08 June - Gawler Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club Inc.

VOL. 22 No 3 June 2008 

www.gawlercarclub.onoz.net 

GVVCVC Journal June 2008 Page 1

GAWLER VETERAN VINTAGE & CLASSIC VEHICLE CLUB 

PO .Box 640 Gawler 5118 


CLUB AIMS 

MEETINGS 

JOURNAL 

JOINING FEE 

MEMBERSHIP FEE 

LOG BOOKS 

To encourage the restoration, preservation and use of veteran, classic and other special interest 

vehicles. 

To extend to owners, drivers, friends and all persons interested in such vehicles, the hospitality, 

privileges and conveniences enjoyed in connection with the club 

On the 3 rd Tuesday of each month in the Lutheran Church Hall, Cowan Street, Gawler, at 7.30pm. 

Notice of any changes to this venue will be given through the Journal wherever possible. 

Available to all members bimonthly, at the club meeting or by post thereafter, in February, April, 

June, August, October, and December. 

$20.00: a “once only” payment due from all new members 

$40.00 for two years due on 1 st July in odd numbered years (pro rata for new members) 

See inside back cover for requirements to maintain currency of vehicle Log Books 

PRESIDENT 

markchapman@dodo.com.au 

VICE PRESIDENT 

trevorbell@adelaide.on.net 

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY 

mcardle4@bigpond.com 

OFFICE BEARERS 2007 — 2008 

Mark Chapman 

Pauline 

Trevor Bellchamhers 

Lyn 

Kym McArdle 

Tessa 

H 8522 6481 

W 8562 1200 

H 8522 1864 

H 8523 3192 M 0419 815 676 

SECRETARY 

djnorman@twpo.com.au 

David Norman 

Judy 

H 8523 4851 M 0417 880 143 

TREASURER 

rileyjh@westnet.com.au 

PUBLIC: OFFICER 

bugeye@internode.on.net 

EVENTS DIRECTOR 

kay@wake.net.au 

FEDERATION 

REPRESENTATIVE 

Trevor.Unsworth@cywhs.sa.gov. 

au 

HISTORICAL VEHICLE 

REGISTRARS 

John Riley 

Jenny 

Peter Bailey 

Kay 

Corrie Wake 

Kaye 

Trevor Unsworth 

Lyn 

Barry Bywater 

Lorraine 

Allan Kempster 

Cynthia 

H 8523 1189 

H 8522 5248 

W 8258 8115 

H 8522 2373 

W 8396 1122 

H 8289 5010 

W 8161 6554 

H 8522 3641 

H 8562 8651 

M 0407 717 666 

M 0402 891 891 

Fax 8161 6515 

Paul Modra 

Marianne 

H 8522 5647 

MAGAZINE EDITOR 

gvvcvced@baonline.com.au 

AUDITOR 

mikewilliams@ihug.com.au 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS 

Bob Carr 

Tony Hayton 

Bob Collins 

Tony Traegar 

Colin Freeman 

Michael Williams 

SWAP MEET CO-ORDINATOR 

Bob Perry 

bobperry@bigpond.net.au 

Alvin Jenkin 

Sylvia 

Michael Williams 

Debra 

H 8529 2504 M 0427 973 051 

H 8523 1233 

H 8522 4017 

H 8522 4615 

H 8524 8633 

H 8522 5953 

H 8332 9429 

H 8523 1233 

H 8396 1007 M 0418 821 944 

Fax 8264 1308 


Editors Mumblings 

Folks, welcome to the mid year edition of “The Journal” and thank you to those who have given me 

encouraging words. 

As mentioned at the May meeting this edition may be a bit short on events data due to deadlines and other 

pressures on my time, so keep your ears open when Corrie Wake runs through the events at club meetings. 

July meeting is the AGM, and it is always good to have new blood on the Committee, so please volunteer (or 

even volunteer someone else) to go on the Committee. After a couple of missing guest speakers at this years 

meetings, I think we are looking for someone with a talent for finding speakers that will show up! 

The Members Directory has been a runaway success, and due to a printers error we have plenty of supply at 

$2 each. 

Thanks to those who have contributed to the Journal, it makes my life easier, Keep ‘em coming! 

Sylvia and myself are off to spend time with family in Warwick Queensland and will possibly miss the next 

two meetings. 

Don’t forget to get your vehicle inspected, and log books signed, and register for Bay to Birdwood 

Yours ramblingly, Alvin 

Our Condolences to Richard and Shirley Levison on the loss of Shirl’s father in early May 

WANTED! 

A volunteer is required to manage the Club’s audio visual equipment. 

Duties: 

• Caretake the audio visual equipment including the PA system, data projector, and DVD player. 

• Set up and pull down the equipment for club meetings and other events as required. 

• Ensure all cords etc are obtained to ensure effective use of the equipment. 

If you are interested please see any of the committee members. Bob Perry and Mike Williams can advise on 

the equipment if necessary 

Members Directory 

The Club Members Directory is available at a cost of $2.00 each (not including postage, add $1.00 for 

postage, or give the Editor a $1.00 postage stamp!). If you preordered and have not got yours yet, see 

secretary David. 

AND Guess What?? There are some updates already! You may wish to change your copy. 

Alec Harris: Email is now alecharris@adam.com.au 

Martin Stephens: Email is now jrpimk@virginbroadband.com.au 

David Holliday: Email is now tporridge@three.com.au 

Alvin Jenkin : Email is now alvin.jenkin@baonline.com.au 

Anthony Argall : Email is now apargall@bigpond.com 

Craig & Jenni McCracken. 14 Causby Cres Willaston (not 19 Causby Cres) 

Some people have complained that their details are not in the Directory. This means that you either ticked the 

“NO” box or you ticked neither the “YES” or “NO” box in the section of the application form relating to 

authorisation for listing in the members directory. If you wish to change your authorisation contact 

Membership Secretary, Kym, or the editor. 

Front Cover 

The first two cars to travel from Adelaide to Darwin at the Tennant Creek Telegraph Station in 

1908. Featured is the 20-24HP Clement Talbot “Angelique” which broke down on the first attempt 

in 1907 and behind it is the 25HP Talbot which completed the crossing in 1908. See story page 12 

and Kapunda event page 6 

DEADLINE FOR AUGUST EDITION 

FRIDAY July 25 th 


Vehicle Inspections 

Saturday June 14 th and Sunday June 15 th from 10.00am to 4.00pm 

Gawler Recreation Centre on Nixon Terrace. 

Those club members who have multiple 

registrations will need to only present one vehicle 

this year for inspection but log books and 

registration papers for all vehicles registered 

through the Club must be presented for inspection 

and signing for the 2008/2009 year. 

For those who cannot make these dates 

appointments will need to be made with the 

registrars and I remind all members that log books 

will expire on the 30th of June 2008. 

Regards 

Barry Bywater 

Registrar 

One for the Registrars to check out! 

Don’t miss the June 

meeting when Anne 

Beadell will be 

speaking on her life 

with Len, the surveyor 

and builder of outback 

roads such as the 

Gunbarrel Highway 


Events Calendar 

More details of some events will be found elsewhere in the Journal. Contact person is shown in (brackets). 

Note: From July club runs will start from Gawler TAFE carpark . Lyndoch Rd (behind Fasta Pasta) 

Sunday 1st 

Sat 7 th -To 

Mon 9th 

Sat 14 th 

Sun 15 th 

Tues 17th 

Wed 18th 

JUNE 

Sparrow Run to Lyndoch 

Meet 8.00am at Gawler Visitors 

Centre (Trevor Bellchambers) 

Queens Birthday Run 

To Bordertown (David Norman) 

Vehicle Inspection Days 

10am-4pm Gawler Rec Centre 

(Barry Bywater) 

Club meeting 7.30pm 

Speaker: Anne Beadell 

North Adelaide Historic 

Buildings run 

Meet Gawler Railway Station 

8.45am for 9.05 train (Lynn 

Mitchell) 

Tuesday 1 st 

Sunday 6th 

Tues 15th 

Wed 16 th 

Sun 20 th 

JULY 

Talbot Re-enactment Run 

Meet 9.00 am for 9.15 am TAFE 

(Corrie Wake) 

Sparrow Run To Gumeracha 

Meet 8.00am at TAFE (Corrie 

Wake) 


AGM 

Mystery Run 

Meet TAFE 9.00 am for 9.30 start 

(Organiser required)) 

GVVCVC Anniversary Run to 

Birdwood Mill Run Subsidised 

entry to mill for GVVCVC 

registered cars BYO picnic. 10.am 

for 10.30 am at TAFE (Trevor 

Unsworth) 

Sunday 3rd 

AUGUST 

Sparrow Run to Cudlee Creek 

Meet 8.00am at TAFE (Corrie 

Wake) 

Monday 1st 

SEPTEMBER 

Old Car day Meander 

Mallala Oval, Fremont Park, 

TAFE at 10 for 10.30, finish at 

Clonlea Park BYO lunch (Alvin 

Jenkin) 

Tues 19th Club meeting 7.30pm Sunday 6th Sparrow Run To Gumeracha 

Meet 8.00am at Gawler Visitors 

Centre (Corrie Wake) 

Wed 20 th 

Sat 23rd 

Sun 31 st 

Mt Barker Auchendarroch 

House Run:Meet TAFE 9.30am 

for 10am (John Riley) 

Club Annual Dinner 

Gawler Arms Hotel upstairs 

(Paul Modra) 

Military Vehicles Museum 

Meet TAFE 9.30am for 10am 

(Corrie Wake) 

Tues 15th 

Sun 21st 

Wed 24th 

Sun 28 th 


Gawler Swap Meet 

Gawler Jockey Club, Adelaide Rd 

(Bob Perry) 

Motorfest: around the Sheds 

(Allan Kempster) 

Bay to Birdwood 

Other Events of interest (these are not official GVVCVC runs): 

Sept 28 th -Oct 4 th : T Ford Centenary Rally, Echuca Vic 

3 to 6 October 2008: “Fred Wolseley-A Man of Many Parts” Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement and Museum. Contact 

Albert Heslop, home 03 5032 1938, work 03 5036 2429. 

11th to 12th October: Lobethal Grand Carnival: Reenactment Australian Grand Prix 

11 th October: Kangaroo Island Motorfest 

2009 

April 3 rd -5 th NHMA National Rally, Murray Bridge 

April 27 th -9 th May: Peninsulae Parade Yorke and Eyre Peninsula 

Swap Meets 

July 27 th : Angle Park 

Aug 24 th : Willunga 

Sept 21 st : Gawler THE BIG ONE 

Oct 5th, Motorcycle only Swap Meet Balhannah Oval 

Oct 12 th : Strathalbyn:Strathalbyn Harness Racing Club, Milne Road 

Nov15th & 16th Bendigo National Swap Meet 


Have you ever visited St Peters 

Cathedral in North Adelaide? 

Be part of a guided tour of this 

historic and beautiful Sanctuary 

Wednesday 18th June 2008 at 

11:00 am 

Enjoy lunch afterwards at the 

Cathedral Hotel 

45 Kermode Street 

NORTH ADELAIDE 

Tour Cost per Person - $2.00 

Ala Carte Menu $12.00 - $18.00 

approx 

Includes Pasta, Fish & Chips, 

Schnitzel, Chicken 

We plan to leave by train departing from Gawler Station at approx. 9:05 am or 

if travelling in personal vehicles please meet at the Cathedral for tour 

commencing at 11 am. 

IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND PLEASE CONTACT: 

Lyn & Graham MITCHELL - 8522 6331 

Adelaide to Darwin Re-enactment 

Kapunda Day 

Sponsored by 

TUESDAY July 1st 

GVVCVC Members meet at TAFE Car park 9.00 am for 9.15 am 

10.30 am Car clubs meet the Talbot at Anlaby turn off on Eudunda Road to provide an escort to Kapunda 

11.00 am Arrive Dutton Park. Talbot will be on view until 4pm together with other historic cars from the 

escort 

Evening: showing of an appropriate movie at the Soldiers Memorial Hall 

A Barbeque will be available and Devonshire teas provided. 

An indication of numbers is required: Contact Corrie Wake on H 8522 2373 W 8396 1122, M 0407 717 666 


Gawler Veteran Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club 

Annual Dinner 

Gawler Arms Hotel Function Room 

Saturday August 23 rd 

Featuring “Us Blokes” 

Tickets available at the 

June Meeting 

Contact Paul Modra 

Ph 8522 5647 

A Band for all 

Occasions 

This is a club subsidised 

event 

AUTOPRO GAWLER 

Sponsoring the Gawler Car Club Web Site 


See Gordon & his team at 80 Adelaide Rd Gawler for service and advice. 

Phone 8522 2000 

This Months Specials: 

• 350g Nulon "Start ya Bastard" ideal for the hard to start motor. For example mower or vehicle. $9.95 

• Auto King degreaser. 4 litres $19.95. Normally $23.95 

• Good range of car covers in stock. 100% waterproof. From $59.95 

• Motorlift 1000kg axle stands $24.95 pair. 

• Polybraid extra super strength, heavy duty tow ropes $9.95 

Produce your membership card to receive discounts and special offers..... 


2008 BAY TO BIRDWOOD 

A Vintage Run for pre 1956 vehicles 

28 September 2008 

Entry forms are at http://www.baytobirdwood.com.au/ or phone Kym Hulme, National Motor 

Museum 8568 4006 or Entry Directors 82586547 

Entries close 15 August 2008 

Found:This picture 

popped up in the 

editors papers after the 

April meeting It is 

titled “Don Raggatt 

Italy 1973” 

More details 83829413 or email awheaton@adam.com.au 

Club Feedback 

The club committee would appreciate your ideas and feedback on club 

activities. A separate sheet was included with the February issue of the Journal 

giving you the opportunity to provide input and to assist in updating club 

records. Additional copies of the sheet are available on request, or can be 

downloaded from our web site. If you have suggestions for club meeting 

format/special events, or guest speakers could you please provide input on the 

appropriate part of the sheet. 


Run Reports 

Pre 1930 Run (Trevor Unsworth) 

On Sunday April 7th Alby Grey (Marquette), David and Pam Moule (Oldsmobile)and Trevor Unsworth 

(Chrysler) met at Surrey Downs shopping centre at 12:00, which is central to us, and headed of via North 

east Rd. to the city and the Gathering on the old Netball courts on Anzac Hwy. Kaye Grey followed in a 

modern which was to be picked up later. 

There were over 50 vehicles including many Veterans and a huge variety of makes and models. 

Graham Butler was also there in the REO and Ken and Iris Leeks were keen spectators. 

A Veteran International of 1899 chugged around the courts offering rides of which Alby and his grandson 

enjoyed. 

As we were about to leave the starter motor on David's Oldsmobile decided to jam and he had to remove the 

starter to allow a push start. 

A great day for the older vehicles. 

A selection of photos from Trevor 


Police Museum Run, 23 rd April 

45 members and friends attended to see a very interesting collection of Police Memorabilia providing a physical 

view of the history and development of the force from inception to now. Highlights were the police vehicles, the 

"Greys" including a 5 mth old foal and a sneak preview of items from the Tattoo (there was a rehearsal in the 

Barracks). Scones, jam & cream finished the run nicely. 

Thanks to Tony T for organising the run.. Again photos are courtesy of Trevor Unsworth 

Tram Museum Run Sunday 24 May, 

51 members departed from the GVC headed for St Kilda where we assembled in the car park for morning tea 

before our tour of this very interesting Museum. As well as trams dating back to the 1800's there were 

Trolley buses and plenty of memorabilia which drew many oohs and aahs as we recalled the various vehicles 

which we travelled on or saw in our younger days.A ride on the No 282 to the town centre where we ate 

lunch or an ice cream before the return journey to the museum. 

It was a busy day for the museum staff as there were 2 other car clubs scheduled to visit later in the day. 

(Morris register and Holden) 

Thanks to Corrie for an interesting run. 

FJ Green. 


Old Tailem Town Sunday 30th March (Bill Harris) 

About 40 odd members left Gawler on time for "Old Tailem Town" a few Kms. north of Tailem Bend. There 

was a mix of classic cars and modern on the run. 

The day started overcast but shifted to warm as the day went on. There was ample time to get to Murray 

Bridge for lunch at the Bridgeport Hotel for lunch. I see all enjoyed the pre booked meal, some had 

forgotten what they ordered (inc.me) and seems like the chef had a couple of meals over. The soup was 

especially tasty. (leek & potato) 

After much chattering the group finally left around 1.30 pm for the short drive to the old town of the past. 

We were greeted with a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits and given a guide to wander through the town at 

leisure. The entrance was in the Murray Bridge Railway building1906. (only thing absent was the thick white 

railway china cups & saucers). 

There is almost 100 old buildings mostly from the start of this century set up through a few streets. 

Some members felt the buildings were a bit dilapidated but these were buildings actually moved onto the site 

from around the district, and frankly speaking I felt they were little better when in use. 

To name a few buildings: Wonderview Cinema 1910, Murray Bridge Railways, Wolseley Church, Pub 

House, Lameroo 1918, Bootmaker shop 1895 etc etc - but the most interesting building for the Club.was 

the funeral parlour with the coffin maker in the right side and "the preparation room" on the left. I doubt if a 

single club member didn't see the funeral parlour ! 

A very interesting piece of SA history that really should have more funds spent on it with perhaps a few 

more staff to keep it in good condition. Members with their older vehicles were able to park their vehicles in 

the "street" around the buildings. 

Members left in dribs and drabs around 4pm for the respective journeys back. 

Techno Torque 

Dave Kent recommends: 

Paul Blackwell for 

Copper Gaskets 

Gaskets manufactured to your specifications 

15 Premier Crescent, Andrews Farm Playford 5114 

Ph (08) 8294 5994 


The first Car from Adelaide to Dawin: The Aunger connection 

By Alvin Jenkin 

It is 100 years on 20 th August of this year since the first car to cross the Australian continent from Adelaide 

to Darwin arrived in Darwin. The car was a 1908 25HP Talbot owned by Harry Dutton of Anlabbie Station, 

Kapunda and driven and maintained by Murray Aunger , “one of the best Chauffeurs and mechanics in the 

State” (The Express and Telegraph, 5 November 1907). 

This year the National Motor Museum is taking the original 

1908 Talbot that made the first crossing of the Australian 

continent back out on the road again to complete the same 

journey. The Talbot will be housed in a trailer with a portable 

exhibition that will be on display over the duration of the trip. 

The exhibition will take place over a period of 52 days - just 

as the original journey did. It will also follow the same route 

as closely as possible. 

There are a number of opportunities to view the car and those 

that occur close to Gawler are 

16-22 June 

23-27 June 

Monday 30 June: 

on display at the National Motor Museum 

on display at the Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide 

Departs Adelaide from the Torrens Parade Ground 

1 – 2 July: 

Kapunda 3 – 4 July: Burra 

5 – 6 July: 

Peterborough 7 – 8 July: Orroroo 

As your editor, I have a particular interest in this event, as Horace Hooper Murray Aunger is a distant 

relative. The Aunger family, and Edward Jenkin arrived in South Australia aboard the “Theresa” in 1847. 

Edward took a liking to Marjorie Aunger on the trip from England and married her soon after arrival in SA. 

Murray’s father, John, was Marjorie’s brother. The Aunger and Jenkin families settled at Lewiston and thus 

are well within the coverage of the Gawler club , and the Aungers still occupy some of the original land 

settled. Murray carried out much pioneering work in the automotive area in SA and originated the firm that 

became Aunger Automotive Accessories which was quite successful until its demise about 10 years ago. The 

name lives on as a brand name but is now owned by a Brisbane company. 

Murray Aunger (1878-1953) was a talented and entrepreneurial engineer. He was also a successful 

sportsman who held a number of cycling records. He served his apprenticeship in the Kilkenny workshops of 

G. E. Fulton & Co., consulting engineers. He then joined the cycle works established by Vivian Lewis; they 

later collaborated with Tom O'Grady in building the first petrol-driven motorcar in South Australia. Riding 

Lewis bicycles, Aunger was the colony's one-mile (1.6 km) champion in 1899 and in 1901 held the 

Australian record for fifty miles (80 km). 

As co-driver and mechanic, Aunger made two attempts with Henry Hampden Dutton of Anlabbie Station, 

Kapunda to be the first to cross Australia from south to north by motorcar. They left Adelaide in Dutton's 

Talbot (known affectionately as Angelina) on 25 November 1907; Darwin lay almost 2100 miles (3380 km) 

away. Obstacles confronted them on long sections of the route: rivers, treacherous sandhills and boulderstrewn 

country had to be traversed which no modern motorist 

would tackle without the advantage of four-wheel drive.. 

There was considerable interest in their expedition, below is an 

excerpt from an article in an Adelaide paper in the lead up to the 

crossing 

The Express and Telegraph, 5 November 1907 

"Mr HH Dutton, son of Mr Henry Dutton, accompanied by Mr 

HM Aunger, one of the best Chauffeurs and mechanics in the 

State has resolved to journey from south to north across South 

Australia in a 20-24 hp Clement-Talbot car, specially constructed 

to carry sufficient provisions and petrol to take the motorists 

through the country that must be traversed. 


Many difficulties will have to be surmounted in the way of sand and thick scrub, to say nothing of the 

tropical rains, but Mr Dutton and his companion are confident that the car will meet any reasonable demands 

on its capabilities." 

The pinion in the Talbot's differential collapsed south of Tennant Creek and the vehicle had to be abandoned 

with the onset of the wet season. Dutton and Aunger returned on horseback to the railhead at Oodnadatta, 

South Australia, and thence to Adelaide. 

It was a reverse, not a defeat. Determined to try again when the rains ended, Dutton bought a larger and more 

powerful 25HP Talbot. With Aunger, he left Adelaide on 30 June 1908. At Alice Springs, Ern Allchurch 

joined the team. Beyond Alice Springs, the partners met the pioneering cyclist Francis Birtles (who is a 

story on his own, apart from riding bicycles all over Australia he made the first west- east crossing of the 

continent in 1912 in a single cylinder Brush car and in 1928 he was the first person to drive from London to 

Melbourne using a Bean car.).Tennant Creek was reached in thirty days; the stranded car was repaired, 

driven in convoy to Pine Creek and freighted by train to Darwin. Continuing their journey by car, the 

trailblazers reached their destination on 20 August. Both cars and the adventurers returned to Adelaide by 

ship. 

Francis Birtles next to the Talbot 

Two historic motor cars - Three brave men, made it to the 

furthest point north of the journey - the beaches of 

Darwin. 

Harry Dutton, Murray Aunger, Ern Allchurch 


Exactly where they left her, they found the first vehicle "Angelina" - untouched in 7 months. 

They replaced the broken universal joint, filled her with petrol, and spun the starter handle. 

She started first time and away they went towards Barrow Creek 

Naturally, with cars being so rare, there were no service stations, so fuel had to be sent ahead by rail and with 

the cameleers who serviced the outback with supplies. Afghan cameleers with lines of camels were a 

common sight in Australia’s deserts before there were trucks to carry goods. In 1907, one of the petrol cans 

was left in the sun and exploded, which meant that there was not enough fuel to reach the next stop, and the 

car had to be loaded onto the train to reach the next fuel drop in Oodnadatta.Donkeys were also used by the 

travellers to pull them out of bogs and sand. 

The earlier Talbot was sold to a family in Kapunda, and was destroyed in a shed fire at Port Broughton. The 

later Talbot has been preserved and is housed in the National Motor Museum at Birdwood. This is the one 

being shown in the travelling display this year. 

Ernest Allchurch was a keen photographer, and today we 

are indebted to him for a collection of photos of the 

second crossing attempt. These photographs were 

processed in Alice Springs by Ern’s wife, Bessie, who 

was also a talented photographer. Ern was a school days 

friend of Harry Dutton and worked at the Alice Springs 

Telegraph Station, He later became the Officer-in-charge 

at Hergott Springs telegraph station (now Marree) and 

later was in charge of the Alice Springs station.. He also 

assisted the first crossing attempt by arranging fuel dumps 

etc. On the second attempt he also made daily contact 

with newspapers and family by tapping into the Overland 

Telegraph line. It is interesting how Ern, the keen 

photographer features in many of the photos taken on the 

trip! 

Speed-record attempts between Australia's capital cities received wide publicity. In 1909 Murray Aunger 

accompanied Robert Barr Smith in his Napier which set a new time for the Adelaide-Melbourne journey, but 

they held the record for only a few weeks. Aunger regained it in February 1914, driving a Prince Henry 

Vauxhall with F. Bearsley; they attained speeds of over 80 miles per hour (129 km/h) on the pipeclay of the 

Coorong. They next broke the Adelaide-Broken Hill record in the same car. 

In 1922 Aunger joined an expedition of three Dort cars that 

travelled from Adelaide to Darwin and back; the party included his 

brother Cyril as co-mechanic, Samuel White (a famed ornithologist, 

who financed the expedition) and a local parliamentarian Thomas 

McCallum who explored the possibilities for settlement along their 

route and for a north south railway During this trip Murray drove 

an open topped Dort motorcar across Newcastle Waters on the way 

to Port Darwin. Aunger had no choice but to take the cars through 

the flooded waters almost totally submerged. Amazingly he had all 

three cars running smoothly within 30 minutes. 


They made the crossing to Port Darwin in 30 days, and return to Adelaide by a circuitous route through 

Cloncurry, the River Darling, and Mount Gambier, in all covering 8800 kilometres. 

The following year he led another party along the same route for the South Australian government. In 1926 

he led the 16 vehicles on the ‘RESO’ tour overland to Alice Springs. 

When he left Lewis Cycle Works in 1909, Murray Aunger established Murray Aunger Ltd which held 

franchises for several well-known cars (including the Newton Bennett featured in the December 2007 edition 

of the Journal). In 1925 Chief Commissioner W.A Webb persuaded him to become motor engineer with the 

South Australian Railways on an annual salary of £1000. There had been a large increase in the use of 

motors in the railways and Webb had also commenced bus services to various parts of the State. A number 

of politicians believed that Aunger (previously an agent for railcars bought by the S.A.R.) had received 

favoured treatment from Webb. Aunger twice visited Britain and the United States of America for the S.A.R. 

In 1930 Webb returned to America. For several years attempts were made in political circles to wreak petty 

revenge upon Aunger, despite his having played an important part in rehabilitating the State's railway 

system. He was dismissed in June 1937 for contravening section 37 of the South Australian Railways 

Commissioner's Act (1936); cabinet rejected his application for two months long service leave. In 1942 he 

married a widow Eileen Victoria, née Scott, late Woods, at the Congregational Church, North Adelaide. 

They moved to Melbourne. Aunger died on 14 September 1953 at Mordialloc in Victoria. 


Departs Adelaide on Monday 27 April 2009 and tour the York and Eyre Peninsulas for two weeks, 

Expression of interest forms are available from the GVVCVC Secretary or can be down loaded from 

http://www.fhmcsa.org.au/Assets/ppeoi.pdf 

Note: RAA is unable to provide the accommodation booking service offered on previous tours. You will 

therefore have to make your own arrangements. RAA members can still avail themselves of RAA touring 

services. Accommodation on the West Coast is at a premium because of the high level of mineral 

exploration in the area 

BOOK EARLY! 

Club Run 20 th August 

Mt Barker and Auchendarroch House 

Meet at TAFE car park at 9.30 am for 10am start 

Pub lunch and tour of town 

Bookings required: JohnRiley 85231189 

Wednesday 24th September 

AROUND THE SHEDS 

Hosted by the Gawler Veteran Vintage & 

Classic Vehicle Club 

More motorfest info at: 

http://www.baytobirdwood.com.au/2008motorfest_program.pdf 

We will be travelling from Glandore at a leisurely pace 

towards the picturesque Adelaide Hills at a time when they 

will be seen to their best advantage in the Spring. 

Our first stop will be at Nairne to visit a collection of Chrysler 

products and a small private museum. Please bring your 

picnic seats as an enjoyable morning tea will be provided. 

From Nairne the next stop will be a collection of stationary 

engines and tractors before travelling by scenic route to the 

Big Rocking Horse at Gumeracha for lunch. There is a 

wonderful Toy factory and a small wildlife park situated on 

site for your perusal. 

Our day will finish in the Barossa area with a visit to another 

collection of vehicles 

Ikea has announced its intention to start selling cars! 


Meeting Minutes 

15 th April, 2008. 

Present:87 Members and Visitors 

APOLOGIES: Maureen Collins, john Drage, Arthur Clarke, Colleen Threadgold, Ian Sauly, Alan & Cynthia Kempster, 

Glenys Stephens, Deb Williams, Pud. Freeman, Bob Carr, Rick McInerney, Dennis Nation, Barry 

Bywater, John Meaney, R.j. ??, Mike Griffiths, Greg McFaul, Roger Chapman, Wally Best, John Riley. 

MINUTES: 

Minutes from the previous General Meeting held 18 th March 2008 were read by the secretary. Moved 

/Martin Stephens /David Harding /that minutes as read be accepted. Cr. 

BUSINESS ARISING 

Swap Meet coordinator Bob Perry reported that he has met with the Gawler Jockey Club and The Club may run our 

Swapmeet at The Gawler Race Course this year. Sept 21 st. 

Directories are available from Journal Editor here tonight. 

TREASU RERS REPORT: 

Nil 

CORRESPONDENCE: 

Correspondence received since last meeting was tabled by the Secretary 

Moved/Trevor Bellchambers / Sec Colin Freeman / "that the correspondence as read be accepted". Cr PRESIDENTS 

REPORT: 

Committee met & planned Events & meetings for next few months. 

Venue for annual Dinner was discussed and the Gawler Arms was decided on. Aug 23 rd . EVENTS: 

Events Director Corrie reported on Past & Future events. 

Past Events Sun 30 th Run to Old Tailem Town. Leave Visitor Centre 9-30, Report Trevor Bellchambers Apr Sun 6 th Early 

bird run to Cuddly Creek, Corrie advised that 5 cars attended the Gourmet weekend. 

Coming Events Apr. Wed 23 rd run to South Australian Police Museum., organiser, Tony Traeger. May 

Sun 4 th Earlybird run to Gumeracha.(Corrie Wake) Tues 20 th Club meeting, Tram run Wed 28 th Run to Morgan, Visitor 

Centre 8-30 for9-00 start, ( Bill Harris.) June Sun 1st Earlybird run to Lyndoch (Trevor Bellchambers) Sat 7'h to Mon 9 th 

Queens Birthday run To Bordertown. (David Norman) Sat 14 th & Sun 15 th Vehicle Inspection Days (Barry Bywater) Tue 

17th Club Meeting. Wed 18 th North Adelaide Historic Buildings run (Lyn Mitchell) July Sun 6 th Earlybird run to Gumeracha 

(Corrie Wake) Tue 15 th Club Meeting. Wed 6 th Mystery Run (John Riley) Sun 27 th Birdwood run with Armstrong Siddely 

Club, Old Vehicle run. (Trevor Unsworth) 

FEDERATION Meeting next Saturday Apr 19 th . No other reports. 

Meeting closed 8-1 5pm. 

Other Interests Night. Trevor Bellchambers (Knives & Daggers), Alvin Jenkin (Artefacts), Bill Thomas ( Restoration of 

Radio's), Bill Harris (Middle Eastern & Asian Artefacts), Mike Williams(Demolition Manual & War records), Lorraine 

Bywater (Quilts), Trevor Unsworth (old Gramophones & records), Ken Leeks (Longbows), Martin Stephens (Flywheel 

problems), Bob Perry spoke about a friend who had a collection of every New record produced in Australia. 

22 nd May, 2008 

PRESENT: 123 Members arid Visitors 

APOLOGIES: John Drage, Colleen Threadgold, Deb Williams, Rick Levison, John Meaney, Annie Griffiths, 

John Riley, Graham & Pam Duncan, Ted Povey, Gloria Minge, 

MINUTES: 

Minutes from the previous General Meeting held 15 th April 2008 were read by the secretary. 

Moved /David Harding /Sec Ken Leeks /that minutes as read be accepted. Cr. 

BUSINESS ARISING 

Vehicle Inspection, Directories, Swapmeet. 

TREASURERS REPORT: 

presented 

CORRESPONDENCE: 

Correspondence received since last meeting was tabled by the Secretary 

Moved/Tony Traeger / Sec Kym McArdle / “that the correspondence as read be accepted”. Cr 

PRESIDENTS REPORT: 

AGM on 15 th July looking for Volunteers & new faces for Committee Positions. Vehicle Inspection Day, Sat 14 & Sunday 15 June 

EVENTS: Events Director Corrie reported on Past & Future events. 

Past Events Apr. Wed 23 run to South Australian Police Museum., report Trevor Bellchambers. May Sun 4 th Earlybird run to 

Gumeracha, report Corrie Wake. 

Coming Events May Wed 28th Run to Morgan, Visitor Centre 8-30 for9-00 start, ( Bill Harris.) June Sun 1 Earlybird run to Lyndoch 

(Trevor Belichambers) Sat 7 th to Mon 9 th Queens Birthday run To Bordertown. (David Norman) Sat 14 th & Sun 15 th Vehicle 

Inspection Days (Barry Bywater) Tue 17th Club Meeting. Wed 18 th North Adelaide Historic Buildings run, meet at Gawler Railway 

Station at 8-45am,(Lyn Mitchell) July Sun 6 th Earlybird run to Gumeracha (Corrie Wake) Tue 15 th Club Meeting. Guest Speaker 

Ann Biddell, Wed 6 th Mystery Run (John Riley) Sun 27’ Birdwood run with Armstrong Siddely Club, Old Vehicle run. (Trevor 

Unsworth) 

FEDERATION Report Trevor Unsworth, Amalgamation with Hot rod club etc. York Peninsular Tour. Bay to Birdwood, Motor fest, 

Swapmeet. 

GENERAL BUSINESS Historic Vehicle day Mon 1 st Sep 2008, organise combining local clubs to attend Historic Vehicle day. 

Classic car place, selling all vehicles. Vehicles arriving in S.A. from New Zealand, about 1 906 vintage in 2010. 

Committee Meeting at Corries 7-3Opm Tues 27” May 

Meeting closed 8.10 pm. 

Advertising of Parts, Vehicles etc. Trevor Bellchambers gave a brief history of his life. 


Genuine Specials 

FOR SALE 

1927 Oakland Headlights 

Ken Leek 

Vanguards 

1 x 1948 Original condition, 1 X 1948 Good condition 

1 X 1951 Excellent condition 

Heaps of spares!! Sell as special job lot or separate. 

Corner the market, hurry while they last! 

Trevor 82895010 or 0414 312 550 

Hayman Reece 74504 Lift Kit 

Brand new, still in box, never used: $450 

Mako Mule Single jockey wheel, never used: $30 

Ph 82895010 

1971 ZD Fairlane 

As new. Corrie 85222373 

Ford Model A 

Two wheels on axle set up for trailer 

Alvin 85292504 

1988 Mazda MX6 

2 door Turbo, Red (it goes faster!) Peter 82526161 

Trojan Truck 

Front axle and wheels, Pneumatic tyres 

Bill Johnson Ph 8527 7024 

(the editor would like any info on Trojan trucks) 

Toyota Land Cruiser 

Motor and gearbox have been 

reworked, $2500 

Volkswagen Kombi 

As is where is: $550 

Ph Thomas Goode 8280 7157 email: louisemichele@internode.on.net 

International Fire Truck, 

used in Ash Wednesday fires $350 

Note: Items have been selling faster than Arfa can 

advertise them! Sold this week, all the 1938 

Oldsmobile parts, and a Rover 2000 TC. Adverts 

prepared and then deleted! 

1925 Dodge Parts 

21” tyres, rims and spokes and hubs, both front and 

rear, Together or separately 

Ph Brian 8332 1510 / 0419 262 488 

Valiant VC: Original Radio 

John Ellis 85224817 

1973 HQ Holden 25 th Anniversary Sales Brochure 

(Silver Premier) for archive collection. 

Ph Colin 0437 352 373 or 83329429 or text to mobile 

1956 JAWA 50” modle-manet (STUMP) step through 

bike or parts (anything will do) 

Robert Freeman 0438 807 021 

Hudson Parts 

Stop these parts going to China! 

Barry 82821546 BH 

Valiant VC-VG 

Matt 85243804 

1966 HR Holden Premier Power steering unit 

Nick 0416 021 965 

1956-59 Wolseley 1500 rear window sunshade and 

towbar (same as Austin Lancer, Morris Major) 

Robert Freeman 0438 807 021 

GVVCVC Arfa Journal will June run his 2008 specials for two issues of the Journal unless advised otherwise Page 18

Contributions to The Journal and to the Club Web Site 

Contributions to both the Journal and the Web site are welcomed. 

Contributions may be in any format. They may be handwritten, typewritten, or photocopied documents, or even 

a telephone call or they may be computer files 

Paper copies can be given to the editor, or placed in the “gold box” on the sign-in table at meetings, or posted to 

A Jenkin, PO Box 199, Dublin, SA 5501. Photographs will be returned once they have been copied, but please 

clearly identify your ownership either by using soft pencil or marker on the rear, or placing in a sealed envelope 

with your name on the front. 

Computer literate people can email contributions to gvvcvced@baonline.com.au . MSWord is the preferred 

format for text and photos as .jpg files, preferably less than 100KB in size. Floppy Disks, memory sticks and 

CDs are also accepte. 

Website: Photos of club events, reduced to less than 100KB in size can be emailed to rileyjh@westnet.com.au and 

these will be placed on the club’s website www.gawlercarclub.onoz.net 

Deadlines: Contributions will be accepted up to midday on the first Friday of publishing months: February, 

April, June, August, October and December 

Registration and use of Historic Vehicles under The Log Book System 

Preamble The system of historic Registration of Qualifying vehicles in S.A. is an excellent 

system that promotes the use of Historic Vehicles by Club Members in the enjoyment of their hobby. 

Historic Registration is a privilege given by the Register of Motor Vehicles to Club Members and the spirit 

of this system promotes the use or Historic Vehicles of this hobby. As , Historic Registration is only 

available to members of a recognized Club then it is the expectation of the Clubt that Members will use a 

small portion of the logged outings to participate in some Club Activities using their Historic Registered 

Vehicles. 

By-law 001 It is the expectation of the G.C.V.& C.V.C .that as a Member with Club Historic 

Registered Vehicle/s that you will attend and participate in at least three (3) Club Activities during a 

Club Calendar Year with one or more of your vehicles to qualify for re-issue of your Log Book. Where there are 

special circumstances, you may present your Log Rook and appeal to the Club Historic Registrars or Committee 

for their consideration. 

Accepted byCommittee: 22/ 2/2000 Ratified at General Meeting: 21/ 3/2000 

I m p o r t a n t Your Log Book must be signed each year by either of the club registrars when 

payment of club membership dues are paid. It is your responsibility to present your Log Book, current 

registration and membership receipt. 

Fees The membership fee shall be due on 1 July each year and subsequent renewals 

shall be on the prescribed form. No new member shall be entitled to take part in the proceedings of the 

Club, nor be entitled to any of the privileges until membership fee has been paid. Membership will 

cease if the membership fee remains unpaid ninety days after the due date. The Committee may readmit 

the person upon payment of the fee. 

DISCLAIMER 

Opinions expressed in the Journal are not necessarily those of the Gawler Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle 

Club or its editor. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of material submitted, errors and 

omissions may (and will accidentally) occur. 

Enquiries to the Editor: Alvin Jenkin, 8529 2504 email: gvvcvced@baonline.com.au . 


SEDAN AUTO SWAP MEET 

Sunday June 15 2008 

Sellers 7am $10, Buyers 8am $2 

More info, Dennis McCarthy 85652126 

Presented by Sedan Recreation Park & Sports Club Inc 

Kangaroo Island Motor Fest – 

Saturday 11th October 2008 - Kingscote Golf Club.Burdon Drive, 

Gates opening at 10.30 for entrants and visitors. 

The Show & Shine judging commences at 11.00, there are trophies for each category donated by 

the Seaview Motel as well as the Nepean Motors "Best of Show" trophy, Shannons "People's 

Choice" trophy and the "Best K.I. Vehicle" trophy. 

During the day events such as the "Static Burn Out Comp" the "Rocker Cover" races are conducted and a 

local D.J. provides an excellent selection of 60's - 80's music. 

Entry - gold coin donation on the day 

Motor Fest Contact Details 

Kangaroo Island Motor Club Inc. 

C/o Cliff Hawkins Pty Ltd 

74 Dauncey Street, Kingscote 

PO Box 33 Kingscote SA 5223 

Ph - 08 8553 2346 Fax - 08 8553 2545 

Email - chawkins.ki@bigpond.com 

Web – www.kimotorfest.org.au

08 June - Gawler Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club Inc.

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