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            In 1992, as C.B. sets were gaining popularity within the Clubs, it was decided to nominate
            C.B. channel 7 on 40 channel sets and channel 3 on 18 channel sets as a channel for
            Caravan Clubs.  This was done on a National basis for members wishing to contact other
            club members.

            A 25-year badge and Life Membership Badge and Certificate were presented to Charlie
            and Irene Day for Service to the Club.

            1993 - Emergency signals were introduced within the club for warning of fire or medical
            emergency - long blast on car horn to alert members.  Members to respond bringing fire
            extinguishers and first aid kits to area of emergency.

            A 25-year badge presented to Ron and Pam Robson-Petch.

            1995 - This year it was decided to investigate selling of advertising in ‘Wanderer’ to help
            cover  cost  of  printing  and  posting  same.    We  now  have  ten  firms  advertising  in  our
            newsletter and members are encouraged to patronise the firms and parks listed.

            Jim and Ruth Endres reached 25 years of membership and were presented with 25-year
            badges.

            In 1996, Ron and Irene Cuthbert reached 25 years of membership and were presented with
            25-year badges and Life Membership badges and Certificate of Service to the Club.

            A Life Membership was presented to Mal and Jean Dale in recognition and appreciation of
            outstanding service and Fellowship on Wheels.

            1997 - a 25-year badge was presented to Marj West.

            That year it was decided the club needed a new flag, and at the Birthday Rally at Hillview,
            our new flag and flagpole were displayed for the first time.  The design for this flag was
            presented by Irene Cuthbert.

            A new venture called ‘Tow and Go’ was started by caravan club members and endorsed
            by the Caravan Industry of Australia, to give new caravan buyers and/or interested club
            members practical tuition in reversing and parking.  Very well received and appreciated
            by all who have participated in these sessions.

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            A sub-committee was formed to look into celebrations for the 50  anniversary of the Club
            in 1999.

            Over the years the format of our newsletter has seen many changes - some good - others
            not so popular - but it is always full of news of members and events happening at our
            rallies.

            Our venues for rallies have been many and varied  - school grounds are popular  - also
            showgrounds.    Some caravan parks are able to accommodate our large numbers  - with
            growing membership, venues are hard to find.

            Our entertainment brings-forth lots of talent from members.  There are always lots of
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