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Datsun 240Z & 260Z Register of WA Inc

Hello Members,

George Kallidis was our August Midweek Meander tour guide, and he did a fantastic job of finding two top quality cafes with plenty of parking for precious Zeds.

Eleven members answered the call to have a great time. We met at the Beach Street Cafe in East Fremantle for coffee and conversation. George then furnished everyone with a hand drawn map of our route to the lunch destination. An almost lost art you would think, drawing a map that was easy to read and very actuate! After a pleasant drive through the back blocks, we arrived at Avocados Cafe in Kelmscott. 

The weather was almost acceptable, with only a few light patches of rain but of course nice and cool for the cars. Both venues offered excellent food and drinks, and it was enjoyed by all.

See the photos below.

Septembers Midweek Meander will be held on Thursday the 26th, details will be posted soon, so keep an eye out you don't want to miss it.

Cheers Peter.

Peter Hall

Vice President

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Hello Members,

As you know our June Meander was postponed due to the weather, so we ran a "make up" meander on the 4th of July.

We did try and go with an American theme being Independance Day and all, but alas we couldn't find anything suitable. So, we had coffee at the Yahava Koffeeworks in the Swan Valley. The cafe name and founder were Duch. Then for lunch we wondered up the road to a very Ausie brewery, Bailey's Brewery. Both venues were great, and it was a very pleasant day indeed. 

Thanks to Roger for scouting out the locations with short notice and coming up with the venues. 

I hope to see you all at the July event this Thursday the 25th to the Serpentine Airfield, it should be very memorable. 

See the pictures below.

Regards

Peter

Peter Hall

Vice President

WA Z Register

Datsun 240Z & 260Z Register of WA Inc

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Datsun 240Z & 260Z Register of WA Inc

Hello Members, some words of our April Meander from organiser Paul.

Update on April Mid Week Meander

Well another successful Mid Week Meander with 6 attendees in 5 cars meeting for the customary coffee kickoff held at the Sandbar on Scarborough Beach. We were also joined by Graham Muston who is keen to join the club in the near future.

Those involved in the run were Tony Murphy, Peter Hall, Roger Bennetts, Glen Pickett and guest and Paul Maisey (organizer).

We grouped at the south end of the carpark and convoyed our way out onto West Coast Highway heading north until we hit the Trigg Beach turnoff and headed up West Coast Drive, sticking to the coast all the way up to Whitfords Ave.

As we headed inland, Peter disappeared out of the rear view mirror and headed into the first service station we came across to take enough fuel on board to finish the run. The convoy waited patiently down the road for him to make his return at which point we continued on. I don’t know, talk about organized!!

Our tour took us out along Ocean Reef Road, past Wangara, Gnangara, Elenbrook and onto Great Northern Highway. We then took some back roads through West Swan vineyard country and ended up on Toodyay Road heading to Gidgegannup. Through Gidgie and into Lilydale Rd which was a fabulous drive through to the Chidlow Tavern.

Lots of discussion and a very nice lunch was had at the Chidlow with the Publican, Noel, keen to have a chat and show us his latest project, an EH Holden wagon, which had been through a ground up restoration. Very impressive, even though it wasn’t a Datto.

We wrapped up around 2pm and everyone headed off to make the journey home.

Peter Hall

Vice President

WA Z Register

Datsun 240Z & 260Z Register of WA Inc

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Datsun 240Z & 260Z Register of WA Inc

Hello Members,

Our February Midweek Meander, night event, fish and chip run, was held at Kalilis Fish Cafe, Fishing Boat Harbour Fremantle.

The evening was just a little on the cool side sitting out in the fresh sea breeze. However, after all the heat we have had during February, it was a pleasant change! It was perfect Zed driving weather. 

The turnout was compact but very good company with President Chris, Vaughan Wilde, George and Rose Kallidis, Paul and Lin Maisey, Mick Hailand, me and saving the best for last, Kent and Barbara Bush. Barbara is enduring some health issues at the moment, so it was very pleasing to see her make the night.

See all of our smiling faces below.

Peter Hall

Vice President

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Datsun 240Z & 260Z Register of WA Inc

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Hello Members, an update from Paul from our July meander.

Regards Peter

Midweek  Meander July 2023

Midweek Meander Paul Maisey

July 2023

Hi Everyone

Well, another successful Meander was held on 27th July with the participants being Kent Bush, Howard Trevenen, Ken Beattie, Tony Murphy, Chris Bothams, Peter Hall, Roger Bennetts, Andrew Birnie (Guest) and yours truly.

The days leading up to the event were somewhat damp and there was some consternation in the organizing camp as to whether or not there would be sufficient starters. No such fears on the day as one after the other the attendees rolled into Holly Raye’s in Bassendean for the traditional coffee (and not so much cake this time) kickoff.

What was noted and of some concern at this early juncture, was the arrival of Messrs. Bothams and Hall in a vehicle of German origin which lacked any resemblance to the finer Japanese machinery parked about the establishment. Also of concern at this point was Tony’s admission that he had spent some time trying to find the café in the school over the road because “that was number 3”.

Roger Bennetts thought his luck had changed as he approached the café and was accosted by an attractive young lady who, not satisfied with his initial response, followed him inside. Apparently, she was on the lookout for a 280zx with crushed velvet upholstery, like her mother used to have, and was keen to know if anyone had one for sale. We gave her Martin Falconer’s contact details and she moved on.

As the route instructions were handed out to the eagerly anticipating masses, there was a collective groan, probably due to the full page of destinations listed. It was explained that they only needed to be referred to if someone got separated from the group and that there was no expectation of having to read and drive at the same time. A collective sigh around the table was followed by an exodus from HR’s as the Japanese machinery lined up with the German marque relegated to sweeper at the back of the field.

The initial drive meandered through Guildford, South Guildford and the Great Eastern Highway Bypass where we could let the girls stretch their legs out to 100 Km/h. From there it was up through Helena Valley, Darlington, Glen Forrest and across to Parkerville. One of the highlights of this first section was the number of road works we were able to encounter and be involved in, which really did take some serious organizing and drew suitable comments from the group. We did experience a little bit of rain on this section as well, but fortunately, that was it for the day.

From Parkerville we headed north to Toodyay Road, took a right then a quick left into O’Brien Road. For those who have not driven this road, you really have missed something special – it is a great driving road. Unfortunately, one that has claimed the life of one of the legends of Australian motorsport.

We stopped at a nice spot along the way to the Brock Memorial and, as usual, when this crew get together there is no lack of conversation. Have to make special mention of Kent Bush who correctly pointed out that the route instructions were not followed at one particular point and that we should have turned left into Great Eastern Highway before proceeding to Parkerville. Yep, spot on. Last minute change that I thought no one would notice, but there you go. Well done, Kent. Howard informed us that it was possible to travel this road in one of our cars at 80 Km/h for the entire distance, even though some of the corners were signed as low as 30 Km/h. He should know, he has lived in the area and knows the road well. We didn’t try it.

After taking in the view, having a chat and making the most of a photo opportunity we progressed to the Peter Brock Memorial – a small plaque and rock with Brocky ‘s name and details. It’s about 200 metres from the actual crash site and you can walk back to the stump that is left of the tree that was the offending item in his demise. A bit more conversation, another photo opportunity and back into the cars for the final run to lunch.

En route, we encountered a beautiful Australian Shepherd (dog) in the middle of the road, and he was keen to follow us as we passed. We all managed to miss him (although Tony gave it a good shot apparently) and in the end it was too much for the sweeper who stopped, got the dog into the German marque and took it up to the nearby farmhouse where the owner was very happy to relieve Chris and Peter of their much-loved animal.

Lunch, responsible liquid intake and (you guessed it) a lot more conversation ensued, and we finally called it stumps after a couple of hours at the Noble Falls Tavern. It was a leisurely drive home from the tavern for all the team and an enjoyable day was had by all.

Hope to see you at the next one.

Paul

Peter Hall
Vice President
Datsun 240Z & 260Z Register of WA

Pictures, the coffee kick off. The lookout form O'brien Road and parked up at the Brock Memorial.