THE WIPER The Newsletter of the Gore Branch of the Vintage Car Club of NZ (Inc.)
August 2019
Next meeting: 13th August
MEETINGS: SECOND TUESDAY of the month at the Clubrooms, Waimea Street, Gore Branch telephone number: 03 208 7424
2019-2020 Committee and Officers Branch Patrons Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer Club Captain Assistant Club Captains
Neil McVicar, Ray Tressler Greg Elder Paul Herron Bill Ainge Tim Walsh John Parish Rod Bell Charlie Davis Greg Elder Ray Taylor Branch Recorder (Wiper Editor) David North Assistant Branch Recorder Position not filled at present House Convenor Des Brewster Assistant House Convenor Paul Corcoran Social Committee Beb Kennedy, David McDowell, Russell Newland Beaded Wheels Reporter Jim McFadzien Festival Rally Organiser Denis Knight Assistant Rally Organiser Vacant Bar Manager Chris Scoles Assistant Bar Manager Murray Proctor Maintenance Supervisor Keith Nunn Maintenance Assistants Bill Ainge, Barry Clearwater, Keith Dodds, Russell Newland, Ken Youngson Swapmeet & Parts Gerry Kennedy Swapmeet & Parts Assistants Barry Clearwater, Paul Corcoran, Evan Henderson, Bryan Neilson Hill Climb Evan Henderson Hill Climb Assistant Stewart Quertier Sheriff Denis Knight Librarian Stewart Quertier Raffles Starr McDougall National Delegate David North Privacy Officer Bill Ainge Health & Safety Officer Murray Low Museum & HPV David McDowell Tuesday Ramble Co-ordinator Gerry Kennedy Branch Daffodil Day Co-ordinator John Tremaine Vehicle Identity Card signatories Evan Henderson, John Parish, John Tremaine Front cover picture:
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Chairman's Report August 2019 The Club’s Annual Dinner and Trophy night in July along with the 50-year badge awarded to Gerry Kennedy and the 25-year badges to John and Mary Tremaine made for a great night. Many thanks to Alon Mayhew (Club Captain Southern Region) who drove down from Cust to make the presentations and hand out the Club trophies during the evening. Thanks also to Gerry and Des for organising it all along with the lovely meal from Food Affair. Over the last month things have been rather quiet in the workshop as Daphne and I have had a couple a weeks away on holiday visiting family in Auckland plus a week across the ditch with friends at Broadbeach. Plus I spent a few days over at the Coast doing maintenance on generators and machinery and collecting firewood ready for my annual pilgrimage (whitebaiting) starting in September! The Club calendar has been set for the events for the new season so get your vehicles serviced and ready and check out The Wiper for the upcoming events. Here’s hoping to catch up with you all on the Combined Rally on the 17th August. Now I had better get out to the shed and decide what vehicle to take! Happy Motoring Greg Elder
Life Remember This Always: You don't stop laughing because you grow old, You grow old because you stop laughing. Sent in by Des Brewster 4
Club Captain’s Report August 2019 It is a quiet time of year car rally-wise so I hope everyone has taken the opportunity to get their cars ready for the coming season. August brings an early start to the season with the Combined Rally in Cromwell on the 17th and 18th and the National Daffodil Rally for Cancer on the 25th. Please support both of these events if you can as the Combined Rally is a good chance to catch up with members from other Branches and the Daffodil Rally is for a great cause. At the August meeting we have Tony Haycock from National Office coming to speak about the 2021 Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring in New Plymouth. If you are considering going to this it would be well-worthwhile attending the meeting. At the AGM we had three people withdraw from the Club Captain’s Committee and only one join so we are down two members. I would love a couple more volunteers so if you can help please contact me. John Parish
Reminders Non-commercial FOR SALE and WANTED advertisements are free to Club members. Each advertisement will be published in 3 consecutive issues of The Wiper. Please contact the Editor. The vinyl “VCC Wings” badges (as featured on the front cover) are still available from the Treasurer, cost $2 each. VCC name badges If you haven't got one, they are available from Van De Water Jewellers at a discounted cost of $18. The badges are black with white lettering and bear your name and Gore VCC. NB. Not wearing one at a meeting is likely to attract the Sheriff’s attention and result in a fine! 5
From the Editor’s keyboard Oh dear, your Editor slipped up twice in the last issue – but luckily only got fined once at the July meeting night. First of all, I attributed the front cover picture to the Tuesday Ramble when it should have been the End of Season Run. Then, I left an “s” out of Don and Audrey Fergusson’s surname. I realised that mistake as I was putting the address label on their copy of The Wiper but at that stage it was too late to correct it My sincere apologies to all! I am pleased to say that the occasional feature “What We Did On Our Holidays” has made a welcome return this month. A big “Thank you” to Pauline Price for the her very interesting account of a big tour around Vietnam and Cambodia. Have any others of you been anywhere interesting lately?! Talking of going away, I shall be “missing in action” for a while as, by the time you read this, I should have been discharged from Dunedin Hospital after having an aortic valve replacement and a coronary artery graft. If this copy The Wiper is late, that is the reason! If all has gone well, normal service should be resumed for the September issue. Happy reading! David North
FIVA report at the March Executive Meeting You may remember from the May issue that the VCC Registrar presented a report on the FIVA General Assembly held in November 2018. The main topic of the Assembly was historic vehicles in today’s environment and the challenges posed by the measures to combat climate change being proposed by governments around the world. A copy of the report is available on the noticeboard at the Clubrooms. The Editor 6
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Newsletters from other branches Most Branch Newsletters are now posted monthly on the VCC Website: www.vcc.org.nz/news-from-our-branches A very few branches are still sending us printed copies and these are displayed on the stand in the Library. Others are received as pdf files or by email and can be requested from the Editor or the Secretary. 9
14th NATIONAL MODEL A RALLY SOUTHERN LAKES, TE ANAU 15th – 19th April 2019 After 2 years of organising the start date finally arrived. Rally packs etc. were ready to be collected at the Community Centre by 150 entrants, all in Model A Fords from all over New Zealand - what a great sight to see. Entrants from Australia, the UK and America borrowed cars to rally in. An evening meal was had and the Rally officially opened by Sir Richard Hayes, a well-known helicopter pilot from Te Anau who gave an interesting talk on rescues and modern ways for locating lost people. Tuesday morning was cold but the skies cleared to give a fine day for motoring. The Rally departed Te Anau and headed towards the Mavora Lakes Road, not long and we were onto gravel road - lots of dust but a good day for sightseeing. Mavora Lakes was an option to visit but recommended for the return journey as time was limited to be at Walter Peak for lunch. The Model As all parked in paddocks around the complex were a sight to see as the TSS Earnslaw was just arriving. All 350 people were seated at the venue for lunch - a really top class menu was served as a buffet. The return to Te Anau was at the entrants’ leisure as this evening was free for them to get their own meals. Wednesday started with car judging at the Community Centre at 9 am, a photo shoot at 10 am and then onto Lions’ Park for a public display and gymkhana. A fine sunny day proved to be a great attraction for everybody to look around the cars.
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At 4 pm the people who had entered the Hubley Derby left to practice running their cars. This was a great crowd entertainment. The evening meal at 6.30 pm had a Southland theme with venison, swede, peas, potatoes and sweets. Then the final Hubley runs were held - these little cars are amazing to watch. Thursday was another touring day with two options, one to South Arm (Lake Manapouri) and the other on the Southern Scenic route. All the cars had to be at Borland Lodge by 9.30 am for morning tea supplied by the Committee - cheese rolls and fruitcake and a cuppa. The cars were divided into the two tour options ready to depart at 10.30 am. Seventy cars went over Borland Saddle and into South Arm for lunch - not a lot of room to park them. The Southern Scenic route was enjoyed by all who took that option. The evening meal and prize-giving was wellattended and enjoyed by everybody - there was also an auction held with lots of laughs. The Overall winners were Allan and Barbara Hill - well done! The gymkhana was won by myself. Thanks to all the people from Te Anau that helped make this a memorable rally enjoyed by all. A special thanks to the Rally Committee who made this really, really successful. John Tremaine - Rally Director. Looking forward to the next Rally in Gisborne 2021! 11
IRISHMAN’S RALLY, 1st – 3rd June 2019 Wet-weather gear, warm clothes and antifreeze (the human kind) packed we headed for Timaru in our modern car to stay with a fellow Model A’er on Friday night (31st May). At 6 a.m. Saturday we got a phone call from Fairlie to say there was 4 inches of snow and it was very cold. We left Timaru at 7 a.m. in a friend’s Model A Roadster. Through rain and cold we made our way to Fairlie, no snow yet but just before Fairlie it was now starting to break daylight enough to see snow in front of us, getting lower and lower on the hills then on the road as we entered town. Old cars were everywhere in Main Street. We fuelled up and went off to collect our instructions.
We headed out of Fairlie towards Allandale, turned onto Middle Road – the snow was really getting deeper now – and followed back country roads through Raincliff Forest, Opuha, Kakahu, Hanging Rock Road out to Geraldine Highway then Woodside, Te Moana, Four Peaks, Woodbury then into Geraldine for lunch at the Home Bush Cafe. A good lunch was had and a much brighter day now. The afternoon run took us via Pleasant Point then to Cave, turned off to Monavale then Waratah Road to Rolleston Valley Road which took us to Burkes Pass - plenty of snow here - then onto Main Highway then to the Kimbell Hotel for drinks and a natter. This was the finish of the day and we then went back to Fairlie to stay at a friend’s house. 12
Next morning was a frost on snow - very slippery, out to Mount Michael Road and headed for Ashwick Flat, then back to Fairlie and onto Spur Road, this road climbs and climbs to a height of 583 metres. The snow was getting less as we travelled along the top of the ridge with some great views over the plains and towards the mountains.
After travelling some distance we went down a steep hill to Brothers Road and onto Main Road back to Fairlie Community Centre for a very good meal – with 350 people to feed. After lunch we all went to Shands Patch where people and cars could compete in timed paddock racing
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circuits. A very cold wind here so we didn’t stop long before motoring back to Timaru. There were 150-odd cars on the Rally, of which 71 were Model A Fords. A good rally in cold conditions to keep up the Irishman’s Rally spirit.
Our thanks to the organisers - surely enjoyed by everyone. John Tremaine More Puns Please There was a big paddle sale at the boat store. It was quite an oar deal. How do they figure out the price of hammers? Per pound. Sent in by Janet Brewster 14
The Latest Model?
Sent in by Murray Proctor – I’ve no idea what he means! The Editor
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My, My, That Was Some Maimai!! The June Tuesday Ramble attracted a large number of people, which was great because there was certainly something for everyone to see and eat! Barry and Ann Newland were great hosts and made everyone very welcome. I don’t really know what to say about their maimai, it had everything! (Including an interesting “garden ornament! The Editor.) And more, and if it was in Auckland they could possibly rent it out for $600 or $700 dollars a week!! But is there insulation? The day we visited it was very warm (inside), with a great fire going and a great deal to look at, including close circuit television to keep an eye on the pond! What else do you need? There was even a swimming pool (in the summer) - you could keep an eye on the skinny dippers from the bar Barry.
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Ann sent Neil home with extras. We were all very impressed with the facilities in this maimai, great place for a party and you wouldn’t have to drive home, you could make use of one of the beds in the separate bedroom. Barry told me that he is thinking of adding a top storey. I didn’t go and look in Barry’s sheds but I believe that they were also very impressive. You just don’t throw anything away because you never know when you might need it. Or someone else might be looking for that very thing.
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Ann, you did a great job of the lunch, it was awesome and we all thoroughly enjoyed our day. Thank you to you both for hosting us and it just goes to prove that we never know just what is around the corner. As this was the last Ramble I had to organise I wish to thank those people that have supported me in my efforts. I won’t be on the next Ramble because I am going to find some sunshine on a cruise ship. Fay Graves
Spotted! On page 28 of the June issue of The Crankcase, the Nelson Branch Newsletter, Evan & Willie Henderson and Phil Benvin are pictured exercising their Jaguars at the Sandy Bay Hillclimb: https://issuu.com/razar.robertson/docs/crankcase_june_201 9-compressed or https://gallery.mailchimp.com/81f8e2ebb3d67b7f131be9177/ files/39863e07-304d-4b75-a54a7e9408bb10c9/Crankcase_June_2019_compressed.04.pdf On page 38 of the 27th June issue of the Southland Express: the Editorial Fiat 124 Spider Abarth is the “Express Wheels”: https://www.southlandexpress.co.nz/digitaledition/?edition=SXP_2019_06_27 The Editor
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Online Bonuses John Tremaine in The Ensign before the Model A Rally: https://www.theensign.co.nz/uncategorized/organiser-excited-for-fordmodel-a-rally/ A couple of “Stuff” stories about the Irishman Creek Rally: https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/113049252/margaret-rogerspretty-steady-chevy-ready-for-irishman-creek-rallys-challenges and https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/113191530/snow-adds-toirishman-creek-festivities-in-fairlie A good story about the first car to do the around Australia trip in 1925. (Sent in by Greg Elder): http://www.classicrally.com.au/First%20Car%20Around%20Australia% 20Feature.htm Des Brewster sent me this link to the Geneva Motor Show: https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/motor-showsevents/geneva/geneva-motor-show-preview-a-z-of-all-the-new-cars/ Norman Dewis: The Greatest Test Driver In History – XCAR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWZr2lCXp3c A link to Brendon Hartley’s blog from Japan: https://www.facebook.com/notes/brendon-leitch/1-brendon-blogsdouble-duty-success-at-suzuka/2531975626847229/?__tn__=H-R Jim Bennett’s Impulse and a half-scale Morgan three-wheeler: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/morgan-replica-built-halfscale?fbclid=IwAR1Of04FCVztt9ATzfnZMSmgrTdIBxKbJ6nDzCA3in AoFbwgVm4lUfCGJug Donna thinks they’ve chosen a great car for the trip: https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/113894489/nelsons-barefoot-banditsdepart-for-mongol-rally-adventure The Editor
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Tuesday Ramble 27th August
My apologies, but owing to the very early deadline for this issue, the details of this interesting outing will be announced at the August meeting night or can be obtained by phoning Gerry Kennedy cellphone 027 233 4634 The Editor 21
Gore Branch Events for the 2019-20 Season Event Proposed Date Organiser(s) 2019 National Daffodil Rally for Cancer
Sunday 25th August
John Tremaine
Opening Run
Sunday 15th September
Charlie Davis, Ray Taylor
P60 Run
Sunday 27th October
John Parish
Josephville Hillclimb Sunday 24th November Christmas Run
Sunday 8th December
Evan Henderson, Stewart Quertier John Parish
2020 Overnighter (possibly)
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th January
Rod Bell
Diggers Run
February? To be confirmed.
Charlie Davis, Ray Taylor
Festival Rally
Saturday 22nd February
Denis Knight
Clearwater Capers Run
Sunday 1st March
Charlie Davis, Ray Taylor
Frank Robson Run
Sunday 8th March
Greg Elder
Gore Swap Meet
Sunday 15th March
Gerry Kennedy
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Ladies Run
Sunday 5 April
Ladies Run
Night Trial
Saturday 9th May
John Parish, Greg Elder
End of Season Run
Saturday 6th June
Charlie Davis, Ray Taylor
Normally the last Co-ordinated by Tuesday of the month. Gerry Kennedy (Variable in December) Editor's note to event organisers: if you want to see a report in The Wiper please provide one yourselves or organise somebody to do it for you. (N.B. This usually works best if you ask them before the event! Tuesday Ramble
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National AGM, Ashley Hotel, Greymouth
17 – 18 August
Combined Rally (Gore, Southland, South Otago and Central Otago Branches). Contact John & Wendy Martin 03 445 0598
25th August
National Day - Daffodil Rally for Cancer
7th September
Autospectacular, Edgar Centre, Dunedin. 100 years of Bentley and 60 years of the Mini.
5th October
Dunvegan Rally, Otago Branch
11 – 13 October
Canterbury Branch Swap Meet & Display, Cutler Park, McLeans Island Road. Contact: Neil, email swapmeetsites@gmail.com
19th October
Riverton Car Show
13th – 17th October
Prince Henry Tour, Otago Branch. Organiser: Nevin Gough email easttaieri@yahoo.com or cellphone 0211150312
16th to 18th October
National Veteran Rally, Gore Branch. Contact Paul Herron: phone (03) 208 6121
18th – 20th October
National Veteran Rally Timaru, South Canterbury Branch. Register interest: Alistair Day 03 688 6108
2nd November
Taieri Tour, Otago Branch
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National Veteran Rally, Gore Branch 2021
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Local Migration Four Kiwis were driving along SH1, loaded with all their gear, and a bit uncomfortable. One was from Pukekohe, one was from Ohakune, one was from Tauranga and the last person was an Aucklander. After a time, fed up with feeling cramped, the chap from Pukekohe says, “slow down and open the door – we can throw out these potatoes and make some room – there’s so many of them in Pukekohe – I can always get more.” A little while further down the road, the chap from Ohakune says, “slow down and open the door – we can throw out these carrots – there’s so many of them in Ohakune – I can always get more.” Finally, after another couple of kilometres, the chap from Tauranga pipes up, “stop the car and open the door.” He pushes out the guy from Auckland… Spotted by the Editor
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What We Did On Our Holidays Vietnam Trip It all started during Labour Weekend 2018, when both Trish Buchanan and I, unbeknown to each other, cut out an advert in the ODT for a holiday in Vietnam. It was a deal that sounded “too good to be true”, long story short, it was - we would have still been waiting in the Hanoi arrival lounge for pickup. After a visit to a more reputable travel agent the planning began and the 5th of March saw the four of us (Bruce & me and Trish & Ken) flying out of Queenstown and then via Auckland and Guangzhou to Hanoi. Day 1 – We landed in Hanoi, where we were met by our Englishspeaking guide and transferred to our hotel. We had a “meet and greet” with our fellow travel mates, where we were updated on money matters, bartering, tipping and the all-important lesson on how to cross a road! You need to see the traffic to believe how scary this can be.
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the traffic mid-stream, keep walking slowly in a straight line and the traffic drives around you!!! We were taken to a nearby street restaurant for a traditional meal, a few of us saw it as "a bit much too soon", (I had to fight the urge to get my sanitizer and wipes out!), anyway it was delicious and no one suffered any ill effects. Our guide bagged our leftovers and gave them to a street sweeper, explaining he knew he wasn't a beggar but he would accept the food - very humbling. Day 2 - We left on a Heritage City Tour, beginning with a visit to the Women's Museum, highlighting women's role in Vietnamese culture and traditions. Then continued onto tour Hoa Lo the infamous prison nicknamed "Hanoi Hilton" which once housed Senator John McCain. Many of the photographs were very disturbing, highlighting the torture and executions, definitely worth the visit to understand what brutal and cruel treatment the prisoners went through. Then to Vietnam’s first University - built in 1070. After a lunch prepared by a non-profit restaurant that helps equip troubled youth with skills to give them a brighter future we had a walk around Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum. Day 3 - After breakfast we departed by bus to the Halong Bay and left for an overnight cruise on an oriental-style boat amongst the limestone islands, transferred to a traditional punt-like boat where a woman rowed us around the bay to explore a floating village. At night time you were able to try your hand at squid fishing. Day 4 - If you were an early riser you were invited to try Tai Chi and watch the sunrise, then breakfast as you cruised back to port. This was followed by a visit to a local village that was popular for embroidery. Late afternoon saw us back at Hanoi airport for a short flight to Da Nang in Central Vietnam and a drive to our hotel in Hoi An where we were based for three nights. Day 5 - Visited the Ruins of My Son. Blocks were used to build the temples without the aid of mortar. The afternoon was a walking tour around historic buildings and ancient shops to see some of the typical crafts and the Japanese covered bridge which is a landmark.
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Day 6 - Today was a free day where many of the tour party took advantage of getting clothes and handbags tailor-made. Measurements were taken, fabrics picked and the clothing was delivered to the hotel within 24 hours. We were told there were 300 people sewing for the establishment we visited. Our daughter actually ordered shoes online by sending a template and measurement of her foot size, a photo of the style she wanted made and presto they were delivered to us, albeit the glue seemed barely set, but great quality. Day 7 - We travelled to Hue via the spectacular Hai Van Pass around winding roads with stunning views, first stop along the way was the Marble Mountains where a whole village is devoted to carving beautiful sculptures. At the top of the pass we saw China Beach, home to the American army during the Vietnam War. That night we were pampered like royalty at a special Imperial Banquet dinner, where we drew names and dressed up and took on the role of Emperor and his subjects etc. Day 8 - Started the day with a boat trip along Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda which was built in 1601. Toured around the Royal Capital the former capital city of Vietnam. Stopped off at a village and watched the locals making incense. Day 9 – We flew from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). There we had a city tour and visited the War Museum, a photographic reminder of the atrocities of war. Then we had an insight into the traditional medicines, visiting a medicine museum learning about the use of natural herbs for medicine, dating back to the Stone Age but still used today. That evening we went to a Water Puppet Show - uniquely Vietnamese. The puppets are made of wood and attached to long sticks. The puppeteer stands waist-deep in water which gives the illusion that the puppets are walking on water. There's lots of drums, gongs, cymbals and horns, shouting and splashing. I fell asleep and the others assure me I didn't miss much!! Day 10 - We had a speedboat trip to visit the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels, dug by hand by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. There was an amazing 250km network of tunnels, which were often over three levels, living areas, storage, weapon factories, even field hospitals. 32
We crawled through a length of tunnel which had been made larger for westerners, not a great place to be if you suffer claustrophobia. Day 11 - Our tour party split with groups going in different destinations. We were now reduced to just the four of us and a change of tour guide, English-speaking but we unfortunately could hardly understand a word he spoke. The Buchanans fled to the back of the bus, leaving Bruce and I to smile and nod, hoping it was the required gesture. We had a five-hour drive to the Mekong Delta to Can Tho, stopping along the way. We were taken by a long boat to see sweet making, rice paper making and rice whiskey, and were entertained by a group singing, dancing and playing traditional instruments. 33
Day 12 - We were taken by boat to the biggest floating market in the Mekong. Boats filled with fruits, vegetables and other products are anchored and to attract their customers from a distance each boat hangs their merchandise on a high pole in front of the boat. Quite an amazing sight watching the bartering and off-loading of goods to smaller boats.
We later walked through the street markets - what an attack on the senses! Fish both alive and dead, and long past its use by date if the smell was anything to go by. Dogs all skinned ready to go, frogs, eels, water mice - still alive, (I was told when I expressed my horror, these were not the same as eating rats!), pork, all crawling with flies. We went to a crocodile farm for viewing and lunch. Rather a surprise to us as we thought he'd been talking about coconuts. Visited Sam Mountain, renowned for its pagodas, secluded caves and where the local Buddhists make their annual pilgrimage. Day 13 - Up early for a five-hour speedboat trip which was to take us up the Mekong River from Chan Doc to Phnom Penh. Two stops for our passports to be stamped exiting Vietnam and entering Cambodia. Our Cambodian guide greeted us and transferred us to our hotel. Later that afternoon we visited the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda. The Silver Pagoda was rebuilt in 1962 and is one of Cambodia’s only temples to 34
survive under the Khmer Rouge although half of its contents were pillaged. The floor is covered with 5 tonnes of silver spread over 5,000 tiles. The life-size gold Buddha has 2,086 diamonds. The walls are lined with gold. Then onto 'Daughters of Cambodia' boutique, a non-profit organisation supporting victims of sex exploitation in Cambodia. Day 14 - Today was one of the most harrowing of the tour, visiting the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and then the Killing Fields. Tuol Sleng prison (S21) was converted from a school to an interrogation centre in 1975. At least 12,000 people who were held there were killed, just 15 prisoners survived. The tile floors were black with staining of blood. At the Museum we met with one of the few survivors in the grounds and, through our guide, he told his story. This gentleman comes every day to remind people in the hope that nothing so evil as the genocide of the Khmer people ever happens again. The Killing Fields were a chilling experience walking around the boardwalk and seeing the bones and clothing of victims that continue to rise to the surface every rainy season. Cheung Ek houses the remains of 8,985 people murdered and buried in mass graves during the Khmer Rouge regime. When exhumed in 1980, many of the bodies were bound and blindfolded, bludgeoned to death to save money on bullets. Forty-three of the 129 communal graves here have been left untouched. The Killing Tree was one of the most gruesome reminders, the place where the inhuman executioners beat children against the tree until they died. In the middle of the Killing Fields stands the Memorial Stupa, more than 8,000 skulls are located in here and are arranged by sex and age. Behind the clear glass panels are the cracked skulls and broken bones as well as the tools used in the murder of the prisoners. Heart-breaking. By the time Pol Pot fell from power about 2 million people, a quarter of the population, had been murdered, starved or struck down by disease. Later that afternoon we flew down to Siem Reap and that evening we went to dinner and experienced a traditional Apsara Dance Show. Day 15 - Up early for pickup at 6.30am to explore the stunning Angkor Wat Temples. We were soon to be thankful for the early start as (1) it was a bearable heat and (2) we avoided the rush - as we were leaving we couldn't believe the volume of tourists descending on the site. 35
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It is said to be the largest religious monument in the world. Angkor Wat has a moat and outer wall stretching for 3.6 miles (5.5km). After that we visited Ta Prohm, the setting for the Tomb Raider movie starring Angelina Jolie. The making of this movie has helped lure millions more visitors to Cambodia. Day 16 - With half a day of leisure before our pickup, we did a bit of last-minute shopping. What an amazing experience visiting these countries. It was definitely a holiday we would recommend. We often reflected on how blessed we are and what a privileged lifestyle we have living in New Zealand. Just for the record... we are still speaking and planning the next holiday together - with no long haul flights involved. Pauline Price
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My Son Sanctuary: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/949 Marble Mountains: http://www.vietnam-guide.com/da-nang/marble-mountain.htm China Beach: http://www.vietnam-guide.com/da-nang/china-beach.htm Thien Mu Pagoda: https://sacredsites.com/asia/vietnam/thien_mu_pagoda_hue.html Cu Chi Tunnels: https://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/cu-chi-tunnels Sam Mountain: http://www.vietnam-beauty.com/top-destinations/destination-in-thesouth/218-sam-mountain-a-place-of-pilgrimage-for-the-vietnamese.html Silver Pagoda: http://www.visitcambodia.org/phnompenh/culture/silver_pagoda Killing Fields Museum: http://www.killingfieldsmuseum.com/s21-victims.html Cheung Ek: https://www.tourismcambodia.com/travelguides/provinces/phnompenh/what-to-see/5_cheung-ek-killing-field.htm Apsara Dance: https://tourinsiemreap.com/guide/apsara-dance-dinner-show-siem-reap/ Angkor Wat: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/world-heritage/angkor/ https://www.tourismcambodia.com/attractions/angkor/angkor-wat.htm Ta Prohm: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/cambodia/attractions/ta-prohm/a/poisig/500632/355852 37
Star Motor Company (1898-32) Star was founded by the Lisle family in 1893, originally as Sharratt and Lisle to make bicycles, changing its name to the Star Cycle Company in 1896. The Star Motor Company was registered in 1898 and the first cars (a 3.5hp model selling for ÂŁ189 and produced at the rate of one per week) appeared the same year. By 1900 production had risen to 20 per week, now with several premises in the Wolverhampton area. The original Star Bicycle Company run by Lisle's son had by now moved into motorcycle production and produced their first car, the Starling, in 1907. The name was later changed to the Briton Motor Company to avoid any confusion. Star were keen exporters to South Africa, Australia and to New Zealand (the first car in New Zealand was a 1900 Star) as well as active motor sport participants, winning the Transvaal Automobile Club hillclimb and the New Zealand Hillclimb championships, together with good results in the Irish Reliability Trials and class wins in the Scottish Automobile Club trials. During WW1 the company made a large number of trucks for the army and undertook work on aircraft engines. Production of Star and Briton reached a maximum of 1,000 cars per year, but by 1922 the Briton brand was gone, a victim of the post-war slump. They were purchased by C.A. Weight but their last four models were exported to Australia in 1929. Further Star models were introduced throughout the 1920s. In 1928 the company was sold to Guy Motors who wanted to add car production to their range of heavy commercial vehicles and Star relocated to a new factory in Bushbury, Wolverhampton near to the Clyno factory. New models began to prove uneconomic and production ceased in 1932. Sent in by Greg Elder
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Gore VCC Supper Roster 2019/20 IF YOU ARE UNAVAILABLE ON YOUR ROSTERED NIGHT, PLEASE ARRANGE YOUR OWN SUBSTITUTE.
Murray Proctor August September Ken Buchanan Rod Bell October Ray Taylor & November Charlie Davis December Frances Neilson To be advised January February To be advised To be advised March To be advised April To be advised May To be advised June To be advised July
We need to cater for about 3040 members each night. The cuppa and serving of the supper is to be arranged within the Social Committee. If necessary, small items can be bought at Gore New World and charged to the Gore VCC account.
My thanks to those who have come forward. If the month you are listed for doesn’t suit let me know so I can rearrange them or you can work with another person on the roster to swap. Des Brewster
Handy Hint for Gardeners Over Christmas I was amazed at the number of eggs that got used and the shells thrown out. Keep an ice cream container for your eggshells. Once full, roast the eggshells in the oven (not in the plastic container!) for about 20 minutes. When cool, crush them up and spread the shells around the base of your plants. Eggshells are a good source of calcium and are great in the glasshouse. I’ve used them for many years. Gerry Kennedy 39
COOKERY CORNER Omelette for One What you’ll need… 2 eggs 2 tablespoons butter/small amount of olive oil Something for the filling – chopped ham, tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, cheese or nothing if you prefer! 1 tablespoon of milk Chopped chives or herbs to garnish Method: Heat your pan on a medium heat Beat the 2 eggs and milk together – lightly Once your pan is hot, add in the egg/milk mixture Ensure that you lift the mixture as it begins to cook Add your preferred filling and continue cooking, ensuring that all the egg is cooked and any ingredients are hot Fold the omelette in half Don’t forget to turn off the element or hob (says my wife!) Top with the chives or chopped herbs if required and serve Can be served on toast, with any chutney or sauce and/or a side salad David North
HELP! I am very short of recipes – please have a think and send me some soon! Thank you, the Editor
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ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED [via Ross Holden] Hello all. Peter has contacted us with a couple of requests: “Looking for tool that was specially made for crank handle pully for my 1936 Austin 18/6 York, as my harmonic balancer needs repair. Does anyone know who repairs them.? If someone has the tool could I borrow so can make one for my York. Any help would be appreciated. Also does any-one have a petrol station manual for the era around 1936 for the York, as manual covered all Austin of that era. Much appreciated, Peter Cullen” Any replies get in touch with me and I will pass the info on. Contact Ross Holden, Communications & Marketing Officer, VCC Email: comms@vcc.org.nz or phone 021 2638488 WANTED [via Ross Holden]
Bernard writes: “Sunbeam Tigress 250cc twin cylinders scooter 1959! I would love to find one!” Any replies get in touch with me and I will pass the info on. Contact Ross Holden, Communications & Marketing Officer, VCC Email: comms@vcc.org.nz or phone 021 2638488
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MICHELIN TYRES Dear VCC NZ Please be advised we now have full access to the whole range of Michelin tyres. Tyreline are part owned by Michelin Tyre Company and we are the only genuine licenced importer and distribution agent for this product range. Your members need not take any risks on cost, Duty taxes or authenticity if they wish us to import these products for them. We have growing stocks here in NZ available for immediate delivery. We are aware there are aged stocks of tyres dotted around the world and these are not recommended to be used once over 10 years of age even if stored correctly and never fitted. This is also the same safety advice for tyres that are installed both moderns and classics. Our tyres will carry a full 6 year Michelin manufacturer’s warranty of course. All enquiries can be made direct to us by email: Enquiries@tyreline.co.nz or by calling 0800 474 639. Best regards Justin Edgington, Training & Business Development Manager (Group) 87 Kahikatea Drive, PO Box 8057 / Hamilton 3245 [Catalogue available on the noticeboard at the Clubrooms. The Editor]
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before the 21st of each month for inclusion in the next Wiper If you don't have a computer I can type up a hand-written article or put your notes or jottings into shape for The Wiper. If you prefer I can even take notes as you talk to me and write up the story for you - I am always ready to help so just let me know how! e-mail: northd14@gmail.com physical mail: 4 Trotter Street, Riverton 9822 telephone (mobile) 021 172 3281 Remember that insuring your vehicle(s), boat(s), house(s), contents or travel with Vero Insurance and quoting the branch number (300135) results in the branch receiving a commission payment Please support our advertisers so that they, in turn, can continue to support the Branch The opinions and statements in The Wiper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy or views of the Gore branch or of the VCC. The branch accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any statements. The Wiper is printed by i-Cue 10 Wood Street, Invercargill. Telephone (03) 218 3350 43
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