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JUNE NEWS
Bash Auction Raises $15,430
Wednesday
June 2nd
& July 7
Melbourne
Yacht Club
Hotel
Mobile
Workshop
Weekend
July 10 & 11
This Bike Could Be Yours
This fabulous Harley Davidson is FIRST PRIZE in this years Bash Raffle.
Buy and sell your tickets now! Just $2 each. The Bash Raffle will be drawn at
our Welcome Party in Ballarat Tuesday August 10, 2010.
Variety Office
H71, 63-85 Turner Street Port Melbourne 3207
PO Box 1076 South Melbourne VIC 3205
Telephone 03 8698 3900 Facsimile 03 8698 3933
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From the Bash Event Manager
We recently held our Inaugural Bash Auction on Saturday 29
May. The day had been advertised in several publications
and went out to both Variety and Martin Evans Auctions
databases. For the amount of people that came along we
were very happy with the result and will plan for a bigger
and better day next year. I would like to take this
opportunity to thank Martin ‘Jafa’ Evans for his assistance
with planning and running the day and a big thank you to
the Bashers who assisted us, and to those who came along
and supported the day or donated items.
In the coming weeks you will be receiving lots of updates from the office as the 2010 Bash
draws closer. Expect to see Bash Merchandise forms which will feature souvenir 20th
Anniversary items, final accommodation details, meal ticket prices, special functions and
entertainment on the Bash. These updates will be sent to all Crew Captains when they are
finalised and I ask that you appreciate that they will be forwarded to you as soon as possible.
The last page of this month’s newsletter contains information regarding travel to Margaret
River from Perth for those who have family flying in to join us at the conclusion of the Bash
and details for CEVA Logistics for transporting your car home.
Hope to see you Wednesday night!
Julie
Funstops
If you have an idea for a fun stop please contact in Jemma in the office with your suggestions
as the second survey will be heading off soon and appropriate places need to be sourced.
Ambulance Victoria
As mentioned at the last pub night, Ambulance Victoria have extended their
special offer of 10% discount off your first year’s membership. To take
advantage of this offer simply go to www.ambulance.vic.gov.au and enter
“Variety” in the discount box, or call 1800 64 84 84 and quote “Variety”.
Calendars
Get in early to book your space in the 2011 Bash Calendar! There are positions for four photos
on each month’s page at $250 per position. You will receive 5 complimentary calendars for
each booking. Alternatively you can advertise your business with a banner across the top of
the month for $1,000 – for which you receive 10 complimentary calendars. Calendars will be
for sale for $10 each, with a minimum purchase of 5. Please contact Jemma if you are
interested.
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From the Bash Event Coordinator
First of all, I’d like to say a big thank you once again to everyone who has given me kind
words and advice in my first few months as the Bash Coordinator. It’s a busy time to
have stepped into the role, and I really appreciate the advice and understanding that
many of you have offered me. I’m really excited to be working on such a unique event
and am looking forward to my first Bash.
I know how much everyone loves forms (!), and everyone who has entered in this year’s
event should now have received their information pack including their accommodation
and crew forms. The deadline for getting these forms back to us is Tuesday 1st June. If
you have any issues with meeting this date please let us know. And if you haven’t yet
entered but are intending to, please do so ASAP so that we can get this information out
to you. Well done also to Pam who noticed the mistake in the information pack on your
financial update letter. The correction is Silver $15,000+ and Bronze $10,000+.
This year’s raffle tickets will be allocated at the pub night on 2nd June. Anyone that
cannot attend the pub night will be sent their allocation by post at the end of next week.
There are some fantastic prizes, and the raffle is a great opportunity to include family,
friends and colleagues in the work of Variety.
And finally, don’t forget about “Donations Online”. You can direct sponsors and
supporters to donate to your Bash car directly via our website. Simply log onto
www.varietyvic.org.au , select Bash 2010 located under Motoring Events, and select
“Donate to a Bash car here” and follow the prompts. You do not need to notify Variety of
this donation as the response is sent directly to us.
From the Bash Coordinator
Jemma
Post Bash Trips
After the official end of last year’s Bash, a group of people had an extended trip
by travelling from Alice Springs to Broom. If you are interested in doing
something similar this year, please contact David Rayner on 03 9305 4000
or via email to drainer@rsp.net.au
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Notices & Events
Wednesday 2nd June
June Pub Night at the Melbourne Yacht Club Hotel, Docklands. Contact the office for details.
Sunday 6th June
Dinner and Auction brought to you by Car 24. $30 per person, Grand Hotel, Main Street, Mornington.
To book a table contact Jill Lewis on 9789 6844 or 5978 6712.
Saturday 12th June
Charity Dinner – brought to you by Car 530. $125 per person includes a mezze banquet matched with a
handpicked selection of Punt Road wines. At Stones of the Yarra Valley. Starts 7pm. To book call 03 9739 0900.
Tuesday 29th June
Trots Night – brought to you by Car 321. $30 per person includes three course meal, admission, race book,
reserved table and waiter service. Free bottles of wine for tables of 10+. Drinks at bar prices. Raffles, spot prizes
and giveaways on the night. Sponsorship for naming rights of 7 races also available - $350 includes two dinner
tickets, a full page advertisement in the race book, and the opportunity to display promotional signage on the
night. Bookings are essential contact Eddie Koene on 5345 2221 or 0419 576 940.
Friday 2nd July
Golf Day & Auction – brought to you by Car 999 – The Hard Knights. $100 per player includes exclusive use of the
course, green fees for 18 holes of golf, tournament prizes, evening BBQ and light refreshments and entry into
auction. Centenary Park Golf Club, Frankston. 11.30am registration. Ambrose Format, teams of 4 and individuals
welcome. Please call Gary on 0413 290 240.
Wednesday 7th July
July Pub Night at the Melbourne Yacht Club
Hotel, Docklands.
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 July
Mobile Workshop Weekends. Bookings open
at June Pub Night.
Saturday 17 July
IDV car 454 Trivia Night to be held at Diamond
Creek Community Centre at 7.30pm. $25 per
head , 10 per table. To book please call Louise
Kirkham on 03 9459 8175 or email
lkirkham@idv.com.au
Rod Collins APM Variety Chair presents a grant to The
Mirabel Foundation for $10,000 at the May Pub Night.
Accepting the cheque are Jane Rowe, Chairman and Founder
of The Mirabel Foundation and Bash Ambassador and Mirabel
Ambassador Shane Jacobsen.
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Bash Cars for Sale—June 2010
1976 Ford F100 ex-ambulance, fully rebuilt 351c , c10 auto 9",
lLPG ,powersteering, was fully resprayed,& rebuilt last year, spent over $150002 seater , but can be changed to 3 seater, sleeps 2, tonnes on storage,water
tank, 3 gas tanks ( 340lts) 20lt fuel tank for back up, 3m x 3m annex ,uhf, cd ,
very comfortable car, comes with heaps of spares,
successfully completed 2009 Bendigo to Alice Springs bash without even a flat
tyre. Contact Shane 0412722890. SE Melbourne. $13,500
1977 Ford ZH Fairlane. Power steering and Air-conditioning 302 cleveland, C10
auto transmission, EB11 falcon diff with full
strengthen kit. diff fully rebuilt, spare axles with new bearings, converted to 3
seater with rhr for fridge. rhf seat is bf falcon ute seat, lh seat not fitted but comes
with car. Heavy duty xh outback rims and four wheel drive tyres. 135 lt fuel tank.
gps unit inc trip meter. cb radio, cd player. Multi coloured paint(5 colors) comes
with rego till july 2010. Bash ready except engine and trans bash plates. Needs roof
rack (wiring already through roof for lights etc). Contact John Mackie 0418526765
for more info and pictures. $8500
1967 Mercedes 250’s The Looney Tunes Car. Airbrushed with all the looney tunes
characters and heaps of extras. This car is all set up to go on the next Bash. This is your
chance to purchase one of the Bash Icons and is a great favourite with the kids. It
comes complete with radio, cd stacker, air con., trip computer, flashing lights, sirens,
driving lights, fire extinguisher, smoke machine, light chaser, electronic sign, map light
and more! Seats 3 people and is set up for comfort on the Bash. Asking price is
$15,000 or nearest offer. Contact Clive Nicholson 0418 557 259
1965 FORD GALAXY 4 DOOR SEDAN 351 Clevland engine full rebuild 12000KLS by Haddad Racing Engines. Improvements to engine include Roller rockers, mild cam, large sump, hi volume oil pump, s/steel headers, electronic distributor, 100 amp alternator, twin battery system. The transmission is a C6 auto completely rebuild. 9” ford diff and
tail shaft completely rebuilt. All new shockers, new heavy duty coil springs with air bag inserts – no more leaning on
the corners. Dual fuel with 65 LTS petrol, 65 LTS gas. Belly plate from front chassis to rear of transmission. Bucket
seats. 6ft model alloy boat on the roof used to carry spares and water for the radar system. 60 LTS water tank in
boot for the crowd control system all operated by electric switching on the dash. All the spares you would need to do
a bash in complete comfort in a rock solid car. Contact Allan Sandy on 0409 007 693 or (03) 51562418 Photos are
also available on email from the Bash office. $15,000 ONO
1967 HR Wagon Car 1967 Completed 1 bash without any issues (2003), Variety Bash modified, 186S motor, 5 speed
Celica gearbox, 4 Bucket Seats, A/C, 2way radio, trip meter, roof rack & tool box, long range fuel tank, bull bar, revolving lights, dust lights,driving lights, 2 spare tyres, many extra’s, no rego needs repaint & minor rust.
Phone Craig 0400 052 481 or craigandshelleychristie@yahoo.com.au $6,500
1963 EJ Holden Station Wagon with standard 202 motor with HR front end & front discbrakes. Springs & shockers
upgraded. RX7 bucket seats, Lap sash seat belts, cargo carrier, remote radio & CD player, Bose outdoor PA system,
GPS, roof mounted tiger head with LED eye lights, Engel fridge, flashing dust lights, full spares & airbrush Tiger theme
paint job in excellent condition. Completed 2006 bash with no mechanical problems. Refer web site
www.thetigermobile.com.au Price: $8,000 Contact: Terry Nash 0418 310 060.
Ford Falcon XW Wagon, Black 302 Cleveland, Auto, Power Steering, LSD,4 wheel disc brakes, Long range fuel tank, 4
Racing seats, CD Player, Terra Trip, Air Cond (not fitted), 40 Channel UHF, ZL Front end, Bash Ready has only done 1
bash and was purpose built very solid car. $8500.00 Ph Brett 0439 999 777
PLEASE US KNOW WHEN A VEHICLE IS SOLD SO THIS LIST CAN BE UPDATED
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Travelling from Margaret River
Margaret River - 300km south of Perth. By car: Approx 3 hours
By Bus:
South West Coach Lines conducts a daily service between Perth and Margaret River.
Coaches leave Perth on week days at 1.15pm and arrive in Margaret River at 6.08pm. On Saturday and Sunday
coaches leave at 1.15pm and arrive at 5.45pm. Also on Saturdays and Sundays, school and public holidays an
additional service leaves at 8.45am and arrive in Margaret River at 1.18pm. Returning to Perth coaches leave
Margaret River twice daily at 7am, arriving Perth at 11.20am and 5pm arriving Perth at 9.20pm. The adult fare is
$31 Australian one way. Bookings are essential through the company or tourist bureau. Check as timetables and
fare may have changed.
TIMETABLES & RESERVATIONS
Perth City Bus Port - (08) 9324 2333
By train:
The Australind train makes daily trips to Bunbury from Perth. It connects with the Westrail bus service that takes
passengers south through Margaret River.
Details of timetables can be found at:
http://www.transwa.wa.gov.au
Car Transport back to Victoria – CEVA Logistics
As an indication of what costs are the base rate iss $494.00. This rate will incur a fuel surcharge and gst. On Current costs the figure would be $577.91 total. The fuel surcharge figure varies on a monthly basis.
The CEVA depot is located in Kewdale, Perth. Entrants will need to book through the call centre in Sydney on
132277.
By Rail Home
There are different prices for travelling via Train with and without your vehicle.
Travel between Perth and Adelaide is via the Indian Pacific and from Adelaide to Melbourne via The Overland.
For Reservations and Enquiries PH: 13 21 47
or visit WWW.GSR.COM.AU
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