Corowa 2011 - Year of the British and European Vehicles

[Ryan]

Great pics AJ and keith.
My appoligies for not attending the MLU photo on sat arvo but I had headed out west into the dust on a 400km+ round trip to look at CMPs.
ryan

[hrpearce]

Another crowd favourate
Ewan's emergency repair
I got to put a face to a name on MLU.

[Ryan]

Some of my snaps of the parade.

[Lynn Eades]

Where does that name come from? Roto = inner,inside, or lake.
Whero is red as in colour. "The Red Centre? A Maori named truck relating to the middle of Australia. Is there a story behind that name on the Chev?

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Also some short snippets on Youtube, Saracen drive, Stalwart on the move and the Hummer finally getting the tank to tow start.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTuYv_yWmEs

My thanks as always to the organising crew.
I missed the MLU get together as well. My tip for next year, do not share a small room with world class snorers. Finally got an hours sleep in the back of the Humber, but was asleep on my feet by lunchtime. So it was home to bed. STILL feeling sorry for myself....

Rich.

[hrpearce]

I manned the KVE tent at the airport to meet people but still mised most it seams

[Jan Thompson]

Originally Posted by hrpearce

I got to put a face to a name on MLU.

Richard Farrant the POHM (Prisoner of her Majesty) is still in captivity in Corowa as we speak.......

[Jan Thompson]

For those who are interested the awards this year went to:

1. Mal Mackay Memorial Award: Steve Dietmann who is always happy, enjoys meeting everybody and sharing information on vehicles. He is very helpful and an all round good fellow as a collector and restorer.

2. Hard Luck award: Tom Rolfe who was 2 hours from home and the generator packed it in.

3. Breakdown Award: Ray Edsall arrived at Corowa on the back of a truck after his generator on the Dodge carryall seized.

4. Longest distance travelled in a military vehicle went toGary Schluter from Perth in a Landrover with a speedo on the blink.

5. Encouragement Award: Jake Neville who is the youngest military vehicle restorer and owner. He also received nominations for People's Favourite Choice.

6. People's Favourite Choice: went to Rick Cove for his 1916 Albion

Each of the participant packs contained a Voting Form and this is the way we determine the Award Winners. Thanks for those people who submitted their forms by Midday on Saturday.

Below is another weary participant still at Corowa

[Keith Webb]

How could we not forgive you that? An excellent excuse.

Originally Posted by Ryan

Great pics AJ and keith.
My appoligies for not attending the MLU photo on sat arvo but I had headed out west into the dust on a 400km+ round trip to look at CMPs.
ryan

[hrpearce]

I have now watched Year of the Jeep and as usual EXCELENT.

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by hrpearce

I have now watched Year of the Jeep and as usual EXCELENT.

Thanks Robert

Did you watch "Backfire" as well?

[hrpearce]

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Yes, an interesting slice of history, well worth saveing. Do you look like breaking even or making another donation to the saveing of history?

[easo]

I only managed to snap a few,








Easo

[Howard]

Has anyone got a copy of the MLU mob photo to post???

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Howard

Has anyone got a copy of the MLU mob photo to post???

Just realised the other pics are at work, but here's one of the KVE group for starters.

[Douglas Greville]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

Just realised the other pics are at work, but here's one of the KVE group for starters.

Keith

How about some names too please? I recognise most, but not all there.

Regards
Doug

[jack neville]

For those that might be interested I will have the Marmon Herrington, gun and limber at the Winchelsea Living History weekend on 9-10 April. It will be set up and firing (blanks) during re-enactments along with another 25 pounder. And a lot of other stuff.

[Douglas Greville]

Everyone, for those interested, I have done an article about my experience of Corowa 2011.

It can be found at:

www.owningtanks.com

Area 1 Section 7 "Other sightings Australia" -> Corowa 2011

Regards
Doug

[Richard Farrant]

I just got back home to the UK yesterday. My ten days at Corowa were very enjoyable, catching up with many old friends, and meeting some new faces whom I had only communicated by internet. Thank you to everyone who made me most welcome there. This was my 5th visit to the event, but not having been since 2001, it is now much larger of course, but the friendly atmosphere is still there. With so many things to do and people to talk to, I am sorry if I missed anyone.

regards, Richard

[Ryan]

I too had a great time meeting many of the people I talk to on here regularly. And it was great to meet you Richard from all the way 'over there'. Here's to c2012.

[lynx42]

Originally Posted by Douglas Greville

Everyone, for those interested, I have done an article about my experience of Corowa 2011.

It can be found at:

www.owningtanks.com

Area 1 Section 7 "Other sightings Australia" -> Corowa 2011

Regards
Doug

Doug,
Thank you. I always find your website an amazing place to visit.
Thanks for your great report on the Corowa Swim-In 2011.
Rick Cove
President KVE Inc.

[Jan Thompson]

Doug your report on Corowa is great. It is always good to hear different perspectives on the event. Hopefully by mentioning the pre-registration pack people might realise you get excellent value for $10. Next year it will be $15 and even if you aren't planning to bring a vehicle you will probably get a badge, sticker, vouchers, vehicle certificate, calendar, voting form and the information on what is happening at the event. I know people put this aside to read when they get home but quite often they realise they have missed out on opportunities to go places etc. Each person was given a 2012 Entry Form. We have received a number back already and I encourage people to get them in ASAP, even if you don't know what vehicle you are going to take. (You can let me know later.)

I must thank Richard Farrant for the hard work he has put into Corowa 2011. After arriving from the UK on Thursday he helped complete some of the last minute tasks. He is on our Committee and with the internet he will be able to take on some of the tasks I have been doing for many years.

We are after more members who are willing to help out at the event and from now to March 2012. Send me a message if you would like an Application Form. All it costs is $30 for membership and we have introduced a family membership for $45 per year. We encourage our members to put their thoughts forward which has been of great benefit to the event over the past few years.

Our next meeting will be our AGM and General Meeting at Corowa on Saturday 23rd July.

This year we had more commitments related to satisfying the Corowa Shire and it looks like they are going to be able to assist us more. Kendell Chubb, the Shire Projects Officer spent time at Ball Park meeting people and she provided us with a survey which was completed by more than 150 people. This has given the Council information on what we bring to the town. She was amazed at all the newspaper and magazine articles on the event which go back 32 years and the number of times Corowa is mentioned. I am also assisting her with other information for a report she is making and the Council will see how and why this International event encourages people to visit their town.