The 2ND Annual ALL MORRIS DAY

Albert Greenshields Park, Torrens Rd Ridleyton

Sunday 28 September 2025

This is an open invitation for Morris Vehicles of any type to be on display to the General Public.

Only $10 per vehicle on display. Food and Drinks will be available for purchase

Free Admission for the General Public

All money raised from the entry fee & food sales, to go to the charity “Beyond Blindness” through the Western Districts Rotary Clubs

For more information and to register for this event, please contact Patrick Gauci Mb: 0414 346 301

All Morris Day — Morris Car Club of SA Inc

Our special guest speaker Captain Rod Lovell recounts the story of the 1994 ditching of DC-3, VH-EDC in Botany Bay that saved 25 lives.

On 24 April 1994, long before Sully became famous for ditching a plane into the Hudson River, 25 passengers were saved when a pilot decided to ditch a DC-3 aircraft into Botany Bay after encountering problems just seconds after taking off from Sydney Airport.

Born in Victor Harbor in 1949, Rod was raised on his parents ‘ mixed farm in Middleton. After completing his education at Victor Harbor High School, Rod joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1968. He qualified as an instrument fitter in 1971 and was selected for pilot training. Rod graduated from the No 80 Pilots Course in 1972.

Rod went on to fly supersonic Mirage jets and later transitioned to Orion aircraft, operating out of Edinburgh in South Australia. In 1978, Rod left the RAAF to pursue a career in civil aviation.

In 1994, while commanding a DC-3 charter out of Sydney, the aircraft suffered an engine failure on take-off. Just 46 seconds later, Rod successfully ditched the plane, saving all 25 people on board. In response, the Civil Aviation Authority suspended his licence.

The following decades have been devoted to writing a book and seeking vindication. Unable to fly in Australia, Rod travelled to America to regain his licence.

A fellow car-club enthusiast, Rod is a proud member of the Jaguar Car Club of SA and collects vintage tractors. He also volunteers his time flying remote Australians in need of non-emergency specialist medical treatment to their appointments through Angel Flight.

You can read more about this remarkable South Australian at www.fromherotozero.com.au .

The Annual General Meeting of the Morris Car Club and the Morris Minor Car Club will be held on Wednesday 15th October at 7pm and the Car Clubrooms.

All club positions will be declared vacant at this time, and will be filled from nominations received. For anyone wishing to nominate for any position there is a nomination form in the September bulletin, or you can contact the Secretary Sharee Tansell on 0408 649 462.

An agenda for the meeting will be provided in the bulletin preceding the meeting.

This year being organised by the Morris Register.

We may be having lunch at the Greenock Hotel after the run. Space is limited so Morris Register president Alan Price is hoping we can give an idea of numbers in advance.

If you think you might attend, please let Andrew Chandler know.

More details will follow in the coming months.

Meet: At the Clubrooms 9:30am for 10am departure

We will venture through the city to the Robern Menz factory on Glynburn Road, Glynde. Ample parking can be found at the rear of the site.

Once inside we will have the opportunity to view parts of the factory and find out a little of the company’s history before snapping up chocolate bargains (including factory seconds) of the many brands they produce, including Fruchocs and Violet Crumble.

Following this we will be heading to a local park for a picnic lunch.

Join your fellow club members on a lovely drive through the beautiful Adelaide Hills to the Lobethal Hotel. The pretty town of lobethal is famous for its Christmas lights.

Meet: Metropolitan Fire Service Park, Glebe Road, Glen Osmond at 10:45am for 11:15am departure. Arrive 12 midday for lunch at the Lobethal Hotel.

Numbers are capped at 45 people so please register your attendance with Club Captain Andrew by 18 June on 0466 621 659.

First in, best dressed!!

All aboard members, family & friends for a journey to the National Railway Museum! If you enjoyed our club event to the St Kilda Tramway Museum you’re going to love this one!

Meet: At the clubrooms at 10am for a 10.30am departure. Arrive at the Museum at 11am.

Bring: A picnic lunch or you can buy something from a nearby cafe.

Admission: $12 each (group price for adults), $7 concession and children.

Explore and experience Australia’s rich railway history. An amazing collection from steam to modern locomotives and model railways. Also train rides around the grounds included with your admission.

Full steam ahead to book!

Contact Andrew Chandler on 0466 621 659 by 21 May to make sure you reserve a place.

Coopers Brewery Lunch Saturday April 26th

https://coopers.com.au/pages/visit-coopers-brewery

Meet at clubrooms at 11am for 11.30 departure.

Travel to Coopers Brewery, Regency Park (arrive 12 noon) for lunch and take yourself on a free self-guided tour of the brewery site and explore the rich history of the Coopers Brewery and family.

The Brewery does normal pub food, eg Schnitzels, Pizzas, Burgers, Steaks, Fish n Chips, plus of course their famous beers.

They also do a 90 minute guided tour, but it's $45 per person (includes beer tasting) which we thought would be a little steep, so we haven't booked this, but please let us know if you're interested in this tour and if we get enough people we can book.

Please ring or message Peter McMahon on 0412 616 186 or email peter@webnerds.com.au to book your spot.

Come and enjoy lunch with your fellow club members at the St Kilda Hotel, followed by a visit to the St Kilda Tramway Museum.

Take a trip into history on some of the heritage trams from Adelaide and interstate. Learn about thehistory of Adelaide’s tram network.

View a collection of over 26 preserved trams ranging from the horse-drawn era through to the very last tram built in Adelaide. Ride on a tram from the museum to the St Kilda foreshore.

Meet: Autobarn carpark, 252 Churchill Rd, Kilburn. 11am for 11.30 departure.

Lunch: 12 midday at St Kilda Hotel, 2-10 Fooks Terrance, St Kilda.

Museum entry fees: Adults $10, Concession and Children $7.

Please register your attendance with Andrew Chandler on 0466 621 659 by 19 March 2025.

Entries closed 1 December 2024. go to www.allbritishday.com for all details and to enter.

You can still attend as a spectator - Adults $12, Children up to 18 $5, Family pass 2 Adults 2 Children $27.

Feathers Hotel, 516 Glynburn Rd, Burnside SA 5066

Please join Captain Andrew on a pleasant drive to leafy Burnside.

Meet: CCC clubrooms carpark at Glandore at 8:45 am for a 9:15 departure. Arrive at Feathers Hotel car park at approx. 9:45 am.

At 10am enjoy a tasty brunch/morning tea in the historic pub, followed by a short drive to Waterfall Gully for a stroll to the bas f the waterfall. For those of you feeling more adventurous there are longer walks to go on from this point.

Please register your attendance with Andrew on 0466 621 659 no later than 16th February but preferably sooner.

The weekend before Australia Day, bring your family, friends and fellow car enthusiasts for a day of relaxation and fun. Don’t forget your sunscreen, hats and beach gear!

Meet: Clubrooms, Glandore Community Centre. 9am for 9.30 departure.

Morning Tea Drive - We’ll kick things off with a scenic drive to our first stop at Old Noarlunga, where we’ll indulge in a classic Aussie treat and a lovely cuppa.

From there onto a beach barbecue at Aldinga Beach. With cricket, kites, bocce etc - or a more laid back afternoon at one of South Australia’s most stunning beaches. Enjoy a good old-fashioned sausage sizzle with all the trimmings - onions sauce and smiles!

BYO: For both stops - chairs, tea and coffee. Dietary requirements? No worries, we’ve got you covered.

Cost: $15 per person, Kids under 12 free. We understand there is also a $12 council fee to take your car onto the beach.

RSVP by 12th January, or any questions contact Tressa 0423 184 863.

Don’t forget to wash your Morry afterwards!

Bridgewater Inn, 387 Mount Barker Road

Meet at Glen Osmond Fire Station, 582 Portrush Road, Glen Osmond at 10.30am for 11am departure.

Plan is to arrive and be seated at the Bridgewater Inn by 12 midday.

There’s plenty of parking, but table bookings are essential. To confirm your booking, please call Mark Gauci on 0418 266 922.

11am arrive at the Army Museum of South Australia, at the Keswick Army Barracks.

The museum galleries recount South Australia’s involvement in a variety of Australian conflicts from the colonial era in the late 19th century, through to the more modern conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The museum is transitioning its displays to give greater emphasis to the modern-day Army in South Australia.

There’s a small shop, comprehensive library, and the Research and Education Centre to support visitors and researchers. See more about the museum here: Army Museum of South Australia | Australian Army

Building 112 (Entry via Gate 4)
Keswick Barracks
ANZAC Highway
Keswick SA 5035

Museum entry $5 per person, $3 concession/pensioners.

Or include the Guided Heritage Walk for $7 per person - 45 minutes guided walk around the Barracks and parade ground.

These is a grassed area in front of the museum for a picnic lunch. Please BYO food, drink and chairs.

Parking will be made available on the Parade Ground for the Morrises to park together.

Members who have your car on conditional registration - You must be a financial member of the club to continue your registration.

Subs can be paid on Log book day or earlier. Please come along and bring your registration papers and your log book, and preferably your Morris for a look. if you need a new log book, they can be purchased for $5 on the day too.

We will be putting on a sausage sizzle for lunch, and club merchandise will also be on sale on the day.

For those not going in the famous Bay to Birdwood run, there will once again be the Car Club breakfast in the Anzac Highway median strip, opposite the KMart and Coles at Kurralta Park. Come along and cheer the Morries on to Birdwood!

Masterchef Mark Gauci will once again be arising at sparrow’s fart to set up and cook up a wonderful breakfast, including bacon, eggs and grilled tomatoes on toast, pancakes with maple syrup, plus the all-important tea and coffee to start the day.

All for the cost of $10 per person.

The median strip is the perfect location to park our Morries and proudly display, while sitting under the beautiful tree-lined strip, and enjoying the amazing array of vehicles that will pass directly by our vantage point.

Bookings for this event are essential. Please call Mark on 0418 266 922 to confirm your number of attendees no later than 13 October.

Please bring your Morris, and a chair to sit on to enjoy the passing parade.

The Annual General Meeting for the Morris car Club and the Morris Minor car Club will be held at 7.30 pm on Wednesday October 16th 2024, at the Glandore Community Centre, Clark Avenue, Glandore (the Clubrooms).

At the AGM, all positions will be declared vacant. Nominations to fill the positions of President, Vice-President, Secretary, treasurer, Club Captain and at least two other committee positions are now being called for and must be in the hands of Secretary by the end of the meeting in September (pe Para 7.2 of the constitution).

The constitution provides that the number of committee members will be a minimum of seven and a maximum of nine, this allowing for up to four other committee persons besides those with specific positions. Nominating as an ‘other’ committee person provides an opportunity to become familiar with the running of the club before taking on one of the other positions at some time in the future.

To nominate for any posoition on the Club’s committee, simply complete and send in the form in the Bulletin, or email the Secretary at the club’s email morriscarclubsa@gmail.com , with your name and contact details and the position for which you are nominating.

X-Kart Extreme go-karts and leisure 22 Tiver Rd, Evanston South SA 5116

This event is for members, friends and family welcome.

Open air track 350 metres long with 10 corners, able to have 14 karts at a time on the starting grid.

For go-kart driving $35 per person (pizza approx $5 extra).

Time: Meet at clubrooms 9am for 9.30 departure.

Arrive at Extreme Go karts approx. 10.30am.

Driver briefing and safety session begins approx. 10.30am, driving starts 11am.

For people wanting to meet us there, please arrive at Extreme Go-Karts at 10.15am.

Bring: Chairs. There is an outside picnic area and indoor seating.

Please notify the number of drivers and pizza eaters to Michael Kalisch on 0427 253 374 by Friday September 27th at the latest.

This will be a great event, one not to be missed!

Combined run with the Morris Register Car Club.

Includes the grand unveiling of the club trailer (MAU).

Albert Greenshields Reserve, corner Torrens Road and Blight Street, Ridleyton.

This is an open invitation to all Morris vehicles. As many Morris vehicles as we can muster are welcome. BBQ sausage sizzle and drinks (Tea/Coffee/Soft) for purchase.

Times: Cars to arrive between 8:30am and no later than 10:00am. leave from 2:30pm. Formalities at 11:30am.

$10 entry fee per car (payable on the day) with all money raised going to Western Districts Rotary Clubs.

To Register for this event please contact our club Secretary on 0414 346 301

Meet: Glen Osmond Metropolitan Fire Station, conrner Glebe and Portrush Roads.

Time: 8.30am for 9am departure.

orning tea stop along the way at Callington.

Entry fees - cash only - $25 per person

Come and see this fascinating display of early pioneer life with 113 buildings. To see everything, allow 3 hours. Feel free to dress in period costume!

Lunch: BYO food and drinks - no facilities to purchase on site.

Departure from Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide. 9.30am for 10am departure.

Come along to one of Australia’s largest family owned wildlife parks. A large collection of native animals plus a variety of exotics, including meerkats, tortoises, otters, iguanas, bug cats, monkeys and a vast range of birds.

A morning tea stop (BYO) followed by a visit to the Gorge Wildlife Park, 30 Redden Drive Cudlee Creek. BYO picnic lunch or free use of undercover BBQ’s, or buy something from the kiosk which sells fresh takeaway food (pies, pasties, hot dogs, hot chips, sandwiches etc. Hot & cold drinks, ice creams & confectionery)

There is a large undercover area which seats up to 60 people plus a lawn area and gazebo.

Admission prices:
Adults $21.00
Children (aged 3-15) $11.00
Student & Concession $19.00 (must produce a student card, Seniors card or Pensioner concession card – excludes Health Care card)

Family Pass $66.00 (2 adults & 2 children, extra children $10.00 each)

All members, family & friends welcome!

Please contact Andrew on 0466 621 659 to confirm numbers by Friday 21st June.

Magical Music tour of
The 1877 Hill & Son
GRAND ORGAN
Tanunda, Barossa Valley

Departing from the Clubrooms or the Whitehorse Inn

Join us for a drive to the beautiful Barossa Valley. Morning tea stop at the Lyndoch Village Green, BYO or buy from the bakery opposite.
Fantastic photo opportunity here with the Village Green and vineyards as a backdrop.
Then on to the Tanunda Soldiers Memorial Hall/Barossa Regional Gallery. Here we will have a 1 hour tour of the magnificent Hill & Son Grand Organ. See the inner workings of the organ & hear a short talk on its history and listen to the sounds of it being played.
After the tour we walk next door to the Clubhouse Community Tavern for a well deserved lunch. Plenty of on-site parking.

Arrive at the clubrooms at 8.30am & depart 8.45am sharp
Arrive at the Whitehorse Inn at approx. 9.20am & depart 9.35am sharp
Arrive at Lyndoch Village Green at approx. 10.15am
Depart Lyndoch for Tanunda at 11.00am
Arrive at Barossa Regional Gallery at 11.20am – tour to commence at 11.30am – please note there is a $5.00 donation per person to be paid in cash on the day
Lunch at The Clubhouse, Tanunda from 12.45pm

Please join us for what promises to be a very memorable experience.

Please register your attendance with Andrew (0466 621 659) by Wednesday 15 May so that booking numbers can be confirmed.

A late afternoon run from Glandore to Pasadena, along a scenic way.

Please note the Saturday date.

Meet: Clubrooms, 3.30pm for 4pm departure.

The route will take in some coastal views that we don not see hat often. And there will be no questions to answer.

The drive will finish up at Pasadena at sunset for dinner around 5.30 - 6pm at the Balthazar cafe.

The meals are well prced and very nice and it suits groups wll. Check out the menu at www.balthazarcafe.com.au

RSVP to Patrick by calling or texting on 0414 346 301 by Friday 26 April.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Entries closed 23 March. No late entries.

But you can watch the ‘Grand Parade’ in Main Road McLaren Vale starting at 11am.

Over 600 entries are expected include a fleet of Rolls Royces.

Following the parade, the vehicles will go to the properties of various wineries and other venues where you can view them and take part in activities.

The Historic Motor Vehicles Club and the MG Car Club of SA present this event to celebrate the centenary year of the MG.

Starts: Port Noarlunga Football Club

Finishes:Victor Harbor following a tour of the southern Fleurieu Peninsula.

Registrations can be made online at Eventbrite. Link at https://britishclassicstour.com.au

Tickets: Motorcycles $15, Cars $30.

Any problems with registering please call 0457 333 685.

Echunga Oval.

All British Day is an annual display day and picnic for car club members to meet and show off their British vehicles which may inlude motorcycles and commercial vehicles as well as cars.

This year celebrating 40 years with the make of vehicle taking centre stage the British MG 1924 - 2004.

Postal and online entries closed on 1 November 2023 BUT you and attend as a spectator.

Children(U18): $5; Adults $10; Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25.

Check website allbritishday.com

See the Wrapup from Facebook below:

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking. Please fasten your seatbelts (if you have them fitted of course) and join me for a journey to the seaside.

We will be cruising at a speed of around 40km per hour (most of the time anyway).

We are expecting a mainly smooth ride with the odd bump (and maybe a squeak or rattle or two).

Assemble: Southeast corner of Hindmarsh Square in your magnificent flying machines.

Time: 8.30am for 9am departure.

From here we will travel to a mystery central (metro) beachside location.

We will enjoy a leisurely breakfast/brunch followed by an optional stroll along the beachfront.

Please contact Andrew on 0466 621 659 by 21 February to register your attendance so bookings can be confirmed.