/all-holden-
day

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Events Calendar ……As per the club constitution, “Historic registration, part 2, A, 1”, any events listed in the events
calendar may be attended by vehicles with historic registration without requiring a movement number or log book
entry. (Provided you are a fully financial member of the club. A copy of the current newsletter must be carried as proof
of an authorized event).

Events in Bold Italic underlined are preferred club runs. Catered events will specify “Catered Event” and numbers
are needed in advance.

48 to 78 Holden Car Club Hunter Valley Inc. Events (Updated 4/6/2018)

DATE EVENT LOCATION DETAILS

June 2018

Sat Bakers cottage Chelmsford Dr. Meet and greet

2nd Park up Metford From 5pm.
Sun St. Vincent’s Patterson Meet Bakers Cottage
3rd Car Show CLUB RUN Metford 9am Derparture
Hosted by
ANSMA

Sat ToyRiffic Midlife Crisis 7 til 9 pm

9th Modified car Customs Meet n greet
meet Rutherford

Mon Club Meeting Hexham 7pm Start

11th Bowling Club
Sun Gosford Showground See flyer
17th Swap meet
Sun Lost in Cameron Park Meet Macca’s Edgeworth
24th The 50’s CLUB RUN for 9am departure
followed by Catered event, Numbers needed
lunch in the
park
(somewhere)
July 2018

Sat Bakers cottage Chelmsford Dr. Meet and greet

7th Park up Metford From 5pm.
Mon Club Meeting Hexham 7pm Start
9th Bowling Club
Sat Stroud Show Stroud Meet 12 mile rest area, north of
14th n Shine showground Raymond Terrace for 9.30 departure
CLUB RUN
Sat Gloucester Family day with
28th Chillout heaps to do and
Festival see
th
Also Maitland Motorfest 26 August

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