General News
21 September, 2024
Engine mecca rallies enthusiasts, spectators
DOZENS of caravans and many more historic motors crammed Wedderburn’s Market Square and engine park at the weekend. Exhibitors for the historical engine and machinery society’s annual rally came from across Victoria and interstate. Many started...
DOZENS of caravans and many more historic motors crammed Wedderburn’s Market Square and engine park at the weekend.
Exhibitors for the historical engine and machinery society’s annual rally came from across Victoria and interstate.
Many started arriving from mid-week to prepare displays of century-old engines while vintage and veteran cars travelled up the Calder Highway on Saturday morning.
Among them was Bendigo’s Terry Morley driving his 1958 Pontiac, making an annual visit to the rally.
Historic engine club members have their special display areas. Horsham’s Winston Chivell, of the Dunmunkle club, said he enjoyed coming to Wedderburn each year.
“It’s a great rally ... good location and well organised,” he said.
Local society members opened the doors of their shed to run the en Rushton Hornsby engine that has once provided electricity for Wedderburn.
Wedderburn Patchwork Guild members had a special display at Engine Park where the traditional pancake stall and camp fire were popular spots for enthusiasts to discuss repairs, restorations and running of old engines.
Last weekend was the society’s 31st rally where organisers said people had been able to relive the past exploring old engines, vehicles, farm machinery, tools and many items of yesteryear.”
The rally is one of two major annual events organised by the society.