Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair

February 2016
Hosted by the Oberon Heritage and Collectors Club
Its time once again to let you know
whats planned for Highlands
Steam & Vintage Fair 2016.
Oberon Heritage & Collectors Club
committee and members endeavour to
repeat the successful features of the Fair
and improve others. Oberon Council has
again stepped up as a major sponsor for
2016 and we look forward to working with
them to produce another great Highlands
Steam & Vintage Fair.

Friday 12th February 2016

Our dedicated tractor team have been

hard at work again and you can expect
another fantastic trek showcasing the
best scenery in NSW (not that we biased
of course). Lunch will be on the hoof
again for 2016 to maximise the
opportunity to experience some really
remote and spectacular landscapes.
Entry forms are required and we would
appreciate the early return of forms
indicating your intentions. Dont forget
the free bus for partners and friends to
enjoy the experience too.
The Oberon Pioneers Classic Car and
Truck Road Run is a longer run this year
to the historic town of Millthorpe. This
will be under the guidance of Alan Laing

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and will be planned in minute detail with

participants comfort and care for their
vehicles in mind. The lunch venue for
2016 is at the Railway Hotel. Seating
capacity is limited to 50, so get those
entry forms in early. Pay at point of sale.
Millthorpe has plenty to offer, view the
website: www.millthorpevillage.com.au

Saturday 13th February 2016

The features that have made the Fair such a
winner are showcased on Saturday:

The Grand Rally at 10am

Due to the increasing popularity of the
Saturday morning street parade, official
street closures will be in force in 2016.
OH & CC have extended invitations to
owners of heritage machinery to
participate in the parade. The parade, a
unique aspect of the Fair, could be
bigger than ever!
You just have to be there on the day!

Badges & DVDs

Rally badges and DVDs will be available
for sale at the Fair. Look for the OH &
CC marquee.

Live road steam traction engines

More road steam this year with Marshall
8nhp Andora from Tasmania being our
new star attraction along with the usual
suspects including Reverie our resident
Ruston Proctor and the Mt Victoria
Marshall will be trundling the streets of
Oberon

The tractor and farm machinery

displays will be bigger than ever for
2016. Be prepared for some really
outstanding machinery on display.

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Lithgow Living History will again be

out in force, with new displays and
activities. They will be displaying and
demonstrating historic firearms through
our history from the 1800's to the
1950's. Military and civilian reenactments will be happening and
photo opportunities will abound.
Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway will
be open to view the Station building, rail
heritage displays and rolling stock shed.
Bathurst Miniature Rail group will be
operating a small gauge steam train
within OTHR precinct.
OTHR are a volunteer organisation with
big goals eventually to resurrect the
rail line to Tarana. Come & talk to
these train enthusiasts about their
project and maybe, get involved.
Bows and Arrows
Bathurst Archery will be demonstrating
the finer art of archery and you too can
let fly an arrow or two!

Vendor enquiries Kathy Sajowitz email:

dietmar.sajowitz@bigpond.com

Saturday night dinner

Oberon Rugby League Club will once
again provide both the venue and the
meal. HS & VF 2015 provided great
musical entertainment and 2016 will not
disappoint. Please read the entry forms
and fill out accordingly. Live music
provided by local musicians and will be
rather unique!

Accommodation
There is a wide range of accommodation
options available in the Oberon area from
B & Bs, caravan park, cabins and hotel &
motel rooms. Enquiries can be directed to
the Oberon Visitors Information Centre who
will happy to assist. Call 6329 8210
Get Acquainted
To keep up with plans for the 2016
Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair, have a
look at our new website. Every effort is
made to keep the website up to date with
the help of our volunteers.
Website www.oberonsteamfair.com.au
Contacts
Rally Organiser
PO Box 313
Oberon, NSW 2787
Email : hawkesjim54@gmail.com
Phone: 02 63361934 after 6pm

Oberon RSL Sub Branch Museum

A free courtesy bus will be available to
transport Fair visitors around town,
stopping at the Oberon RSL Sub
Branch Museum, well worth a visit,
entry no charge.

Stall Holders & Vendors

A variety of goods will be available from
vendors and stall holders including
refreshments.
Vendor Coordinator
Kathy will be sending out application
forms in October and is hoping to
attract swappers in 2016.

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OUR SPONSORS.
Our proud partnering sponsors include the
following committed and supportive businesses
and individuals:
Platinum Sponsor:
OBERON COUNCIL

JENOLAN CARAVAN PARK

In the heart of Oberon
Cabins and camp sites
Cunynghame Street, Oberon
Telephone 63360344
THE BIG TROUT MOTOR INN
Oberon Street, Oberon NSW 2787
Telephone 63362100
MAWHOODS MITRE 10
"Your local hardware people"
69 Dart Street, Oberon, NSW 2787
Telephone 6336-1507 Fax 6336-0870
Email mawhoodshardware@bigpond.com

Local Sponsors:
Post: PO Box 84, Oberon NSW 2787
Phone: (02) 6329 8100 Fax: (02) 6329 8142
Email: council@oberon.nsw.gov.au
Website http://www.oberon.nsw.gov.au/

Bronze Sponsors:
KNOX OHS SOLUTIONS
Pauline Knox, Principal Consultant

".....capable people, safe choices, good business.

.."
Suite 458, 29 Smith Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150
Phone 1300 913 326
Fax 1300 913 426
Email pauline.knox@knoxohssolutions.com.au
Website www.knoxohssolutions.com.au

Community Sponsors:
MARKS SIGNAGE
Everything sign and design
Contact Mark Taylor Mobile 0418 225 718

Oberon Review
Oberons weekly newspaper and a great source of
local news
83 Oberon Street, Oberon, NSW 2787
Telephone 6336-1340
Varlas Automotive
Great professionals to look after your wheels
7 Horace Street, Oberon NSW 2787
Telephone 63362199
Oberon Trash-Pak
Friendly country service for all your waste removal
needs
Mobile: 0427 104 318
Sargents Rural Supplies
For all your rural supplies
183 Oberon Street, Oberon.
Telephone: 63361177
Oberon Motors and NRMA
152a Oberon Street, NSW 2787
Telephone 63360366
Borg Panels
Manufacturers of MDF Panels for industry
Carter Holt Harvey
Manufacturers of Structaflor particle board flooring
Highland Pine Products
Manufacturers of structural pine and framing timber

OBERON BUSINESS and TOURISM

ASSOCIATION (OBTA)
Developing business and tourism
obta@oberonweb.com

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Exhibitors Registration Form

Friday 12th Saturday and 13th February 2016
REGISTRATION DEADLINE is FRIDAY 31st JANUARY 2016
Completed registration forms can be posted or emailed with the information below.

Forms are also available on our website: www.oberonsteamfair.com.au

All entrants must have either Full or Historic RMS registration for road vehicles and machinery exhibitors must
have a current NHMA Insurance Card. Security is available on the rally ground Friday and Saturday night 6pm to
6am.
All losses are the responsibility of the owner.

Name________________________________________________________________.
Address ____________________________ Suburb/Town________________ PC._____
Telephone.____________________ Email _____________________________________.
NHMA Insurance Card (if applicable):

YES/NO

Card number: ..

Friday 12th February

1. Oberon Pioneers Classic Run for classic cars and trucks, for 2016 we will have a 180km
round trip to the historic village of Millthorpe:
YES/NO
Please indicate the number of persons attending lunch for catering purposes = __________
Vehicles assemble at 10.00am at rally ground for 10.30am departure. Lunch at the Railway
Hotel, Millthorpe, ala carte menu, pay at point of sale
2. Friday Tractor Trek:
YES/NO
Tractors assemble at 8.30am at the rally ground for 9:00am departure.
Morning & afternoon refreshments + lunch on the trail
$15 per person x _____ persons
=
Total $_______

Saturday 13th February

Dinner and musical entertainment at the Oberon Rugby League Club.
YES/NO
Dinner on Saturday night includes main meal, dessert and musical entertainment
$35 per person (non-refundable) x _______
=
Total $______
I/We enclose cheque/money order or have completed the credit card payment (detailed below).
Please make cheques payable to Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair.
Credit Card Payment (Only Mastercard/Visa accepted)
Please print clearly:

Master Card or VISA (please circle)

Card Number _____________________________________________ Expiry date.____/________

Name on card _____________________________________________ Amount $ ______________
Signature._________________________________________________.Date.__________________
Return completed document to:
Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair
Email: hawkesjim54@gmail.com
PO Box 313 Oberon NSW 2787
or phone: 63361934 after 6pm

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