Clubs are therefore asked to post rally/event reports, restoration articles, historical information, club reports, helpful hints and suggestions, etc via email to ralphthomas2@bigpond.com
Clubs are encouraged to enclose
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The NHMA Committee of management met at Pine River in Queensland, on the weekend of their Rally the 9th September 2018. They were made very welcome by the local club, The Pine River Historic Machinery Restoration Society Inc. The meeting went extremely well, with a lot of business getting done under the new President Peter Garnham. Unfortunately owing to ill health, Secretary Ken Bock tendered an apology, but his position was well catered for by Ass Secretary Christine Bock. After the meeting the Committee members were able to enjoy the rally (between heavy showers) and meet the locals who proudly displayed their exhibits. The well attended and delightfully prepared Rally Dinner was served under the Music Shell adjacent to the Rally ground. A welcome was extended to the visiting NHMA Committee. President Peter Garnham responded by thanking the local club for their invitation and hospitality. This was followed by a Q & A Session, allowing the Pine River members the opportunity to get firsthand information from the Committee. The Pine Rivers Club also used this occasion the present some well earned Life Membership awards to hard working members. A report on these proceedings will be in the next edition of the Pine River newsletter. The NHMA Committee members felt this had been a successful weekend and trust that the locals felt the same. If your Club would like to host an NHMA Committee at your Rally please contact the Secretary. |
Photo of Committee of NHMA Management.
L to R - Back Row: Daryl Whatley – Treasurer; Phillip Morrison – Tas. State Rep; Kevin Elphick – NSW State Rep; Peter Garnham – President; Steve Carter – NSW State Rep; Alan Shephard – 1st Past President; Brian Culley – Vic. State Rep; Jayme Marshall – Vice President; Norm Johnston – Vic. State Rep; Front Row: John Richardson – SA State Rep; Ray Blain – Qld. State Rep; Craig Cooper – Qld. State Rep; Ralph Thomas – WA State Rep/Webmaster and Christine Bock – Ass. Secretary.
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WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR INSPIRATION, FORESITE AND
CONTRIBUTION TO THE HISTORIC VINTAGE MACHINERY MOVEMENT
AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE N.H.M.A.
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Attached is an obituary for Graham Hein, the late Vice-President, as read at his funeral service 16/01/2018.
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It is a sad task that I have to report that our member, Ernest Henry Lester-Smith, passed away on October 17, 2017, Aged 94.
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David (dec) and Shirley Boyle were very special people and strong supporters of the NHMA and the vintage machinery movement.
They attended almost every National Rally with their marvellous collection of scale model machinery, and won the Best Display at the 2011 Rally, held at Fairbridge, in Western Australia.
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Do you collect cream separators and all other associated dairy industry items, equipment and memorabilia?
If so, would you be interested in becoming a member of the ‘Cream Separator Collectors Association of Australia’ This Association was formed at the beginning of July 2017. For further information, please write to: Ken Wilson PO Box 201 WODONGA VIC 3689 Please include a stamped, addressed DL envelope for return postage. Thank you, Ken Wilson |
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VINTAGE MOTOR CYCLE VISIT - 9 JULY 2017
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March 4th & 5th 2017 saw yet again another great vintage tractor rally weekend at Longford - home of Sale Vintage Tractor Club. The weather started a little cool and showery, but any rain settled the track dust and did not interfere with Sunday's activities.
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The Wishart Trophy was awarded to the Wythe Brothers (1st and 3rd from left)
for their exceptional
Display of Austral Engines. Also pictured are a family member (2nd from
left), Wedderburn President (Trevor Bailey), NHMA President Alan Shephard
and NHMA WA Representative, Ralph Thomas.
Hamilton Pastoral Museum awarded Brian Haddon from Wedderburn the 2017 N.H.M.A. Encouragement Award Hamilton Pastoral Museum awarded the "Club Choice" award to the Wedderburn exhibitors. Hamilton Pastoral Museum awarded the "Mayors Choice" award to the Wythe Family. |
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N.H.M.A. officials awarded Junior Trophies/Achievement awards to
Liam Jeffries (Hamilton) for his Blacksmithing Skills. Milton Fulford (Yackandah/Corryong) -1966 Ford F750 Sundial 2HP Ben Mackie - (Hamilton) International Tractor Matthew Baudinette - (Hamilton) 1938 Faneco/Wholer Ronald Tippet Saw Bench Also attached at the top of this report is a short history of each of these Juniors. |
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Ralph Thomas, the WA Rep, gave a short speech recognising the 30th
Anniversary of the NHMA; acknowledging those attendees at the Inaugural
meeting of the NHMA at Lake Goldsmith in 1987.
L to R: Wendy Thomas (WA), Trevor Bailey (NSW), Unknown, Ralph Thomas (WA). Also present, but not in photograph was Greg McNiece from Rally Badges. |
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The weather did not look encouraging as we left home about 6 am; it was just
coming light and raining, with the hills shrouded in grey clouds. However by
the time we arrived at Guildford the rain turned to drizzle then stopped and
blue skies followed, with the rest of the day fine and sunny.
Stirling Square was soon a hive of activity with all sorts of entertainment being set up in preparation for the Heritage Festival. |
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Bombala Historic Engine Machine Society’s 10th Rally had a real successful rally with a lovely day, and with excellent attendance both by the exhibitors
and the public.
There were so many exhibits from far away and local exhibitors and such variety. Here are a few… The Snowy River Club had a large display of equipment, dozers graders, and work trucks. |
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