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Presidents have advised that they will cover all our
expenses, which were quite considerable at this
late stage. It did result in quite a bit of extra
Report feverish work to clean up the loose ends, but we

did donate some of our goods to Vinnis.

Where has August gone too, a week ago I A few members of our Branch have already
thought about writing my report and said to registered for the Sydney Odyssey which will be
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myself “leave it a week” and low and behold the held in Forbes on 7 and 8 of October. If you
week has passed and it is now a rush to put have not been to an Odyssey this could be your
thoughts to paper. We had all been wishing for opportunity. Odysseys are like a small
spring to arrive and we had been tempted by AGM/Rally and you get the chance to meet up
several warm days, but back comes winter with with other member from many different
a dip into the cool Antarctic weather again. branches.
It was also great to catch up with Pete and Deb
Colleen and I are preparing to head off for a Hill at the coffee morning at Fighter World after
month into Queensland, a drive up the coast road Pete’s recent foot operation. Lets hope he
to Townsville for a week and then across to Mt continues on his speedy recovery and maybe see
Isa, then down through central Queensland, him back on the bike.
visiting Longreach, Winton, Charleville,
Cunnamulla and then Bourke and home. I rode Well until next month keep healthy and safe.
up through this area on my trip to the Alice Mike Abberfield #8158
Springs AGM, but Colleen has not seen this part
of Australia, and all reports are that it is
spectacular this year. We head off tomorrow
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(Sunday 4 ) and will miss all the activities for
September.

The Branch has a full calendar planned for the
month, which can be viewed in this newsletter.
Although I am not getting out on the rides, I
have been able to meet up for lunch when the Happy birthday to-
lunch spots are reasonably close. Our coffee
mornings have been really well patronised and a
great opportunity for us all to catch up. There
will also be another BBQ at Brisans on Saturday
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17 September, at this stage there are no names
on the roster, so if you are available let John
know or put your hand up at our social meeting
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on Saturday 10 September.
Hunter Coalfields Branch will be hosting the
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Memorial ride on Sunday 11 September, this
year Bill Ingall is planning a longer ride to the Wedding Anniversaries.
location at Tucker Park at Paterson. Come along
and remember our fellow members that have Congratulations to the following
ridden on. Branch Members
It was disappointing to have our major fund
raiser, the Bunnings Fathers Day Eve BBQ,
cancelled due to a double booking by Bunnings.
The first shift had turned up early to set up only
to find another group there as well. Bunnings

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