Newsletter dated July 1, 2011

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Jackaroo 4WD Club
Victoria’s Premier All Make 4WD Touring Club
Incorporation number: A0015419V
ABN: 42 439 797 338
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This is why our club exists. So we can get to places like this with other members.
NEXT MEETING
Soup and Sausage Night
Wednesday 20th July 2011
7.30 pm North Balwyn R.S.L.
www.jackaroo4wdclub.org.au
Jackaroo 4WD Club of Victoria Newsletter, Page 1
How to Contact Us
Mailing Address
The Secretary, Jackaroo Club of Victoria
PO Box 617, Doncaster, Victoria, 3108
Public Website
http://www.jackaroo4wdclub.org.au
Members Only Community Website
http://mc2.vicnet.net.au/home/jack4wd
Meetings
Held the 3rd WEDNESDAY of each month, 7:30pm, at the North Balwyn RSL &
Bowling Club, Centre Way, North Balwyn. Guests welcome.
Please note that there is no General Meeting held in December
President
Peter Sanders
Home 9337 6612 mobile 0434 675 610
[email protected]
Vice President
Ian Blainey
Home 9390 3810 Mobile 0458 444 656
[email protected]
Membership Officer
Chris Rogers
Home 9481 4769 Mobile 0425 795 858
[email protected]
Secretary
John Smith
Home 9874 3788 Mobile 0419 364 392
[email protected]
Treasurer
Graeme Mitchell
Home 9467 4759 Mobile 0413 883 713
[email protected]
Trip Co-ordinator
John Dudley
Home: 5429 5087 Mobile 0412 948 361
[email protected]
Editor
Harry Richards
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[email protected]
Librarian
Adrian Morris
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Property Officer
Mark Eames
Home 9431 6400 Mobile 0401 998 172
[email protected]
Immediate Past President
John Dudley
Home 5429 5087 Mobile 0412 948 361
[email protected]
Committee Member
Barry McElhenny
Home 9435 3622 Mobile 0427 330 676
[email protected]
Committee Member
Paul Trouse
Home 5281 5228 Mobile 0408 003 383
[email protected]
Committee Member
Committee Member
Philip Johnstone
Home 9807 9096 Mobile 0417 014 636
[email protected]
CLUB SATPHONE
SatPhone will be switched on for
incoming calls at specified times
announced by the Trip Leader. At other
times please leave an SMS message .
Note : calls made to the SatPhone will be charged to the
caller at International Rates
Chris Smith
[email protected]
URGENT calls only. Note : not all Club
Trips carry a SatPhone. Check with the
Trip Coordinator.
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Calendar of Club Events
Month
Date
Event Details
July
20
20
24
30 & 31
Committee Meeting
General Meeting - Soup and Sausage Night
New Members Day
Snow Trip
August
6 - 21
7
7
13 & 14
17
17
21
31 & 3/9
Outback Waterholes and Pubs trip
Deadline for Newsletter items
Blackwood Gold Mines trip
Corryong Caper
Committee Meeting
General Meeting - Talk on Guilfoyles Volcano
Guilfoyles Volcano & Historic Buildings trip
Driver Training
September
10 & 11
11
17 & 18
21
21
24
Bonnie Doon Bonanza
Moonambel Meander
Committee meeting
General Meeting
Otway Wildflowers
October
1&2
9
15 & 16
19
19
Big Desert trip
Absent Friends Memorial Weekend at Tolmie
Committee Meeting
General Meeting
November
5&6
6
12
13
16
16
19 & 20
23 & 26
Granny’s Flat Jamieson
Magical Mystery Tour
Cobaw Forest Trip
Committee Meeting
General Meeting
Castlemaine, Maryborough and Talbot
Driver Training
Jackaroo 4wd Club of Australia (Victorian Branch) Incorporated
Incorporation Number A0015419V
Meeting held at:
North Balwyn RSL and Bowling Club
Centre Way
North Balwyn
Victoria.
Minutes of General Meeting held on Wednesday 15th June 2011
Minutes recorded by John Smith
Meeting opened: The meeting opened at 7.45 pm.
Welcome: The President, Peter Sanders, welcomed members and visitors to the meeting.
Apologies: David Dobson, Graeme Thornton, Vicki Powell, Colin & Margaret Ritchie, Keith
Slingo & Monica Nurminen, Greg Moore, Ray Bridger
Visitors: Doug Clarke, Bruce Kidgell
Guest Speaker:
There was no guest speaker, but after the close of the meeting, a slideshow of recent trips was
shown.
Minutes of Previous Meeting:
Motion: That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 18th May 2011, as published in the
June 2011 Newsletter, be accepted.
Moved: Ian Blainey Seconded: Rick Farlow. Motion accepted.
Business Arising from Minutes:
Nil.
REPORTS:
President: Peter Sanders
Peter advised that a sub-committee has been created to assist with input into our website. The
first efforts to input data were not too successful.
Peter and his wife had recently visited the Moyston area as a potential Tri-State venue for 2013.
The area looks promising facility wise, but the damaged state of the roads after this year’s
flooding is a main issue.
Vice President: Ian Blainey
Ian confirmed a slideshow presentation will be run tonight after the meeting. July is our annual
Soup and Sausage Night.
Secretary: John Smith
Correspondence received via e-mail:
June 2011 Delegates Brief Sheet from 4WD Vic
Correspondence received via postal box
Annual subscription payments (12)
Financial Statement from Victoria Teachers Credit Union
Club magazines received:
Land Rover Owners Club (March & April)
Toyota Landcruiser Club
Cross Country Jeep Club
Ballarat 4WD Club (April and May issues)
Advertising material
Promotional material from TGC International Holdings, Port Melbourne, advising of their product
range to suit 4WDs
Letter offering 15% club discount on bladder style water tanks from Flexi Tank (Aust). Offer
valid until 30th June 2011.
Outgoing correspondence:
E-mail to members with reminder of Driver Training course
E-mail to known club members who were Jackaroo owners re producr recall to some Jackaroo
diesels.
Treasurer: Graeme Mitchell
Graeme reported the bank balance at 17/5/2011 was $9067.41. Income for the month was
$22.00 from clothing sale and expenditure of $135.00 fro annual post box fee.. Closing balance
$8954.41.
Membership renewals are coming in.
Graeme also advised $5000 has neem invested in a term deposit to obtain additional revenue
from interest.
Editor: Harry Richards
Harry spoke of the large June edition and envisages next month’s copy will be of similar size.
Librarian: Adrian Morris
Adrian reported no problems with the library operation.
Membership Officer: Chris Rogers
Chris arranged the draw of the “early fee payment” raffle. Prize winners were Helen Tompkins
and John Mayberry.
Trip Coordinator: John Dudley
John announced a number of new trips leading up to Christmas. Trip sheets were tabled and a
brief summary of these trips was included in the June Newsletter.
July 16th & 17th, an evaluation trip into the Otway Ranges is planned. This is to look at the area
as a possible 2013 Tri-State venue. All members are invited and some good driving will be
available during the weekend. Leader Harry Richards.
June 26th trip to Anderson’s Mill and the Wombat Forest. Leader Chris Smith and includes a
BBQ lunch if the weather is OK.
Paul Trouse spoke of the Mt. Cobbler trip held on May 21 & 21. It was a good trip, but the
weather was mixed with sun, rain, sleet and a small fall of snow. There were few people in the
area at the time.
Ian Blainey spoke to tonight’s visitors of the availability of driver training.. New member
Grahame Smith, who attended the recent training cource, enjoyed the event and said that he
foud it informative and practical. He was somewhat glad his wife had not attended with some of
the training activities performed.
Property Officer Mark Eames
Mark reported that all clun property was OK.
4WD Association Representative: Philip Johnstone
Philip had nothing to report
Motion:
That the reports be accepted
Moved: Chris Rogers Seconded: Jan Martin. Motion accepted.
General Business
Spare Parts
Visitor, Bruce Kidgell, donated a small selection of Jackaroo 2.6lt spare parts to anybody
interested. Bruce also commented that he had the GMH recall done today.
Chris Smith took the used spare wheel carrier donated by the Paveys.
Club Photos
Graeme Mitchell said that events such as the Wandin show are always short of club activity
photos to put on display. He asked if members could supply suitable photos on a disc to add to
our collection.
Possible Tri-State Venue:
Wayne Scholes said that while returning from the Tumut event, they ahd stopped at Licola and
noted that the little town had some good facilities which might make it suitable as a 2013 TriState venue. It had a footy oval for camping and a sizeable hall.
Absent Friends memorial
President Peter Sanders raised the issue of creating a memorial/trophy/award in respect to past
members and specifically in light of the recent passing of two members. He thanked those who
had offered suggestions towards this matter.
It has been recommended by the Committee that a dedicated club day be initiated in memory of
our “Absent Friends”. This will commence with a Tolmie and Lamb Shanks weekend on 15/16
October, in memory of Rocky Tompkins who did so much to develop a relationship between the
Club and the residents of Tolmie. The weekend also corresponds with the local market there.
It was also recommended by the Committee that a memorial board be created on our website
along the theme of Absent Friends in memory of members who have passed on.
A motion was proposed by Graeme Mitchell, seconded by Wayne Scholes, to adopt the
memorial page concept on our website and dedicate onbe trip each year to deceased members.
The motion was accepted on a show of hands.
Club Website
Chris Smith advised that a sub-committee had been formed to assist with the flow of club
information on to the website. He invited members to make more use of the site as it develops.
Soup and Sausage Night
Graeme Mitchell, Philip Johnstone, Helen Tompkins, Stuart Trevena and John Dudley
volunteered to supply the goodies for next month’s Soup and Sausage Night.
Night Trip
Wayne Scholes enquired of a possible return of the once popular night trip. Chris Smith
commented that he had organised some of the early trips which were navigation themed and
often run on a moonless night. They involve a considerable amount of time and effort to prepare
and coordinate. He could not forsee a reintroduction in the near future.
New Jackaroo
Mak Eames reported that a new Jackaroo might soon be introduced, based on information via
the Internet. He believed it would be Izuzu based, not Holden. There have been hints of new
4WD models coming onto the market from both makers, but there was nothing official yet.
The meeting closed at 8.30 pm.
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Soup & Sausage Night
Wednesday 20th July
Our next General Meeting is our annual Soup and Sausage Night. It
is a social night for our members to get together and have a chat.
The Club will provide a cup of hot soup, followed by some delicacies
off the barbecue.
The evening will kick off at 7.30 pm and partners of members are
very welcome.
The President will also announce the winner of the Ron Taylor
Award for 2010. So come along and show your appreciation for the
winner.
A small charge of $2.00 per person will help defray costs.
It is always a great night.
Subscriptions
Members are reminded that subscriptions are now due and early
payment would be appreciated.
The first part of the financial year is the most expensive for the
Club, with affiliation fees to Four Wheel Drive Victoria and our insurance premiums falling due.
So if you haven’t renewed yet, would you please do so urgently.
And don’t forget your renewal form.
Wombat Forest & Andersons Mill
26th June 2011
Graeme Thornton reports
Participants:
Chris & Lyn Smith - Jackaroo
Ian & Anne Blainey - Prado
Graeme Thornton & David Clarey - Prado
Brendan Jones & Gillian Adams - Patrol
Adrian Morris - Land Rover
Wayne & Christine Scholes - Jackaroo
A day trip to the Wombat Forest and Andersons Mill for the Jackaroo Club was organised by trip coordinator Chris Smith for Sunday 26th June.
the way. He was followed in turn by Ian, myself,
Adrian, Brendan, with Wayne acting as Tailend
Charlie.
The group headed south along Couangalt Road
and turned left into Black Hill Road to view the
countryside and the fine properties in South
Gisborne.
From there, the first stop was at Mount Gisborne in McGregor Road to enjoy the splendid
views toward Sunbury and the city. Many photos were taken.
Sunday morning saw blue skies and a
weather report with no threat of rain,
which augured well for a good day in the
forest.
It had been organised to meet at the
south bus stop in Couangalt Road, South
Gisborne at 9.45 am. But two vehicles
went to the north bus stop and the others
to the designated spot.
First stop at Mount Gisborne
Once this small detail was resolved and
we were all at the same bus stop, Chris proceeded to outline the plan for the day.
We were to visit Mount Gisborne, Bullengarook Slate Mine, Andersons Mill and locate
several geocaches.
One of the first tasks was to “select” someone to compile the trip report. A “volunteer”
was chosen from the two who went to the
wrong bus stop. Basically, someone who
had not done a trip report before, i.e. me!
Chris handed out a geocache location to
each of the drivers and explained where we
were heading to, where morning tea and
lunch would be and advised that the trip
would end at his favourite bakery.
The first geocache challenge was at this stop.
Unfortunately, it could not be found. It was believed it may have been up in a tree and not
readily accessible.
The next section of the trip was to head towards
Gisborne and then onto the Gisborne - Melton
Road, before heading towards Bullengarook
along Hobbs Road.
Once in Bullengarook, the trip leader headed
down White Road and into the Pyrite State Forest .
It is assumed the forest is named after Pyrite,
which is a mineral iron sulphide. Its lustre and
pale lemon to yellow hue earned it the nickname “Fool’s Gold”.
So we left the bus stop with Chris leading
Some tree clearing needed
was made to stop for morning tea, which
was enjoyed by all.
When the group reconvened, some idle
chatter on the two way radios led to Adrian being asked why he had the personalised number plate “LRPUMA”.
Adrian replied that the “LR” stood for
Land Rover and the “PUMA” was the
model designation. He went on to explain
the various model designations in the
Land Rover range and how his model
was the “PUMA” due to the type of engine.
Along one of these tracks we came across
one of several obstacles we would encounter during the day. This one was a large
branch across the track.
After an inspection and risk assessment,
the decision was made to remove the
branch and a hand saw was produced. A bit
of manual saw work and some dragging of
debris, soon had the track clear to proceed.
A couple of horse riders were grateful for
our work, but a lady walking her dog was
most dissatisfied to see six 4WD vehicles
on her track.
Once back on White Road, the decision
Adrian agreed this would most likely only mean
something to a Land Rover owner!
After traversing down Hassed Road, the convoy
headed down a track towards the Bullengarook
Slate Mine. This track was wet in parts and required a bit of 4WDriving to reach the mine.
The mine is accessed after walking across a
small creek. The evidence could be seen of the
effect of the heavy rains that occurred earlier in
the year. A high water mark around 1.5 metres
could be clearly seen.
For those interested, a search fo YouTube will
show a video of the creek flowing after these
rains.
The Argus newspaper dated March
15, 1886 reports of
a relatively new industry in Victoria of
slate mining in Bullengarook.
At the time, slate
was typically used
for roofing tiles,
with most of the
slate imported from
Great Britain and
America.
A creek on the way to the Salt Mine
In 1885, a Melbourne contractor,
Messrs McKenzie,
Thornton and Co.,
Welshmen.
In addition, there were other men
employed cutting timber as staves
for the tunnels and general labouring work around the mine.
There is very little evidence of the
mining activities now, but the near
vertical face where the slate was
taken from, is very evident. There
is also loose slate lying on the
ground.
obtained a mining lease of 238 acres in Bullengarook. It was here they commenced
quarrying the slate veins.
Operations started in a gully where there
was an exposed face of slate 100 feet high
and between 150 and 200 feet in width. The
veins were up to 8 feet thick.
The near vertical strata of
the slate was seen as being
almost perfect to enable the
quarrying of the slate veins.
The Bullengarook Slate Mine is
registered with the Museum of Victoria (Reg. No. M37561) under the
category of Natural Sciences, Geology, Mineralology, with species Melanterite.
Melanterite is a water soluble sulphate mineral
and occurs as a post mine encrustation on
mine surfaces. During our visit to the mine, an
example of this was seen on a piece of slate.
The Argus newspaper dated January 4, 1937,
reports the case of three Melbourne men who went missing
in the bush for three days after
getting lost when they visited
the slate mine. They were
eventually found safe and well.
Tunnels were used to get at
the veins, with the tunnels
16ft by 8ft and penetrating
up to 30ft into the earth.
One tunnel was 50 ft above
ground level.
The slate was taken out by
small hammers and wedges, in slabs a few inches
thick and up to 3ft in length
and width.
Alas, the geocache at the mine
location also could not be
found.
The convoy left the mine and
headed down Fitzgerald Road
and into the Wombat Forest.
The near vertical wall of slate
A group of dirt bike riders
warned us that it was impassable and they were trying to find
an alternate way to Firth Park.
The slabs then went down a chute to the
foot of the face where they were removed
by a small tramway. Later, they were split,
sawn and squared,
Heeding this advice, we turned around and
headed to Firth Road via Fingerpost Road and
then into the Forest.
In the first six months, 150,000 roofing
slates were split and forwarded to Melbourne. There were twenty six quarrymen
and splitters employed, all of whom were
It had been the intention of the trip to visit Andersons Mill, but Burnt Hill Track, which leads
into the Mill, had a “Road Closed” sign lying in
one of the bog holes.
plate.
It was a little late for cooking the BBQ, so a
small cooker was used, but at least some
warmth was welcomed by the ladies.
After enjoying lunch and some socialising,
the 4WD activities for the day were called to
a halt and the group headed out of the forest
towards Trentham East. From there it was
on the Woodend and Bourkies Bakery.
At the bakery, there was much discussion on
the best bakeries around. It was decided that
this was one of them and that it was almost
a second clubroom for the Jackaroo Club.
The fire lighters!
After this, we bade farewell and all headed
home.
The track looked very muddy, so discretion
was used and we turned around again.
A photo for you Anne!
From there we headed straight to Firth Park
for lunch.
Our first task at the park was to light a fire in
the BBQ. But as the only wood available
was wet, a suitable fire could not be established by the men folk.
Not to be outdone and keen for some
warmth, Anne, Christine and Lyn showed
how it was done and got some flames. A
little later they had some heat in the BBQ
On reviewing the objectives for
the day which were to visit the
Slate Mine (achieved), visit Andersons Mill (not achieved)
and to locate a number of geocaches (not achieved).
However, to have some fun
and socalise with club members was a resounding success and enjoyed by all.
The added benefit was the visit
to the “Jackaroo Bakery”.
They’re wasting their time. They’ll never get a fire going!
Many thanks to Chris and Lyn
for organising the trip.
How to Plan and Run a Trip
Trips are the lifeblood of the Club and the
reason most of us are members. As such,
we are always on the lookout for trips and
new ideas.
In the main our trips seem to have fallen to
the lot of a few members. We very much
would like to see more put their hand up
and arrange a trip.
To that end, here are some thoughts that
may get you interested in running a trip.
First, have some idea of your proposed venue and route to be taken. Put some thought
into the most suitable season for that trip.
If you are a bit nervous about it, speak to
the Trip Coordinator, or one of the members
whose name you see regularly running
trips. They would love to help.
Set a date that suits you and fits into the
Club Calendar. The date must suit you, because you will be the trip leader on the day.
Once you have settled the date and details
of the trip, contact the Trip Coordinator who
will arrange a Trip Sheet and advise the
Newsletter editor.
Check a previous Newsletter and you will
see the basic information required. Such as:
Trip Name: A headline to attract interest to
your trip
Date: Pretty obvious. If for more than one
day, list duration of trip.
Trip details: A summary of what your trip is
about and where you intend to go
Meeting place & Time: Where do you want
your trip to start and at what time. Leave
time for people to leave home and get to the
meeting place.
Convoy Limit: When considering the maximum number of vehicles for your trip, you
should consider things like parking at points
of interest, will morning tea and lunch spots
be big enough for your group and if using bush
tracks, bear in mind the impact of a number of
vehicles on the environment.
Again, other members will help you if you are
not sure.
Fuel Requirements: Really only needed if you
intend to go into remote areas where fuel is not
readily available. Consider the distance you trip
will travel and advise of last fuel stop.
Trip Standard: What sort of roads will you be
travelling over. Keep in mind that some country
roads which can be easily traversed by popular
sedans when dry, can completely change character when wet.
Again, if you are unsure, ask.
Trip Leader: Your name and contact details if
members want to ask anything. Usually a
phone number or email address.
Special Requirements: Details of what trip
participants need to bring or be aware of for
your trip. If staying overnight, what accommodation or camping facilities will be available.
Once these details have been established, the
Trip Coordinator will prepare a Trip Sheet. This
sheet will be tabled at all meetings so that those
members wishing to participate will add their
names.
What is required on the day
Prior to your trip setting off, make sure you get
this sheet from the Trip Coordinator and take it
on the trip with you.
On the day, you will need to check off that
those members on the list are present. Should
there be any non-member drivers you will need
to get their details and the appropriate visitor
fee. (Check with Trip Coordinator).
Make sure you arrive at the meeting place at
least fifteen minutes before departure time.
You will need to do a quick check of the vehicles to ensure they are registered and fitted
with good tyres which are adequate for the
trip.
Before setting off, set a UHF channel for the
convoy to use. Usually in the 20 to 22 bracket. Remind participants of the convoy procedures you will be following, particularly with
regard to corner marking. If you are unsure
of these procedures, please discuss with the
Trip Coordinator before the day. They are
not complex.
You will need to appoint a “Tailend Charlie”,
that is, somebody who will be the last vehicle in the convoy and can report back to you
on the progress, or otherwise, of the group.
You should also arrange for somebody to do
a trip report for the Newsletter and, if possible, get members to take photographs of the
sights and activities along the way.
When everybody is in their vehicles and
ready to leave, do a radio check to ensure
each vehicle is on ethe correct channel and
their radios are working correctly. Do this be
calling each driver in turn and get a response.
When the trip is over, the Trip Sheet is to be
returned to the Trip Coordinator. If by any
chance there was an accident, or incident,
on the trip, please advise the Trip Coordinator.
Hints for a successful trip
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5.
Try to drive for no more than two hours
between major stops
Know beforehand where you will stop
for morning tea, lunch and if appropriate, afternoon tea.
When stopping at a point of interest,
make sure all vehicles can park safely
and give the convoy early warning of
your intentions.
When stopping for refreshment breaks,
photo calls, a walk, etc. make sure you
allow enough time in your trip schedule.
Ensure there are sufficient and adequate toilet and rest stops along the
way.
6.
7.
8.
If a one day trip, try to make it a circuit,
that is, come home some other way. This
will maintain interest in the trip until the
finish.
As you drive along, the UHF radio is your
only means of communication to keep
your convoy informed. Use it to your advantage. It is the only time you will have
a captive audience. Encourage banter as
you go along.
Don’t worry if your trip is not running to
schedule. Just enjoy the day.
So pretty much, that’s it. It is not as onerous
as it looks and there is always help readily
available.
Why not give it a go? It is quite satisfying to
complete a trip of your own and have the participants come and thank you for the trip.
Spare Parts
The following spare parts have been
donated to the Club and are available
free of charge from the Property Officer,
Mark Eames.
These would suit a 1991 2.6 litre Jackaroo
Part
Water hose/engine
Water hose/engine
Water hose/radiator
Water hose/radiator
Water hose/heater
Water pipe gasket
Fuel filter (Repco)
Part Number
8943112970
8943171753
8941734600
8944535881
8941738712
8944570480
RFF1
(Suits Ford, Holden, Nissan & Toyota)
Oil Filter (Repco)
Z79A
(Suits Holden, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda,
Mitsubishi and Subaru)
Googs Track Tour
4th April to 27th April
Last month, we left the group on Dave Dobson’s trip to the South Australian outback at the Gawler
Ranges National Park.
Our trip report continues from there.
Day 11 - Thursday 11th April
Len Cox reports:
We woke at Yandinga Camping Ground.
Although there are no facilities there,
because we were surrounded by bush,
the camp ground was a delight.
valley, before arriving at the Old Pavey
Homestead for lunch.
The house has been deserted for many
years, but is still in reasonable condition.
Outside the historic house stood some very
attractive flowering eucalypts.
Following a leisurely lunch, it was
to camp via the Mattera Track.
one way, quite rough track, has
very good examples of the local
along the way.
back
This
some
flora
Back at camp, the black clouds rolled
in and we had some heavy rain just as
we were preparing the evening meal.
The Organ Pipes
After breakfast, we set out to the
Organ Pipes, an imposing rock formation.
A lovely valley, dotted with flowering
plants and harbouring many native
birds, beckoned. The walk through the
valley was well justified.
Then on to Stone Dam, a well built
stone wall constructed across a rocky
After the rain stopped, we lit a fire
and everyone dried out.
A lovely day.
Day 12 - David Dobson reports:
We awoke to fog and while packing up,
most of us were thinking of returning here
in the future.
On the way to Ceduna, we stopped at Minnipa and checked out “the rock”. This really
is on old quarry.
The Old Pavey Homestead
Everyone stocked up on food and the necessities of life as well.
After a relatively lazy day, we again went
to the pub to relax and dine.
Day 14 - Robyn Dobson reports:
Time to “air up” and we did this at a
roadside reserve near the silos. The
red-capped mallee and eucalyptus leucoxylon within the reserve, put on a
wonderful colour display for us.
Overnight was chilly, with a heavy dew
and when we left around 9.50 am, we did
so with wet canvas.
Some of our group needed to top up their
gas before hitting Googs Track.
The decision was made to go through to
Streaky Bay and stop there for a fish
and chip lunch.
Oops! Everything in Ceduna shuts from
11.30am Saturday until 9.00 am Monday.
Today was Sunday!
This we consumed on the beachfront
before continuing on the Ceduna, where
Barry went off to find a replacement
for his damaged tyre.
A couple of kilometres out of town, we
turned off the Eyre Highway onto Googs
Track.
The caravan park was very full and the
spaces reserved for us were just as
expensive as the powered sites. Not
that there were any of those left, as
it was the whiting season in Ceduna.
Nevertheless, we all managed to find a
spot and, after showers, we all set off
for the pub for a very welcome dinner.
Today was a free day in Ceduna and a
number of the party had things to do.
The Dobsons had to get another
stretcher and a flouro light, the Skinners a new light and the McElhennys
their new tyre.
The start of Googs Track
After fifteen kilometres of gravel road,
we stopped to lower tyre pressures and
make the most of the opportunity to take
some photos in front of the Googs Track
sign.
Barry’s remote worked a treat and soon
we had some photos “in the can”. Some
were of Barry’s arm, hand and chin, but
With radios set on channel 10,we hit the
track, but by 11.00 am, we had had two
unscheduled stops to allow David to sort
out his sand flags. And the journey up
Googs Track had only just begun.
Soon we reached “The Rockhole” and we all
jumped out to inspect it. Very quickly we
renamed it “March Fly Hell”, as those
wearing shorts will attest to.
Smile please
he finally got a photo of the entire
company.
The Track stretches ahead, running
due north through virgin scrub. Eucalypts, melaleucas and broom reflect the
morning sunlight. Typical mallee vegetation.
Back in the sanctuary of the vehicles, we
continued on for a short stop at the Denton Memorial and a look at some nearby
trees where money has been pressed into
the bark.
Our camp for the night was to be at Googs
Lake, so we pressed on, looking to get
there for lunch. We so much wanted it to
be free of biting flies.
A Short History of Googs Track
By Philip and Brenda Johnstone
John and Jenny Denton purchased Lone
Oak in the mid 1960s and cleared the property for farming over the next ten years. Their
family grew to five with the addition of Martin,
Debbie and Jeffrey.
All had nicknames, two of which stuck for life.
John was called “Goog” because of his interest in eggs as a child. Martin was known as
“Dinger” to his mates.
Goog was convinced a road through the
scrub to the north of his house was essential,
so in June 1973, he set out from Lone Oak
with a Fordson tractor, fitted with a blade, to
clear light timber and level a rough track.
Later, the going got harder and Goog decided to use a bulldozer.
It was also necessary to have a 4WD vehicle
to travel back and forth from Lone Oak, so
Goog, Denis (Jenny’s brother) and Dinger,
built one from wrecks lying around the dis-
trict. This was the first of three they built for
use on the road.
The work continued on most weekends for
almost three years. It was hard, dirty work,
involving all the family.
Goog drove the bulldozer, Jenny brought up
the fuel and the children threw the loose sticks
and stumps from the track.
A grader was purchased by Denis to make the
surface more suitable for regular traffic.
In August 1976, the track joined with one cut
previously from the north. The road was finally
through.
Note: Although family and friends always call
this Googs Road, the term Track shown on
maps is used to avoid the impression it can be
negotiated by conventional vehicles.
The memorial to John Denton
The red sandy and bumpy track meant
it would be scrambled eggs for dinner
tonight.
We arrived at the lake about 1.30 pm
and set up camp. It was quite warm
and the flies were very sticky.
Linda informed us that we crossed 98
sand dunes (counting all the double
headers as two) and I believe her.
There were fellow travellers at the
lake, but the camp has enough space
to accommodate many people.
It was a beautiful evening so we went
for a short walk before Happy Hour.
the GPS maps, but it finally met up with
the true road travelling east to Childara
Rockhole and tank.
This track, built by Goog for BHP in
1980, has some sixty kilometres of gentle
sand dunes. It got us into the swing of
matching our speed and driving techniques
to the track conditions.
We passed through the dog fence again
at the east boundary of the Reserve and
after a kilometre, came upon Childara
Rock, a few hundred metres to the north
of the track.
This tank site is part of the Lake Everard property. Childara Rockhole is an exposed granite cap, about 1.5 ha in area
sloping down to the east.
Lake Everard Station had constructed a
After dinner (Indian again for the
Dobsons), we sat down to enjoy the
spectacular sunset and a starry clear
night sky.
Day 15 - Philip and Brenda report:
Monday morning dawned fine and we
left our camp at 8.30am to head east
along a winding route adjacent to the
lake shore.
This caused a minor dispute between
The flue leading from Childara Rock
The tanks filled by rain on Childara Rocks
our afternoon nibbles and beverage. We
noted in our absence, another couple of
vehicles had arrived.
Day 16 - Linda and Kerry report:
Another beautiful sunrise - full moon,
sun and plenty of colour in the clouds.
What a great start to the day.
low rock wall around the perimeter of
the Rock and this directs any rainfall
towards a flume of 50m length, which
then fills a square concrete reservoir.
The water is then pumped into nearby
tanks and troughs by a windmill.
Around 9.25 am, we headed off for Mt.
Finke. One hour later, due to numerous
difficult sand dunes, we had advanced for
only five kilometres. Some were more
challenging than others.
When the going gets tough ...
As there was little protection from the
sun, we decided to return west and find
a more suitable place for lunch.
We travelled twelve kilometres west to
Nalara Rock, where we opened the food
lockers.
After lunch, we all climbed Nalara
Rock, a huge granite outcrop with a
panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.
It was soon time to return to camp for
A snatch strap had to be used on one and
several needed a second run up with good
braking skills on the downhill slope.
The dunes were deeply rutted in places,
too numerous to mention. The ruts varied
from deep sand to rocks and exposed
roots. At times, the vegetation closed in
over us.
After two and a half hours of really
heavy going, we stopped to allow all the
vehicles to cool down a bit.
Evening falls on another great day
Eventually, after more than 250 sand
dunes, we arrived, all in one piece, at
Mt. Finke to stay for the night.
Time to give the vehicle a rest
After a cuppa and a chat, we all headed
for bed. All the drivers were quite tired
after the concentration needed to conquer
the sand dunes.
Left Mt. Finke at 9.15 am after Rob and
Stan had lost the keys to the “Toyt”.
Thanks to John and Kerry, our trip
leaders for the day. A job well done
for John’s first big trip over sand
dunes and to Kerry for an excellent
commentary warning all of the deep
scallops and the twists and turns.
We enjoyed beer o’clock at 4.00 pm
instead of Happy Hour. Masses of bush
and march flies tried to carry us away.
Mt. Finke
Fly protection was the order of the day
After wending our way around the salt
lake, we were into dunes again. The first
few were nasty, rough and soft.
A new track to the west brought us out to
the railway line to the west of Malbooma
outstation.
Robert and Stan were the only ones
brave enough to try and climb Mt.
Finke. They got one third of the way
up before the flies drove them back to
camp.
Once the sun had set, thankfully the
flies disappeared. But then the night
bugs came out!
First stop was Tarcoola, now just about a
ghost town. Only one house with a grader
and caravan outside, seemed to be inhabited.
A freshly graded road made for a great
trip into Kingoonya. The proprietor of the
pub apologised for having no food to serve
as the stove hadn’t been lit. (i.e. we had
not rung ahead!). So we had a couple of
cold beers and chips.
Glendambo was next. Some of us booked
The man in charge of the museum told us
there are 180 people living there now,
where once there were 6000.
Beer and chips at Kingoonya
On then to Roxby Downs for lunch and the
supermarket.
Our night camp was to be at Coward
Springs, so with lunch out of the way, we
took to the Borefield Track. The road was
in good condition and we soon reached our
destination without incident.
into the motel, while the rest camped.
It seemed to make little difference,
except it was nice to have a break
from pitching tents.
We had dinner in the pub and discussed
our activities for the next couple of
days. Barry and Phil, with their telco
skills, spent some time repairing John
and Kerry’s radio.
Our camp at Coward Springs
After three days of camping, we enjoyed (in order of importance) a shower, a flushing toilet, a bed and an ice
cream.
An early retirement was in order to
prepare for tomorrow.
As some of us had slept in the motel,
breakfast was at the BP station. The
bacon and eggs was relished and we
were soon on the road heading south
for Woomera.
John and Barry decided to investigate
the history of the rocket range. The
museum, with its collection of planes
and rockets, consumed a fair bit of our
time.
Coward Springs is always a great spot to
stop, except this time there was a mouse
plague.
Stan and Rob sat there watching the
critters as they tried to get into everything that wasn’t locked down. Rob began
to take their assault personally.
Again, a perfect and beautiful sunset and
evening as the wind dropped away.
Day 19 - Good Friday. Stan reports:
Up before 7.00 am, but no hot water! Lit
the rocket and thirty minutes later was
able to enjoy a hot shower. The others
seemed to be happy just to breakfast and
pack.
The Bubbler
Phil tests the water at Lake Eyre
Before hitting the road again, we did
a small walk around the springs to
soak up the history of the place.
South. We walked to the shore and found
it very muddy and quite smelly. Philip put
his hand in the water.
Back in the vehicles, we headed off
for Blanches Gap. Along the way, we
stopped at “The Bubbler”, a spring
that sends up bubbles every minute,
or so.
The lake only fills every twenty years, or
so. It was therefore quite special to see
it with water.
After Blanches Gap, our next stop was
at Curdimurka. An interesting place,
not least because Philip’s Jackaroo refused to start.
After a hard reboot of the ECU and
It was also strange to realise that, standing on the shore, we were actually twelve
metres below sea level. (The GPS confirmed this).
Our next port of call was Farina, a ghost
town with lots of history.
Copley was to be our night stop and that
was still some way off, so we made haste.
Trouble, Phil?
After quick stop at the ochre pits, which
were impressive, we reached Copley around
immobilisation, we were on our way
again.
A highlight was a detour to Lake Eyre
The ochre pits
6.00 pm to set up camp. Philip, after
the reset of his electronics, thought it
was 7.00 pm and prepared himself for
the evening.
The opportunity to do some washing
and sorting was not overlooked and after our dinner, we sat around to talk
about tomorrow’s plans.
It was now the realisation hit that we
will all go our separate ways in a couple of days.
Beltana Telegraph Station
Day 20 - Barry reports:
We then travelled down the Geological
Trail track into the Aroona Valley camping
area near the Aroona Station ruins.
After another leisurely pack up, it was
off to the Copley Bakery for breakfast/morning tea, before moving on to
Puttapa Gap, part of the old Ghan
railway.
Nearby is the old hut of Hans Heysen,
where he spent many hours painting and
walking what is now known as the Heysen
Trail.
Puttapa Gap
After we had set up camp, the Ranger
visited to check our permits. We were told
the six creeks in the area had flooded in
the past few months and all the wildlife
had been revitalised with the rain.
We found ourselves camping with many
huge orb spider webs, with as many as
seven spiders in some webs.
Our next stop was the old township of
Beltana. Old is probably not the correct word to describe Beltana, as
there are a lot of buildings restored,
or being restored.
An elderly gentleman, who has a restored house as a holiday home, gave
us some of the history of the town.
He then took us on a guided tour of
his old restored bakery.
After another relaxing Happy Hour and a
pleasant evening, the day drew to a close.
The camp at Aroona
Day 21 - David reports:
The early part of the morning was
spent examining Heysen’s Hut and the
ruins of the homestead, so it meant a
late departure.
The Heysen Trail
the caravan park. The park was almost full
and, as usual, our tents were squeezed in
at the back.
All of us were looking forward to a shower,
but we found the shower block locked.
There was no town water left and a resupply was some hours off.
Luckily, the pub had not run our of beer,
so we booked in for dinner.
Having set up our camp, we began chatting
with our neighbours and were invited to
share their campfire. They had a delicious
smelling roast cooking on the fire and they
asked us to share with them. Alas, as we
had booked in to the pub, we sadly had to
decline.
Our route back to the highway was
through the scenically superb Brachina
Gorge. The trip was slowed by lots of
photo stops. Being Easter, there were
campers everywhere.
Along the highway, we turned off for
the Moralana scenic drive. This is a
pretty drive that runs between the
two north/south roads.
Afterwards, we rejoined them and became
acquainted. Introductions revealed we were
among the late Len Beadell’s family who
were returning from Woomera.
The family had gathered there to inter the
ashes of Len’s wife, who had passed away
twelve months before.
In the glow of the campfire, I found myself sitting alongside Len’s son and grandson, who happily reminisced and shared
their memories of him. The other members
of our group became acquainted with other
members of the Beadell family.
We went to bed knowing we had enjoyed a
special night.
Day 22 - Robyn reports:
The scenery was unsurpassed
Into Hawker and we set up camp in
The water began to flow in the Hawker
Caravan Park around midnight, so everyone
managed to shower early next morning.
Pretty soon after breakfast, we were
on the bitumen heading for Morgan.
Philip and Brenda and Rob and Stan
said their goodbyes and went their
separate ways.
However, we caught up with Philip again
and again on our way to Peterborough
and at the biggest gum tree in South
Australia. (10.7 metres in circumference and estimated to be over 500
years old.)
The camping ground was crowded and it
seems that tents are low priority guests
these days. Although we paid almost the
same fees as powered sites, tents are relegated to the drainage areas of the park,
often with smell of septic tanks wafting in
the air.
After a noisy night in a crowded
campground, we were on the road by
10.00 am. We said goodbye to John and
Kerry, who were heading for Mildura.
We crossed the mighty Murray on the
ferry and continued through kilometres of
flooded river land.
S.A.’s giant gum tree
After a stop at Teworie, a semi ghost
town, we continued on the Morgan.
Morgan was transformed by the Easter
crowds with their speedboats and personal watercraft.
We passed by flooded riverlands
On through Waikerie before an enjoyable
break at Banrock Station for coffee and
scones. Black swans could be seen on the
lagoon.
Our drive then took us through Moorook,
where
there
is
a
pleasant
little
campground. It has been noted for future
trips.
The campground at Morgan
On to Loxton, where Barry found a BP
service station, then to Pinnaroo where
David found one too.
Our night camp was at Pink
Lakes, where we set up and enjoyed a Happy Hour and a grand
sunset.
Tomorrow would be our last day
of the tour.
The camp at Pink Lakes
Dawn came and we found a
dazed Linda and Barry tucked up
in their Prado. They decamped here after an invasion of Pink Lakes mice into
the TVan.
Luckily for us, the varmints didn’t penetrate our tents, but they were over
and under them, munching, scratching
and storing seed from paddy melons.
um.
It is only open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Thursdays and is in the process of
refurbishment. It holds lots of memorabilia and we were taken on a guided tour
by one of the locals.
Pink Lakes is normally a delightful
camping ground, peaceful and with
beautiful views. There is no drinking
water, but it does have a pit toilet.
Once packed, we continued our journey home. After morning tea with
vanilla slices at Sea Lake, it was on
to Wedderburn, where Barry fulfilled
a long held desire to visit the muse-
A final sunset on our trip
Inside the Wedderburn Museum
Pretty soon we were mobile again and
headed for home.
And there ends another story!
Thanks to all who came and made it such
a wonderful trip.
FUTURE TRIPS
A quick guide to trips coming up
Month
Date
Grade
Description
Trip Leader
July
24
Easy
New Members Day
Ian Blainey
30 & 31
Medium
Snow Trip
to be advised
6 - 21
Medium
Outback Waterholes
Jan/Michael Martin
7
Medium
Blackwood Gold Mine
Chris Smith
13 & 14
Medium
Corryong Caper
Chris Smith
21
Social
Guilfoyle’s Volcano
Harry Richards
10 & 11
Easy
Bonnie Doon Bike Trail
Rod Tamblyn
17 & 18
Easy
Tri-State Venue
Peter Sanders
24
Easy
Otway Wildflowers
Jill/Harry Richards
Medium
Big Desert
Alan Dash
15 & 16
Social
Tolmie & Lamb Shanks
John Dudley
29 - 1/11
Medium
Wonnangatta
to be advised
29 - 1/11
Medium
Robe
to be advised
5&6
Medium
Granny’s Flat Jamieson
Chris Smith
12
Easy
Macedon Mystery Tour
Harry Richards
13
Medium
Cobaw Forest
Ian Blainey
19 & 20
Easy
Castlemaine Gold
Harry Richards
3&4
Easy
Christmas Party
John Dudley
10 & 11
Easy
Oxfam Christmas Trees
John Dudley
August
September
October
November
December
1-3
New Members Day
24th July
Introduce new members to the club’s trip and convoy procedures and to meet other members. Will probably be in the Woodend area.
Meeting Place and Time: to be advised
Trip Standard if Dry:
Fuel Requirements:
Convoy Limit:
Easy
If Wet:
Easy
Full tank ex Melbourne
no limit
Trip Leader: Ian Blainey 9390 3810 or 0458 444 656
Special Requirements: Picnic lunch. While the trip is called New Members
Day, all members are welcome.
Currently registered: Blainey, Richards
Snow Trip
30th and 31st July
In past times, the Club always had an annual trip to the snow for some snow driving and
fun in the snow. We are resurrecting this trip.
Convoy Limit: 8
Fuel Requirements: Full tank ex Mansfield
Medium/Hard
If Wet: Medium/Hard
Trip Leader: to be advised (any volunteers)
Special Requirements: Possible snow driving, so chains will be required.
Will be camping in an alpine area (probably along the Howqua River) so
bring suitable clothing. If you do not wish to drive in the snow, other activities will be available. Site will be determined closer to the date when snow
levels are known.
Outback Waterholes and Pubs
6th August to 21st August
Follow in the footsteps of Burke and Wills through some beautiful desert country. Starting from Wentworth, travel via Pooncarie, Kinchega NP, Broken Hill, Milparinka, Tobooburra, Sturt NP, Cameron Corner, Innamincka, Noccundra, Eulo and Cunnamulla.
Trip will end at Cunnamulla.
Meeting Place and Time: Willow Bend Caravan Park, Wentworth at
9.00am
Trip Standard if Dry: Easy/Medium
If Wet: Medium
Convoy Limit: 8
Fuel Requirements: Available along the way, but extra should be carried
Trip Leaders: Jan & Michael Martin 9730 1465 or 0427 973 014
Special Requirements: Mostly bush camping, so must be self sufficient
for power, water, etc. Suitable for camper trailers and caravans with sturdy off road capability.
Currently registered: Martin, Smith
Blackwood Gold Mine
Sunday 7th August
Trip through Wombat Forest to Blackwood Gold Mine
Convoy Limit: 8
Fuel Requirements: Full tank ex Melbourne
Medium
If Wet: Medium
Trip Leader: Chris Smith 9390 1996 or 0416 156 562
Special Requirements: Bring a picnic lunch. May be wet/cold so bring
suitable clothing.
Currently registered: Smith, Richards, Adams, Scheurlein
Corryong Caper
13th and 14th August
Check out the area as a possible venue for the 2013 Easter Tri-State
Gathering. Drive some of the mountain tracks and look for attractions.
Meeting Place and Time: Corryong Caravan Park
If Wet: Easy/Medium
Convoy Limit: no limit
Trip Leader: Chris Smith
Special Requirements: Stay at Corryong Caravan Park.
Please notify trip leader if you are camping/caravan or want a
cabin.
Currently registered: Smith, Dudley, Richards
Guilfoyle’s Volcano & Historic Buildings
Sunday 21st August
An afternoon guided tour of Melbourne’s Botanic Gardens, taking in the historic
buildings within the gardens and the renovated Guilfoyle’s Volcano. There will also
be a cycle ride along the Yarra in the morning if anyone is interested.
Meeting Place & Time: Gate H in Alexandra Avenue. 9.00 a.m. for cycle ride, 12.00 noon for lunch and 1.00 p.m. for walk
Convoy Limit: no limit
Fuel Requirements: not applicable
Social
If Wet:
Social
Trip Leader: Harry Richards 9878 8908 or 0408 142 107
Special Requirements: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Picnic/BBQ
lunch. If coming for cycle ride, provision to safeguard cycles while on
the walk. A guide from the Gardens will talk at the General Meeting on
the Wednesday prior.
Currently registered: Richards, Trouse, Mitchell, Dudley
Driver Training
Wednesday 31st August (theory)
Saturday 3rd September (practical)
A course for the Four Wheel Drive Proficiency Certificate
To be held in conjunction with the Land Rover Owners Club, but with our instructors.
The Wednesday night theory session will be held at Eley Park Hall, Blackburn South,
commencing at 7.00 pm.
The Saturday practical session will be held at the Werribee 4X4 Centre, 135 Dukelows
Road from 8.00 am.
The cost is $90.00 per person which is after the Club subsidy.
A further course will be held on 23rd November (theory) and 26th November (practical).
If you are a new member, or an existing member who needs brushing up on 4 X 4
skills, particularly with newer vehicles and their various transmission options, this
course is thoroughly recommended.
Contact: Ian Blainey 9390 3810 or 0428 444 656
Bonnie Doon Bonanza
10th and 11th September
A dual option trip. For the bike riders, a chance to ride the newly opened Bonnie Doon
Rail Trail. Plus drives through the Fraser National Park. Take this opportunity to see
Eildon Weir with water in it (currently nearly 90% full).
Convoy Limit: 10
Fuel requirements: Full tank ex Melbourne
Easy/Medium
If Wet: Easy/Medium
Trip Leader: Rod Tamblyn 9735 0698 or 0427 884 603
Special requirements: Some accommodation and camping available at
Rod’s holiday house. Otherwise Bonnie Doon Caravan Park
Currently registered: Tamblyn, Richards.
Moonambel Meander
17th & 18th September
Visit the Pyrenees area to check on possible 2013 Tri-State venue options and drive the forest
tracks. One of Victoria’s premier wine regions.
Meeting Place & Time: Moonambel Reserve from Friday afternoon
Convoy Limit: No limit
Fuel requirements: Full tank ex Ballarat
If wet: Easy/Medium
Trip Leader: John Dudley 5429 5087 or 0412 948 361
Special requirements: Will be camping on the reserve. Some powered sites are
available, but be prepared to be self sufficient. May be cold so bring warm clothing.
Currently registered: Dudley, Richards
Otway Wildflowers
Saturday 24th September
Wander through the Angahook State Park looking at the natural flora of the area. Some
4WDriving if tracks available.
Meeting Place and Time: Anglesea Hotel carpark at 9.00 am
Convoy Limit: 8
Fuel requirements: Fuel available
If Wet: Easy/Medium
Trip Leaders: Jil and Harry Richards 9878 8908 or 0408 142 107
Special requirements: Comfortable walking shoes. Picnic lunch. After trip
return to Richards holiday house in Anglesea for a BBQ.
Currently registered: Richards
Big Desert Ramble
1st to 3rd October
Annual trip to Victoria’s desert area. This year to Big Desert to look at local flora and drive
the desert tracks.
Meeting Time and Place: to be advised
Convoy Limit: 10
Fuel requirements: Full tank ex Dimboola
Trip Standard if Dry: Medium
If Wet: Medium
Trip Leader: Alan Dash 9311 3628 or 0407 568 700
Special requirements: Will be desert camping so need to be self sufficient.
Be prepared for cold weather.
Currently registered: Dash, Martin, Trouse, Farlow, Scheuerlein, Richards, Eames, Morris,
Mitchell
Absent Friends Memorial Weekend
15th & 16th October
With the passing of a number of our members over the last year or so, we will gather to
toast their memory and enjoy lamb shanks and chocolate éclairs on Saturday evening.
Camping will be on the Tolmie Reserve and during the day we will drive some of the alpine
tracks.
Meeting Place & Time: Tolmie Reserve from Friday afternoon
Convoy Limit: No limit
Fuel requirements: Fuel available at Mansfield
If Wet: Easy/Medium
Trip Leader: John Dudley 5429 5087 or 0412 948 361
Special requirements: Will be camping on reserve so need to be self sufficient. Saturday evening meal will be at the Tolmie Tavern.
Currently registered: Martin, Tamblyn, Richards
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The Things You See
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