Thunderbird Owner's Club of Australia Inc. National News Reports

A message from John Hogan Jnr.

I just wanted to express my sincere thankyou to you for your love and support during this hard time. It was so comforting knowing there were so many people thinking of Dad and wishing him well both during his sickness and his passing.

I know he is now in his element, chatting to the likes of Henry Ford and telling him where he went wrong!! He was a joker to the end, passing on April Fools Day and making his presence felt when the Thunderbird was having it's moments on the day of the ceremony. I know he was putting me to the test!

Dad was my strength and my inspiration and it will be a long hard road without him and his incredible knowledge and wisdom.

Thank you.

He will be missed.

Jonny Jnr.

CMC Report

By Combined Motoring Club Delegate, Jim Boyd

The last general meeting was held on the 31st of March. There was not much to report from this meeting, everything seems to be fine in the enthusiast's arena at the moment.

A couple of points brought up were:

Burwood Spring Festival has been changed to the 7th of September

All CMC sanctioned events are available on the CMC website at www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au,

all Club members are encouraged to take advantage of same.

I am sad to advise of the passing of Neville Fisher, he was well known to us as a Chief Judge of the CMC, who was nearly always in charge of organising the judging at All Ford Days, Warwick Farm. He was always a fair and impartial expert, and an amiable person with it.

It is interesting to note that nearly all other states allow “P” plate drivers to drive any HRSC plated cars,( provided within their class), but good old NSW says no. How do we attract Juniors who own everyday Corolla's or Datsun's that probably has twice the power of the hobby car, be it V8, supercharged or whatever?

Shannons Eastern Creek Classic is promising to be better than ever, with area `A' booked out already, cards will be available next meeting, so let your treasurer know if you will be attending, so they can order enough.

The Festival of Sporting Cars at Bathurst over Easter was an outstanding success, approx. 10,000 spectators attended, and no damage was done except for some ego's, and 50 year old plus engines.

The Robert Shannon Foundation has not received any nominations for financial assistance to anyone under 30 years old who is actively involved in a vehicle restoration, if you can think of a worthy recipient, call your CMC Delegate.

The Model `T' Club has a number of cars doing a three month tour celebrating 100 years of their marque, they will be leaving Peter Warrens Warwick Farm about 19th, where good wishes, plus donations for the Royal Flying Doctors, will be most welcome.

Happy Motoring

Jim Boyd.