(Produced by Graham Mackie)

Meeting 1197 in Nedlands was a well attended affair and started close to time – CHEERS ALL ROUND. Mike S. got a lift to save getting lost and Pres JB & recently retired Secretary CB (reluctantly in the Chair but with the greatest recent experience) also managed to arrange an early start.

Visitors were Mike Brewer, one of the Club's young gun drivers in the 1995 Natmeet at Fremantle, (these days driving a BMW he admitted to me), plus all the way from Kalgoorlie, Dennis Turner, the winner of the 1987 National Concours, reported to be in town for the Swapmeet.

Apologies were minimal. I think only Ralph K and Jack G.

Minutes of Meeting 1196. Mention was made of Noeleen's 2nd in the Last Chance, the Swapmeet, the Elections, the alteration of Meeting 1212 to Darryl Robins, the T Shirt orders etc.

Matters Arising

Trophy Night will now be 12th June, 2010 as previous date is a long weekend.  Paper Calendar will be reprinted. Someone wanted a winter meeting – 23 July moved to summer – no takers so rug up for it was the advice

Photo Calendar now for Sale @ greatly reduced price of $10/copy. Treasurer  Col D. proposed a vote of thanks to Graham A. for his hard work and skill.  Greeted with applause. Col will look you over from the calendar during the month of October. The Editor's two cars (at that time) show their superb rear ends to all for the month of January, 2010. The 70 year old trees in the photo were blown down in  a cyclone a few years ago.

Port Bottling Weekend. The Commemorative Label is a drawing by Graham A's father, Noel of a TA Special, drawn from memory whilst he was based flying in New Guinea. The TA was the winner of the Australian Grand Prix – owned and driven by Alan Tomlinson.  Colin B. has made all of the arrangements for port, seals etc. but needed someone to collect and take to Northam.. Graham A. volunteered to collect. The port bottling weekend will be Meeting 1198. The meeting will start 6pm. Gymkhana Sat pm, Tour Sunday, BYO Lunch, evening meal provided by Bert & Angie (big thanks). Throw in bucks for brekky. There will be a contingent departing the Lakes @ 9am .

Quiz Night 3 July CMCC Event. Paul G. will arrange to have a table of 8 . $10 per head – starts 7.30pm.

Car Inspection Day went well. . Good commonsense approach - thanks to Col – applause. All fed, watered. 3 outstanding cars including Compton & Edgar.  Little sausages kept for Ron said Noeleen.

Car Birthday.

6^th July'48 TC 5950 – Robin - 1^st of 10 on a Thursday.

Old Farts Lunch - 6 July 12 noon at Vernon's Tavern, Baldivis. Be on time

Swap Meet @ Colin B's on Sunday 11am. Bring something to sell & money.

Xmas Party. 12^thDecember .Last caterer no longer in business. Three alternatives investigated & offered by Graham R. Settled on a BBQ & salads plus wine on table @ $25/head. To be combined with meeting 1209

Name Badges. List circulated. Ron Berry making @ $8.00 each

SU Manuals. Those ordered now available courtesy of Patrick Fox @$10.

General Business

Adelaide Natmeet. 4-6 April. Col B. says  accomodation at previous venue taken but found another nearby -  Aviator's Lodge @ $130. Booked 15. TC's on transporter over, win trophies  & drive home. Graham A. shipping TC to Melbourne a week prior and driving back around Great Ocean Road.

Anyone else????    2012 Natmeet  to be held in Hobart. (Popular decision)

Safety Fast Run. Mike S. read the last newsletter from Brian W. Details in previous email. Be quick if you want to be in it.

Shirts, Jumper orders – refer to Maryann please. 2 enquiries – need 12.

Club Steel Cutter – where is it? Ed Farrar the suspect.

New Member. John L moved approval of membership for Martin S. He knew Martin from MGA register. Involved in 'Round the Houses' racing. Martin has a Nov'49 TC 9928 – purchased NSW- original – matching numbers 19inch and 16inch wheels – yet to be licenced after brakes sorted. Black & beige – roof delaminated. Membership accepted with acclamation.

Morris 1000 diff. Phil W. has details if anyone looking for one.

MGTC logo. Graham M. asked if there was a logical or historical reason behind the full stops after T. and C. on our badges and shirts logo. If not needed he asked if they could please be removed from our artwork. Some said we should 'pull out all stops' others saying we 'should not stop', others, 'stop at all costs' others it was a 'stop gap' measure. Nothing will happen unless we 'stop it quickly'.

The Douglas's stop over. Won't be here for the Safety Fast Run and their stay will be between meetings. More from Harry later

Meeting 1201. Clark R. has booked the room at Air Force Bullcreek but in lieu of a tour, has arranged for Barry Markham who flew a Tiger Moth to England and then wrote a book 'Solo to England' to give a power point presentation, starting 8.30pm. Barry is the son of Percy Markham and brother of another flyer John.

Graham Paige car display. An Argentinian couple and children (some born on the road) have been driving around the world . In Perth this Sunday at Whiteman Park.  'Live Your Dream'  has been the recent publicity.

Speedo & Tacho dials . 100 being made says Mike S. using 0.4 aluminum.

Alternators. Tony C. Has a contact making 60 amp alternators. Anyone else interested – 4 showed interest.

Meeting finished 10.18pm  with a delightful supper. Thanks to hosts.

Next Meeting 1198 at the Nuthouse – Grass Valley. You can start Friday or meet 9am at the Lakes or come & go as you please. Have fun...

Trivia

Classic Cars – 1901 to 1928

Vintage Cars 1929 to 1945

Classic Cars 1946 to 1975

If you are driving your TC at 60 mph, the tops of your tires are travelling at 120mph. The front and back is doing 60mph.

TC'S in the USA usually have bumper bars.

'There is no doubt that the TD has the prettiest lines of any of the T Types' – quote Lawrence M.