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.
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!
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
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.
2016 Australian National Bottle and Collectables Show Geelong Poster
Early Notice 2016 National Bottle and Collectables Fair
October 21st to 23rd, 2016
Geelong Showgrounds
The highlight of the collecting calendar.
Buying, Selling, Appraisals and Displays.
Itinerary:
Friday 21st: Setup & Welcoming Barbecue. (Early Bird Entry available)
Saturday 22nd: Show open to Public 9am to 4pm. Evening catered meal and 150 Lot premium auction.
Sunday 23rd: Final Day show open to Public 9am to 3 pm.
