general meeting - Toowoomba Swap Meet

December 2005
September 2006
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Management Committee 2006-2007
President
Editor.
Peter Donovan,
Graham Allum,
Membership Officer.
07 4630 7326, 0408 307 666,
0746976672, 0400 808 203,
John O’Hara,
[email protected]
[email protected].
07 46328855.
Vice President.
Property Officer.
Swap Chairman.
Leo Ryan,
Bob Chapman,
Kevin McGrath,
07 4632 0097, 0429 617 976.
46359235, 0427 539394,
07 46363760, 0407 627751,
[email protected]
[email protected].
Betty Hetherton,
Rally Directors,
Catering Officer.
07 46 136 644, 0428 653 294,
Peter Mc Govern,
Ann Cox,
07 46304205.
07 46354481, 0418 795 651.
Secretary,
Treasurer.
[email protected]
Mike Richards,
07 46979150,
Librarian,
Dating Officer.
Jack Hetherton,
07 46 136 644, 0428 653 294.
Historian,
Pat Murphy, 46355728,
[email protected]
Brian Timms,
07 46300048,
[email protected].
Workshop Supervisor.
Combined Council Reps,-
Rick A’Bell
07 46136611.
Rick A’Bell, Graham Allum,
Web site ; toowoombaswap.com
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month in the D.D.V.V.M.C. Clubrooms,
2 Rocla Crt, Toowoomba. Visitors Welcome.
Mailing address DDVVMC PO Box 486, Toowoomba, 4350. Clubroom Ph. 07 4633 3181.
Next General Meeting….. ............................. ....................................................
7.30 pm Thursday, August 14, 2006.
Next Management Committee Meeting
......................................... .... 7.30 PM Monday, August 11, 2006.
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Rock’n’Roll dance lessons 1 and 3 Sunday afternoons. Starting at 3PM. Bob and Marion Chapman will continue to give dance
lessons. They have a variety of music available but Rock’n’Roll is the first choice. Everyone is invited to come along to learn or just
enjoy the music.
Workshop open Monday nights from (approx) 7pm to 9pm.and Wednesday afternoon 2 til 5.
In door bowls check with Ted Taylor 4632 2565 for 2006 dates!.
Newsletter closing date August 31, 2006., Editorial Addresses [email protected] or- PO Box 9118, Withcott, 4352.
Next club run: As
the Inverell visit for September has been postponed until next year,
there will be a CLUB RALLY on SUNDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER, commencing at the Clubhouse at 9AM.
BYO Morning tea & Lunch. Please note this is not the usual Rally day.
Contact Peter McGovern Ph 46 304 205
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Donovans Doodlings - September 2006
The start of a new club year, and a few ‘challenges’ are now ahead of us.
Firstly thanks to the new Committee Members that have signed on to steer the club for the next 12 months and of course to those that
worked on the Committee last year/s and justly deserve a rest.
The August Rally to Nobby was an excellent event with a great roll up of 21 cars. Thanks again to Norm and Rick for their efforts in
putting on the rallies last year….. A job well done.
We are still pondering some changes to the workshop, so Rick can get into his new role as workshop supervisor. No doubt they will be
further discussed at the next Committee Meeting and once we have a recommendation we shall bring it forward to a general meeting.
Elsewhere in this Mag I have included a section….. ‘Food for Thought’, so please have a read of that and get the grey matter on the job
and lets discuss some ideas you may have in relation to the subjects that I have outlined.
See you at the General Meeting on the 14 September,
Peter D
Editorial
The new committee was appointed with a minimum of fuss,
and you have me back as editor.
One change I would like to see is for someone other than the
organiser, on the monthly event do the write up.
I’m a little disappointed that no-one else has come forward a
light enhancement and even Rick wore a hat for the last
outing!!
Graham
Minutes of the Management Committee Meeting
Held Clubrooms, 2 Rocla Crt August 7, 2006.
Apologies: Kevin McGrath
Present:.Bob Chapman, Graham Allum, Brian Timms, Pat
Murphy, John O’Hara, Leo & Camilla Ryan, Norm Anderson,
Des Ham, Rick A’Bell, Jeff.& Ann Cox, Leonie Ham, Peter
McGovern, Peter Donovan.
Minutes of the previous meeting: Moved R.A’Bell sec
L.Ryan that the minutes as printed in the “Rag” be accepted as
a true record.
Business Arising: (1) Clean –up of workshop (2)Carpets
cleaned.(3)Picture rail installed (4)Missing copies of “Restored
Cars”being acquired.
Correspondence:Moved L.Ham sec R.A’Bell that the outward
be endorsed and the inward be accepted
It was agreed that Hotrodders may have the use of the
Clubrooms and kitchen on 18 August.
Letter from Office of Fair Trading received, confirming
acceptance of changes to Constitution..
Treasurer’s Report:Moved P.McGovern sec R.A’Bell that the
report be received.
Dating:Nil
Editor: Nil
Property:Nil
Rallies:The next Rally to Nobby will be a Poker Run.Leave
Clubhouse at 9.30 a.m.Morning Tea at Cambooya.Lunch at
Nobby either picnic or go Nobby Hotel.
Librarian: Missing copies of “Restored Cars”have been
ordered
Workshop:Quotes to be sought for pedestal drill.
Membership:Good response by members to date.It was
decided that ads in “Rag” may only be placed by financial
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membersMembership will lapse unless subs. are paid by 14
September this year.In future years subs must be paid by 31st
July.
Swap: Glen Halter has decided not to renew his membership
but has generously agreed to manage Swap bookings for the
remainder of the time until February.Glen will be away for 1
month in Sept.-October.There will be an appeal to members to
manage bookings for that month.
Combined Council:Survey forms are still being
sought.Treasurer is needed for that organization.
General Business(1) Discusion on recent dinner dance.It was
suggested that next year numbers may be restricted to
100.(2)President gave an outline on the alterations that may
be undertaken to improve workshop.Pat Murphy presented an
alternative plan for renovation.There followed discussion on
the construction of the area proposed for panel work.
(3)There will be an auction of secondhand parts at the General
meeting.
There being no further business this meeting closed at
9.40p.m.
Secretary (Leonie Ham)
President
(Peter Donovan)
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MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING
Held Clubrooms, 2 Rocla Crt August 10, 2006.
Aplogies:Bernie Forster,Peter Swenderling,Jim
Robertson,Allan Lowe,Bob Chapman,Kevin McGrath.
Present: 53 members as per attendance book.
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Minutes: Moved Norm Anderson sec. Rick A’Bell that the
minutes as printed in the “Rag” be accepted as a true record.
Correspondence:Inward
(1) 26 magazines (2) Mobile phone acct. $70.99 (3)Club
phone acct. $102.31 (4)Comm rego. Trailer $118.10
(5)Duplicate post box key $5.00(6)3 swap bookings
(7)Booking date from Hotrodders (8)Fair Trading re.
constitution(9)Beaudesert date claimer 17/18 March
07 (10)Noosa Classic 1st Oct 06 (11)Rockhampton
Heritage Rally 4/5/6April 08(12)Maryborough Rally
28/29 Oct. 06(13)Cruzin Drag Races 11/13th Aug.06
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(14)Chrysler Expo.1 Oct 06(15)Aust post notify a
rise in postage(16)Annual return of new office bearers
to Dept.Fair Trading(17)Nomination forms for all
positions received.(18)Thank you card
Camilla(19)N.S.W.Classic2008 920)3 club subs.(21)1
returned “Rag”(22)B.O.C. gas acct $274.22
(23)Aust.Post $125.76(24)Twba Council Rates
$2016.48 (25)Com Council Minutes
(26)Gympie`Swap Meet 2nd`Sept 06
(27)Bay to Birdwood Run Sept.06 (28)JJ Richards
increased charges (29)Entry to Aust Directory of
Assoc. (30) Invitation to Gatton Fundraiser to erect
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Qld Transport Museum 15 Sept 06.
(2) Outward (1) Sympathy card to A’Bell family (2)
Order to Eddie Ford Publications for Restored Cars
Magazines.
Moved Leonie Ham sec Tom Sheeran that outward be
endorsed and inward be received.
Treasurers Report Moved Peter McGovern sec R.A’Bell that
the report be received.
Dating:Jeff Cox gave an informative report on his 3 years of
dating. Jeff commented that of the 36 cars that he had dated
20 have never been seen subsequently at Club functions.
Editor:Graham thanked the Ryan and Anderson families for
their great assistance with posting.
Property(1) Picture Rail installed (2) Carpets cleaned (3)Big
Screen in operation at social 26th Aug.
Rallies: This has been a good year of competitive rallying.The
President’s Run well attended.Next rally a bingo run to Nobby
on Sunday 13th Aug.
Library: No report.
Workshop:Pedestal Drill to be purchased.
Membership: John thanked those who had helped during year
and reported that subs were coming in well.
Historian:More photos to be framed including the Trevethan
car.
Combined Council:Seeking more survey forms and also
seeking a Treasurer for coming year.
Swap:Glen Halter has agreed to take bookings for 2007
Swap.Dee Anderson volunteered to take over bookings for the
month when Glen will be away.
General Business (1) Dinner dance a success .The numbers
for next year may be restricted to 100.The presentation of
trophies to some members followed.(2)There will be a
discussion at future meetings re the distribution of donations to
charity.(3)Structural changes to workshop put
forward.(3)Badges have been struck for all those who
participated in Longreach Rally(4)Trevor Hoffmann
recommended the Bi-Tron penetrating oil as demonstrated at a
recent meeting.(5)Baptist Church Highfields would welcome
display of cars at their White Elephant Stall 0n 26th August,at
8.30 a.m.
An auction of Shirley Rooney’s car parts followed this meeting.
There being no further business this meeting closed at
8.05p.m.
Secretary
(Leonie Ham)
President Peter Donovan.
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MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD AT THE CLUBROOMS ON 10TH AUGUST AT 9.00P.M.
Present: 53 members as per attendance book.
Apologies:As for general meeting.
Minutes of 2005 A.G.M. Moved Peter Donovan sec R.A’Bell
that the minutes be endorsed.
Treasurers Report: Moved Peter McGovern sec Col Baker
that the audited report be accepted.
Editor’s Report. Graham spoke about the change in format and
explained the increase in magazine costs due to the amount of
colour printing. The Toowoomba Ed. Centre regards our
newsletter as one of its best publications.
President’s Report: Peter Donovan referred to his report as
published in the “Rag”Leo Ryan moved a vote of thanks to
President,Peter.
Peter Donovan moved sec. R.A’Bell that the report be
received.
Committee Elections:
Leonie Ham chaired this part of meeting stating that as one
nomination had been received for each position and that no
nominations may be received from the floor, as per the
Constitution..
President: Peter Donovan nom. Leo Ryan sec Jack Hetherton
(elected unopposed)
Vice Pres: Leo Ryan nomJack Hetherton sec Peter Donovan
( elected unopposed)
Secretary: Betty Hetherton nom Jack Hetherton secPeter
Donovan ( elect. Unopposed)
Treasurer:Michael Richards nom Peter Donovan sec Leonie
Ham (elect.unopposed)
Editor:Graham Allum nom Peter Donovan secJack Hetherton
(elect unopposed)
Workshop Sup.: Rick A’Bell nom Bob Chapman sec Peter
McGovern (elect unopposed)
Rally Director: Peter McGovern nom. Peter Donovan sec. R.
A’Bell (elect. unopposed)
Property Officer:Bob Chapman nom Rick A’Bell sec Peter
McGovern(elect.unopposed)
Membership Officer: John O’Hara nomRick A’Bell sec Norm
Anderson “
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Dating Officer:Jack Hetherton nom. Leo Ryan sec. Peter
Donovan
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Swap Chairman: Kevin McGrath nom.Peter Donovan sec R.
A’Bell
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Historian: Brian Timms nom Pat Murphy sec. Graham Allum
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Librarian:Pat Murphy nom Jeff Cox sec. Brian Timms
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Ann Cox tendered her resignation as Providor.
A vote of thanks was moved by Peter Donovan to Ann
commenting on the fine fare that Ann always provided and
how members appreciated the supper.
Moved Peter Donovan sec Peter McGovern that G.D.H. be
appointed to continue in their role as auditor.
There being no further business this meeting closed at 9.15
p.m.
Secretary: Leonie Ham
President: Peter Donovan.
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worthwhile articles about maintaining vehicles that
are worth looking at.
LIBRARY CORNER
One of the features of our wonderful Library is the
amazing collection of magazines and periodicals
that almost fill the southern wall. There are a large
number of different names that were published
from the early forties to the present day.
In the volume I have there are articles on clutch,
suspension, electrical and uni joints. There are also
cartoons and an article on the new Tucker cars.
This magazine was probably only available to
motor garagemen of the day and was probably
given to us by a retired mechanic or one of his
descendants.
I would like to draw your attention to a trade
journal called The Australian Garage and Motor
Trader published in the late forties with a
Queensland flavour. There is even an ad for
Barnes Auto. As a matter of fact the magazine is
worth looking at for just the ads but there are many
The Library is usually open on Monday and
meeting nights.
Pat
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These pics show the activity
during the auction which
came between the general
meeting and the AGM. As
you can see there was good
interest from most! Some of
the proceeds went to our
support of the Children’s Day
Oncology Ward.
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Some of the members enjoyed lunch at the Dad and
Dave pub at Nobby while others picnicked in the
park. Maybe the club should think about putting on
a lunch occasionally.
The August Run.
Or A GREAT DAY FOR CHEVROLET??
It certainly was with five different vehicles one of
which was the eventual rally winner Trevor
Hoffmann. There were three Chev fours and two
sixes.
List of Members and their Cars
Peter & Rayma Donovan
29 Chev
Rick & Nerida A`Bell
69 Rolls
Des & Leonie Ham
38 Buick
Gary Rengers & Wife
53 Riley
Bob & Ferne Callow
28 A Model
Ken & Barb Martin
49 M.G.
Gene & Faye Lucas
63 Hillman Imp
Col Baker
62 Morris.
Noel Cox
1912 Cadillac
Pat & Lyn Murphy
28 Chev.
Tim Murphy & Wife
34 Chev.
B Donaghey
65 Peugeot
Bill & Dell Fischer
28 A Model.
Rob Drummond
47 Olds
Darren Ciesiolka & Family & Friends 24 Chandler
Norm & Dee Anderson
56 Nash Metropolitan.
Trevor Hoffman
27Chev.
Peter Lovell & Wife
54 Vanguard.
Tom Harrigan
28 Chev.
James Meara
23 Hupmobile
Andy Mills
Torana SLR 5000
It was also a great day for the club with 21 vehicles
in attendance. Another notable vehicle from the
General’s stable was Noel Cox’s veteran Cadillac.
As well as looking good this car goes well too,
keeping up with the vintage four cylinder vehicles
of the twenties.
There were also a number of new vehicles on their
first club outing.
Peter Lovell’s Vanguard looked a picture as did
Rob and Fern Callow’s A Model. Gary Rengers had
his Riley on the run and newcomer Andrew
displayed his SLR Torana.
Once again the best pic of the Chandler is with the bonnet open; and the problem is catching
with the Cadillac showing similar symptoms!!
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Rally organisers
and Rally winners
Fischer ‘A’
with Murphy
Chev,
More Chevs,
Donaghey’s
Peugeot,
RR of Rick and
Nerida.
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More August Rallyists, clockwise from top right.
Trevor Hoffman and 1927 Chev, Gary Rengers’ Riley, Vanguard of Peter Lovell, with Riley and Morris
Major, Murphy ’34 Chev with Donovan 29 Chev, Nash of Norm and Dee Anderson with the Martin
Hillman Imp.
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Rob Callow ’28 Model A, Fischer Model A,
Hoffman Chev, Harrigan ’28 Chev, ’47 olds of Rob
Drummond, James Meara and Hupmobile, Andy
Mills SLR 5000
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Howard
Motors
From Brian Timms
James Howard was a watchmaker from Wigon, Lancashire, England and arrived in Rockhampton, Australia
in August, 1889. He was an enthusiastic cyclist and soon joined into the local sport. He obtained the
franchise for Rover bicycles and set up business at 95 East St, Rockhampton in the early 1890’s. The
business prospered and expanded as the histories show he was still Chairman of Directors at the time of his
death in February, 1958 when he was 92 years of age.
In 1906 the business was
expanded to become James
Howard & Co and had
premises at 333 Queen St.,
Brisbane, distributing Rover
bicycles and manufacturing
Howard cycles. Howards
were the first motor
distributors in Queensland.
In 1914 the firm changed
trading name again to
become Howard Motor and
Cycle Co. Ltd at 376 Queen
St., Brisbane & 95 East St.,
Rockhampton.
The Toowoomba Branch
was opened in 1915 and was
situated in Neil St., on the
western side between Bell &
Margaret Streets. A branch
was opened in Ipswich in
1916 and operated until
about 1920. The first Rover car imported into Australia by James Howard was a Rover of 1908 vintage. It
appears British
Dominion Motors Ltd
were the marketers of
Rover cars in the 1920s
of which Mr. Howard
was a director, when I
turn the page I find
British Dominion
Motors Ltd were a
subsidiary company of
Howards Motor Co.
Advertisements from
1926 show a new Rover
Touring Car selling for
299pounds and the
Roadster for 275pounds
“complete with 4 tyres”
(what no spare?).
When Howards opened
their business in
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Toowoomba they were agents for Buick,Cadillac and Chevrolet cars.
The Toowoomba branch changed its name to “Auto Cars, Toowoomba Ltd” in 1927 and became a subsidiary
of Howards Motor Co. Ltd. A branch of Auto Cars was opened at Dalby in 1928 and operated until 1939.
Auto Cars Dalby sold all the General Motors Cars and Trucks including Chev., Buick, Oldsmobile, Cadillac,
Marquette and G.M.C.
and Chev trucks. In 1932
Howards Motors Ltd were
the sole distributor of
Morris Cars and
Commercials for the
Northern Rivers District of
NSW. Howards also sold
Hart Parr and Vickers
Tractors and International
Trucks in the early 1930’s.
Howards were the agents
for Refrigerators, namely
Hallstrom Kerosene and
Electrice as well as
Commercial shop
refrigerators. In 1939
Howards picked up the
agency for Studebaker
which they held and sold vehicles through to about 1962.
Roy Howard, the son of James Howard was born in Brisbane on 24th August, 1908, he married in 1935 and at
this time was manager of Howards in Toowoomba. During World War 2, he served in the 2/25 Australian
Infantry Battalion from July, 1940 until his discharge on 31st January, 1945. After the war Roy returned to his
position as manager of Howards in Toowoomba. Later he became Director of Howards Ltd., holding this
position until 1966. Roy Howard was a keen fisherman and golfer and member of the Masonic Lodge. In later
years when he was unable to walk the golf course he purchased a motorized buggy to keep playing, later
moving to the Gold Coast and remained there until his death on 2nd October, 1981.
It appears Howards moved out of their old Neil St. premises and into their new brick Showroom in the early
1930’s. This was still an elegant Showroom in the 1960’s. The workshop was at the rear of the showroom and
their Used Cars were between the Showroom and their old premises.
The 1950s were busy years at
Howards, selling Morris Cars,
namely the Minor, Oxford and
Commercial vehicles, also the
Morris “Z” Ute which Howards
imported from England and had
Charles Hope in Brisbane build the
body.
January 1953 saw the take over of
sales for Riley and Wolseley Cars
and Nuffield Tractors from
Flinders Motors. In the early
1970s Howards moved to 618
Ruthven Street.
The last new car sold at Howards
in Ruthven St., was the Leyland
P76. This car was embroiled in
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controversy from the
start and with the P76
assembly plant having
problems with
workers at the time
and the assembly and
finish were shoddy.
One of the few
changes between
1970 and the close of
business in July, 1975
was the change of
name to UK Motors.
The Ruthven St.,
premises were
purchased by the
Toowoomba
Chronicle where their
offices still stand
today.
The old Howard’s, Neil Street’ premises were demolished to build the Neil St. Bus Interchange.
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The Morris Motor Company
from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_Motor_Company
The Morris Motor Company (MMC) was started in 1910 when bicycle manufacturer William Morris turned his attention to car
manufacturing. A factory was opened in 1913 in Cowley, Oxford, England, and the company's first car, a 2-seat version of the
"Bullnose" Oxford was introduced. Nearly all the major components were bought-in, with only final assembly being undertaken in the
MMC works. In 1914 a coupé and van were added to the line-up but the
chassis was too short and the 1018 cc engine too small to make a muchneeded 4-seat version of the car. White and Poppe, who made the engine,
wanted more money for a larger version than Morris was prepared to pay so
Morris turned to Continental of Detroit, Michigan, USA for supplies of a
1548 cc unit. Gearboxes and axles were also sourced in the United States. In
spite of the outbreak of the First World War the orders were maintained and,
from mid-1915 a new larger car, the 2-seat and 4-seat Cowley was
introduced.
After the war the Continental engine was no longer available, so Morris
arranged for the French company Hotchkiss to make a near-copy in their
Coventry factory. This was used to power new versions of the basic Cowley
and more up-market Morris Oxford cars. With a reputation for producing highquality cars and a policy of cutting prices, MMC continued to grow and
increase its share of the British market and, in 1924, MMC overtook Ford to become the UK's biggest car manufacturer, holding a 51%
share of the home market. There was also a policy of buying up suppliers with,
for example in 1923, Hotchkiss in Coventry becoming the Morris Engines
branch. In 1924 the head of the Morris sales agency in Oxford, Cecil Kimber,
started building sporting versions of Morris cars, called 'MG' after the agency
Morris Garages. The later-to-be-famous MG factory was in Abingdon,
Oxfordshire, England.
The small car market was entered in 1928, with the Morris Minor, using an
847 cc engine from the Wolseley Motor Company, a company which became
part of MMC in 1927 when William Morris bought it, and this helped get them
through the depression years. The Minor was replaced at the 1934 London
Motor Show by the Morris Eight, a direct response to the Ford Model Y and
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heavily based on it. In 1932 Morris appointed Leonard Lord as Managing Director and he swept through the works, updating the
production methods including a proper moving assembly line, but they fell out and Lord left in 1936, threatening to "take Cowley apart
brick by brick". Also in 1936 Morris sold Morris Commercial Cars Limited, his commercial vehicle enterprise, to Morris Motors. In 1938
William Morris became Viscount Nuffield, and the same year he merged MCC (already incorporating Wolseley) and MG with newly
acquired Riley to form a new company the Nuffield Organisation.
Production restarted after the Second World War, with the prewar Eight and Ten but, in 1948 they were replaced by what is
probably the most famous Morris car, the Morris Minor designed
by Alec Issigonis (who later went on to be famous for the design
of the Mini) and reusing the small car name from 1928. Alongside
it was the Morris Oxford of 1948, styled like a larger version of the
Minor. This was the basis for the design of India's famous
Ambassador automobile.
In 1952, the Nuffield Organisation (incorporating Morris, MG,
Riley and Wolseley) merged with its old rival the Austin Motor
Company to form the British Motor Corporation (BMC) with
Leonard Lord back in charge, accounting for Austin's domination
of the organisation. Badge engineering came with the new
company and, for several years, Austin, Morris and the other BMC
names would be seen on similar vehicles. In 1968, the Morris
marque transferred to the British Leyland Motor Corporation
(BLMC), and subsequently, in 1975, to the nationalised British
Leyland Limited (BL).
The Morris marque was used until the early 1980s on cars such as
the Morris Marina. The facelifted Marina, the Morris Ital, was the
last Morris-badged passenger car until its demise in 1984. The last
Morris was a van, based on the Austin Metro. The former MMC
assembly plant in Cowley was turned over in the early 1980s for
the production of Austin and Rover badged vehicles.
The rights to the Morris marque is currently owned by MG Rover, who have inherited the remains of BMC and BL. The Cowley
assembly plant is now owned by BMW, who use it to assemble the new MINI. With MG Rover currently in receivership, it is not clear
who will buy the Morris marque.
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Morris Oxford (Bullnose) 1913-1926
Morris Cowley 1915-1935
Morris Oxford 1926-1935
Morris Minor 1928-1932
Morris Major 1931-1933
Morris Isis 1930-1935
Morris Twenty-One/Twenty-Five 19331939
Morris Twelve 1935-1939
Morris Fourteen 1935-1939
Morris Eight 1935-1948
Morris Ten 1933-1948
Morris Minor MM 1948-1952
Morris Minor 1952-1956
Morris Minor 1000 1955-1971
Morris Oxford MO 1948-1954
Morris Six MS 1948-1953
Morris Oxford1954-1969
Morris Isis 1955-1958
Morris Cowley 1954-1959
Morris Mini Minor 1959-1969
Morris 1100 1962-1971
Morris 1300 1967-1971
Morris 1800 1966-1975
Morris Marina 1971-1984
Morris Ital 1980-1984
As you will note from the start this is from an internet site. This is quite a good site with links available from all the text shown
underlined above. This includes model identification and sepcifications.
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THE TRADE PAGE
WANTED
Services
Any Information or parts for a 1925 Bean Truck. Some of the
parts required are: Radiator, Motor, Gearbox, Tailshaft, Pinion,
hand brake lever and rods, Anything would be a help!
Also any thing to suit 1924 23/60 Vauxhall.
Contact James Meara 07 4633 4206
Dick PAKEMAN
12 Deviney Street Helidon
General machining, bearing re-white-metalling.
And now wheel rims, split, lock ring and well based.
Ph. (07) 4697 6462
VH to CM Valiant sedan: for special project, must be low price.
Will be going to a good home. Also would be interested to hear
from anyone wrecking HG Holdens or VC Valiants.
Ph James 0417 075 819.
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T & B Bobcat Hire
Levelling, Post Holes, trenching, General tidy ups,
6 in 1 Bucket & 4 Ton Tipper.
Call Jack, 0429 191 149.
Ford ‘Beer Barrel’ Grill and front guards to suit 38-9 Pick up.
Also Headlight lens and Tail lens and Kelsey Hayes wire wheel
to suit a 1934 Auburn.
Contact Rick, 46332 880.
Ford Escort Mark 1. Would like one going and close to
roadworthy. A Lotus or Mexico model would be nice!!!
Contact Graham 46976672.
FOR SALE
1939 Ford Anglia Deluxe Tourer
10HP 3speed, Great rally car, Maroon and black guards.
White upholstery, speedo shows 49900 miles, drives
very well.
Contact Bernie, 07 4635 1336.
J & S BOBCAT HIRE
John Wegrzyniak
A/H & FAX
, 0418 878643
07 46976777
All Concrete Prep work, trenching, Gravel & Bitumen
Driveways, Landscaping, Site cleans, Rock walls,
Post holes,, 2.5m Depth, @ 350mm / 450mm Dia.
4 in 1 Bucket, Backhoe Attachment, Levelling Bar, ,
Double Drum Roller. Sweeper Attachment . 6 Mtr Truck;
14 Years Experience
81 Ashlands Drive Postmans Ridge 4352
Model T Ford parts. Turtle back, chassis, front end and
diff. Pat Callow, ph 46231382, (Mitchell).
1971 Land Rover Series 2A LWB. X-Army wireless
vehicle. Very original, good rubber, canopy, reg & RWC.
$4,500, 0408 718 381.
1947 Austin K2, 2 ton truck. Good restoration project,
not running but complete, 3.5 petrol engine and 4 speed
gearbox, also
1927 Chev front guards, only good for pattern $40 the
pair.
Contact Michael 4615 2042.
Garden City Tyres
For all your tyre needs,
Wheel balancing and alignment for old and new cars,
as well as 4 x 4s and light commercials.
Cnr Neil and Thomas Street 46392244
Ford Prefect motor with original Radiator, runs well
Contact Arend Tibben, 46967389, 0427 557634
Paint and Plastic Repairs
Does your ‘Pride and Joy’ suffer from: - scratches,
- stone chips, - faded paintwork, - poorly matched paint
repairs
- upholstery damage, tears, holes etc
Let me fix these quickly for you at your place
Trade prices for club members
Call Pete Schwenderling from Kwik Fix
0427 461 347, www.kwikfix.com.au
4 x 205/75 R14 whitewall tyres. Plenty of tread. Would suit big
car. They were a little too big for my XP Falcon
$100
&
Round ( cylindrical ) fuel tank. 870mm long, 260mm diameter.
Larger than normal outlet ( maybe half inch).
Would suit veteran or early vintage car or possibly a stationary
engine.$20.
Pat Murphy
46355728
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The Polisher’s Rag.
September 2006.
COMING EVENTS
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Next club run: As the Inverell visit for September has been postponed until next year,
there will be a CLUB RALLY on SUNDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER, commencing at the Clubhouse at 9AM.
BYO Morning tea & Lunch. Please note this is not the usual Rally day.
Contact Peter McGovern Ph 46 304 205
On the First and Third Sundays of each month Rock’n’Roll dance lessons (and great afternoon entertainment)
Hosted by Bob and Marion Chapman..
September.
2 Gympie Swap, Gympie Showgrounds, 0408616 709.
11 Committee meeting
14 Club meeting
16 All British Run,
17 All British Day , Tennison, Albert 0429 780 980.
17 Beaudesert Swap, showgrounds. Ray 55412298.
24 Club Run
24 All Holden Day, Clem Jones Park , Carina, Clair 32813524.
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30/1 Oct, Lama Annual Rally.
30/1st Oct , Granite Highlands Vehicle/Machinery Show, Stanthorpe Showgrounds, Peter 46834348.
October.
2-6 Model T owners QLD, 46663801.
9 committee meeting
12 Club Meeting
15 Military Jeep swap, Canungra Showgrounds.
15 Bundamba Swap, Bundamba State School, 3288 8208.
27-28 Motorcycle Swap Gatton. Keith 46301742.
For more information or entry forms on any coming events you can contact Peter McGovern on 46304305
These are 1930s GAZ AA trucks. They are
based on the Ford AA and were so popular in
Russia that production continued right through
til 1945. These trucks feature in many of the
Russian WW II museums and memorials. As the
war material shortages and time concerns hit, the
management took short cuts as you can see by
the guard shape on the one. lower left
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The Polisher’s Rag.
September 2006.
1912 Cadillac of Noel Cox
and the 38 Buick of Des
and Leonie Ham
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