the official journal of the jaguar drivers` club hunter region inc.

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Volume 33 Number 2
February 2014
IN THIS ISSUE:
 Australia Day
 Dennis Trigg OAM
 January Mid Week Run
 Paul Harris Mark 2
PLUS:
 2014 National Rally and JDCHR Tour
 News from Jaguar
THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE JAGUAR
DRIVERS’ CLUB HUNTER REGION INC.
www.jaguarhunter.org.au
AUSTRALIA DAY BEAUTIES
Eddie Wright’s XJ6 Series 2
Leyland Rix’s E Type Series 2
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The HUB February 2014
JAGUAR DRIVERS' CLUB HUNTER REGION Inc.
Box 604 Newcastle NSW. 2300
(The Clubs‘ first meeting was held on the 31st of May 1983)
CONTENTS
Club Committee and meetings
President‘s Report
Secretary‘s Report
Happy Birthday, Welcome
Social Secretary‘s Report
From the Editor
January Mid Week Run
Australia Day 2014
Dennis Trigg OAM
Jaguar Design Director Honoured
Club Calendar
Tata Loses Managing Director
Paul Harris‘s Mark 2
The Wonders of Technology
2014 Queensland Cruise
Flyer—February Mid Week Run
Flyer—Morpeth Motorama
Flyer—Hawks Nest Motorfest
2014 National Rally and Tour
Classifieds
Club Regalia
Let‘s Have a Laugh
ADVERTISERS
Triggs Motors
PPC-Leatherique
Jax Tyres
Shannons
Thomas Jaguar
Noel Clark Services
Ajag Wedding Cars
English Auto Parts
Concours Restorations
Jag Independent Services
Jaguar Australia
SNG Barratt
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CLUB OBJECTIVES
1. To promote and foster the Jaguar/Daimler Marque and the sport of
automobilism generally in all its branches.
2. To encourage restoration, preservation and use of all Jaguar motor
vehicles and those Daimler vehicles built by Jaguar Cars during and
after 1960.
3. To promote friendship between members of the club socially, in competition and on the road.
4. To promote and engender social activities, exhibitions and club activities.
5. To provide technical assistance and a reference source for its members.
DISCLAIMER
In regard to products, services and/or procedures which are either advertised,
mentioned in the editorial content of this magazine, members should determine
for themselves the reliability and/or suitability for their own particular requirements. Advertisers must ensure at all times that the products and/or services
represented are suitable for the intended use and for the nominated vehicles.
Their representatives, outlets or agents must be similarly directed to sell, fit or
offer products or services that are suited to the intended use.
The Jaguar Drivers Club Hunter Region Inc. cannot accept responsibility for any
product of service statements made herein, and the opinions or comments from
any contributor are not necessarily those of the Club, its Committee, its Members or its Editor.
**CONDITIONAL REGISTRATION**
At all times when driven on the road, the member must carry a financial JDCHR
Club membership card (or the vehicle is unregistered) and the current magazine
showing the event to which the vehicle is being driven.
The Club‘s by-laws also require that a member must attend at least three Club
events in a Club-registered vehicle per financial year, to maintain his entitlement
to club plated registration.
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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
4959 1382
0425 248 275
President
Ian Hissey J.P.
Vice President
Allan Starrett J.P
4957 6006
vicepresident@jaguarhunter.org.au
Secretary
Mary Cox
6573 3278
secretary@jaguarhunter.org.au
Treasurer
Margaret Perry
4934 3684
treasurer@jaguarhunter.org.au
Events Coordinator Don Anderson
6573 2084
events@jaguarhunter.org.au
Social Secretary
4964 4071
social@jaguarhunter.org.au
4961 2032
0405 339 376
editor@jaguarhunter.org.au
Editor
Bill Whitby
Phil McLeod
president@jaguarhunter.org.au
OFFICE BEARERS
Points Secretary
Bill Whitby
4964 4071
Plates Registrar
Peter Dwyer
4958 4596
plates@jaguarhunter.org.au
Regalia
Robynne Lilly
4966 5909
regalia@jaguarhunter.org.au
Library
Richard Lynch
library@jaguarhunter.org.au
ACJC Delegate
Ian Hissey
0447 017 306
4959 1382
0425 248 275
Webmaster
Andrew Haigh
4959 8840
webmaster@jaguarhunter.org.au
CMC Delegate
Andrew Pointing
9399 5533
cmc@jaguarhunter.org.au
Tools Custodian
Peter Dwyer
4958 4596
Display Day Grand
Mark Perry
Marshall
4934 3684
acjc@jaguarhunter.org.au
marshall@jaguarhunter.org.au
The Clubs‘ first meeting was held on the 31st of May 1983
MONTHLY CLUB MEETINGS
Last Tuesday of each month - 7:30pm (no meeting in December),
CLUB MACQUARIE 458 LAKE ROAD ARGENTON.
Except two Upper Hunter meetings - 7:30pm SINGLETON,
on the last Friday in March and the last Friday in October
NEXT MEETING : Tuesday 25th February 2014 at 7.30pm
Payments to the Club can be made by direct credit to the Club‘s bank account as follows:
Account Name:
Jaguar Drivers Club Hunter Region Inc.
Account Number: 268977
BSB Number:
032-515
(Westpac)
Please add a tag so we know who has paid the amount and what it‘s for.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
H
earty congratulations from all members of
the JDCHR to Dennis Trigg — awarded Order Australia Medal in the Australia Day
Honours. Dennis, together with Alison, has
been a tireless worker for the community. His citation is on page 20.
The year started off with a great display of our cars on Australia
Day, featured on the forecourt of Customs House, with a great view
of the activities on the harbour and the various displays on the Foreshore. See the report and pictures on Pages 12-18. Thank you to all
who came along, there was plenty of interest from the public, many
talking to owners about their Jaguars, with lots of pretty young girls
posing for photos with the cars, especially Leyland‘s beautiful E Type!
There are two displays coming up in March where you can showcase your Jaguar pride and joy to
the public, details on flyers and in Bill‘s Social Report, along with event reports and future outings.
This year the National Rally is in Glen Waverly, Melbourne, and we again have a contingent of
JDCHR members and cars attending. Some are coming on our Coastal Views to Outback Tour,
and others just going straight there. My atlas has again bamboozled me, taking us a week to get
down there, over some newfound off the beaten track roads. We will be spending a night with Helen
McCubbin at Lazy Acres Log Cabins, Lakes Entrance; you will remember Helen with the Magnificent XK150 that won a place in the Concour at our 2006 National Rally held on Foreshore Park.
Helen is also the proud owner of an E Type, so we have some catching up o do.
I first met Helen in August 2001 when Byron & I drove our XJ-SC in the XK120 Commemorative
Run in Recognition of the 1951 Open World Record.
In the early morning of August 2nd, 1951, Les Taylor (driver)
and Rick Rendle (navigator) commenced their epic run from
Darwin to Alice Springs, completing the dash of 954 miles in
only 10 hours 32 minutes. Their effort was rewarded with the
prestigious title of holders of the Open Road World Record
(91.3 mph over dirt road), a record that stood until 1955.
If you are interested in
reading more about this event and see the cars (majority of
XK120‘s of course!) you can look up my web site www.ichiintl.com.au then scroll down and click on Personal Pages, XJSC Round Australia Tour, and the Commemorative Run is
listed in the index.
There were many magnificent cars, with interesting people,
some from as far away as Denmark.
We look forward to seeing everyone at future Club outings, and our Club
meeting, safe and enjoyable driving.
Ian
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SECRETARY’S REPORT
GENERAL MEETING
HELD AT CLUB MACQUARIE ARGENTON TUESDAY 28TH JANUARY 2014
Welcome: Ian welcomed members to the January General meeting at 7.40pm and reported that
member Dennis Trigg had been awarded Australia Day honours (OAM) for his contribution to the
Toronto community.
Present: 39 members
New members/visitors: April Hissey, Keith Morton
Apologies: Stephen and Robynne Lilly
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Mary moved that the October General minutes printed in the November Hub be accepted as true. Seconded Ailsa . There was no meeting in November or December 2013.
Business Arising: Nil
Correspondence In:
Statements from Westpac
Lake Macquarie City Council Invoices
Lings Invoices
Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motor Club invitation to Motorfest 2014
Letter from Veteran and Vintage Chevrolet Assoc re Swap Meet Hawkesbury Showground
Letter from Club Macquarie re dates for 2014
Invitation from Morisset Community re Festival in May 2014
Invitation from Morpeth Motorama re Show ‗n‘ Shine
Correspondence Out:
Letter to Club Macquarie re 2014 Meeting and Presentation Dinner dates
Mary moved that the Correspondence be accepted. Seconded Eddie.
Treasurer: Margaret explained the spreadsheet to members. Term deposit matured in November
and was reinvested to March . On call fund transferred to cash reserve fund. Margaret moved that
her report be accepted. Seconded Ilse.
Social Secretary: Bill discussed the events planned and those in the calendar. Bill mentioned a
good attendance at the outings and talked about Morpeth Show ‗n‘ Shine and the Motorfest at
Hawks Nest and also checked up on alternate runs. Bistro meals and movie nights were mentioned as well.
Club Plates Registrar: Concessional registrations to use Jaguars at weddings is still to be resolved through CMC.
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Events Coordinator: Don is planning observation and economy runs and also driver training for
under 18‘s and separately for under 25‘s.
Points Secretary: Bill said the Club pointscore will be published in HUB every few months.
Grand Marshall: Ian has contacted the clubs who participated last year and have replied they will
be back this year, some with increased numbers of cars.
General Business: Rally in April—only a few members attending.
Problem Corner: Roger asked for a training course of simple car repairs. Paul asked about a
metallic badge being given to those who attend Display Day. Keith asked about motor trimmers.
Ian having trouble with his XJS with battery cable corroding and no contact. Ian suggested getting
the electrical joints checked, especially on the earthing side. Keith asked about a directory of Jaguar people in other towns in case of emergency.
Tom Shannon won the raffle prize of a 2014 Calendar and Chocolates.
The meeting closed at 8.40pm
Mary Cox
Members and Family with birthdays in February are :
Bill Whitby (7th); John Hodge (9th); Peter McDonald (11th); Denis Hitchcock (16th)
Andrew Pointing (17th); Charlie Hankin (18th); Paul Hay (19th)
Alan Calcutt and Bruce Griffiths (23rd); Max Paterson (25th); Allan Starrett (28th)
May your birthdays be filled with good health, laughter and safe driving.
The Club Committee, on behalf of all members, would like to extend a warm welcome to the
following new members:
Andrew and Jennifer Kirkup from New Lambton, 1985 XJ6
April Hissey from Carrington
We hope you enjoy your participation in the Club and we look forward to your company.
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SOCIAL SECRETARY’S REPORT
W
e have had a good start to the year with the Mid Week Run to Stockton, with the morning tea break at King Edward Park. I was unable to
attend but by all reports a good day was had by all, with eight cars at Stockton for
lunch.
Of course Australia Day at the Foreshore is always a fun and jovial day for members. In past
years we normally gather under the trees on the eastern side of the display area, but this year the
organisers had put the children‘s carnival equipment there, with jumping castles and rides, so we
set up camp on the west side of the plaza under the pine trees. This turned out a lot better for us
as there was more room, good shade and we were able to see all the activities with less obstruction.
A good turn out of twenty-two Jaguars on display, and one Landrover—not quite a Jag but a first
cousin. They were a popular attraction for the crowd, with many admirers stopping to ask about
the marque and take photos.
Coming up is the February Mid Week Run to Brooklyn on Thursday 20 February, and on Sunday
March 2 we are going to a display at the ―Morpeth Motorama" at Closebourne House, 363 Morpeth Rd Morpeth. It is one block on the Maitland side of the historic Morpeth shops.
On Saturday 8 March is the Hawks Nest Motorfest. We will be off to an early start so we can beat
the ‗rush‘ into the grounds. It is always an entertaining day with a good variety of vehicles on display, competitions, raffles and lucky door prizes. Last year it was so exciting when Jan Hissey was
lucky enough to win a ‗free wheel alignment.‘
Friday 11 April we set off on the ―Coastal Views to Outback Terrain Tour‖. This will be a memorable tour heading off down the coast to Melbourne for the 45th National Rally and returning through
the ―Outback‖ via Horsham, Broken Hill and Gilgandra. This will be a three week trip and we will
see some amazing sights throughout NSW and Victoria, returning on 3rd May. Details are on
Pages 35-37. This will take a lot of detailed planning, so if you are wanting to come along let Ian
Hissey or myself know ASAP.
If you are not going on the ―Coastal Views to Outback Terrain Tour‖ but are going to the ―National
Rally‖ in Melbourne, please let me know, so we can organise to get together at the Rally.
Later in the year on October 28, some members are going on a cruise to North Queensland and
the Barrier Reef (details on page 29). There is much interest and some have booked already, so if
you have never been on a cruise and would like to join us, come along for the journey. If you have
been but not with company, I can assure you it is so much better when you have a few friends
amongst the other two thousand strangers.
As always, I invite members to take the opportunity to participate in Club events. If possible, acquaint yourself with the route beforehand and bring your mobile phone and/or 2-way radio.
Bill Whitby
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FROM THE EDITOR
S
ome of my time in recent weeks has been spent thinking about the HUB
and its effect on the Club‘s finances, This has been prompted by a trend
away from the HUB‘s previous cost-neutral position within the Club‘s
overall budget. Where revenue from advertising once fully covered the
costs of publishing and distributing the HUB, several aspects have been slowly changing to make
the HUB a net cost to the Club. These include:
 Growing membership numbers. Every current HUB costs about $4 to print and mail out. As
membership grows, the Club pays more.
 The vast majority of members still opt to receive a hard copy HUB in addition to the electronic colour version received by email
 Printing and mailing cost increases
 Declining advertising revenue, with two major prime-space advertisers discontinuing their
participation in recent months
The good news is that the Club‘s finances are geared to accommodate the HUB and its varying
revenues from advertising. But any leads that members can suggest to introduce new advertisers
would always be valued. Likewise, I urge members to again consider whether they really need to
have a hard copy magazine. The emailed e-HUB is in full colour, and provides the ability to print
specific pages such as event flyers or the Club calendar, to take in the car when required.
Still on the subject of the HUB, members would by now be aware that I will be standing down from
the Editor‘s position at the AGM in August this year, as I indicated last August. One member who
had shown some interest in getting involved has told me that travel commitments will prevent that
from happening. However, the suggestion of a ‗shared‘ position was raised. In fact there is absolutely no reason why several people in the Club could not share the responsibility for producing
the HUB each month, or taking it month about. It‘s just a matter of people spending the time with
me, between now and August, to learn the skills required to put it together.
Likewise, the Editor‘s job could be split up to reduce the workload, with one person doing the production and editing, with someone else taking care of collection from the printer, enveloping and
mailing. We just need some volunteers.
With now only six months to go, now‘s the time to get this sorted. Think about it and speak to the
President or myself if you are interested, or if you would like to know more. By August it will be too
late, as I will definitely be standing down.
I must add my congratulations to Dennis Trigg on his OAM on Australia Day. Details are on
Page 20. The unsung hero too, is no doubt Dennis‘ wife Alison, so Congratulations to her as well!
What this reminds me of is the reality, often overlooked, that many members in a Club like ours,
have skills and accomplishments that they don‘t broadcast and about which fellow Club members
know very little. We are no doubt full of hidden talents.
Until next month, happy Jaguaring!
Phil McLeod
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JANUARY MID WEEK RUN
I am indebted to Doug Absalom who sent me his recollections of the January Mid Week Run held
on 16 January 2014, and the accompanying photographs—Editor
T
he Midweek Jag Club Run on Thursday, January 16th saw only four vehicles leave the starting point at Club
Macquarie but there was some controversy. Brian Dixon's early S Type took the
lead with Doug & David Absalom following in
the modern S-type and Tom Shannon bringing up the rear in the Toyota van. However,
the penultimate position was occupied by the
spectacular red & white 1962 Mercedes Benz 220 SE, owned by Peter Dwyer.
Motivated by a number of anti-Marxist remarks, Peter had been determined to bring the Benz
along to add some multiculturalism to the day, and he certainly succeeded. The 220 SE looked
decidedly American for a German - bred car but it certainly turned many heads on the trip through
Warners Bay, Charlestown and Merewether into the rotunda at King Edward Park. There, the
group were joined by Charlie Hankin and Ian in the XK8, and Wendy and Steve Crawford in their
XJ. Despite the warm day, the rotunda valley provided lots of shade for an extended morning tea.
The six-vehicle group then proceeded to Stockton via the beaches and foreshore and Kooragang, and were joined at the General Washington Hotel by Don Anderson and Janet & David
Merryweather for a very enjoyable lunch overlooking the working harbour. The sight of a ship
about a dozen stories high cruising past the window of the lunch room was the kind of spectacle
that could be enjoyed in very few parts of the
world.
Much of the lunchtime conversation centred on marque discrimination and the general consensus
was that multi-marquism was a good thing, since the Jags still showed up well by comparison. I
was a little worried about crossfertilization when the Benz appeared
to be a little too friendly with the Stype but was consoled when told that
the age difference may be a barrier. A
very enjoyable morning concluded at
a little after 2 p.m.
Doug Absalom
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AUSTRALIA DAY 2014
O
ne of the things we in JDCHR do every year, is to mount a display of
fine cars on the forecourt of Customs House, as part of the Newcastle
Foreshore-centred Australia Day festivities. Another thing we do every
year is to annoy taxi drivers who feel that we clutter up their rank at
Civic Station, where we assemble beforehand. They‘re right of course, although
at the early hour involved, the disruption is minor. Nevertheless, there is perhaps
the need to consider alternative meeting locations for next year‘s event.
Twenty two cars is a good
sized fleet, and gaining entry
onto the concourse area just
inside the closed Wharf Rd
roundabout is always logistically difficult, testing our agility
and driving accuracy with the
small timber kerb ramps we
now use. However, we were
Jaguars starting to arrive at Civic Station as
Bill Whitby tries to direct parking (right)
Peter Dwyer and Barry
Price both spotted it
simultaneously (below)
all safely ensconced without any casualties
by 8.30am before any real crowd started to
build. But build it did, later in the morning, as
Newcastle people flocked to the foreshore
to celebrate Australia Day and enjoy the
various activities planned for the day—
speedboat racing, ski racing, cross-harbour
swim, yacht race start, aerobatic display,
flypast by RAAF jets and the famous Catalina ―Felix‖ from HARS in Wollongong.
There was something for everybody.
Our display included no less than 5 XJ6
Series 2‘s (who said they‘re all broken down
in sheds?). We also saw Bill Whitby and
Kelly arrive in Mark Perry‘s XJR100, →
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which raised a All set at Customs House, (left) Brian Dixon’s S Type, Bill Paterson’s
few eyebrows as modern ‘S’ and Phil McLeod’s XJ6 and Rob Wilson
most
were
aware of the
demise of Bill‘s
S Type after an
unfortunate accident. There were
two Mark 2‘s, an
early S Type,
two modern S‘s,
a lone E type and assorted
other Jaguars and a Daimler. Quite a wide mix of
representatives of our marque.
As crowd numbers grew,
the level of interest shown
in our vehicles was very
satisfying. It seems to increase year by year as our
older cars become even
older and more distinctive,
and the average modern
car becomes ever more Above: The old boys’ Union—Phil McLeod, Leyland Rix, Eddie
Wright, Graeme Cox, Don Anderson and David Merryweather
bland and nondescript.
There were also displays alongside the former tugboat wharf area, by the Newcastle Restored
Vehicle Club and the Central Coast
British Car Club. The latter included
some very tasty stuff, such as new
Jaguar XJ and a Jaguar F Type—are
these top end new Jags cheaper on the
Central Coast?
It was a great day, and what a way to
celebrate Australia Day, even though we
show up in British cars at a time when
the politics of the First Fleet‘s landing is
getting a bit touchy! Thank you to all our
members who participated.
Above: Peter Gaunt, Margaret & Roger Holt take a
break under the trees
Phil McLeod
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AUSTRALIA DAY 2014 (cont’d)
Right: Barry and
Teresa Price
Left: Ailsa Wright with
Pauline & Rob Wilson
Below: Paul Barnett’s
new acquisition, the
former Harvey Birtwistle Daimler S3 V12,
lines up with Graeme
Gardiner's Mark 2 and 2
of the 5 Series 2 XJ6’s
that were in the display
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Right:
Peter
Dwyer and Barry
Price extolling
the virtues of the
XK engine to an
interested
onlooker
Left: Mark Perry’s XJR100
looks appropriate in front of
the Paymaster’s Cottage
Right: The Central Coast
British Car Club upped
the ante by including a
new F Type in their display
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Right: A variety of other
activities to create diversion—the start of a yacht
race from Newcastle to
Lake Macquarie
Left:
Several
shipping movements up the
harbour channel
Right: A formation of tiger
moths
Right: Felix the Catalina
from Albion Park makes a
low pass over the harbour
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Right: An attractive Austin
Healey and MG TC formed part
of a large contingent from the
Central Coast British Car Club
Left and below:
The
JDCHR
display of 22
cars was a
popular drawcard for passers by
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Left: Bill Paterson’s smart
looking modern S Type
Below: Brian Dixon’s
classic S Type
Below: Children’s carnival attractions made
an odd backdrop for
classic British Jaguars
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W
DENNIS TRIGG OAM
hile many members were enjoying Australia Day
on Newcastle Foreshore, member Dennis Trigg,
Alison and their family were enjoying the pride they
shared in Dennis‘s recognition in the Australia Day
Honours list. Our President Ian Hissey reported this
rare circumstance at the Club‘s January meeting.
Reproduced below is the official Citation that lists the remarkable list of Dennis‘s achievements, which led to his fitting recognition. It‘s a wonderful example of
community minded spirit and energy, played out in a very direct and tangible way. You wonder
how Dennis had time for running a business, let alone maintain an interest in Jaguars, and before
that (still?) Rovers.
Editor
MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION
Mr Dennis Robert TRIGG, Toronto NSW 2283
For service to the community of Lake Macquarie.
Current Vice-President, YMCA Lake Macquarie; President (on 5 occasions),
Vice-President; Treasurer, since the mid 1970s; Board Member, since the mid 1980s;
Manager, Youth Club for Teenage Boys, 1969-1972; volunteer, for over 50 years.
Chairman, District 9670 Rotary International; Member, Rotary Foundation Committee, since
2002; Chairman, Polio Eradication program ‘Polio Plus’, since 2009; Member, Rotary
Recreational Vehicle Fellowship; President, Rotary Club of Toronto, 1983-1984; Member,
since 1974; Volunteer Team Leader to repair classrooms damaged by cyclones, Tanna
Islands Vanuatu, 2008; Team Leader, Study Exchange Team to United States of America,
1999.
Volunteered to construct a community education centre with the Montfort's Sisters Catholic
Mission in the Papua New Guinea Highlands, 1987; and the building of high school
classrooms on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea, 1994.
Original Board Member, Camp Quality Newcastle; involved in establishing organisation,
1984; volunteer, for over 20 years; fundraiser, Camp Quality Caper (now the EsCARpade),
since 1992; Manager, Mobile Caper Work Shop, since 1995; Chief Scrutineer for Camp
Quality EsCARpade.
Member, Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers, for over 39 years.
Founding Member, Lakes 4x4 Touring Club (formerly the Lake Macquarie Lada Club), since
1989; Life Member, 1992.
Member, Toronto Chamber of Commerce; Lake Macquarie and District Historical Society.
Justice of the Peace.
Awards/recognition include:
Volunteer Award, YMCA Charlton, 2013.
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Club of Toronto; Sapphire pin level
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JAGUAR DESIGN DIRECTOR HONOURED
An award of a different kind was recently reported from the United Kingdom, at the Motorcity Automotive Industry Night (MAIN) Event, but equally pleasing to Jaguar enthusiasts. Below is an
abridged version of the press release issued by Mark Eedle, Brand manager, Jaguar Australia.
Editor
J
aguar Design Director Ian Callum has
this week been named 'Industry Innovator of the Year' at the 2014 Motorcity
Automotive Industry Night (MAIN)
Event Awards. Jaguar was recognised by the
MAIN Event Executive Committee as the ultimate definition of automotive luxury and
praised for its distinct design language, use of
advanced technology and outstanding vehicle
dynamics. The ceremony took place at Orchestra Hall, Detroit, in front of an audience of
over 700 automotive executives, designers
and international media.
Presenting the trophy to Ian, Keith Nagara, Executive Committee Chairman said: "Jaguars are
beautiful vehicles that all generations aspire to own. They epitomise the ultimate in automotive
luxury, desirability and craftsmanship. Ian Callum has led the design revolution at Jaguar that has
helped transform the brand, most recently demonstrated by the launch of the stunning F-TYPE
CoupÃ©. This is a brand that is going from strength to strength."
Ian Callum said: "It is an honour to receive this award. It is with the benefit of having such a great
team around me that we have been able to deliver the cars and designs that define Jaguar today."
Ian Callum has been at the forefront of the transformation of Jaguar's design aesthetic since joining the brand in 1999. Born in Dumfries, Scotland, he studied Industrial Design at the Glasgow
School of Art. Upon graduating, Callum opted to specialise in vehicle design, enrolling at the Royal
College of Art (RCA) on the Automobile Design course, and has since received five honorary doctorates from universities around the world. Callum is responsible for Jaguar design language created over the past decade, which includes the current Jaguar XK, XF, XJ and the recently
launched F-TYPE sports car.
Staged in Detroit on the eve of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), the annual
celebration of automotive excellence allocates four awards across design and industry. Each year
two industry executives whose achievements have made a substantial global impact, leading their
institutions to set new standards of industry innovation, are recognised at the awards. Celebrating
not only established excellence, the next generation of automotive talent is selected by the MAIN
Executive Committee from current design students at Lawrence Technological University.
(Whitley, Coventry - 16 January 2014)
Mark Eedle
Brand Manager, Jaguar Australia
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OFFICIAL CLUB CALENDAR 2014
FEB
Thu
Tue
13/02/14
25/02/14
* February Mid Week Run—see Page 32
* Monthly Meeting, Club Macquarie, 7.30pm
MAR
Sun
Sat
Thu
Fri
02/03/14
08/03/14
20/03/14
28/03/14
*
*
*
*
Morpeth Motorama, Closebourne House, Morpeth—see Page 33
Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motorfest—see page 34
March Mid Week Run—details TBA
Monthly Meeting, Singleton
APR
Fri
11/04/14
* Coastal Views to Outback Terrain Tour begins
Fri-Sun 18-29/04/14 * National Rally, Melbourne
Mon
21/04/14
* Coastal Views to Outback Terrain Tour resumes
Tue
29/04/14
* Monthly Meeting, Club Macquarie, 7.30pm
MAY
Sat
03/05/14
* Coastal Views to Outback Terrain Tour ends
26/07/14
* JDCHR 2014 All British Display Day
JUN
JUL
Sat
*
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Denotes Point Score Event
Denotes Club Championship Event
XJ6 Series 2 on Australia Day—
Paul Harris and Rob Wilson
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ALTERNATIVE EVENTS CALENDAR 2014
FEB
Sun
Sat-Sun
Sun
Sat-Sun
02/02/14
08-09/02/14
16/02/14
22-23/02/14
Bathurst Swap Meet, Bathurst Showground
Gnoo Blas Classic Car Show, Orange, NSW
Sydney Super Swap Meet, Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon
Summer Historic Racing, Wakefield Park
MAR
Sun
APR
Fri-Sun
MAY
Sun
Fri-Sun
09/03/14
Morisset Swap Meet, Morisset Showground
4-6/04/14
FOSC Wakefield Park, Goulburn
18/05/14 Morisset Festival
23-25/05/14 38th Historic Winton, Winton Motor Raceway, Benalla, Vic
JUN
<>
Club Plate Vehicles are eligible to attend these events
<>
These events do not attract Club Points
NOTE: Events subject to change – check Club websites
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TATA LOSES MANAGING DIRECTOR
News also from the Jaguar company in the United Kingdom, but on a much sadder note.
Editor
T
ata Motors, India’s biggest carmaker, said
Managing Director Karl Slym died in a fall
from the Shangri-La hotel in Bangkok.
Slym, 51, was staying at the hotel when the
fall occurred, a spokeswoman at the Mumbai-based
company said by telephone yesterday, without elaborating.
The Englishman, who joined Tata Motors in 2012 after
a 17-year stint at General Motors, was the top executive for the carmaker’s operations excluding the Jaguar Land Rover luxury unit.
Slym came to Tata Motors from GM’s Chinese unit
and was working to steer the carmaker through the
biggest slowdown in more than a decade in Asia’s third-biggest economy.
He sought to reposition the failing Nano as a ‘‘second car’’ after buyers shunned the $US2300
compact pitched as an inexpensive alternative to motor scooters.
‘‘Karl was beginning to make long-term changes at Tata Motors,’’ Vikas Sehgal, managing director
for the automotive sector at Rothschild & Sons in London, said in a telephone interview.
‘‘His loss will be felt deeply by Tata Motors.’’
Bangkok police had no immediate comment when contacted by Bloomberg News last night and
said they may release information later today.
Slym had gone to the city to attend a board meeting of Tata Motors Thailand, the carmaker said in
an emailed statement.
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, which has forecast the first annual drop in passenger-vehicle sales in more than a decade, said this month the industry was still going through a
rough patch as an economic slowdown damps demand for cars and SUVs.
The nation’s passenger-vehicle sales slid 5.7 per cent in the nine months ended December 31, the
organisation for the country’s carmakers reported January 9.
‘‘Karl was providing strong leadership at a challenging time for the Indian auto industry,’’ Tata
Motors Chairman Cyrus P. Mistry said in the statement.
Net income climbed 71 per cent to 35.4 billion rupees ($566 million) in the three months ended
September 30, beating analyst estimates, as sales at the Jaguar Land Rover unit jumped, outweighing a loss at the automaker’s domestic division.
Sales at Tata Motors’ Indian unit declined 29 per cent in the period.
Slym was the second GM executive to be appointed managing director at Tata Motors.
.Story: Bloomberg. Photo: Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg.
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M
PAUL HARRIS’S MARK 2
ember Paul Harris recently sent me these photographs of work going on on his Mark
2, ―just to prove that some members do actually work on their cars!‖ (Paul also has a
very nice XJ6 Series 2 that is often seen at Club events.) We look forward to the full
story from Paul, on the restoration of the Mark 2, affectionately known as ―Cherie‖.
Editor
Above and left: Paul Harris (right) coaxes the
engine out of Cherie the Mark 2
Below: Paul’s Series 2
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THE WONDERS OF TECHNOLOGY
I
have a little Satnav
It sits there in my car
A Satnav is a driver's friend
It tells you where you are
I have a little Satnav
I've had it all my life
It's better than the normal ones
My Satnav is my wife
It gives me full instructions
Especially how to drive
"It's thirty miles an hour", it says
"You're doing thirty five"
It tells me when to stop and start
And when to use the brake
And tells me that it's never ever
Safe to overtake
It tells me when a light is red
And when it goes to green
It seems to know instinctively
Just when to intervene
It lists the vehicles just in front
And all those to the rear
And taking this into account
It specifies my gear.
I'm sure no other driver
Has so helpful a device
For when we leave and lock the car
It still gives its advice
It fills me up with counselling
Each journey's pretty fraught
So why don't I exchange it
And get a quieter sort?
Ah well, you see, it cleans the house,
Makes sure I'm properly fed,
It washes all my shirts and things
And keeps me warm in bed!
Despite all these advantages
And my tendency to scoff,
I only wish that now and then
I could turn the bugger off!
(With thanks to Leyland Rix, and apologies
to all the feminists! - Editor)
W
ith the new 2015 Chevrolet Corvette
Z06 that was introduced this past
week at the Detroit Auto Show, GM
raises the threat level to the bragging
rights of virtually every other supercar
in the world.
And while performance numbers are still
months away,
there
were
plenty of interesting details
released with GM‘s Z06 announcement—like an allnew ‗LT4‘ engine, as well as a new, GM-designed
eight-speed automatic transmission designed for
exactly this application.
That new ‗8L90‘ transmission, designed completely
within GM, by a dedicated team, is a traditional
hydraulic automatic—solenoids, valves, planetary
gearsets and all—but GM says that it provides the
super-quick shifts of dual-clutch boxes, yet with
more smoothness.
The eight-speed automatic is actually quickershifting than the PDK gearbox in the Porsche 911,
GM officials say; and that‘s a transmission that
engineers benchmarked for the project.
Corvette chief engineer Tadge Juechter pointed to
some tough packaging challenges. There wasn't
any existing dual-clutch gearbox that could take the
torque of the engine and would fit in the space
permitted.
―It's engineered by GM, internally, and many of the
parameters were focused on this car,‖ said Tadge
Juechter, at a pre-show event. ―So it's almost a
custom transmission.‖
Also of note is that the transmission offers up to a
five-percent fuel economy gain over a six-speed
automatic used in the same application.
From http://www.motorauthority.com/news
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JDCHR HOLIDAY CRUISE 2014
Come join us and members of the
JDCA for a fun filled Cruise.
No Passport, but photo ID needed.
No need for foreign currency.
Meet up in Cairns with the North
Queensland Jaguar Club
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Date:
Thurs 20th of Feb
Start:
Club Macquarie
Time: 09:45 for a 10:00 start
Club Macquarie to Toronto
10klms
Toronto to Morisset
18klms
Morisset to Mannering Park
15klms
Morning Tea (bring thermos & cake)
Mannering Park to Doyalson
06klms
Doyalson to Brooklyn
64klms
Total distance
113klms
Lunch overlooking bay & boats
Come along from Club Macquarie or join us on the way
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ITINERARY FOR JDCHR CLUB RUN
07:00 :Rendezvous Point Club Macquarie
07:15 :Club Macquarie to Tenambit 35 klms
08:00 :Rendezvous Tenambit Sports Oval
Metford Road, Tenambit
08:05 :Sports Oval to Closebourne House
So we can book car spaces,
Please advise Bill Whitby
by Friday 14th Feb
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Club Run Saturday 08th March
ITINERARY FOR JDCHR CLUB RUN
07:45 Rendezvous Point Club Macquarie
08:00 Club Macquarie
via Wallsend to Raymond Terrace 30klms
08:20 Rendezvous Point Shell Service Station
Pacific Hwy Heatherbrae
08:30 Heatherbrae to Hawks Nest
58klms
09:30 Arrive Hawks Nest Total Distance 88klms
14:30 Depart at leisure
We need to reserve places for the Display
Please confirm your participation to Bill Whitby by 26th Feb 2013
02 4964 4071
Come along from Club Macquarie or join us on the way
34
2014 NATIONAL RALLY & TOUR
I
would like to invite and welcome members and friends of all Jaguar Car Clubs in Australia
and New Zealand to the 2014 National Rally, to be held in the City of Monash in the eastern
suburbs of Melbourne.
Accommodation will be available at the Novotel Glen Waverley, that is located between the
CBD and the Dandenong Ranges - being a short 20-30 minute drive from each. All rooms have
been fully refurbished, so a comfortable stay is assured. Shopping is on the doorstep, as well as
many international restaurants. Adjoining the hotel is Century City Walk complex, that offers Village Cinema, Strike Bowling, and Tabaret-Sports Bar, all located under the same roof. The train
station is located behind the hotel for easy direct access to the city or Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The 2014 National Rally will have a format very similar to those of the past. The Rally will be
opened at the Meet and Greet Party at the Novotel Glen Waverley on Friday evening. On Saturday morning a cavalcade of d'Elegance and d'Etat entrants will lead the way to Jells Park for our
Concours and Display Day. On Saturday night we will have a night of fun with music and dancing
at the clubrooms. Sunday morning will see our potential sporting heroes make their way to Sandown Racetrack for an enviable day on the track. A great day for entrants and spectators alike.
There will also be a choice of alternative events for those not wanting to go to Sandown for the
sporting event on Sunday .
The Presentation Dinner is to be held at Southern Golf Club Keysborough on Sunday evening. Monday morning will come all too soon as we gather for brunch at the club rooms and to
say goodbye. We will also wave off the Post Rally Tour participants as they head off to let their
Jaguars "Prowl the Peninsula".
Come and celebrate the Jaguar marque with like-minded enthusiasts. Help us to put "Our Marque
on Melbourne" in Victoria at Easter 2014. I look forward to meeting you there.
Lyn Belcher
Director
45th Jaguar National Rally 2014.
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White-
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2014 NATIONAL RALLY TOUR
P
resident Ian Hissey has as usual put together a fascinating tour to get Club members to
Melbourne for the 2014 National Rally at Easter, and back to Newcastle. He‘s called it
the Coastal Views to Outback Terrain Tour—and with good reason. It covers the two
extremes and everything in between. See the map on Page 40.
The outward journey heads to Melbourne down the NSW coast and around the corner into Victoria, stopping overnight at:
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Nowra (visiting the HARS Museum)
Bermagui
Bairnsdale
Port Albert and
Cowes (looking at fairy penguins)
On arrival in Melbourne there will be a visit to the Mike Roddy workshop and sightseeing on the
Friday prior to the Rally itself on Saturday and Sunday.
After the Rally, we set course back to Newcastle the long way—via:
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Apollo Bay
Warnambool
Horsham
Mildura
Broken Hill (3 nights, sightseeing Silverton and Menindee Lakes)
White Cliffs (2 nights and sightseeing)
Cobar
Gilgandra
These Club trips are always greatly enjoyed and remembered by those who undertake them, and
a lot of good fun and camaraderie is assured.
Anyone interested in joining the Tour is urged to contact President Ian Hissey without delay.
Registration for the Rally itself closes on 28 February 2014; however the discounted cost rates
applicable to various Rally activities finishes on 31st January. Go to:
www.jaguarnationalrally.org.au/registration
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JAG SERVICES
FORMERLY CATHOUSE SPARES
Our Spare Parts Department supplies parts
for all model Jaguars
With years of experience in supplying Jaguar
spare parts, Bob Wiseman will be able to find the
precious part you need.
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USED SPARE PARTS
RECONDITIONED PARTS
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A new service department and mechanical repairs workshop is now available
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SERVICING WITH GENUINE PARTS
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JAGUAR TRAINED TECHNICIANS
Ph: 02 9898 1700
Fax: 02 9898 1711
Please note our new address:
JAG INDEPENDENT SERVICES
37 Antoine St Rydalmere 2116
Or see us on the web at:
www.cathousespares.com.au
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FOR SALE AND
WANTED:
FOR SALE: 2003 Jaguar X Type 2.5 LTR V6, SE X 400 Auto All Wheel Drive
Price reduced $14,300 negotiable
 kilometres 142,500, always garaged
 new accumulator & air con compressor
 new rear shock absorbers
 fitted headlight stabilizers
 R pack grilles(chrome mesh)
 lambswool seat covers; Jaguar front mats
 rear parking sensors & beepers
 headlight & tail light chrome surrounds
 twin exhaust chrome tips
 British racing green exterior colour
 interior trim colour sand
 mud flaps
 teardrop leaper
 fuel tank 61 ltrs
 J gate gear change
 excellent condition
 6 stacker CD
Phone John on 02 6495 9156
n3
FOR SALE: 1988 XJ40 3.6, white, unregistered, complete car, been on blocks
last few years, best offer. Contact David
Donaldson 04 0339 1805
n2
Advertisements in Classified Cats are free of charge for members of JDCHR. A charge of $35 is applied to advertisements by
non-members. Advertisements run for a minimum of three issues
and are repeated on the Club’s website.
Send your text and photos to:
editor@jaguarhunter.org.au
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CLUB REGALIA
Cap $15
Club Polo Shirt with pocket, large Leaper on back $45—
Add your name for an additional $5 .
Available in men’s & ladies’ styles, S, M, L and XL
Club Scarf $15
Long Sleeved Fleece
large Leaper on back
with full length front zip $75
Fleece Vest
large Leaper on back
with full length front zip $50
Jacket with Screen printed logo $75
Rear of Jackets
Leopard Print Scarf
Brown or Grey $10
Hand Towel $12
Your Name embroidered on clothing $5
All shown items are generally held in stock; shirts & jackets to order.
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CLUB REGALIA
Windscreen Sash $35
Windscreen Sticker $5
Name Badge $12.50
(free on joining)
Club Key Ring $6
Umbrella $30
Growler Key Ring
$10
Metal Badge $25
Leaper Key Ring $10
Cloth Badge $5
Jaguar Enamel Cuff Links
$10
JDCHR Sticker $5
Stubbie Holders $7
Coffee Mug $12
41
A string walks into a bar with a few
friends and orders a beer. The bartender says, "I'm sorry, but we don't
serve strings here."
The string goes back to his table. He
ties himself in a loop and messes up
the top of his hair. He walks back up
to the bar and orders a beer.
The bartender squints at him and
says, "Hey, aren't you a string?" The
string says, "Nope, I'm a frayed knot."
Two boys were walking home from
Sunday school after hearing a
strong preaching on the devil. One
said to the other, 'What do you
think about all this Satan stuff?'
The other boy replied, 'Well, you
know how Santa Claus turned out.
It's probably just your Dad.'
Paddy took two old stuffed dogs to the 'Antiques Roadshow'.
"Ooh!" said the presenter, "This is a very rare set, produced by the celebrated Johns Brothers taxidermists
who operated in London at the turn of last century. Do
you have any idea what they would fetch if they were in
good condition?"
"...Sticks?" Paddy replied.
Mothers In History :
Michelangelo's Mother: Can't you
paint on walls like other children? Do
you have any idea how hard it is to
get that stuff off the ceiling?
Mona Lisa's Mother: After all that
money your father and I spent on
braces, that's the biggest smile you
can give us?
Mary's Mother: I'm not upset that
your lamb followed you to school, but I
would like to know how it got a better
grade than you.
Columbus's Mother: I don't care
what you've discovered, you still could
have written.
Thomas Edison's Mother: Of course
I'm proud that you invented the electric light bulb. Now turn it off and go to
sleep.
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One time a cop pulled me over for running a stop sign.
He said, ―Didn‘t you see the stop sign?‖ I said, ―Yeah, but
I don‘t believe everything I read.‖
―I didn't fight my way to the top of the food chain to be a
vegetarian‖
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