Geelong Bottle & Collectables Club Inc

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  • Geelong Bottle and Collectables Club Meeting June 27th 2016

    Geelong Collectors Club Meeting for June 2016

    Geelong Collectors Club Meeting for June 2016 Mathews Harp of Erin Torpedo Bottle Geelong
    Mathews Harp of Erin Torpedo Bottle Geelong

    Hello Fellow Club Members,

    Note that our Geelong Collectors Club Meeting for June 2016 is on Monday June 27th and the venue is as per usual at the Barwon River Pavilion under the James Harrison Bridge. There are some important topics to discuss regarding fund raising to help us finance the cost of staging this years National Show.
    Our secretary Paul Bruce has managed to secure 3 dates from “Bunnings” on which we can run BBQ’s to help raise money and these three dates are all on Fridays, namely 15th July, 12th August and 9th Sept. Friday may be a difficult time for some of you to help out but on Monday night we will be asking for volunteers and some of us will have to brush up on the Food Safety Health Regulations.

    Our President David Smith as well as Cam Ward are both unable to attend our meeting and have tendered their apologies

    Meeting time as per usual is 7:30pm for set up ready for a 8pm start. Don’t forget to bring along your latest finds or something interesting from your collection for discussion.

    Looking forward to seeing you at the Meeting,

    Regards,
    Noel Dawson.
    Vice President.

  • Report on May 28th Car Boot Sale, Swap & Sell and Market Day

    REPORT on the Geelong Collectables Club Market Day, Swap & Sell and Car Boot Sale.
    SATURDAY MAY 28th 2016 8 am to 3pm.
    A bit of a SWOT analysis follows.

    Feedback is most welcome from club members or those who attended!

    Geelong Collectables Club Market Day Inside Stalls
    Inside Stalls at Geelong Bottle and Collectables Club Market Day. May 2016.

    Thankyou

    Mark Young and Noel Dawson for loading tables at Rugby Street. Mark and Noel plus Paul Bruce and Peter McMillan in setting up the tables. Paul, Graham Blake and Allan Snowden for the BBQ and Allan for buying everything for it. Dave Bruce for putting everything on Facebook and website. Everyone above and Cam Ward for the pack up. Hany Smith for helping mop hall floor, washing Karate Club towels, helping clean door mats, making some great hamburgers and the evening BBQ happen! Also those from other clubs and those who I’ve forgotten to mention!

    Strengths

    A great get together and social occasion, individual sellers sold well, some funds to Geelong Bottle and Collectables Club and Belmont Scouts, Roadside signage and social media worked, estimated 300 plus thru the door.
    BBQ afterwards great but small.
    Use of Oberon school and High St car park worked well.

    Weaknesses

    Geelong Collectables Club Market Day Inside Stalls
    More inside stalls Geelong Bottle and Collectables Club Market Day. May 2016.

    The weather! May normally stable weather. For instance the 3 Saturdays prior and the Friday and Sunday before and after were all good or OK! Cancellations, no shows, not selling out. David needs to learn how to delegate clearly and concisely, to spread the workload, too reliant on one individual and the committee.
    One stall in front yard set up early with a few drivebys perceiving “is that all?” No door count.

    Opportunities

    Do we do it again? If so when and how often? Annually? Same month?
    Targeted income of $1500 very achievable, ($1000 inside $400 outside stall holder fees plus BBQ).
    Should we aim at a “Bottle and Collectables day ONLY, or mixed with general market?
    Bendigo well able to sell out the exact same amount of table space, we were 12 tables short of this.
    Do we combine more with Scout Group? (they do outside we do inside?)
    Use Dean St yard for stall holders (very uneven ground and cars off site) and rear yard for car park and open High St end boom gate? Scout raffle book sales. Marketing 3AW buy swap sell, other community announcements.

    Threats

    Too reliant on one individual and committee. Weather.

    Geelong Collectables Club Market Day Outside Shed
    Outside shed Geelong Bottle and Collectables Club Market Day. May 2016.

    RESULTS

    Total take of $765 less $220 costs, so $545 profit to GBACC.
    Two cancellations and an indoor no show cost us $120.
    12 more tables if sold would have been $360.
    Outdoor 6 of 15 booked turned up, two drove off without paying! 50 stalls capacity?
    $140 hall rent and $70 to Belmont Scouts from sales.
    A great day to meet everyone and have a good time and buy, swap and sell!

    Thanks again everyone
    Cheers
    David Smith
    President
    Geelong Bottle and Collectables Club

  • 2016 Australian National Bottle and Collectables Fair Schedule

    2016 Australian National Bottle Collectables Show Poster
    2016 Australian National Bottle and Collectables Show Geelong Poster

    The 2016 Australian National Bottle and Collectables Fair Schedule is now available for download as a pdf file.

    2016 Australian National Schedule

    Get those entries in early. Show runs October 21st to 23rd 2016. Book Now!

    Itinerary of Events.

    Friday 21st:

    • Setup 2 pm to 7 pm.
    • Early Bird entry from 2 pm ($30)
    • Welcoming Barbecue at AJ’s Bar (on site) from 6.30 pm.

    Saturday 22nd:

    • Setup 7 am to 9 am.
    • Early Bird entry from 7 am ($15 )
    • Show open to Public 9 am to 4 pm ($5 Adult; $2 Children; Under 5s Free).
    • Valuations of any antiques & collectables all day ($5 for two items).
    • Pre-dinner Social for Traders & Exhibitors from 4.30 pm. Finger food and drinks at Bar Prices from AJs Bar (on site).
    • 6 pm Roast Meal from on site caterer
    • 7.30 pm 150 lot auction. (Roycroft Auctions)

    Sunday 23rd:

    • Show open to Public 8.30 am to 2 pm ($5 Adult; $2 Children; Under 5s Free).
    • Valuations of any antiques & collectables all day ($5 for two items).
    • Presentation of Awards to exhibitors 2 pm.
    • Pack Up 2.10 pm

     

  • Presidents Report March/April 2016

    GBACC Presidents Report March April 2016

    Geelong Bottle Collectables Club Logo

    Hello everyone, the autumn winds are blowing the last of the leaves off the trees as I write. Currently rushing around with the last preparations for my trip, the club swap and sell day on May 28th and some more for the National. I always try to remember that we are involved in a great hobby and being busy is supposed to be a good thing!

    May 28th Market and swap & sell day is building up. Inside nearly sold out though bookings are extremely slow to come in. I had hoped for around $1000 gross or more but I think the inclement weather forecast will kill off the outside stalls. Hopefully the weather improves and I am wrong. Results will be in for the next members update.

    The National, October 21,22,23.

    A few of us met at the showgrounds and we discussed using the Agricultural Hall, Motor Pavilion and Education pavilion with a marquee joining the 3 together so it’s looking BIG. This is planned so we can expand the space required as bookings demand. certainly the level of interest out there is great and we have to make sure we can cater for demand.

    All this plus an inspection of AJ’s on site cafe (The former Great Western Hotel beer barn) which will host the Friday BBQ (we cook, they serve drinks at bar prices) and Saturday night Roast meal and 150 lot Auction make everything on site a potentially great activity filled event.

    Don’t forget if you are thinking of selling anything please consider selling through the Roycroft Auction via GBACC as we get to keep the sellers commission on 50 lots if we source them.

    eBay news

    an interesting lot the last two months.

    Fred Flanagan brand shorts $205; Eastern beach Paddlo Boat post card, no sale at $25; Polly Farmer card $4; Purple GAW sauce, $35 good money for a common bottle; Berri fruit Juice pint $11; small Franklins ceramic label $11; and another $9; 10 boxes of small Franklins ceramic labels, no sale, private sale later; Mclintocks Vinegar label, original label on champagne bottle, no sale $54; Extremely rare Chas Cole torpedo in purple glass, damaged, coming home at $170; International harvester stick pin $35; Dickson Chemist bottles, coming home, $83 and $38; McPhillimy Lolly jar no sale after repeated attempts at $175; Ampol “We follow Geelong” badge, no sale at $20.

    Kerleys Auctions

    This local auction house has seen a good selection of quality Geelong bottles go through over last 2 months, apparently from a country household lot, some have been cheap others sold for good prices. I haven’t recorded all sale prices but one week saw: A perfect Priddle ginger beer sold at $300 (plus commission 16%); A Wilding Queenscliff Codd $500; Chas Cole Torp (vertical bird) $170; Chas Cole Ginger beer (English pottery) $80. All this seems to be bringing other vendors in to sell their bottles as well, again with mixed results.

    Please put an article in to Cam Ward for the newsletter. Consider doing a brief profile of yourself and your collection or favourite item, Why and how you started collecting etc. We need more stories !

    Yours in collecting, Dave Smith, President GBACC

  • Club Meeting May 23rd 2016

    Notice of Club Meeting May 23rd 2016

    Hello everyone,
    Autumn is finally here and some lovely rain, though not enough yet.
    A reminder that next Club Meeting May 23rd 2016 (Monday) 7.30 for 8pm start is nearly here. Bring your latest finds and purchases and any display that you want to educate us about.
    I will be on leave for our June meeting and not sure if anyone will be able to do a reminder so put June 27th in your diaries as reminders!!

    Geelong Collectables Club Market Day Inside Stalls
    More inside stalls Geelong Bottle and Collectables Club Market Day. May 2016.

    Swap and Sell Day

    May 28th is building up and expect a last minute booking rush! Hall is two thirds full with most outside sellers waiting for a weather forecast, hope we get a good day! Regardless of weather inside the hall and the sheds will be full of great gear and if you need that clear out why not book a stall or table!!
    Most of the committee is helping set up Friday from 1pm. Meeting at Rugby St hall to load tables, then to Dean St to set them up. We need some help on the day, bumping in stall holders, BBQ and packing up and taking down signs. Many hands make light work.
    And welcome to a BBQ afterwards.

    Club Fees!

    A few of you have paid fees by EFT and some of you need reminding …….PAY YOUR FEES.

    2016 National Bottle and Collectables Show Schedule.

    The schedule for the national is about to go up on our website

    2016 Australian National Bottle Collectables Show Poster
    2016 Australian National Bottle and Collectables Show Geelong Poster

    http://www.geelongbottleandcollectables.club/
    and linked to Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Geelong-Bottle-and-Collectables-Club-inc-1100858053298435/
    Once it does you can circulate to everyone. We are getting lots of enquiries and people waiting for it to come out so everyone is keen. we will be asking for help for set up, pack up and rosters during the show so please make yourself available.
    The whole concept of everything on site is coming together well. Looks like as well as the Agricultural hall we will be using the motor pavilion, the education pavilion and a marquee to join them all together. AJs on site cafe is also a fantastic new venue for Friday and Saturday evening meals.
    Cheers in collecting.
    David Smith, President, GBACC

  • Club Market Day Reminder

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    Club Market Day Reminder.

    Less than a month now until our club Market day. Space is really filling up and this promises to be a really good event. There will be a little something for everyone.

    Any club members reading this please share the event details page out here on the www’s – http://www.geelongbottleandcollectables.club/?page_id=41

    Also if you have somewhere to post flyers or friends who you think might like this sort of thing there are some pdfs attached below to print and distribute. Any and all help promoting this day will be greatly appreciated!

    Market Day A4

    Market Day A5

     

  • Congratulations to Geelong Club on 2014 Show

    Congratulations to the Geelong Club (2014 Show)

    As we look forward to the 2016 National Bottle and Collectables Show in October it’s nice to reflect on some of the events managed by our club in the past. Here’s a lovely letter of Congratulations to the Geelong Club on our 2014 show.

    Hi David, and committee of the Geelong Collectors Club

    Depression Glass 2014 Geelong Bottle and Collectables Show
    Depression Glass 2014 Geelong Bottle and Collectables Show

    Congratulations on running a very successful show on Saturday, and thank you very much for including cycles in the mix, we had a terrific day.

    You have the place right. The Showgrounds offers easy access with plenty of space. The pavilion was spacious, airy, with the right distance between exhibits, a perfect venue I thought.

    The program was just right, the auction on Friday night drew together those who attended and the early start reinforced this connectedness. Alan and Noel and others (the nice chap on the entry on Friday whose name I don’t know) who gave security acted as ties into the activity of the day, we felt we were part of something bigger than just ourselves.

    The delineation of sellers and exhibits on show was a perfect mix. There was something to see and something to buy. The exhibits on show were variable and idiosyncratic, wonderful. The little boy who put his exhibit on show was a true winner. Here is the future, the way we all started but for most of us no such chance to display in public was available. One lady who collected frogs was an example of the implication of such a chance. Without fear of criticism she gains confidence, and not just just in collection but in everything she does.

    We, the cycling buffs, learned heaps and should we be invited to display again, will have a much more thoughtful exhibit. One huge win for me was that the author of a cycling history from Mildura was present. He had published in 1988 and his work was an incentive for me and the Whirr of Many Wheels. Meeting and talking to him was perhaps one of the most important times I have had in the project. That meeting was very significant, so the show strengthens my arm in future work.
    Thank you also for supporting the Whirr of Many Wheels project. Those who buy keep the wheels turning and I appreciate your purchase and hope those who read, enjoy.

    Well done, you would have to be one of the most efficient and capable committees in the district.

    Sincerely
    Rod

  • Club meeting April 25th 2016

    GBACC Meeting April 25th 2016

    Yes, our third public holiday meeting of 2016!

    Anyway, we will be there (Upstairs, Barwon River Pavilion. under the James Harrison Bridge, near corner Barrabool Road & High Street, Belmont). 7.30 pm onwards for an 8pm meeting start.

    Bring along your latest finds and any display item or items you want to talk about and educate us (those of us who may not know much about what you collect).

    Fees and Enewsletter

    Those who have paid promptly, thank-you. Everyone else, save me reminding you please. Also let us know if you are happy to receive your bi-monthly newsletter by email.

    Latest Finds

    Just a clarification on latest finds and displays. We want you to bring both along!

    A “latest find” is something you have found, purchased, swapped or acquired in the past 90 days or so.

    Why 90 days? In case you miss a meeting or two, have too much to bring along that month (what a great problem that would be!) or strike the November BBQ, December, January gap.

    These are the ones that can earn votes for “Finder of the year” and “Find of the Year” awards and should be marked with a red “latest find” label provided.

    Displays

    Something you have had in your collection but want to bring along to talk to the rest of us inquisitive and willing members about. A latest find will often prompt a display by adding to a set or series you have been building up.

    May 28 Swap & Sell and Market day 7 Dean St 8am to 3pm

    This is for collectables, bottles and general market stuff.

    If you have places to hand out or display flyers get in touch and we can email you some to print.

    General market details are here – http://www.geelongbottleandcollectables.club/?page_id=41

    We need some more stall holders and helpers on the day. And please spread the word via posters in your local shop and social media. All members are welcome to an ozbottleforum and friends BBQ at Hany and David’s house after we pack up.

    Social media and new website

    Yes, GBACC has a Facebook page and a new website! Thanks to David Bruce, GBACC member and partner in ABCR auctions.

    ABCR auctions has very generously sponsored our website, plus hours of David’s time in setting it all up and admin. Thanks mate!

    https://www.facebook.com/Geelong-Bottle-and-Collectables-Club-inc-1100858053298435/

    http://www.geelongbottleandcollectables.club/

    National Show

    Committee in final stages of locking everything in.

    Schedule to be available electronically late May and in print early June.

    Next meeting

    Monday, May 23. Yes fourth Monday, so not the 30th!

    Next events

    Bendigo Swap & sell day – April 30, Havilah Rd, Bendigo

    Geelong Swap Meet, May 14, Geelong showgrounds

    Cowra bottle and collectables show May 14-15 Cowra Showgrounds

    GB&CC swap and sell day 7 Dean St, Belmont, May 28

    National Bottle and Collectables Show, Geelong Showgrounds October 21-23.

    Cheers in collecting David Smith

  • Presidents Report March/April 2015

    Another one from the way back machine! This time 12 months ago and the start of the planning for the National Show in 2016.

    GBACC Presidents Report March/April 2015

    Are you excited by the thought that Geelong will host it’s first ever Australian National Bottle and Collectables show? I am!
    Put October 21, 22, 23, 2016 firmly in the diary, calendar or electronic device. Make sure you can block out some time and be there to enjoy, help and participate.

    Thank you for the resounding support for running the National.

    2016 Australian National Bottle and Collectables Show Geelong Poster
    2016 Australian National Bottle and Collectables Show Geelong Poster

    I am getting some major details locked in and will “go public” with the announcement very soon to ABCR magazine and The Australian Bottle Forum so we can start promoting from the Perth National in July.
    We may get a National sub committee going with both members and non members. We need the extra whether they attend meetings or not.

    Our AGM was a great night with 15 or so members there, great supper, latest finds and friendship in the hobby.

    Huge thanks again to Bob for his 20 years as treasurer. Say that slowly…. 20…. years.

    Allan has stepped up to be Treasurer. Thanks Allan, though he has done this on a “I will if no one else will” basis. We really need to get our heads around succession planning and getting some younger members involved in running the club. Not saying you are too old Allan!

    The rest of the Committee is pretty much the same but small. Noel as V.President. Cam, Newsletter Editor AND Secretary, with still room for extra Committee member/s and a regular supper person needed plus it would be great to get a website administrator.

    Bus trip being planned but getting a date is tricky. Fund raising is something we will be calling for help and participation on.

    eBay news.

    An interesting lot the last two months.
    Scarce Hoopers Vinegar works Jar $26; Geelong bottle opener $4; Volum Brewery crown seal opener $20; Hearnes labelled Cures No 7, $5, No3 $17; Chas Cole GB chipped, $37; nicer one $153; Union half pint milk cheap at $10; Corio 5 star Whisky tie bar $25. Amazing what Corio Whisky stuff is out there. Several Eastern beach Post Cards not selling at $6; Bollington airship 13oz Codd $100; Chas Cole 13oz Codd $94. Both polished but cheapish? J.T. Meehan c/s $10; Mathews Harp Lamont can’t sell at $30!
    R Parker token no sale $45; Grammar School Highton sign $500; 1917 Gala day badge $15; Troops in Moorabool St post card $31; Peace 1919 badge no sale $15.

    There are some reasonable Geelong bottles in next group of auctions from ABCR, Nick Rowland and R and J Roycroft. It will be interesting to see what they make.

    Please put an article in to Cam Ward for the newsletter. Consider doing a brief profile of you and your collection, favourite item, Why and how you started collecting etc. etc.

    Yours in collecting
    Dave Smith
    President GBACC

  • GBACC February 2016 Meeting

    Going back in time just a bit here but this is the pre and post February meeting posts from Club President David Smith.

    Post Meeting Note:

    What a great meeting with plenty of members there.
    Fantastic latest finds and displays and a lot discussed especially concerning the next market day (May 28th) and of course the National and the search for sponsors and funds!
    Easter Monday March 28th is our AGM and we need a secretary to replace Cam who has done a great job.
    Thanks Cam.
    Fortunately he will continue as Newsletter Editor producing the great newsletters we all enjoy

    You will be asked to choose whether to receive newsletters by email or not and pay fees by EFT if you wish.

    Geelong Bottles and Collectables Club Newsletter Mid 2015
    Geelong Bottles and Collectables Club Newsletter Mid 2015

    FEES 2016/17

    A very reluctant price rise due to Australia Post and the club needing to build up or at least maintain current funds.
    $30 single (1 vote) but family members welcome
    $40 family (2 votes)
    $30 newsletter member (no vote)

    Pre Meeting Note:

    Hello members
    Sorry for late reminder folks but been a little bit busy here.
    It is a leap year so there are 5 Mondays this February and we ALWAYS meet on the 4th Monday which you all remembered of course! ROFL!

    Our next meeting is March 28th, Easter Monday and is our AGM (No that is NOT a reason to keep away).

    The April Meeting is ANZAC Day 25th April
    What a perfect storm of public holiday meetings. Can anyone remember this happening before ??? (First 3 meetings out of 4 on a Public Holiday )

    anyway there will be lots of updates:

    Warnambool Show reports.
    Festival of Glass today.
    ABCR appraisal day at Drysdale Museum.
    Ballarat Swap Meet trip next Friday.
    May 28th Swap and sell, Car Boot and market at 7 Dean St Scout Hall.
    Plus latest finds and general catch up on the bottle and collectables chatter.
    Oh and the first serious planning committee meeting for the National.
    see you tomorrow,
    David