Run to Lockhart 5th June 2022
2 strange looking Morris minors met at Hovell tree park at 9:15 on a cool and overcast June morning. Before departing for Walbundrie football ground at 9:30. Bill leading the way up Urana Rd in his taupe Humber, with a red RX8 hot on the tail through Jindera and onto Walbundrie, where we met up with the rest of the gang, Dave and Joyce in their Royal Mail Van, Rodger and Marlene in their pale green Morris, and were joined by the green Morris of Kelvin and Joanne. The group was huddled together while coffee and morning tea was served in an attempt to shelter from the freezing wind.
When it was obvious that the only escape from the wind was to seek the shelter of the cars, we packed up our picnic and hit the road towards the Lockhart railway hotel (more importantly the fireplace).
The final leg of the trip to Lockhart involved dodging potholes and puddles from the recent rain. The sun finally made itself known as we entered the outskirts of the town of Lockhart, illuminating the main street and its continuous veranda bordering the road. As well as the many steel sculptures spread throughout the town. Circling back around the town we arrived at our destination the Railway Hotel. We were treated to a warm welcome by the owners, and shown to our table right in front of the fireplace. We were quickly joined in the hotel by members of the “Top Dead Centre” Car Club and the road in front of the pub was quickly filled with many interesting cars including a pink 50’s Cadillac.
Food and drinks were served and we all enjoyed a very nice lunch ranging from butter chicken, to fish and chips to parmis. There was much conversation and many jokes made before it was decided it was time to head home, but not before a quick look at the other cars parked around the hotel. Before retracing our steps back home.
Thanks to all that attended, and made it a great day out.
Kind Regards,
Jarod Loder
Run to Wooragee Market 18th April 2022

Four cars set off from Hovel Tree at 10.00, Easter Monday, on their way to Wooragee Market on a dull and threatening morning; but not directly to Wooragee. Along the Lincoln Causeway, the Beechworth Road and on, to Wodonga Hospital.
AWMMCC Member Mick Humphries is residing there for a little while and we hope that we might have cheered Mick up as we stopped and waved and hooted horns (for a short while) to Mick through the window there. All the Best to You Mick.
Then it was on, to Wooragee Market, a once a year event and worth the visit. Two other Club member's cars were there at the parking, which was so busy, the place looked like Pitt Street; or maybe Bourke!
Parking as best we could, we gathered together and walked to the market where there was much to see in the way of local produce, arts and crafts. Pauline was noted to be working away in the Hall there providing goods for the folk.
When the gang decided that they had had enough of the fare, we walked to the cars and proceeded to Graham and Pauline's home, not far away. There we enjoyed viewing Graham's current work of art, the Armstrong Siddeley. Some of us remember the car when it was on the road, before being treated with a major refurbishment. A lot has gone on in the work, with a lot still to be done. She looks well Graham.
Graham kindly set us up with tea, coffee and cake and we were happy to sit in his garden; Pauline was still working hard at the fair. We chatted and the company was great.
Clouds were gathering as we left to drive home, it was nonetheless a great run. Thanks to all who were involved and made it such a good experience.
Kind Regards,
Bill Davidson.