HIT ‘n’ MISS
News for the Waikerie & Districts Machinery Preservation Society Inc.
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W.& D.M.P.S.Inc. COMMITTEE MEMBERS
PRESIDENT:
VICE PRESIDENT:
ROBERT PECH
SECRETARY:
RAELENE HARVEY
ASSISTANT SECRETARY: ERICA LANGE
TREASURER:
ERICA LANGE
SOCIAL COODINATOR:
PUBLICITY OFFICER:
RAELENE HARVEY
CLUB PROJECT MANAGER: GRAHAM LANGE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
PETER DETTLOFF
RON SIMPFENDORFER
TREVOR KLEEMANN
MICHAEL LESKE
GRAHAM LANGE
Hit ‘n’ MISS EDITOR:
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(08) 8595 1557
(08) 8541 3767
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(08) 8570 2332
(08) 8541 2232
(08) 8541 3393
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Raelene Harvey
P.O. BOX 1643
Renmark S.A. 5341
Phone: 08 8595 1557
E-MAIL: raeleneharvey@hotkey.net.au
The Hit ‘n’ Miss magazine is published in the following months: January, April, July and
October. All articles are due by the 10th of each month. Articles received after that date
will be held over to the following magazine.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING POSTAL
ADDRESS:
W. & D.M.P.S. Inc.
P.O. Box 1071
Waikerie S.A. 5330
Club meetings are held at 7.30 p.m. on the 1st Friday of each month in the
Museum meeting room, Rowe Street, next to the Waikerie Ferry and Pumping
Station unless otherwise advised.
Tea and coffee is provided after each meeting and a plate of supper supplied by
members please. Visitors are always welcome.
Disclaimer. While every endeavor has been made to verify the correct details in this publication, the Editor will not accept liability for any error or
omission.
Hit’n’Miss
MEETING DATES
Our May meeting will still be held on Friday 3rd at the museum, starting at 7.30pm.
On Sunday May 19th, we will be visiting the home of Geoff Bergamin. Geoff is from the Gawler club and has kindly
invited our club to his home to have a BBQ and look at his collection. Geoff has engines, tractors and was a market
gardener. Again the club will supply the meat and drinks. Members are asked to bring a salad, sweet and afternoon tea
to share. Chairs are also needed. Geoff’s phone numbers are 8380 9310 or 0419 846 862. Directions to Geoff’s from
Gawler: travel onto the Northern Express way and leave at the Angle Vale Road turnoff, travel 5kms and turn left onto
Davoren Road, then a short distance and turn right onto King Road and travel 5kms to Geoff’s home. A Fergy will be
parked at the entrance to Geoff’s driveway. Those members who are planning to go please attend the Friday May 3rd to
arrange details eg. Car pooling and catering or contact Raelene Harvey on 8595 1557.
The June meeting would have been held the night before our June Open day, so it has been decided to bring the
meeting forward one week, so the new date will be May 31st. A committee meeting will be held prior to this meeting as
well, starting at 6.00pm. The open day will be on Saturday 8th of June, starting at 10.00am and shutting down about
4.00pm. The PS Marion will be stopping at Waikerie for the night and the passengers will be visiting the museum, so we
may have to stay later.
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 21st July at the museum. This is a week later due to the Junction
Rally at Wentworth being held on the 13th and 14th of July. Arrive at 11.30am for a 12noon lunch. The club will supply the
meat and drinks, members are asked to bring a salad, sweet and a plate of afternoon tea to share.
HIT ‘n’ MISS RALLY
Yes we are having a Hit ‘n’ Miss rally this year. Ken Nitschke has kindly allowed us the use of Benson Park again and the
date has been set for Saturday 14th and Sunday 15thof September. Please keep this date free and as time gets closer,
working bees will be called for, to help get the site ready again.
With our rally coming up in September 2013 there are a number of job vacancies that need to be filled by members. The
list is someone to organise and run the raffle, someone to organise the roster or man the tea and coffee stand for the 2
days, to organise the roster for the drinks van or man it, organise the rally bags, engine personnel, organise the trophies
for the engines and tractors. Also any suggestions for sourcing raffle prizes and possible businesses (no servicing
vouchers). Rally bags – any suggestions for sourcing of freebies? It was voted at the March meeting that we have a rally
so now members need to put their hands up and help. Please phone Erica to say you can help.
JUNE OPEN DAY
The museum will be open to the public on Saturday June 8th 2013 from 10am to 4pm. Members with engines at the
museum are asked to attend and run your engines. Quite a few of the engines at the museum haven’t been run for
quite a few years. We need to make some noise. Members who have engines at home are also asked to bring their
engines along to help make a great display. Tractors are also required as they have been very light on in the past years.
We need members to make the effort and help make this day a great success. Collectables are needed to help fill up
the main shed and make great displays. Members are needed at the museum at 8.00am to help set up for the day so if
you can help us for a few hours to set up it will be great fully appreciated.
A working bee will be held at the museum on Saturday 1st June to clean up the main shed and yard. If you can help can
you please be there at 8.00am. Many hands make light work and get it done quickly. So please help out, even if you can
only be there for an hour or two either on Saturday 1st or Saturday 8th.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 21st July at the museum. This is a week later due to the Junction
Rally at Wentworth being held on the 13th and 14th of July. Arrive at 11.30am for a 12noon lunch. The club will supply the
meat and drinks, members are asked to bring a salad, sweet and a plate of afternoon tea to share.
There is a lot of ill feeling amongst some of the club members, so now is the time to come along and have your say,
otherwise shut up and pull your heads in. If you are unhappy with the way the club is being run you need to attend the
Annual General Meeting and voice your opinion. This is a great club and the members are great as well.
L.M.V.E.M.C Inc Auction
At the Murray Bridge Showgrounds on the Sunday 25th August. The auction starts at 11am, set up from 8:00am and
viewing at 9:00am. Items include: vintage engines and machinery, antique bottles, collectable signs, antique water
pumps, cast and tin tractor seats, oil bottles, tins and caps, wooden petrol/oil crates, cast iron wheels (sets, pairs and
singles), boxes of antique tools, spanners, engine parts, vehicle parts, tractor bits, household effects, bric-a-brac, who
knows what we will dig out to sell. Last auction we had all this and more!!!! So don’t miss out on any treasures that may
be there……… Food and drink on sale all day from 9am. Outside entries are welcome. Terms of entry 10% of sale price
to go to LMVEMC (from sellers not buyers). Not GST or buyers premium on anything (what you bid is what you pay). For
further info ring: Jim Bland on 0402 638 501 or Jayme Marshall on 0419 037 756
MILANG RALLY REPORT.
During the week leading up to the rally I had a phone call from my mate Gavin Launer enquiring whether we would like
to check out the Milang Rally. Weather wise was looking favourable and Gavin being a fan of British cars (which was one
of the feature for the rally) we made arrangements to meet there on Saturday being the day most suited to both, but
unfortunately not for the car display. Gavin has a restored mini minor and nearly completed Morris minor utility.
We had a good trip down leaving around 7am, going via Callington to pick up some casting and arriving around 10.00am.
We (Graham and Erica) met with Gavin Cheryl and Grant on site just prior to lunch.
On entering the rally grounds the first person to be greeted by was Margaret Baugham. At the first display inside the
gate we were greeted by the Murray Bridge boys and “are you having a rally this year?” After a lengthy discussion with
them about “engines and toys” we moved onto the next pen with Adelaide Hills members and we were greeted with the
same “are you having a rally this year?” Yes! Yes! Yes! we are having a rally on the 14th and 15th September, 2013In the
first hour we moved about 50 metres, meeting with many familiar faces from other clubs Adelaide Hills, 2 Gawler clubs,
Murray Bridge, Naracoorte and of course our 3 tractor boys Rex Neville, Robert Pech and Karl Weinmann.
Its not a large rally, but had a good range of engines along with a large chainsaw collection including a number of 2 man
chain saws and a couple of drag saws, model train display including radios, spanners, separators with cream and milk
cans and restored old trolley with long handled tool display.
As we talked to people we learnt that Sunday is the day for the vehicles, as Saturday was small in number, but we were
assured the oval would be full on Sunday. There were also a dozen or so tractors on display.
They also had a bus shuttle available to and fro to visit the paddle steamer Oscar W moored at the Milang Jetty. As an
added display amongst the mallee trees at the entrance to the oval they have a large and interesting collection of
different types of ploughs.
The tractor pull was well patronized with entrants. In fact some 35 tractors nominated for the pull. Robert Pech, Rex
Neville and Karl Weinmann represented Waikerie with each taking 1st prize in their respective classes. Rex also landed a
job on the PA system.
Overall a good smaller type rally, with ample space, stress free, well catered for with food and drinks and trade stalls and
on site camping for exhibitors. After we had finished viewing the rally we did a quick trip down to the ‘quiet’ town and
foreshore as we had to be home by 8pm to put irrigation on the block.
It’s a rally I would consider participation in the next time I attend.
Graham Lange
WORKING BEE
Busy bee held at Benson Park on Saturday morning 13th April, 2013. Jobs achieved were repairs due to the storm
damage in November, 2011. They were the straw shed which was carried out by Graham Lange, Rex Neville & Trevor
Kleemann. The other buildings looking like the tower of Pisa were Graham’s baler shed & the ticket office. They are now
in a more upright position due to the expertise of Chris Christiansen, Ron Simpfendorfer, and our very willing volunteer
Joe Pacati. After our 10:30 smoko we proceeded to the camping area emu bobbing, picking up sticks, finishing at
12:30pm. This was a good start to one of a number of busy bees to get the site in ‘ship shape’ condition.
Many thanks to those that attended.
Graham
PS Ken has the engine & tractor display areas looking great, could mistake it for a lovely green oval!!!
NATIONAL HISTORICAL MACHINERY ASSOCIATION INC.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
INTENT OF SAFETY GUIDELINES
The intent of these guidelines is to provide a safe work area for exhibits with safe working practices, both for the
operators and the general public. Exhibitors are advised that unsafe work practices will not be tolerated and that any
exhibitor using unsafe work practices may be asked to shut down their exhibit. The exhibit may be restarted, at the
discretion of the Safety Officer, if safe working practices are implemented to the satisfaction of the Safety Officer.
1. RALLY COMPOUND & BUILDINGS USED FOR EXHIBITS
1.1 FENCES: The rally compound/ s shall be fenced on all sides with firmly fixed posts, carrying an approved type of
mesh, e.g. ring lock type fencing or high density polyethylene mesh as used by Government Authorities or other type of
fencing approved by the Safety Committee. The fence should stand approximately one metre in height. The use of rope
as fencing is strictly forbidden. An access gate is to be included in the fence line, climbing over fences is not allowed.
1.2 SAFETY EQUIPMENT: An approved Fire Extinguisher and First Aid Kit shall be present within the compounds. These
items are to be supplied by the host club.
1.3 SAFETY OFFICERS: Are to wear an identifying vest, shirt or sash and a name tag.
1 .4 ACCESS TO COMPOUND: Only insured operators of engines and machinery and insured club
members are to be allowed within the compound.
1.5 SIGNS: Signs are to be displayed on compound fences, stating "no admittance to the public". Any signs erected by
clubs shall be erected securely and not liable to blow over.
2. GENERAL ENGINE SAFETY
2.1 WORKING ENGINES: All operating engines and equipment shall be in a safe working condition.
2.2 ITEMS TO BE CHECKED: This section is for the owners to check. If safety officers find that there is
a problem in this area then the owner will be asked to shut down their exhibit.
Special attention shall be given to items such as: Hot steam and exhaust pipes; Shafting ;Fuel tanks; Fuel lines; Locknuts;
Governors on stationary engines; Flywheel keys/nuts; Belting ; Spark plugs; Magneto drives and side shafts
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2.3 INSPECTION BY SAFETY COMMITTEE
Exhibits may be checked by a Safety Officer or Club Committee Member at any time. In the event of a dispute, the
exhibitor has the right of appeal to the Safety Committee.
2.4 FLYWHEELS:
Engines shall be placed in the compound with the flywheels running parallel to the fence. Where engines may be better
observed by placing the engine with the front viewed from the fence line, the engine may be placed so that rotation of
the flywheel is away from the public at the fence. Engines with repaired flywheels may be operated, provided an
engineer’s certificate is obtained and presented to the rally organisers prior to any event.
2.5 SPACING: All engines and machines shall, where possible, be placed a minimum of one and a half metres (1.5m) from
the fence, with a minimum of one metre (1.0m) between the engines.
2.6 STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS: The storage of combustible liquids shall be in an approved type of container
with a screw cap or self-locking flap type cap. Combustible liquid containers shall be stored away from operating engines
or machinery.
2.7 ENGINE REFUELLING: All internal combustion engines shall be stopped for refuelling operations.
The "no smoking" rule applies and a fire extinguisher shall be close by.
2.8 UNATTENDED ENGINES/MACHINES: No operating engine/machine is to be left unattended.
3. GENERAL ENGINE SAFETY
3.1 DRIVEN EXHIBITS: The operation of all driven machinery is subject to the approval of the Safety Committee. All
engines and driven exhibits shall be securely fastened to the ground or otherwise rendered incapable of movement. All
vee section and flat belts and other drive shafts shall be in good condition and have adequate guarding or fencing where
considered necessary by the Safety Officer/Committee.
3.2 CHAFF CUTTERS: Chaff cutters may only be operated with a protective cover over the knives.
3.3 SAWS: Drag-saws, chainsaws, power hacksaws and saw-milling equipment may be demonstrated. Clubs should make
themselves familiar with the safety regulations applying to the use of such equipment within the relevant State or
Territory. Clubs need to be aware that such demonstrations are to be conducted in separate enclosures with particular
attention being paid to protective clothing, the distance and direction from public, only the machine operator(s) to be in
compound, qualifications of the operator, e.g. knowledge of kick-back safety, no drop or boring/plunging allowed, etc.
3.4 CUTTING BLADES: All blades on exhibited rotary mowers shall be removed and blades on mechanical scythes shall be
disengaged except during actual demonstrations in designated areas. Blades must be removed if operated in a
compound with other exhibitors.
3.5 RADIAL AND AIRCRAFT ENGINES: Radial and aircraft engines shall not be operated with a propeller attached and
shall comply with the relevant State/Territory noise levels.
3.6 BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CERTIFICATES: Steam boilers and pressure vessels shall have an approved inspection
certificate, which is to be sighted by the Safety Committee before operation.
3.7 STEAM PLANT OPERATOR CERTIFICATES: Steam plant shall only be operated by persons holding an appropriate
operators certificate which shall be sighted by the Safety Committee prior to operation of the steam plant.
3.8 SELF PROPELLED VEHICLES AND MACHINERY: Shall not be operated at a greater speed than walking pace. Selfpropelled vehicles and machinery shall only be driven in the designated area, fenced compound, or while under the
direction of the Safety Officer. Additional safety information regarding the operation of self-propelled machinery is
contained in the notes for tractor operation. They should not be driven on a road where the public has access, unless
they are registered or have a permit.
3.9 PASSENGERS: Tractors shall NOT carry passengers, unless original seating is available to carry passengers. Riding on
mudguards, drawbars or implements is prohibited.
3.10 PASSENGERS ON STEAM POWERED VEHICLES: Traction engines and steam rollers shall NOT carry passengers
3.11 TRAILERS: Passengers are not allowed on trailers.
3.12 SAFETY GUARDS AND FENCES: Machinery shall not be operated unless adequate safety guards or fences are in
place. PTO shafts shall have a protective covering for the full length of the driving shaft.
3.13 LOADING AND UNLOADING EQUIPMENT: Operators who are loading or unloading equipment with winches, ramps
or other lifting equipment shall ensure that such equipment is in a safe working condition and of adequate strength for
the job. The Safety Officer shall have the power to hold unloading should any equipment be considered inadequate.
Refer also the NHMA Tractor Guidelines.
3.14 CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR: No open toe footwear is to be worn and clothing shall not be excessively loose. Safety
boots and overalls are recommended.
3.15 FIRE BANS: Local fire restrictions shall be observed at all times.
3.16 RELEVANT STATUTES: All relevant Council, State and Federal Statutes shall be observed, regarding the operation of
machinery, noise limits, fire restrictions, alcohol limits, etc.
3.17 DRIVERS/OPERATORS CONDITIONS: All drivers are to be licensed & insured. Juniors, fifteen years to seventeen
years, may drive a tractor in a ‘grand parade’ or ‘tractor-pull’ whilst under responsible adult supervision. The ‘grand
parade’ or ‘tractor pull’ must be conducted inside a securely fenced compound that excludes all members of the public.
Outside securely fenced compounds all drivers must hold a current state driver’s license.
4.0 STATIONARY TRACTORS AND UN-REGISTERED TRUCKS AND CARS
4.1 Tractors outside fenced compounds are to be stationary–NOT TO BE MOVED.
4.2 All vehicles must have the key taken out or battery terminals removed.
4.3 All vehicles must be in neutral; Park/Handbrakes must be applied, and suitable wheel chocks must be used.
4.4 A sign on the tractor that says –“Please do not climb on tractor”.
4.5 A Safety Officer or a Club Official must be in attendance at all times. Ratio 1-5. (1 official to 5 stationary tractors)
4.6 If a tractor is to be moved then a Safety Officer must be in attendance and the tractor can be moved at walking pace,
under the Safety Officers direction.
4 ADDITIONAL NOTES FOR TRACTOR OPERATION
Please read these statistics: Accidents can happen to YOU!! In recent years more people have been killed by tractors
than any other piece of rural machinery. Nearly nine out of every ten people killed on farms die as a result of accidents
involving tractors. One in every four people killed in tractor accidents are children under the age of 16 years. Ninety
percent of tractor accidents occurred at less than eight kilometres an hour. Seventy-five percent of the operators
involved in these accidents had more than five years experience on tractors. Sixty percent of all accidents occurred on
slopes of less than five degrees. A tractor can roll over in half a second. Safety, in historic tractor displays and tractor
pulls in Australia is a factor that all associated parties need to think about before serious accidents occur. The risk of
potential incidents increases with the increased interest in tractor collecting and the trend towards collecting tractors by
many people who are relatively inexperienced. Quite simply, we must act to minimise the reliance on driver skills by
sensible safety practices. Also, please refer to the NHMA Tractor Pull Guidelines that have applied from: 1st July, 2007.
Operators and officials are the only persons permitted within the pulling track compound, which must be fenced and
sign posted to exclude any member of the public. Parked tractors need to be secured to prevent accidental rolling or
colliding with another tractor. All tractors must have a clutch that releases correctly, an engine stop control that can be
operated from the drivers seated position, and safe practices are required to be in place to ensure the hitch/unhitch
staff are not at risk when hooking and unhooking the pulling sled.
Most vehicle events [including tractors] take place in securely fenced compounds and vehicles/tractors within these
compounds do not require registration/permits. However, areas outside these fenced compounds may be regarded as a
public place. All vehicles driven on a public place need to have club registration/permit; this is a normal requirement of
the motor traffic laws of each State. On a public place, vehicle owners are advised to take out comprehensive or third
party property cover for their vehicles. However, if tractors are loaded and driven into an area, which is fenced off from
the public then unloaded, they may not need to have a permit or club registration. A motor propelled machine includes
traction engines and models that can be driven. Clubs should check the legal requirements in their local area. As
equipment such as tractors and the like may be classed as heavy machinery, participants can only drive a tractor/vehicle
if the State law allows. Many States have different regulations for the age of licensed drivers.
It is recommended that a loading ramp be provided to allow for two heights of trucks to safely load or unload. It is also
desirable to have a tandem trailer height ramp. All ramps are to be of solid construction and regularly maintained.
Loading and unloading of tractors is to be carried out in a safe manner on the loading ramps provided, or by the
transports own ramps which must be of adequate construction for the tractor being carried. All tractors must be in a
safe working condition. The speed of a tractor at a club function or parade must not be greater than walking speed
(approximately 8km/hr). The NHMA is concerned about the safety of participants, officials and members of the public.
Clubs organising such events are expected to adhere to the NHMA Tractor
Pull Guidelines 2007 and participants are expected to abide by those guidelines. It is important that tractor pulls remain
fun, and owners have the chance to try out the treasured toy, rather than allow ‘the pull’ to become a competition for
trophies at any cost.
A tractor modified for performance so that it is not in its standard form is not part of an historic tractor pull and is not
included within the existing insurance arrangements. There should be other arrangements made for these types of
vehicles. High performance tractor and truck pulling really belongs to the motor sport fraternity and should be
controlled by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS), not the National Historical Machinery Association
(NHMA).
5 The pulling track is to be fenced along all sides. This should include space between the pull track and spectators. The
distance between the fence and the pull track should be between 4 and 6 metres in width; with the length to suit the
sled in use. The pulling track must be safe and free of areas such as deep mud holes which might contribute to
unexpected turn-overs.
Please ensure that the public is denied access to pull site. Tractors must be separated from the public by a fence of type
suitable to restrain the public from the track.
All tractors must be submitted to a safety check by the club's Safety Officer/Committee. Safety
Officers/Committees will have the FINAL say in all safety matters. Entrants' tractors may be inspected by a Safety
Officer/Committee Member at any time for safe operation. Safe practices to be followed to ensure hitch and unhitch
staff are not at risk when hooking and unhooking the pulling sled. Never fuel a tractor with the engine running. No loose
objects on the tractor, especially fuel containers. No dismounting from moving vehicles. The driver must demonstrate
competency in tractor operation. Drivers MUST attend a driver's briefing at the start of the pull. An adequate first
aid kit and knapsacks or fire extinguishers to industry requirements must be on hand.
It is considered appropriate that members, trained in the use of such equipment, will be in attendance. The storage of
combustible fuels shall be in an approved container and stored away from running engines. Always start a tractor with a
qualified person in the driver's seat, if possible. By sitting in the seat you can reach all the necessary controls, whereas, if
you stand on the ground beside the tractor, you can only reach some of the controls. A tractor has one seat to carry one
person, the driver. Some may have an additional seat fitted as standard equipment. Riding on drawbars, three point
linkages, carryalls or on foot flats is strictly prohibited. Always get on and off a tractor from the left-hand side, [looking
from the rear] unless the tractor design prevents this, in which case more care must be taken. If there is a seat fitted on
the tractor the driver must remain correctly seated at all times. NO passengers allowed on tractors. DRIVER ONLY during
pulling.
Pulling will start and stop at the sound of a horn on a sled, or as signalled by a flagman.
Tractors must be in neutral and driver must have both hands raised to indicate neutral before hook up or unhooking
occurs. Track marshals are to be in control of pulling at all times.
Only the tractor driver and sled staff are to be on the track at any time.
NATIONAL HISTORICAL MACHINERY ASSOCIATION Inc.
TRACTOR PULL GUIDELINES AUSTRALIA WIDE
Preamble:
Tractor pulling is not a competition; it is only a fun sport to test the pulling capacity of your old tractor. Tractors are to
be classified into three classes:
a) Tractors manufactured 1955 or earlier; referred to as ‘Vintage Tractors’.
b) Tractors manufactured 1956 or later; referred to as ‘Classic Tractors’. All participating tractors need to be at least 30
years old.
c) All participating tractors be limited to 1973 year of manufacture or earlier, and a limit of 100 maximum drawbar
horsepower be placed on all tractors.
1. Horsepower ranges will be set on the maximum drawbar horsepower.
Under 15hp, 16-20hp, 21-25hp, 26-30hp, 31-35hp, 36-40hp, 41-45hp, 46-50hp, 51-55hp, 56-60hp.
Open: Horsepower classes are optional to all clubs.
2. All tractors must be in standard form with no modification whatsoever.
Type variations will be allowed only if:
a) They were available as an option when new.
b) They are the only modern size tyre available to replace old tyres.
c) Rim spacers will only be permitted to enable modern tyre sizes to fit old rims.
3. Two wheel weights can be fitted per wheel, to any tractor irrespective of make or model, cast or steel rims. The wheel
weight must not protrude more than two inches or 50mm past the outside of the tyre. These weights must have been
originally manufactured as a wheel weight, be of cast or steel material and fitted in a proper and safe manner. It is left to
the discretion of the Safety Officer or Club Committee regarding the number of ‘Chamberlain weights’ (sandwich
weights) fitted to Chamberlain Tractors only.
4. No other weights will be allowed on the tractor. No tractors will be allowed with any other equipment fitted.
5. Maximum height for drawbar will be:
a) Under 25hp classes: 18” Maximum
b) Above 25hp classes: 22” maximum
No modified drawbars are allowed. All drawbars must be supplied by the manufacturers.
6. When front wheels lift off the ground you will be stopped.
7. All drivers must be licensed and insured, however, underage drivers fifteen to seventeen may participate under strict
supervision of an adult club member in a fenced compound. Outside fenced compounds all drivers must be licensed.
8. No passengers allowed on tractors in compound or pulling track.
9. No riding on the sled, only drivers allowed on shed, unless an extra seat is fitted.
10. Pulling will start and stop at the sound of a horn on the sled, or a signal by the flagman.
11. Tractors must be in Neutral and drivers must have both hands raised to indicate ‘Neutral’ before hooking up and
unhooking.
12. Tractors must be driven no faster than walking pace at all times.
13. All tractors will be observed by a Safety Committee appointed by the club.
14. If there is a seat fitted on the tractor, the driver must remain correctly seated at all times.
15. Tandem hitched tractors will be accepted at NHMA events, only if the hitch is approved by the manufacturer and
built to a structural engineer’s requirements [certificate required]. Tandem tractor pulls using chains etc will not be
accepted under any circumstances.
It is intended that these “Tractor Pull Guidelines” should be followed by all NHMA clubs conducting such an event. These
Guidelines are produced with the aim of providing a safe operating procedure for the exhibitor, the officials and the
viewing public. Please remember, modifications only as above, this event is for Vintage and Classic Tractors only.
RIVERLAND AUTO AND 4WD
Olivewood supplied a tractor to us previously and it wouldn’t run. We repaired the faults to make it run and totally
restored the tractor to original condition as best as possible. We replaced old tyres and tubes with new ones,
straightened bonnet, repaired panels and repainted. We manufactured new battery cables, replaced belts, hoses and
wheel bearings. Serviced and detailed. All work was donated by Riverland Auto & 4WD as community a support project
for Olivewood our local National Trust Museum.
The original property of "Olivewood" was the piece of land bounded by Renmark Avenue, 21st Street and the water
course now called Bookmark Creek. The area was approximately 64.8 hectares.
The Chaffey Brothers were Canadian by birth and had previously founded successful irrigation settlements in California,
USA. The brothers had been invited to Australia during the course of a tour of America by Alfred Deakin, a member of
the Victoria Parliament of the day, to investigate the possibility of establishing an irrigation colony in Australia. The
chosen land was what is known as Mildura. The Victorian Parliament decided to negotiate. In the meantime, South
Australian Premier Downer contacted the Chaffey Brothers and immediately made land available on the Murray. An
agreement to establish Renmark as an irrigation colony was signed on 14th February, 1887, making Mildura and
Renmark the first irrigation region in Australia. Charles Chaffey, a younger brother of George and W.B. Chaffey arrived in
April 1888 and agreed to take over the Renmark operation. He selected land and gave plans for the building of his home
to former Goolwa shipwright and carpenter A.F. Matulick. Charles returned to America and in October 1888 brought out
his pregnant wife Ella and son. Ella remained in Adelaide to give birth to their second son and in January 1889 the family
and servants travelled by the PS Corowa to Paringa. Here they resided in the Paringa Station Homestead situated on a
hill close by the Paringa Bridge today, until they moved into their new home in the last months of 1889.
Riverland Auto & 4WD Tony and Michelle Kernich
3HP Wolseley $300
2 x 3HP Petter type WVO $ 250 each
2HP Ronaldson & Tippett N $200
4HP Bamford type EGK $150
2 x 3 ½ Cooper Diesel $300 pair
2 ¼ HP Moffat Virtue $75
FOR SALE
Hillman Minx Car $250
Morris Commercial Ute $750
Some prices are negotiable
Phone Graham (08) 8541 3767 evenings
DATES TO REMEMBER
MAY:
FRIDAY 3rd: GENERAL MEETING AT THE MUSEUM, STARTING AT 7.30PM
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th: 31st ANNUAL NARACOORTE SWAP MEET Naracoorte Showgrounds, Smith Street Held
annually on the first weekend in May since 1982, the Naracoorte Swap meet is one of the largest country Swap meets. It
will be fully catered by local charitable organizations and hosted by the Naracoorte Historical Vehicle Club. Show & Shine
of Veterans, Vintage and Classic cars, as well as Hotrods will be judged from 10am, presentations at 1pm on Saturday.
Vintage Tractors and engines displays. Enquiries: Therese 0408 854 658 (4pm - 8pm),
naracoorteswapmeet@yahoo.com.au Post Office Box 807 Naracoorte SA 5271
SUNDAY 19TH: CLUB VISIT TO GEOFF BERGAMIN, Gawler River.
Sunday 26th: KAPUNDA SWAP MEET Kapunda Trotting 41 Hancock Road, Track, KAPUNDA GPS. 34 20 22 S 138 54 10 E
South Australia.
Sellers 7am Buyers 8am Inquiries Secretary for the Kapunda Harness Racing Club: Rodney Whenan mobile 0428 956 462.
FRIDAY 31ST: COMMITTEE MEETING AT THE MUSEUM, STARTING AT 6.00PM
FRIDAY 31ST: GENERAL MEETING AT THE MUSEUM, STARTING AT 7.30PM
JUNE:
SATURDAY 1ST: WORKING BEE AT THE MUSEUM FOR THE JUNE OPEN DAY.
SATURDAY 8TH: OPEN DAY AT THE MUSEUM.
Sunday 9th: KADINA SWAP MEET, SHOW'N'SHINE AND MARKET Kadina Showgrounds, Corner. Site holders 7am. Public
from 8am.Host: Kadina AH & F Society Inc. PO Box 313 Kadina 5554 Contact: Ruth Mildwaters - 0448 211 002
Sunday 16th: 7th SEDAN AUTO SWAP MEET Sedan Recreation Park & Sports Club Inc Sellers 7am - $10 buyers 8am - $3
Food & drink stalls, bric'a brac, plants and more - all welcome! Further info -Dennis McCarthy 0885652126.
June 2013 3rd ANNUAL MURRAY BRIDGE MOTORSPORT AND CAR BOOT SALE at the Murray Bridge Speedway
Specialising in Speedway and Motocross equipment, although anything and everything is welcome from tools, plants,
crafts, home-wares, furniture, agricultural machinery, etc. Gates open at 8:00 am for stall holders and 9:00 am for
general admission. Trade Exhibitors Welcome. Stall holder’s $10 entry Public Gold coin donation for entry.
JULY:
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th: Wentworth Junction Rally. www.junctionrally.org. Forms available from Raelene Harvey.
Contact Robert 0408 291 560 or Dennis 0418 502 430.
SUNDAY 21ST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AT THE MUSEUM, BBQ LUNCH, FOLLOWED BY THE AGM.
July 2013 WARNERTOWN OVAL SWAP MEET Flinders Touring Motorcycle Association Clubrooms
Warnertown Oval Tools, Household Goods Auto Bric A Brac Parts. Store Holders Entry From 6 Am Gates Open At 7Am
For Buyers. Store Holders $5, General Public $2 Contact Lefty 0412767945
Store Holders may camp Saturday night.
July 2013 ALL MAKE SWAP MEET For ALL car enthusiasts. At Greyhound Park Function Centre, Days Road, Angle Park
Gates open for SELLERS at 07.15 am. (enter, from Angle Road) BUYERS from 08.10 am to 12.10 pm Sites; $15.00 (2
Adults only Others at Entry Fee.) - Entry/Buyer $5.00 each. A CUT ABOVE THE REST' Presented by Club Automobile
François, Inc
AUGUST:
FRIDAY 2ND: GENERAL MEETING AT THE MUSEUM, STARTING AT 7.30PM.
Sunday 18th: 19th WILLUNGA SWAP MEET, organised by the Lions Club of Willunga & Districts to be held at the Lions
Reserve, Binney Road, Willunga, South Australia. Off of the McLaren Vale-Willunga Road. (East Side). Car, Tractor, Bike
parts, Automobilia, Toys, and Tools. Sellers-7.00am, no bookings required. Buyers 8am $5 per person. ENQUIRES PH:
GRAHAM, 0412 578 188 The Lions Club of Willunga & Districts Inc., P.O. Box 47, Willunga, S.A. 5172.
TBA: UTE MUSTER TRASH AND TREASURE, SWAP MEET, National Military Vehicle Museum Sturton Road Edinburgh Parks
SA, Sunday Family Fun Day, MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW Trevor, trevload@bigpond.com 0418 829 320.
Sunday 25th: L.M.V.E.M.C Inc Auction at the Murray Bridge Showgrounds. Auction starts at 11am
SEPTEMBER:
FRIDAY 6TH: GENERAL MEETING AT THE MUSEUM, STARTING AT 7.30PM
September: SWAP MEET BOOT SALE GARAGE SALE CAR CLUB VEHICLE DISPLAY 17 Albert Terrace Port Pirie [old tennis
courts] Contact Bevan on 86326434
SATURDAY 14TH & SUNDAY 15TH: HIT ‘N’ MISS RALLY AT BENSON PARK, WAIKERIE. MORE INFORMATION PHONE ERICA
OR GRAHAM LANGE ON 08 8541 3767.
Sunday 15th: THE LEGENDARY GAWLER AUTO SWAP MEET. GAWLER SPORT AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Nixon Terrace
Gawler. This event has been attracting car enthusiasts for 25 years and is now the largest swap meet in S.A. More
information BOB PERRY (08) 8396 1007 or 0418 82 1944 - bob@perry.net.au
Sunday 29th: BAY TO BIRDWOOD. The Bay to Birdwood is an icon annual major event for motoring enthusiasts staged in
Adelaide, South Australia. All Bay to Birdwood general correspondence should be addressed to the Secretary: Mrs
Shirley Tonkin Telephone / Fax 8258 6547 Email sec2012@baytobirdwood.com.au
OCTOBER:
Saturday 5th: Dimboola Swap Meet & Show N Shine, Dimboola Showgrounds. This 2 day event with over 500 sites is held
in the park on the banks of the Wimmera River. Public entry is $5.00 The Show N Shine will be held on Saturday $15.00
to enter with great prizes & trophies. For more info. call Steve @ 0400 974 836 or email @
dimboolaswapmeet@bigpond.com or www.dimboolaswapmeet.com.au
SATURDAY 5TH, SUNDAY 6TH & MONDAY 7TH: CLUB VISIT TO JOHN DAVIES, DIMBOOLA. MORE INFORMATION IN
FOLLOWING NEWSLETTERS.
20th October 2013 - 30th STRATHALBYN SWAP MEET, STRATHALBYN HARNESS RACING CLUB (Milne Road 500 metres
from West Ter/South Ter Roundabout) Catering for motoring enthusiasts of all ages with new and old classics.
Automobilia, spare parts, books, collectibles and more and something for all the family. FOR SELLERS 6am BUYERS
6.30amFURTHER ENQUIRIES SWAP MEET HOTLINE Richard 0423 524 481 .Dean 08 8552 1042 Historic Motor Vehicles
Club Box 610, Victor Harbor, 5211.
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th: Pist ‘n’ Broke Rally, Naracoorte.
NOVEMBER:
FRIDAY 1ST: GENERAL MEETING AT THE MUSEUM, STARTING AT 7.30PM.
Saturday 16th &Sunday: BENDIGO SWAP MEET: Holmes Road Bendigo. The Bendigo National Swap Meet has been
running for over 30 years and is known as the biggest swap meet in the southern hemisphere. WWW
http://bendigoswaponline.com/ General Inquiries Ph 0434 730 822 Fax (03) 5443 4785 P.O. Box 1002, Bendigo, 3552.
bendigoswap@impulse.net.au Booking Officer 0427 446 660 November: ROTARY CLUB OF REGENCY PARK SWAP MEET
AND BOOT SALE at The TAFE College 137 Days Rd. Regency Park. Gates open 7am – Traders, Buyers 8am. Catering and
other enquiries to Ken Adams 0419840284 or kgadams@activ8.net.au
DECEMBER:
FRIDAY 6TH: GENERAL MEETING AT THE MUSEUM, STARTING AT 7.30PM
R A LISTER AND COMPANY
R A Lister & Company was founded in Dursley, Gloucestershire, in 1867 by Sir
Robert Ashton Lister (1845–1929), to produce agricultural machinery. The family
was originally from Yorkshire but Ashton's father (George Lister) relocated to
Dursley in 1817.
Founded in 1867, R. A. Lister and Co. were initially manufacturers of agricultural
equipment, but after the invention of the internal combustion engine the company
became a world-renowned name in engineering. By the early 20th century Listers
were producing petrol engines, initially to power sheep-shearing equipment. These
products remained an important part of the company's business, but over time the
product range expanded considerably, ranging from electric lighting plants and
dairy equipment to garden furniture.
Robert Ashton Lister was still alive in the late 1920s, at which time the
management of the firm had passed to younger members of his family. In 1926 the
chairman of the board was Austin Lister, and the company was run by the five sons of Austin's brother Charles: Robert,
George, Percy, Frank and Cecil. Inevitably this occasionally caused tensions, as for example George managed home sales
and Frank was in charge of buying, while Cecil did not have a clearly defined role at all; and, although Robert was the
eldest, it was Percy (later Sir Percy) who had by far the most significant impact.
As managing director Percy led the firm through a period of significant growth and prosperity in the 1920s and 1930s. By
1926 the workforce was around 2000 and was growing rapidly; the company ran a 24-hour manufacturing operation,
expanding its range of products and supplying retailers to around 6000 UK customers and many more worldwide.
Retailing revenues were particularly healthy in Australia and New Zealand, where sheep-shearing equipment was in
great demand.
The company headquarters were housed in an early 16th-century Priory building in Dursley (which remained the
headquarters of Lister Petter at time of writing in 2009). In the nearby valley was located a foundry, together with a
number of other workshops necessary for the production of engines and the various other products offered, including a
machining shop, capstan lathe shop, engine assembly lines, and a coopers' shop.
Lister engines were traditionally painted a mid-range shade of Brunswick Green,
which continues to be used by Lister Petter. In 1929, the first of Lister's own
design of "CS" (cold start) diesel engine was made in Dursley. The CS is a slowrunning (600 rpm), reliable engine, suitable for driving electric generators or
irrigation pumps. The CS type engines (the range spanned single-, twin-, tripleand four-cylinder versions in a range of power outputs) gained a reputation for
longevity and reliability, especially in Commonwealth countries, to which they
were widely exported. Some CS engines ran practically continuously for decades
in agricultural, industrial and electrical applications.
By around 1930 Listers were producing around 600 engines a week, most of
which were small at around 1.5 to 3 hp; many of these had applications in the
construction industry. Listers continued to flourish during the 1930s, riding the
economic financial crisis and building on its many earlier successes.
The most successful Lister engine was the Lister 'D' type engine, most of which
were 1.5 horsepower/ 700 RPM units. Over 250,000 'D' engines were built
between 1926 and 1964, and were used for a wide variety of light tasks such as pumping and small-scale electricity
generation. The Lister 'D' is still one of the most widely seen vintage stationary engines in the UK. Unauthorized copycat
engines ("Listeroids") have also been produced in other countries. It was made between 1926-1964 by R A Lister and
Company of Dursley and is popular with newcomers to the stationary engine hobby. They were used to power water
pumps, generators, cement mixers and much more. The engines were also made in 1hp, 1.5hp, 2hp and 2.5hp versions,
where more power was required. Throughout the years of production, the engine changed very little, the fuel tank was
moved from halfway up the engine to the top, and the shaft drive magneto was changed to a chain-driven unit in the
early 1930s. D's were originally painted mid Brunswick green, but some World War II engines were painted in olive drab.
A paraffin fuelled engine was also available, called the Lister DK. It had two separate tanks, one for paraffin, and petrol.
The engine was started on petrol, changed over to paraffin by means of a 3-way tap.
The engine was clockwise rotation as standard, but some counter clockwise engines were produced. Whilst they are a
very sturdy, reliable engine, they do have a few flaws - the water tap pours water over the oil filler, which is easily cured
by the use of a rubber pipe.
The engine, in the early days was a rival to the Ruston Hornsby PB, the Bamford EV1, the short-lived Fowler p series, the
Petter a1, and replaced the Lister H, which was of a similar output. Having survived the Second World War, Listers
continued to benefit from its reputation for durable, reliable high-quality engines, and its pedigree as an old-established
firm. However labour costs in the post-war period made a return to the heyday of the 1920s and 1930s impossible.
Competition from rivals such as Petter, and from overseas were also factors to be contended with, and in 1965 Listers
was acquired by Hawker-Siddeley who had also bought its old rival Petter in 1957. In 1986 Hawker-Siddeley merged the
two engineering concerns to form a new company, Lister-Petter, which was now placed to build on the strengths of both
its predecessors. The economic climate of the 1980s and 90s, however, led to a change in the company's fortunes, and
Hawker-Siddeley had to sell out. An unstable period followed, and, having narrowly escaped collapse, the company was
split; part was acquired by Deutz but the core part of the business was bought out by venture capital investors who
began to rebuild its product range. Although Lister-Petter no longer ran a foundry, engines and diesel generating sets
continued to be assembled and sold from a factory on the original site in Dursley. The new investors began to extend the
product range to include more powerful engines and a wider range of generating set specifications. In 2007 a new
heavy-duty engine, the OMEGA, offering up to 268 kW, was added to the company's product range.
In 2007 Lister Petter held an exhibition in Dursley to mark its 140th anniversary, which included a group photo of staff
on the 60th anniversary in 1927. Listers have always had strong family traditions, and one employee who attended this
2007 exhibition was able to identify both her maternal grandparents in the 1927 photo.
In 2009 Lister Shearing (now a separate company) celebrated its centenary. Lister took over Blackstone & Co in 1937 to
form Lister Blackstone. R A Lister & Company was taken over by the Hawker Siddeley Group in 1965,
and merged in 1986 with Petter Diesels to form Lister-Petter Ltd.
Although R A Lister ceased production of many of its well known models many years ago, many of
these engine are still in use today all over the world. Production of CS engines in England ended in
1987 but the popularity and reputation of the design meant that a number of Indian manufacturers
have since continued production of "Listeroids" or clones copied from the CS design. These engines
are used in India and also exported to other countries, including Australia and the USA. Recently there
has been an upsurge in interest in these engines and their unique capabilities for long-term electrical
generation or pumping, and the initially haphazard build quality of "Listeroids" had now largely reached the same level
as the original Lister-built units. They are becoming increasingly popular for "off
grid" or "remote" uses, partially because of their ability to use a large variety of
alternative fuels and ease of maintenance and repair. Indian companies have also
taken out licenses on Petter diesel engines (naturally dubbed 'Petteroids'), as well as
other Lister (and latterly Lister-Petter) designs, such as Indian-built versions of the
air-cooled L-Series diesel engines.
Lister also built light trucks fitted with their engines, for use around factories. From
1926 to 1968 they built light narrow gauge railway locomotives, weighing as little as
1½ tons, typically used by small brickworks and on peat bogs. The locos were often
characterized by a total lack of bodywork; sometimes they had the luxury of an all
over roof supported by four corner posts.