In Memory of Greg Harvey - Rail, Tram and Bus Union of NSW

MILL 2 MILL Charity Cycling TourRTBU members have enthusiastically joinedin the annual 5 day cycling tour starting fromNamoi Flour Mills in Gunnedah to finish atManildra Flour Mills in Manildra.The five day ride in March raised funds for theMcGrath Foundation & Manildra Lions Cluband supporting local public schools along theway. The mix of experienced and novice riderscame from companies and communities all overthe west.Our bikers were ably supported by a team in theunion vehicle driven by Arthur Pollard’s (who wascycling) son. Locomotive Divisional PresidentBrian Glover and Freight Organiser Steve Wrightalso checked in on the riders en route.By all accounts the gruelling adventure waspunctuated with plenty of laughs and the oddrefreshment break at some fine local pubs.To register for next years’s ride contactRoxanne at Manildra Flour Mills on02 6364 5003 or emailroxanne.farr@manildra.com.au.RTBU Member Taking on the 2009 Variety BashRTBU activist John Curley is once more biting the dust for charity in this year’sVariety Bash from Bennelong Point to Broken Hill, via Alice Springs. John hasbeen a motoring enthusiast and Bash participant for many years, combining hispassion for his vintage beauties with raising funds for children’s charities.This year John (and his 1964 Wolseley 24/80 Mk II) will be joining other participantsover the 11 day journey from the Opera House to Alice Springs then finishing inBroken Hill to raise valuable funds for special needs children. In 2008, approximately$13 million was given by variety to help individual children, hospitals, schools,community groups and other charitable organisations.If you would like to help support John’s fund raising efforts contact him on:0402601308 or email: john_curley@bigpond.comPage 22 raIL & ROAD June 2009