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Apologies—Pres. Peter Wells
May/June 2005
Correspondence Out
Letter t o Farley Campbell involving payment f o r
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Past Events
Minutes o f Previous Meeting — Read and accepted.
> Hillarys ride —12 members enjoyed a fine day.
Moved Mal Bell, seconded Ken Ward.
Treasurers Report — Showed a credit balance o f
$2,866.14 M o v e d Paul Redmond, seconded D a w n
Thompson.
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Articles for Newsletter: T h e Editor Peter Wells
NEXT MEETINGS: Monday 16
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25 Constantine Court Thomlie WA 6108 (08) 9459 1750
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WAHCC Committee - President: Peter Wells 9459 1750
Vice President: David Clark 9255 1373
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Historian:
Treasurer: Tony Hall 9446 5738
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Club Photographer:
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Events Co-Ordination: Phil Harris 9459 7146 Mery Thompson 9450 2579
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The initial setting up fee for this club is $193.90, with a
further annual payment next July of approximately $137.00.
It seems that most of the usual suspects made the effort
to attend, of course the new venue behind Government
House meant that those riders south of the river or using
This will save us $450.00 for the first year, and around Mounts Bay Road would not have city centre traffic to
$540.00 for each succeeding year.
cope with, which in my book would be a bonus. I know
Peter Wells
that Phil, Alan, and Alan's son rode from M t Henry
Bridge, along with a herd of riders from other clubs,
MAY A G M MONTH
with good riding conditions.
Here we are again, another year gone, and time for an
Election of Offices.
Yours truly spent Bike Week in hospital recovering
from a knee reconstruction, so was unable to attend any
But this year is a little different, because we URGENTLY of the usual events, but next year I should be there
need a new Secretary. We cannot function properly without making up for lost time.
these vital positions being filled, so please give this matter
Apparently it was a good event once again, and enjoyed
some very serious thought.
by all in attendance.
And a word o f warning. I shall be handing over the
Presidents job next year — that is i f I am returned at the BIKE WEEK RIDE AND BBO
AGM, of course.
Sunday March 13
Clubrooms
th s a wf o r a ride t o Point Walter and return,
All positions so far only our Secretary and Treasurer have followed
t w e lb yv aeB B Q A l t h o u g h the numbers were
given notice that they will not be carrying on, so I presume disappointing
r i d e we should remember that some o f our
others on the Committee will be prepared to continue. I t is members
also belong to other clubs and that there was a
r s
quite in order for any of the ladies in the club to stand for lot of cycling activity on that weekend.
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office, so perhaps they could help fill our gaps.
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river foreshore from Applecross to Point Walter was
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pleasant indeed. We had a couple of non members
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MIDLAND RAILWAY OPEN DAY CANCELLED
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The popular Open Day at the Railway Workshop in Midland Unfortunately Ann Young was taken i l l so she and
Junction has been axed by the Midland Redevelopment husband Gary had to cut their ride short.
authority. Just why this has been done is not quite clear,
because a ntunber of clubs relied on this event for money to There were plenty of onlookers at the Pt Walter reserve,
many taking the time to inspect our bikes.
help them carry on throughout the rest of the year.
Perhaps the MRA is following in the footsteps o f Mark The return ride was quite uneventful and we got a
McGowan, closing anything that is popular, such as Rally pleasant surprise to find Alan Naber had got the barbie
Australia.
underway ready for us to tuck into.
One has t o wonder what goes o n i n some o f these Thanks must go to Dawn for organising the food, and to
Phil for supplying the barbie.
organisations.
AUSTRALL4N CYCLE HISTORY CONFERENCE, Because i t was a Bike West sponsored event a l l
participants received at free T-shirt and drink bottle,
CANBERRA
Alan Naber presented a paper at this event dealing with the which was appreciated by all.
history o f the Swansea Cycle Company, one o f W.A.'s
biggest cycle manufacturers. I t was well received at this We had two juniors taking part, Desiree Harris and
Unja, all the way from Denmark, so we must be getting
Conference.
famous world wide.
BIKE WEEK BREAKFAST
I have no official report on this event which is usually quite
well patronised by this club, so can only tell what I have
heard on the grapevine, and at this time of the year grapes
are pretty pricey.
Apparently the Thompsons are having problems again,
either Merv's stoplight didn't work or Dawns brakes
were faulty. They really must stop bumping into one
another like that.
A great time was had by all taking part in this event.
Phil Harris
Participants were—
Tony Hall —Malvern Star
Paul Redman—Swansea 5 Swan
Ann Young Repco Traveller
Gary Young—Malvern Star Coronation Bike
Dawn Thompson—1965 Moulton
Mery Thompson—75 Peugeot
Jinja— 1965 Moulton
Alan Naber—5 Swan Swansea
Harold Perry—Swansea 2 Swan
Judith Perry—Indi 500 Fold-up
Phil Harris—Malvern Star Delivery
Desiree Harris—Giant
WHITEMAN PARK
A warm and sunny autumn day, shady trees in a lush green
park, a jazz orchestra playing well known favourites and
surrounded by friends of like mind. H o w better could one
spend a glorious March Sunday?
Our display at Whiteman Park was a grand success. Thanks
to David Clark, who was first on the scene, we were able to
select a superb site within our allocated area, central to all
activities and with all day shade.
The Whiteman Park Classic Car Show is a family day which
means lots of kids. P h i l and Merv, provided an excellent
display of historic tricycles and pedal cars which proved a
magnet to the youngsters in the crowd.
With seven machines from the nineteenth century going as
far back as 4875, the display predated all the car club
exhibits and attracted continued interest all day. Together
with a diverse selection of bicycles from 1930 to the 1980's.
Our club's display was one of the busiest at the show.
Club members engaged i n many, sometimes lengthy
conversations w i t h visitors. T h e interest shown was
indicative o f the fact that most people rode bicycles at
sometime during their lives and our display brought back
memories which proved a good talking point.
It was nice to catch up with Jim Selkirk, one of our regional
members from Gingin. J i m displayed a 'Squirrel', a rare
beast (we think from USA) manufactured using pressed
steel construction. He intends restoring his bike and would
love to hear from anyone who may have information on the
Squirrel's origins. Jim is also a member of the Vauxhall Car
Club and on the day displayed one of the General's English
offspring—flutes and all.
It was generally thought the attendance on 2005 was
well down on previous years. Some of the car clubs at
the perimeter of the display area were disappointed at
having fewer viewing their cars. Our club was fortunate
in having a unique exhibition which attracted a high
degree of interest.
The entertainment for the day was provided by the CBC
Fremantle Jazz Orchestra. The young high school boys
played professional and style rarely heard in a school
band. With an extensive repertoire, they were a credit to
their school and to their teachers.
There was one down side to the day. I forgot to take my
cask of Kaiser Sthul dry red—never mind!
Those taking part
Mery & Dawn Thompson — 1890 Columbia Kids
Tricycle
Mery & Dawn Thompson — 1881 Perfection D D
Tricycle
Mery & Dawn Thompson—1924 Cyclops Tricycle
Mery & Dawn Thompson—1938 Chrysler Pedal Car
Frosty the Clown (Merv) —Eccentric Fun Bike
Phil Harris —1970 Jeep Pedal Car
Phil Harris—1950 Cyclops Pedal Car
Phil Harris—1950 Triang Comet
Phil Harris —1994 Homemade Trailer
Phil Harris —1950 Cyclops tricycle
Mal & Myrene Bell —1895 Rudge Penny-farthing
Mal & Myrene Bell - 1875 Desidatum Penny-farthing
Mal & Myrene B e l l — 1887 Coventry Machinist
Ordinary PF
Mal & Myrene Bell —1885 Coventry Rudge Rotary
Phil Harris—1930 Malvern Star Delivery Bike
Phil Harris—1930? Blackbird Racer
Phil Harris—1980 Strada Fold up
Phil Harris—1982 Raleigh Superbe
Phil Harris—1940 Ascot Racer
Phil Harris—1950 Hercules
Frostys Mate (Phil) —1993 Little Mini Bike
Paul Redman—1948 Swansea 5 Swan Racer
Paul Redman (Club bike) —1960 Sparta Dutch Girls 26"
David Clark—1980 Gordonson Trade Bike
David Clark—1981 Itera
David Clark—1935 Ideor
Tony Hall —1925 VP
Tony Hall —1980? DA Bike
David Northam—1980 Hercules
David Northam—1970? Malvern Star Skid Star
Jim Selkirk - 1950? Squirrel
Harold & Judy Perry—1970? Phoenix Compact
Harold & Judy Perry—1970? Indi 500 Fold up
There were 32 items on display ranging from 1875
Desidatarn Penny-farthing to a 1982 Raleigh Superbe.
Paul Redman
HILLARYS RIDE SUNDAY 1 7
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path from Hillarys Nodes Park t o Tom Simpson Park
Mullaloo look out. T h i s year the Gods were good to us
because the weather was just perfect for a mid morning ride.
Some riders made some adjustments to their bikes along
with the way eg tightening the handlebars for one rider, just
as well we carried some tools. A t least someone's peddle
didn't fall off this time.
Desiree had a new friend come along for the ride but he
must have got a B.S.A. (bloody sore arse) by the time the
ride was over sitting on the handle bars all the way. She
will no doubt take him again next time.
Alan went to find a Subway, I reckon Wendy thought he
found the Freeway instead because he was gone so long.
We all had a good time, till next time. Stay safe, on your
bike.
Phil Harris
Those taking part
Ann Northan— Malvern Star "Family Star"
David Northan—Malvern Star "Skidstar" (customised)
Judy Perry—Indi 500
Harold Perry—Lucas 40's
Mery Thompson—Elec Assisted "Bike" Mitsubishi
Dawn Thompson—Peugeot
Phil Harris—Benyue
Desiree Harris —Giant
Alan Naber—Birdie Blue 2003
Wendy Naber—Birdie Blue 2003
When I was a kid racing bikes there were a lot of better
bikes around than mine, but the cost was well out of my
reach however, as they say all good things come to those
who wait.
Some forty years on, and I have just acquired my dream
bike. Come and see it at the next Club Meeting and bring a
big box of tissues.
Anonymous Club Member
WANTED WANTED
We need some copies of our Newsletter to complete our
Club files. I f you can help we need the following issues. Vol 51\i'D 2, 6
Vol 6 N'2, IV' 5
I f you can help please contact Editor Peter Wells 9459 1750
have been making enquiries regarding having
aluminium bidons made, it seems it will cost $25.00
each to get 6 made.
They will be copied from a 1938 one that Paul Redman
has.
If you want some of these period drink containers
contact me ASAP. I f there is enough demand I will go
ahead otherwise forget the whole thing.
Peter Wells 9459 1750
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