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OLD PLOUGHS AND PISTONS
Newsletter of the Machinery Preservation Club of W.A. (Inc.)
www.machinerypreservationclub.com.au
PO Box 1471, Midland 6936
The iconic Furphy Farm Water Cart with company slogan embossed into the ends.
GOOD.BETTER.BEST “Never Let it Rest Till Your Good is Better and your Better - Best”
PRESERVING FOR THE FUTURE
Vol.13 No.4
DECEMBER 2013
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PRESIDENT:
Steve Barlas 93518703 sbarlas@westnet.com.au
VICE PRESIDENT: Dave Ashfold 94588363 dash@iinet.net.au
SECRETARY:
Jim Riddle 92741905
jriddle@westnet.com.au
TREASURER: Judy Ashfold 94588363 dash@iinet.net.au
SHOW CO-ORDINATOR: Steve Barlas 93518703
sbarlas@westnet.com.au
SOCIAL CO-ORDINATOR: Peter Dymond 95742688 pvdymond@avon.net.auice
WEB MASTER: Ralph & Wendy Thomas 94585435 rwthomas@mail2me.com.au
SAFETY OFFICER: Ross Morton 93740375
MAGAZINE EDITOR: Les Jones 95254079
grmdraft@optusnet.com.au
jonesey01@netspace.net.au
MPC ARCHIVES/MUSEUM: Bob.Wallis 0417788292 bob.wallis@iinet.net.au
LIBRARIAN: Les Jones 95254079 jonesey01@netspace.net.au
MEMBERSHIP & UNIFORM REGISTRAR: Dave Ashfold 94588363 dash@iinet.net.au
NHMA REPRESENTATIVE ( State Rep.) Ralph Thomas 94585435 rwthomas@mail2me.com.au
All welcome to the MPC Christmas party
To be held at the Midland Workshop in the Tool Box meeting
room
Time Sunday 8th December from 11 o’clock
Lunch will be served 12 noon to 1 in the afternoon
Please bring either salads or a sweet and own drinks
The Club will provide the meat
Tickets will be needed to attend. Please contact Jim Riddle to obtain a ticket
jriddle@westnet.com.au 92741905 as he requires numbers for catering.
If you don’t let us know you may miss out on food
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The group of clubs currently known as Swan Trade
and Craft alliance would like to thank the City of Swan
and CEO Mike Foley for their
financial help to get us this far.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT by Steve Barlas
Looking back over the year much
has been achieved. Displaying at 12
shows and thanks to the MRA’s
open day we have new members.
We also had another successful day
with the vintage motor cycle club who are looking
forward to returning next year.
EDITORIAL by Les Jones
The last couple of month I’ve
been flat out with shows, swap
meets and researching articles
for the newsletter, but still had time to go to a local
clearing sale. Di keeps telling me, don’t buy anything
bigger than a A3 sheet, but as we know the passion
for finding and collecting takes over and up goes the
baton. The clearing sale was an old Dairy with the
owner in his 90s, selling engines and implements that
he bought back in the 1940s. My eyes lit up when I
saw a nice Blackstone side delivery hay rake but
someone had beaten me to it. While I fossicked
around his rusty gear, Dan Huston picked up a rare
Victor hit and miss open crank engine. Still I came
away with a Rapid blacksmith’s forge, a magneto and
a short length of railway track.
A great time was had at the Toodyay Show with David
and Jake taking the steam traction engine on its first
road trip.
The committee and interested members attended a
workshop on the Swanleigh complex at the Midland
Town Hall to discuss our "Wish List".
I would like to thank you all for your commitment to
our club and look forward to another exciting and
sometimes challenging new year.
MPC Votes for New Direction: by Dave Ashfold
The President and Committee would like to thank all
club members for their participation in the recently
conducted poll to decide the future direction of the
MPC. 58 votes were returned. The vote - 50 Yes 6 No
and 2 Abstained. A letter of confirmation was signed
by the President and handed to the Alliance stating
that the MPC was now committed to the new
community complex to be built on land at Swanleigh
owned by the Anglican Church. The MPC, through
David Ashfold and Bob Wallis, will now in the New
Year write to the Metropolitan Redevelopment
Authority asking if we can have an extension of our
licence beyond June 30th 2014. We can now explain
that we have a direction and are committed to
building a new community complex which will house
several not for profit clubs, and this may take several
years before we move in.
Handy Hints
Restorers.
for
Engine
When starting out on the
restoration path, always begin
with a cheap bread and butter
engine and buy one that’s
complete and not seized. Don’t worry about it not
starting as long as it’s complete; otherwise it will cost
you more in parts than what it’s worth, unless you
need the parts for another project.
The picture above is of a
Witte 2HP engine brewing
away in the Molasses bath;
look at the growth from the
reaction on the steel. Who
said the Molasses doesn’t
work? I normally use a 20:1 mixture, water to
Molasses. The Witte is incomplete which will more
than likely cost too much to restore, but it’s a great
looking example of early American stationary engines,
so will make a good static display.
- HAPPY
RESTORING.
With the commitment now of the MPC and all other
foundation clubs, the Alliance can now go ahead and
become incorporated, and select a permanent name.
The Alliance has already had the first of many
meetings with Lotterywest and the reception was very
good. The Federal Government has also been asked to
come up with some of the money. It will take some
time to get all the formal grant paper work in place.
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country and western singing and the playing of
the Brass Band. We had many vintage machines on
display at this year’s Rally comprising of an awesome
array
of vintage
stationery-diesel-steam
and
petrol engines; an immaculate display of vintage
chainsaws; a great selection of vintage motorcycles; a
large variety of vintage cars and a fantastic display of
vintage tractors with owners doing a victory lap of the
oval, that was enjoyed by all
watching and a very
interesting wood machinist
who kept many interested
during the day.
RALLY AND SHOW REPORT
WAROONA SHOW 8th September by Les Jones
This was a great success for the organisers and there
was a large turnout of exhibitors and spectators,
which now rivals Brookton
with the numbers of
stationary
engines
on
display. The MPC had a
good representation. Ralph
and Wendy with their
miniature
display
and
model steam engines, which just seems to be getting
bigger or I’m getting smaller. Dave and Janice Pether
had their beautifully restored Lister A (Junior); Victor
was in the drag saw compound; Bob and Brenda
Wallis were displaying hand planes in the Handtool
shed. Di and I had a Cooper 2
post shearing plant and a
Magneto display; but the
shearing
engine
stopped
running while sharpening some
combs, which had drawn in the spectators. After
cursing and kicking the engine it turned out to my
embarrassment and Dave’s amusement, to be too low
on fuel. I’m just too tight
with money; it must be my
Scottish heritage. The best
part as always is the get
together at the end of the
show for a few drinks and
some tall tales.
The sheds housed great
displays of vintage sewing
machines, wool weavers,
wood turning, toys, steam
engines, rabbit traps and
many antique tools. The
Memorial Hall-supper room held a large display of
antiques. The ladies in the large front hall were kept
busy displaying their sewing and explaining their
crafty talents to the many interested visitors.
On organising this event, importance was put into
ensuring that a good selection of food and beverages
would be available for our visitors to choose from on
the day. A lot of time and
effort went into contacting
stall holders that could show
case products that may
interest to both men and
woman. On speaking to
many of the stall holders, their sales were up and
they were ready to book their spot for next year’s
Rally. Our Rally also catered for
Children in the way of having
available free rides on the Lions
club train; free face painting and
free bouncy castle jumping.
Thanks goes to the TOMC for inviting us and putting
up a compound fence, which was refreshing not
having to take the MPC trailer.
Below is a brief report on Waroona by Neil and
Sandra Twaddle
The Rally was a huge success with over 4000 visitors
on the day coming from as far as NSW. We have
received many phone calls post Rally, with each
reflection of the day being very positive.
Lastly: The Rally would not be possible without the
support of our sponsors and our helpers who
contributed to making this Rally what it was. We are
so glad you enjoyed the day and look forward to your
continued support at the next Vintage Machinery
Rally.
The formalities of the day began with the Indigenous
blessing of the Land and greeting for everyone
attending, the “thank you sponsors speech”, some
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KELMSCOTT SHOW 19th October by Les Jones
heavens opened up
with continuous rain.
He was like a drowned
rat due not bringing a
coat. Even considering
the rain it was a most
enjoyable day and a
couple of Roger May Museum guys were also
displaying a few engines and were a pleasure to talk
to, as well as helping us put up the marquee.
The weather was kind in the morning but by lunch
time it started raining. The MPC members did us
proud, putting on an
excellent
and
varied
display.
From
static
collections like Willie and
Tini, with their model
aeroplane engines; Bob
Wallis with his hand tools,
Jimmy Riddle with his blow
lamps, and Di and I with
our magneto display.
‘NO SNAGS’ THIS YEAR AT THE CANNING SHOW
By Ralph and Wendy Thomas.
The display by the MPC at
this year’s Canning Show
was an excellent one, with a
wide range of different
exhibits;
from
Stewart
Macpherson‘s
Shearing
Display, to Victor James’
always popular working Drag Saw. We added a touch
of Fairground Music to our Steam Display this year,
and this encouraged a bit of
community singing amongst
members as they walked
past.
Other displays included
Hand Tools by Bob Wallis,
Shearing Plant by Les and
Diane, engines by George C, George and Kerry, Les
and Rene, Ross and Colleen,
John and Tina and Steve,
plus Jack with his Hot Air
engine.
David Pether and Keith
Chappell attended on the
Friday night, but could not
make the Saturday. Attendance on Saturday was
excellent, with a total of over 20 members and 60
meters of exhibits. This in turn brought many
compliments from the Canning Agricultural Society
Committee members; who
were extremely pleased
with the great display,
which enhanced their 2013
show. Their Committee
have plans for big changes
to the site, which include
relocating the Greyhound Track, and these may affect
future Canning Shows in the short term.
The engines were well
represented with Jimmy
running a Ruston Hornsby PB 3HP and Dudley Jensen
in competition with his Sandover built SPB Ruston
Hornsby. Les Smith had a
Wing and a Jap on display
as well as his old faithful
Moffat Virtue 3HP driving a
water pump; that’s until it
kept stopping, I did offer
to buy it at a reduced price
but turned out only to be a
spark plug problem.
George
and
Kerry
Sjepcevich brought
2
engines,
as
always
immaculately restored, but
his Buzzacott stopped in sympathy with Les’s engine;
the old gremlin of water in
the magneto was the
culprit. Victor had his drag
saw but due to show
commitments was unable
to run the sawing display.
Stewart MacPherson was
unable to bring his
shearing display as he
was working in the
morning, “how dare
work interfere with our
fun!”, but he was of
invaluable help when
we starting breaking down the displays and then the
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1938, rated at 1350 hp. This figure rose to 2050 hp by
March. By June 1940 it had passed its Air Ministry
100-hour type test on its first attempt at 2200 hp and
3700 rpm, making it the world ´s first 2000 hp
production engine.
As per usual, Wendy and I
did the 2 night security,
and had no trouble except
for the fence blowing over
during Saturday night.
BBQs were used by
members on both nights, and we finished up on
Sunday morning with a communal BBQ breakfast.
Thanks go to John and Tina, Stewart, Les and Diane
and Ross and Colleen, for providing most of the
Even with improved
manufacturing
techniques,
plus
numerous
design
refinements, the engine
was not out of the
woods.
provisions.
A vote of thanks must also go to Victor James, who
had to make two trips to Midland to collect and return
the trailer.
According to comments
made by those present, it
was one of the best shows
for some time, with the
added advantage of a great
social atmosphere, which
must be seen as great
value to the MPC.
Note:
For the first time that I am aware of there was a check
on power leads at an event we have attended. The
Society requested an inspection of our power
requirements, then all our power leads were tested
and tagged, duration of tag was for one month. This I
think will become a normal procedure in the future,
and we would be wise to bear this in mind for other
displays we may attend.
By the 31st May 1939 the Sabre was ready for its first
flight in a Fairey Battle at RAF Station Northolt. The
first design studies incorporating contra-rotating
propellers were initiated in 1941. No production Sabre
used this concept, possibly because of other more
pressing issues with the engine and lack of a suitably
developed propeller. Three-speed,
two-stage
supercharging, which promised higher boost, was
developed in 1942, but again this promising avenue
was not pursued and consequently never got into
production. By 1944, in Sabre V form, it became an
excellent power plant.
NAPIER SABRE II B
AIRCRAFT PISTON ENGINES (part 3) by Les Jones
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What a beauty!
The Sabre VII was similar to the V; the primary
difference was the use of ADI and the strengthening
of the internal components. From its 2238 cu. in.
displacement a phenomenal 3500 hp was achieved at
3850 rpm. Finally, Napier test ran a Sabre at 4000 hp
with ADI. No other production aircraft piston engine
has ever equalled these truly impressive numbers!
The first operational aircraft to be powered by the
Sabre were the Hawker Typhoon and Tempest. The
initial engines were used to power the Napier-Heston
Racer, which was designed to capture the world air
speed record. By 1944 the Sabre V was delivering a
consistent 2,400hp and its reputation started to
improve. This was the last version to see service,
powering the Hawker Typhoon &Tempest but without
an advanced supercharger it’s performance over
20,000ft fell off rapidly, so was predominately used in
a ground attack mood. Saying that the Sabre powered
aircraft easily outpaced its German counterpart
Focke-Wulf Fw190 with its pilots instructed to keep
below20,000ft.
Napier Sabre H-24 cylinder engine. The Sabre
represented the ultimate in piston engine technology,
not only in the 1930s when it was conceived, but even
by today´s standards. It was a truly remarkable
engine, representing the ultimate in complexity,
technology, specific power, and unfortunately
problems. In retrospect it
can be stated that many of
the Sabre's woes were due
to the pressures in wartime
England to get the latest
technology into production
as rapidly as possible, even though many of the
"bugs", both design - and manufacturing-related, had
not been work out.
Design was initiated in 1935 based on an earlier study
for a compression ignition diesel. British Air Ministry
Initial Acceptance tests were completed on 17 January
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NATIONAL HISTORICAL MACHINERY ASSOCIATION
INC.
By Ralph Thomas NHMA Rep.
OUTSTANDING JOBS IN THE WORKSHOP
1. EDWARDS 2 CYL. ENGINE in progress, modifying a
car starter motor to help start with a 12V battery
(Les Smith). Will require occasional help
2. LISTER ENGINE AND POWER BOARD in progress
(George Chappell).
3. LAUSEN OPEN CRANK HORIZONTAL ENGINE
nearing completion, fabrication and water leak
finished, will require timing and final adjustment
(Ian Lyons). Will require help on engine setup.
I will be attending the NHMA Committee of
Management Meeting on the 23rd and 24th November,
in Launceston, Tasmania.
This meeting is primarily arranged in Tasmania, so
that State Representatives can have the opportunity
to view the 2015 Rally Site at Carrick; and where we
will be able to meet without the distraction of a Rally,
enjoy the fellowship of Committee Members and
members of the 2015 Rally Committee.
As one of your State Representatives, I am available
to put forward any queries or problems you may have,
and consider should be tabled at this meeting. Please
contact me in writing before 20th November. Feel free
to phone me to discuss any of the above.
THINGS TO DO ON THE SOCIAL FRONT. By Ralph T.
Below is a list of things to do for Members during the
next few months; through contacts we have made
recently. Wives and partners are most welcome and
encouraged to join us.
DREAMING OF BI-GONE DAYS: taken from the “The
Iron Men” album. (Les Jones)
Upon my cottage porch I sit and dream of happy days,
when old steam threshers rolled along the lanes and
dusty ways.
The smoke I see rolling high and hear that engines still
a puffing, hissing, sputtering when climbing up the
hill.
I liked to watch those clouds of steam, and loved the
whistles tone. I liked to hear the drive wheels ring it
gave me such a happy thrill.
I’d meet it half way up the lane and walk along beside.
And I’d envy my big brother as he ran the thing with
pride.
The engine seemed to have pride too, as though it
were alive. It seemed to try to please him, and would
purr when he would drive.
I thought I could not wait until the time I’d grow to be
a first class engineer, I hope as good as he.
But after a while the time did pass and I have had my
day. But when that little tractor came the steamer
passed away.
The little modern combine has replaced the threshing
crew. But modern harvests do not have the romance
that we knew.
So when our task on earth is done and we are called
above, I hope to meet that threshing crew that I had
learned to love.
And surely, when St Peter finds that we are standing
bye, he’ll send us out to thresh some wheat, some
barley, oats and rye.
And when we get out to the field I know that we shall
find an engine with full head of steam and a thresher
hitched behind.
Maritime Museum – Fremantle.
Paul Freeman has kindly invited us to one of their
work mornings, which are held each Wednesday.
It is intended that we pay the visit in the morning and
then possibly go to Cicerello’s for a Fish and Chip
lunch.
Woodturners – Thornlie Tafe.
Peter Pickering has invited us to one of their work
days for a visit, to see them in action, and meet their
members.
W.A. Model Collectors Club.
Eric, one of their members, has invited us to join their
club on one of their work days at the Vintage Car Club
in Forrestfield. These are held on the 4th Saturday of
each month.
Aircraft Museum – Bullcreek.
Les Jones is also going to arrange a trip to their
museum.
Hugh Manning Museum – Serpentine.
President Dan Houston is going to arrange a visit here
on one of their workdays.
No dates have been arranged as yet, so if you have
interest in attending any of these social visits, please
contact myself or Les, and we will put you on a list of
Interested Members.
The reason for this; is that we may not have time to
inform everyone between club meetings or the Old
Ploughs and Pistons. However, I will endeavour to
place the information on the website, if I have the
time to do so.
If anybody else can add to this list, please let us know.
Ralph 9458 5435 – rwthomas@mail2me.com.au
Les 9525 4079 – jonesey01@netspace.net.au
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VINTAGE MACHINERY SALES
DONATIONS OF ANY OLD VINTAGE EQUIPMENT
WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED; AS THE SELLING
STALL IS GETTING A BIT THIN ON ITEMS FOR RESALE.
THIS AREA GENERATES GOOD REVENUE WHICH
HELPS FUND THE NEWSLETTER AND RESTORATION
PROJECTS, SO START CLEANING OUT THOSE RAT
PILES AND BRING IN YOUR UNWANTED ITEMS.
NOTE: Only 2 ads per person in each category
FOR SALE:
WANTED (CONT.)
1. Numerous booklets “Model Engineering”, “Steam
Engines” and “Farming Gazette”.
2.
Truck
tie
down
ratchet
Refer Willy at club stall next to sea container
straps
5. Cooper “Little Wonder” parts required for club
project. Magneto, Spark Plug (tapered), Gear 3 3/8”
dia x 52 times teeth and oilers
3. Groper engine manufactured at Midland Workshop,
copy of Casey Jones eng. $3,000 Refer Ralph Thomas
94585435__________________________________
6. 1” wide flat belt x 2. 3.2M & 3.3M long Refer Paul
Freeman 93304868__________________________
4. Elevating platform stairway style, raises up to 4.5M
comes with battery operated 12v power pack and is
towable with heavy duty front castors and rubber rear
wheels. Offers or swap for Vintage Farm machinery
Refer Les Jones 95254079 or 040795398
7. 6”dia. Pulley, to suit 4hp Sundial eng. 3 mounting
holes w/out thread.
8. Flywheel and magneto coil to fit a Villiers 40 engine.
Does any member have an Auto-Culto “Deluxe” with
the above engine? Refer Dave Pether 92941774
5. Sunshine 3hp 2 stroke engine on carriage $1,000
Refer Paul Freeman 93304868
_________________________________________
9. Parts for a Commando engine (fuel tank and
brackets, carbie, Maggie dog drive, starter gear cog
and associated parts). Any Info Refer Clive Griffiths
95760304
WANTED
1. Vintage Farm Machinery i.e. Sickle Bar Mower, Hay
Rake, Chaff Cutter etc.
2. Magnetos, dead or alive and Buzz coils for static
display. Refer Les Jones 95254079 or 0407945398
3. Wing or Pilot engine parts - Refer Les Smith
92553434
4. New Way engine parts – Refer Dan Houston
95251881
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the hammer, if you were on the fringes of the crowd.
The local service clubs took care of parking, security
and catering; and this would have been a big boost for
the finances of the community. I am sure they are
grateful to the Bates Family for this opportunity;
although it was a win-win situation for both parties.
At three o’clock it was time for the highlight of the
day, with the collection of tractors being auctioned.
Three pm was to correspond with internet and phone
bidders, some from the Eastern states and Overseas.
Norm Bates Auction – Welbungin.
By Ralph Thomas.
On one of our Easter trips a good number of years
ago, a group of members from the MPC were invited
through Frank Waters, to visit the property of Norm
Bates. Norm was a well-known identity throughout
the vintage machinery movement and had a great
collection for us to view.
Sadly, Norm recently passed away after suffering bad
health for some time. Anyone passing through many
of the Northern wheat-belt towns will see many
legacies, which will ensure the name of Norm Bates
will live on for a very long
time.
Wendy and I attended the
auction held on the
property on the 17th
October. We booked into
the Bencubbin Caravan
Park, which is conveniently
a short distance from the Welbungin Bates Property.
Arriving on site early to get a
good parking spot we found a
line of assorted vehicles,
comprised of trucks, cars and
utes; some with trailers
attached ready to take home
the bargains they hoped to
purchase. I am sure the area has never had such an
invasion of outsiders as that day.
Over a thousand bidders registered and they would
have been only a third of the crowd, in my estimation.
Naturally there were lots of people known to each
other and a lot of time spent shaking hands with old
friends and acquaintances, and wondering if they
would be bidding against you when trying to acquire
your bargain.
All the items were well laid
out in the usual rows, with
two
covered
sheds
containing
the
smaller
collectable items. There was
adequate time for all to
peruse the lots, providing you kept on the move and
not stop to chat with friends.
The auction, by Landmark, which comprised of a good
team of Auctioneers, got off to a flying start; with a
mine kibble fetching close on $200. I made the second
bid of $60 but was quickly left behind. This set the
trend and most things made high prices, a lot of which
were not of high quality. To become noticed as a
bidder you had to push in close to the Auctioneer, not
easy with the huge crowd milling around, and all
wanting to see the action. There was a PA system
provided and this helped identify what lot was under
All of the tractors made
good prices, with the
exception of the Emerson
Brangindham, which was
passed in at $15.000.
Highest price of the day
was, as expected, $102,000
paid for the Benz Sendling. This made what I would
think a WA and maybe an Australian record. The
second highest price of the day was for the
Chamberlain 40K Prototype, which went to Kevin
Martin from Williams for
$40.000. Kevin and his wife
were camped next to us in
the caravan park and he
told me he came to the
auction with the express
intention of taking this
tractor home, so he was naturally very pleased with
his acquisition. This he said would be a great addition
to his collection of tractors, particularly the
Chamberlains.
Not much went at bargain prices however; I think I got
one of the few, when I purchased five acre meters for
$10.00, the other went to member Dan Houston who
bought the Land Rover for
$20.00. It cost him another
$20.00 to have it lifted onto
his trailer. This fee again
went
to
the
local
community. There was no
buyer’s premium added to
the sale price, which is a rare thing these days and
was applauded by buyers.
We left about five pm and there were still quite a
number of lots to go in the collectables shed. I think it
was close on six pm before the final hammer fell.
This meant one man’s huge effort and dedication to
the historic past has now been split up and hopefully
will grace other collections. I think all the purchasers
should remember that they can thank Norm Bates for
rescuing and caring for their purchases until this time,
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a smaller scale than we did for Mudgee. Having said
that, we should all be willing to listen to ideas.
While I am in Tasmania, I will make enquiries as to
Ferry costs, as I believe the Rally Committee were
hoping to arrange a concession price for transporting
vehicles.
I look forward to hearing from you at the soonest
opportunity and will only be making bookings for
those of you who confirm it.
It is our intention to get there a few days early,
depending on when the site will be open, which will
give us an opportunity to look around Launceston and
the surrounding areas. I hope to have this fixed up
while I am there.
and now it is their turn to look after them and protect
our very important historical past.
Following is a selection of prices for other gear sold on
the day.
Lanz Bulldog Model P
$15.000; HSCS Steel Horse
$22.000;
KL
Bulldog
$18.500; Hart-Parr with Gas
Producer $20.500; Mc
Donald Imperial $11.500;
Rider Ericson Hot Air Engine
$8.000;
2 Ton Hoist $6.500; Fordson Bell City Crawler $16.500;
Munktells $12.000; Caterpillar 15 Crawler $16.700;
Sunshine Engine $900; McDonald Lighting Plant $400;
Blackstone 22hp Engine $2700; Hay Rake $525; Chaff
Cutter $500; Pony Works $2000; Dam Scoop $750;
Sunshine Grister $500;
2nd Caravan Licenced in WA. $1900;
Stuart Sheep Shearing Machine $1100; Shaft Co Sheep
Shearing Machine $2000; Scythe $175;
Horse Hobbles $350; Singer 6 Drawer Sewing Machine
$450; Kununoppin Operating Table $160;
Jones Electric Sewing Machine $2000; Wooden Trike –
hand made for the family in 1935 $450;
Federal Republic Truck $15000
VALE JO OGBORNE
It is with great sadness that I wish to
advise members of the passing of Jo
wife of Peter Ogborne; a previous
member of the MPC.
Jo passed away on the 22nd October 2013. For those
who knew Jo they might remember her lovely bread
making. She used to supply the members at the Royal
Show display. Members were also welcomed at the
Ogborne residence while displaying at the Albany
shows.
Vintage Collectables looking for a new home
I have been made aware of a Dennis Circular Saw
which is available to anyone interested. It will require
a fair amount of work and some parts.
I also have information on a Galvanised Rolling
Machine and a lathe. The Lathe, I understand, is in a
dismantled state. The owner wants them to go to a
club or collection where they will be restored and put
on display.
For further information contact Ralph on 9458 5435
Our Sympathy to Peter, Marcus and Antony.
Judy Ashfold
A ROYAL OCCASION- MBE to David Edington By Les
Jones
David is the founder of “The Stationary Engine”
magazine and is heavily involved with the heritage
scene in the UK. He was recently knighted by the
Queen at Windsor Castle for his services to “Industrial
Heritage”.
NATIONAL RALLY 2015 – LAUNCESTON – FEB 2015.
By Ralph Thomas
I am aware that it is still a fair way off but then, so is
Tasmania.
We need to start any plans now, if we intend to
attend/and or display at the next NHMA Rally.
I have already tentatively booked six sites while at
Mudgee, and as I am flying to Launceston towards the
end of this month, to attend a NHMA Committee
meeting, I would like to be able to verify numbers
when I meet the Rally Committee.
To do this, I will require a one night booking fee of $25
(powered site) to ensure the booking. This is not a
We know our efforts and satisfaction in collecting and
restoring heritage machinery is reward enough but it’s
good to see someone receive such recognition.
Congratulations to David from the Machinery
Preservation Club of Western Australia.
great deal to lose, should anybody decide against
going.
Added to this, we should all start thinking whether or
not we should decide to exhibit as a club, obviously on
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