Extract from email:
"During the past 9 years, I, with the assistance of a friend, Bruce Weir-Smith have built a replica of the steam powered Shearer Car. This was the very first car built in Australia in 1898 by David Shearer, Mannum, South Australia, roughly 10 years before Henry Ford’s T model.
This undertaking is for the Mannum Museum/Mid Murray Council as a volunteer project. The build follows as close as practical to the original, with some discreet intrinsic components modified to include today’s expectations and requirements.
The car for the first time will be on public display from 10am-3pm, Sunday 22nd February, at the Machinery Preservation Club rooms, located at the former Boiler and Power House buildings, Blacksmith Lane (western end) through the Main Gate. The following day or so, it will be transported back to South Australia, most likely never to return.
This day also celebrates the official opening of the new Midland Railway Station by the Premier, Hon Roger Cook MLA. I expect the whole of Midland to be vibrant and it will certainly be a day to remember.
I sincerely hope to see you on the day, as I’m sure reviewing this car along with the MPC restored unique historic engines, will be a rewarding experience for you."
Doug Baker"
Short car run to be organised from club rooms - Meet at 9:00am - Departure 9:15am
Regards,
Pauline Velden
Events Co-Ordinator
Vintage Automobile Association of WA
0405 144 919
