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Tractor and Engine Registers.
We all like to find out Who, What, and Where, about the restoration jobs we do. Consequently we learn the important part played by the people who dedicate a lot of their time in researching information on the history of vintage machinery, and the companies who have manufactured them.
It is therefore beneficial to the movement that they are encouraged to attend our rallies.
To achieve this; we offer free sites to all recognised Vintage Machinery Registers at our forthcoming rally
Please contact our Rally Registrar Les Jones, with your requirements.
Transport Information.
National Carrier.
The Committee has just appointed Sadleir Transport as the National Carrier for the 13th National Rally. Sadleirs will offer transport of exhibits from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Kalgoorlie to Fairbridge Village, and return.
Lauren Bennie
Internal Sales Executive
Ph:08 9333 2454
Fax:08 9353 2445
Transport.
For those of you who may need help in finding suitable transport to get your machinery to the Fairbridge 2011 Rally. We have contacted some transport companies, who we hope will be able to help you. They all have reasonable rates and will take good care of your equipment.
G.D.W. Transport: Tilt Tray Service
Owner Driver: Geoff Wilson.
6 Ton Capacity - 20 ft Containers no problem - Oversize Accredited.
24 hrs: 0418 957 458
A/H Phone & Fax: 08 9493 4361
Email - gdwtransport@iprimus.com.au
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Interstate Machinery Movement.
Importing Machinery into Western Australia
All used agricultural, mining and earth-moving machinery or equipment arriving in Western Australia from other States and Territories is checked by quarantine inspectors for soil, plant material and restricted or prohibited seeds. Normal grime such as light road dust, light splash, grease, concrete or bitumen is not a concern.
Importers or exporters bringing machinery into Western Australia should ensure it is cleaned thoroughly prior to dispatch, to avoid being refused entry or having to pay commercial rates at quarantine approved cleaning premises.
Limited inspections are conducted at the Kununurra and Eucla road checkpoints and, if required, more detailed inspections take place at Kununurra town site or Kalgoorlie respectively.
Machinery arriving by rail is inspected at Kalgoorlie or Kewdale Rail Freight Terminal. Machinery arriving by sea is inspected at the port of entry. Machinery may also be inspected at Quarantine Registered Premises, at the inspector's discretion.
Prior to dispatch from the State of origin, importers or exporters are advised to obtain an Interstate Plant Health Certificate or a private company declaration to certify that the machinery is clean. While this will facilitate entry, it does not guarantee the machinery will pass the compulsory quarantine inspection on arrival in Western Australia.
Specific Requirements
Used machinery related to the potato and apple industries, or on land where these are grown, and machinery originating from areas contaminated by blueberry rust or red imported fire ant must be accompanied by Interstate Plant Health Certificates.
Used machinery related to the grape industry requires an import permit from the Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia.
If the exporter can verify by declaration that it has been used more than two metres below ground, mining machinery may be accepted with some hard, “baked-on” sub-soil or ore in places that are difficult to access, provided all loose material is removed. If there is any doubt, the quarantine inspector may take samples to be examined by a soil pathologist, at the importer's cost.
New agricultural machinery is subject to declaration and inspection upon arrival. New machinery that has been field-tested is regarded as used machinery by Quarantine WA.
Fees
To see current rates visit www.agric.wa.gov.au. For further information
Ph: (08) 9334 1800 or email: kirfo@agric.wa.gov.au
Oversize Vehicles
Customer Information Officer Luke Morgan, from Main Roads WA, points out that if your load is wider then 2.5m, higher then 4.3m, longer then 12.5m (rigid) or 19m (semi) then a permit is required.
Relevant information on oversize vehicles can be found in the Class 1 Oversize Operating Conditions Booklet, available on the Main Roads WA website.
The link below will take you to the relevant page on their website where you will find all appropriate application forms.
It should also be noted that if any of the tractors being moved exceeds one of more of the above dimensions, then a single trip permit application form will need to be submitted.
Steam and Boiler Requirements.
License Requirement for Boilers
1) All boilers with a water capacity of greater than 1 litre and a working pressure greater than 250 kPa and not exceeding 700 kPa, with a diameter greater than 100mm for steel and 50mm for copper must comply with the Australian Miniature Boiler Safety Committee (AMBSC) and have a current inspection certificate. The boiler shall not have a diameter of greater than 356 mm or a length of 2000 mm for steel boilers, or not exceed 203 mm diameter for copper . The AMBSC inspectors are usually members of a Club associated with the Australian Association of Live Steamers. Small boilers as described above may also be registered by a State WorkSafe inspectorate in place of the AMBSC.
2) All boilers larger than the above limitations MUST be registered with the local State WorkSafe where the boiler normally resides and have a current inspection certificate recognised by that State inspectorate.
All enquiries to go to Peter Dymond
Email: pvdymond@avon.net.au
Phone: 9574 2688
Special Attractions.
Saturday 3rd September: Caterpillar Day
Sunday 4th September: Chamberlain Day
Help wanted
Anyone with information on the history of either of these well known companies; or who would like to get involved in this project, we would like to hear from you. Please make contact in the first instance through the website and it will get passed on to Phil Wyndham, who will be co-ordinating the project.
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Tom and Jan Callow
For that extra fairground atmosphere we will have Tom and Jan Callow, from Queensland, on display with their German manufactured organ, as seen here at a recent Echuca Organ rally.
Tom and Jan are popular when on their travels, entertaining fellow travellers at camp sites and parks.
We look forward to having them at Fairbridge 2011.
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Mick O'Shea
MPC Member Mick O'Shea with his self-built boat – the SS Emmamadeline.
This vessel is fitted with a Triple expansion steam engine; Mick still has a bit to do before completion but is confident it will be ready for Fairbridge 2011.
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MacDonald Register.
John and Lorraine Touzel are well known around the Vintage Machinery Rally Circuit. John has helped countless numbers of enthusiasts with information on their MacDonald equipment. In addition to helping people he has diligently researched records and recorded vital information so important to the historical past of Australian Industry.
I am sure a lot of people will be using John's information for many years to come.
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With distance being no problem to John and Lorraine, and the Nullarbor's Eyre Highway just another road to reach a Rally; they will be available once again to assist MacDonald enthusiasts.
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The Edmunds Family Timber Industry Marquee.
The Edmunds Family will mount a display of timber industry hand operated equipment used down through the years in Western Australia. Wayne Edmunds has an enviable collection of chainsaws, and is well known throughout the rally scene here in the West. Supporting Wayne, will be the rest of the Edmunds Family; displaying Power Driven Portable Saws, Drag Saws, Cross Cut Hand Saws, Axes and much more.
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It is predicted that this will be the largest collection of this type, ever to be displayed in Western Australia and possibly all of Australia.
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Commercial Sites.
Sites available. 3m x 3m $99 per site. All vendors must supply proof of Public Liability Insurance to the value of $10 million.
For more information, please contact Rally Secretary.
Museums and/or District Groups.
We intend setting up an area that will cater for any group wishing to promote their museum and/or district. To assist; we offer you a free site, plus entry passes for volunteers to man displays – (conditions apply). We will also make available promotion on our Website that will attract visitors to your Museum. The Website is attracting attention both here in Australia and overseas; it is anticipated we will have a record number of “Heritage minded” visitors at Fairbridge 2011, who will want to see what else Western Australia has to offer; before, or after the Rally.
Please contact the Secretary for more information.
Holiday Reports
The Nullarbor Trip - "Across the Big Paddock".
To a lot of people driving across Australia can be rather daunting; no one can argue that it is certainly a long way. The Nullarbor Plain is undoubtedly the part that requires the most attention, with long stretches between settlements and relative safety. I have, like many others, done this trip many times and have no fear of going across the Paddock; but I have never dropped my guard or lost respect for the possible problems which could occur. If you plan driving across for the first time, having travelling companions is a good idea, and it also makes it more fun.
Fuel stops are no problem, and the longest stretch of 190 klms is between Balladonia and Norseman. A word of warning here - don't let cheaper fuel along the track lure you into taking a risk of not paying a few more cents when you are filling your tank at another Roadhouse. It could mean a long walk, plus the bloke who told you - "It's cheaper down the track mate", won't be there to help you. A spare can of fuel amongst the other spares is probably a good idea.
For those of you towing a caravan there are lots of good campsites with conveniences along the way, plus caravan parks at most settlements. The book 'Camps Five' gives you lots of information and is money well spent. Motel accommodation is also easy to find; a phone call may help to secure your booking after a long day behind the wheel. Caravanners will need to work out meal requirements because when you go through the border into WA, you will have to surrender any honey, nuts or fruit and vegetables which are not cooked. There are no shops, only Roadhouses, until Norseman; more than a day's drive towing a caravan.
To get to Fairbridge Village near Pinjarra, you turn left off the Great Eastern Highway at Midland onto the Roe Highway. After approximately 15 klms, turn left onto the John Tonkin Highway, and at the end turn left on to Thomas Road. At the T junction (approx. 2kms) turn right on to the South West Highway towards Bunbury. You will find Fairbridge Village on the left about five klms before Pinjarra.
I hope this article will be of some assistance to those who are coming over and make your journey a little better.
Happy Travelling.
Hidden Treasures.
Usually on our caravan trips, we come across at least one ‘hidden treasure’; invariably in an out of
the way place or town, or at the back of a shop, and entry to view these is normally only a gold coin
donation.
This trip we found three of these ‘treasures’ and we would like to share them with you, and for
those of you travelling to or from the Eastern States, you may like to look them up for yourselves.
Click to see more about the Hidden Treasures trip.
Tourist Information for Visitors to the Peel Region.
The Shire of Murray, Centre of the Peel Region, will have an information stand at the Fairbridge 2011 rally to assist visitors to the area.
They will have first-hand information for those wishing to find out all the ‘best kept’ secrets of the region.
In the meantime for those of you wishing to plan ahead, please feel free to contact Patrick McAllister, Tourism Development Manager, or one of his helpful staff at the Heritage Train Station, Fimmel Lane, Pinjarra. WA 6208.
Phone 08 9531 1438 or check out their website at www.pinjarravisitorcentre.com.au
Caravan Hire.
Peel Caravan Hire.
Will deliver caravans to site.
For more details - ring Murray on (08) 95813724.
Tent & Marquee Hire.
To assist our commercial vendors- see information on For Hire details.
I have contacted these people who have assured me of good service and hire rates for those of you supporting our Rally.
Debbie, Cameron & the team
Party Plus Mandurah
4/318 Pinjarra Road
Mandurah WA 6210
T: 9586 9880
F: 9581 1527
Mandurah@partyplus.com.au
It's just not a party without Party Plus
For Hire.
Mandurah Part Hire
For Large Marquees, plus general hire.
Phone (08) 9581 5099 for more information.
Official Souvenir Merchandise.
The official souvenir rally mug can be ordered direct from Vintage Tractor Mugs; who have been given sole rights to the sales by downloading the following order form.
Official Merchandise Order Form
They will also have available a limited number of Fairbridge 2011 polo shirts.
All enquires to be directed to Rhonda Smith at Vintage Tractor Mugs, 689 Mollongghip – Blampied Road, Rocklyn 3364, Victoria.
Ph. 03 53457414, Mob. 0408 317 872. Email drsmith@netconnect.com.au
The Fairbridge 2011 rally committee accept no responsibility whatsoever regarding these negotiations and sale of the souvenir mug.
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