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SUMMARY:BCSV July Meeting: Guest Speaker - Dr Chris Lowe (BusVic)
DESCRIPTION:The BCSV are excited to announce another guest speaker for our programme of Sunday social meetings in 2019. \nDr Chris Lowe\, Executive Director of BusVic\, has kindly accepted our invitation to present at July meeting on Sunday 21 July at 3pm. \nBusVic is an industry body that provides various forms of support to operators across the state and advocates to government on the behalf of private operators\, both small and large. \nHaving lead BusVic for over a decade\, Dr Lowe has a thorough understanding of the bus industry in Victoria. \nChris will present BusVic’s 10-point vision for enhancements across Victoria’s bus network\, as developed ahead of the 2018 state election. He will discuss the various opportunities and challenges that lie ahead along with the likely consequences of ignoring the industry’s recommendations. \nHe will also provide valuable industry insight into the new metropolitan bus contracts signed with the state government last year. \nThe afternoon will close with a chance for the audience to ask Dr Lowe questions\, followed by a hot drink over afternoon tea. \nOur bi-monthly Sunday social meetings are held at Hawthorn Tram Depot / Melbourne Tram Museum\, 8 Wallen Rd\, near the corner of Power St. \nAlight Tram Routes 70 & 75 at Riversdale Junction. Alternatively\, Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line is a short 10 min walk away. \nAll welcome\, free entry!
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-july-meeting-guest-speaker-dr-chris-lowe-busvic/
LOCATION:Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot)\, 8 Wallen Rd\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
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SUMMARY:BCSV June Tour: Optares & Ventura Monbulk
DESCRIPTION:The BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria will hold an afternoon tour on Sunday 23 June featuring a chance to sample the Optare Solo and Tempo buses along with a visit to Ventura’s Monbulk depot. \nThe tour will commence at Croydon Railway Station in outer eastern Melbourne at 1pm (awaiting the 1pm train arrival from Melbourne) and conclude around 4pm with a drop off at Croydon Station. \nFares are $5 for BCSV members and $10 for non-members. \nAttendees should have lunch beforehand (or at least bring a packed lunch)\, although cold drinks will be available on the day.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-june-tour-optares-ventura-monbulk/
LOCATION:Croydon Railway Station\, Wicklow Avenue\, Croydon\, VIC\, 3136\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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SUMMARY:BCSV May Meeting: Coaches in the snow & MTT Adelaide encore
DESCRIPTION:Change of May Social Meeting Syllabus Item\nWe had planned to have Cos Sita as our special guest speaker at our May Meeting\, along with Pino Gattellaro (Sunshine Tours) \nHowever\, Cos’ mother has recently passed away. \nThe Society extends its condolences to the Sita family. Because of this\, Cos has asked for his address to be postponed to September\, and we are happy to accede to his wishes. \nAn alternative programme has been arranged at short notice\, featuring “Coaches in the snow“\, using footage on the NSW Snowfields taken by Greg Travers and part of his Australian Buses No 7 DVD. \nPaul will also complete our feature on Adelaide government buses from their beginnings in the 1920s through to the Volvo B59s and AEC Swifts. This will include trolleybuses as well as the petrol and diesel MTT buses. \nOur bi-monthly Sunday social meetings are held at Hawthorn Tram Depot / Melbourne Tram Museum\, 8 Wallen Rd\, near the corner of Power St. \nAlight Tram Routes 70 & 75 at Riversdale Junction. Alternatively\, Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line is a short 10 min walk away. \nEach meeting concludes with a short afternoon tea and chatter on the latest industry gossip. \nBoth members and guests are welcome\, free admission.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-may-meeting-coaches-in-the-snow-mtt-adelaide-encore/
LOCATION:Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot)\, 8 Wallen Rd\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190317T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190317T170000
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SUMMARY:BCSV March Meeting: Buses in Adelaide\, Hobart & Launceston
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 3pm on Sunday 17 March 2019 for our March social meeting as Paul Kennelly & Geoff Foster look back at government buses in Adelaide\, Hobart & Launceston from 1920 to today. \nOur bi-monthly Sunday meetings are held at Hawthorn Tram Depot / Melbourne Tram Museum\, 8 Wallen Rd\, near the corner of Power St. \nAlight Tram Routes 70 & 75 at Riversdale Junction. Alternatively\, Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line is a short 10 min walk away. \n\nEach meeting concludes with a short afternoon tea and chatter on the latest industry gossip. \nBoth members and guests are welcome\, free admission.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-march-meeting-buses-in-adelaide-hobart-launceston/
LOCATION:Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot)\, 8 Wallen Rd\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190126
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SUMMARY:BCSV Members' Tour: Volgren Dandenong
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to confirm the date and time for our members-only tour for January 2019\, to be held on the afternoon on Friday 25 January 2019. \nSome significant late changes have been made. \nIn some good news\, we have been able to secure an additional 10 spaces for the visit to Volgren. All members on the wait list will now be able to attend. Thanks to those on the wait list for their patience. \nUnfortunately\, Kingstons Tours have cancelled the planned tour bonus. Management has advised us that\, due to work requirements and availability of staff\, they will not be able to host us at this time. We apologise for this\, but the decision was beyond our control. \nFor the Volgren tour\, those currently on the wait list will be emailed a copy of their ticket from TryBooking over the weekend. However\, given the modest numbers attending\, we will not require presentation of the tickets on the day. We have used this “no cost” tour to trial the online booking process and will modify it in the future based on our experience and feedback from members. \nDue to the overwhelming demand\, Volgren has now requested we stagger the arrival of the groups of attendees to best manage the day\, especially the brief induction period which can only be done in small groups. The cancellation of Kingstons has also allowed an earlier start (first group 2pm)\, also something that Volgren welcomed given the size of the group. \nTo ensure the staggering of groups of the Volgren visit\, we are going to request that attendees reserve a spot in one of four groups. These are split up into those who will be driving and those who are using the transfer options from Dandenong. \nThe visit for each group will remain approximately 2 hours in duration. Those who are driving will be able to leave at the end of their guided tour or otherwise hang around for the group shot at the end. \nTOUR GROUPS \nThe four groups are as follows: \nGROUP 1 – ARRIVE VOLGREN BY CAR for a 2pm start\, finish approx 4pm \nGROUP 2 – ARRIVE VOLGREN BY CAR for a 2:15pm start\, finish approx 4:15pm \nGROUP 3 – HERITAGE TRANSFER BUS departing Dandenong Station (V/Line Bus Bay) around 2:15pm\, return to Dandenong by 5:15pm \nGROUP 4 – MODERN TRANSFER BUS departing Dandenong Station (V/Line Bus Bay) around 2:30pm\, return to Dandenong by 5:15pm \nThose in Groups 3 & 4 will have the option to return back to Dandenong on the alternative vehicle. \nThose driving or carpooling should park in the staff carpark off Hammond Rd with overflow parking on the side street (Ruhr Street). Volgren advises some staff will still be in attendance in the factory on the day of the visit despite the RDO. \nRSVP\nWe suggest you make contact with friends you hope to share the afternoon with and then email tours@bcsv.org.au with your preferred option. Spots will be allocated on a “first-come\, first-served” basis. Should an option reach capacity\, will we place you on the list for the alternative choice\, mindful of friendship groups. \nMost attendees who failed to select an option were contacted on Wednesday with an allocation made by the tours team\, to ensure they are aware of the changes. \nPlease note that these bookings are restricted to those who had previously secured a spot via an online bookings or had placed their name on the waiting list before it closed. No late comers. \nEXTREME HEAT FORECAST – 44 degrees (REVISED AGAIN!) \nPlease be aware of the current forecast of 44 degrees on Friday ahead of an afternoon cool change. We can only hope the cool change arrives early at this stage\, as it will be a sleepless 29 degrees overnight too.\n\n\nThe option of postponing the tour would have been best made on Sunday when the committee met for their bi-monthly meeting\, but at that stage the official BoM forecast for Friday was just 35 degrees with a lunchtime cool change. (Meteorologist Jane Bunn on Channel 7 took it upon herself to issue a more realistic forecast of 40 degrees on Sunday night’s news\, while the committee meeting was already underway) \nAt this stage\, the tour will proceed as a number of members have chosen to take the day off work to attend\, and alternative dates in school term are difficult for a number of people who study or work as school charter drivers. \nOlder members may wish to give the visit a miss on health grounds. We’d appreciate those who are no longer coming to advise us via reply email so the attendance list can be updated.  \nFor those who decide to attend\, chilled water and soft drink will be offered at both the start of the day\, during the visit and with afternoon tea at the end. This will be at no cost to attendees. \nDRESS REQUIREMENTS – Pants & Hi-Vis Vests mandatory \nAs advised over the weekend\, Volgren has strict requirements for all visitors to wear full length pants in the production areas of the factory. As the factory will be partly operational on Friday\, this requirement has not changed despite the forecast of 43 degrees. \nThose who wear shorts (or indeed less) may find themselves forced to sit out for large sections of the tour. \nWe’d further suggest wearing a shirt/T-shirt with at least half-length sleeves\, rather than a singlet. \nMembers should also ensure they bring their hi-vis vest as required by Volgren inside the factory. A small number of vests will be available on the day. \nClosed shoes are also required. Ideally leather shoes would be worn\, however rubber/vinyl runners/sneakers will be accepted given some members may not own leather shoes. \nVolgren have asked us to stress that\, “If attendees are not wearing the correct attire they will not be allowed into the factory.” \n\nAs the tour will include the outside sections of the plant\, we’d encourage members to wear a hat to avoid getting sunburnt. The society will have a bottle of sunscreen available upon arrival.\n\n  \nVOLGREN CODE OF CONDUCT\nThe code of conduct for visitors at the Volgren factory covers other key rules including not being under the influence of drugs or alcohol\, no mobile phone usage inside the plant and photography restrictions.\n\nAgreeing to the code of conduct is part of the requirement of entering the factory. Failure to comply with the code will see ejection from the plant. \nThose with access to printers are encouraged to print their own copy out\, sign it and bring it on Friday\, however printed copies can be obtained upon arrival.\n \n \nE-TICKETS\nPlease note the presentation of E-Tickets from Trybooking are not required for this tour. The E-Tickets are issued automatically and were to confirm your spot when bookings opened. As we know everyone coming well\, we’ll simply cross your name off the attendance lists for each group.\n\nSave some paper and just print off the Code of Conduct attached!\n \nQUESTIONS\nAny last minute questions should be directed to tours@bcsv.org.au or call BCSV secretary Jason Blackman on 0406 407 004.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-members-tour-volgren-dandenong/
LOCATION:Volgren Dandenong\, 221-243 Hammond Road\, Dandenong\, VIC\, 3175\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour,Vehicle Display
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SUMMARY:BCSV 50th Anniversary Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:The Bus & Coach Society of Victoria will celebrate its 50th Anniversary at the end of 2018. \nWe are hosting a special afternoon tea to mark the occasion on Sunday 18 November 2018. A big afternoon is planned. We hope you can join us! Please note the event is for BCSV members and invited guests only. \nGeoff Mann\, the first BCSV President in 1968\, and Keith Kings\, one of the four founding members\, will be our special guests. \nGeoff Foster\, the original editor of Panorama will present a special segment on the history of the publications of the Society over the years\, covering the first News Sheets\, through Fleetline and Australian Bus Heritage to the much-loved Australian Bus Panorama of today.  \n\nThere will be a segment on BCSV Tours over the years with group photos. \nTony Finneran from Sydney\, author of the Gone But Not Forgotten -Tony Finneran\, is also attending as our special guest. And much more! \nA Special Commemorative Edition of Australian Bus Panorama will be released on the day\, dedicated to the photography of Keith Kings\, Geoff Mann\, Bruce Tilley and John Masterton. \n10 door prizes (books & models) are up for grabs! \nCatering will include sandwiches\, scones\, fruit and drinks. \nMake sure to arrive at Melbourne Tram Museum in Hawthorn by 3pm to be part of this special afternoon. \nMelbourne Tram Museum / Hawthorn Tram Depot is located at 8 Wallen Rd Hawthorn\, near the corner of Power St. \nTram Routes 70 & 75 stop adjacent\, with Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line a short 10 min walk away\, \nPlease RSVP to the event page as “Going” if you intend to come – https://www.facebook.com/events/349405362224400/
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-50th-anniversary-afternoon-tea/
LOCATION:Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot)\, 8 Wallen Rd\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting,Transport Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181111T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
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SUMMARY:Historic Commercial Vehicle Display 2018 - Yarra Glen
DESCRIPTION:Join the HCVCA (Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of Australia) and BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria for a relaxing Sunday at Yarra Glen Racecourse on November 11 enjoying the 37th Historic Commercial Vehicle Display. Gates open to the public at 9am with vehicles in position until 3pm. \nEntry is $10 per person with under 14s free! Free parking on site. \nInspect some of the hundreds of vehicles on display\, from vintage trucks\, buses and tractors\, to steam engines and older cars. \nBus operators who regularly take part include Driver Bus Lines\, Moonee Valley Coaches\, Dysons\, Ventura\, Diamond Coaches\, John Usher’s Invicta collection\, among others. \nThere will be kids amusements\, including face-painting and a jumping castle\, and also a Touch A Truck section where kids are able to hop into trucks and have a squizz how they all work. There will be live music all day\, rocker cover races\, which always draws a huge crowd\, trade stalls\, and of course delicious food and drink stalls. \nHCVCA will also draw the much anticipated Tool Box Raffle at approx 2:30pm. \n========== \nSET-UP DAY CONVOY & DISPLAY DAY TRANSFER SHUTTLE BUS\n\nDriver Bus Lines has once again invited BCSV members (& any interstate guests) to ride on the set-up day convoy and be picked up on the display day onboard the pristine “Driver Classics” heritage fleet. FREE! \n\nThe BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria are grateful for this offer from Gary Driver. \n\n\n \n\n\nSATURDAY 10/11 – SET-UP DAY CONVOY \n\n\nThe convoy of Driver Heritage vehicles will leave the Driver depot in Ricketts Rd\, Mt Waverley at 12.30pm on Saturday 10th November. \n\n\n \n\n\nThere will be an opportunity to change vehicles on the way. If anyone wishes to board at Lilydale\, please email tours@bcsv.org.au \n\n\n \n\n\nA current day coach will return attendees to the depot at around 5pm\, setting down at Lilydale Station upon request. \n\n\n \n\n\nSUNDAY 11/11 – DISPLAY DAY TRANSFER SHUTTLE BUSES \n\n\nOn the Sunday\, members can join the transfer coach at the Driver depot at about 8.30am. \n\n\n \n\n\nIt will stop at Lilydale Station enroute to pick up members who have travelled by train from the city\, meeting the service arriving Lilydale at 9.14am. \n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe return journey from the display\, using the heritage vehicles\, will leave Yarra Glen at about 3pm with drop off at Lilydale Station around 3:30pm before travelling back to the depot. \nA second coach\, from Firefly Coaches\, will depart Southern Cross Station at 8:30am\, leaving from the 216/219 stop outside Coles in Spencer St\, just north of Lonsdale St. The coach will return from Yarra Glen around 3pm\, returning to Southern Cross by 5pm.\n \n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\nThose wishing to travel on either the convoy or display day transfer can email tours@bcsv.org.au to reserve their spot. \n\n\n\nALTERNATIVE PUBLIC TRANSPORT\n\n\nThose wishing to catch public transport to Yarra Glen should note that the Route 685 bus from Lilydale only provides a limited service on Sundays. \n\n========== \nBRINGING A VEHICLE?\nBUSES & COACHES \nBus and coach operators with heritage vehicles will be formally invited by secretary Jason Blackman to present their vehicles with relevant details. \nOwners of preserved buses can contact Jason Blackman via secretary@bcsv.org.au for further details\, or call him on 0406 407 004. \nParking is available from 3pm Saturday afternoon for those wishing to secure a prime position or group their fleet together. Also note the dinner & overnight camping options below. \nVehicles must remain in position until 3pm on Sunday. \nTRUCKS & TRACTORS \nThose wishing to present preserved trucks\, tractors or other machinery should contact the HCVCA directly for bookings. \nContact one of the following people:\nShane – 0409 541 494\nCindy – 0427 684 989\nAllan – 0425 718 191\nJeff – 0408 181 816 \nOtherwise contact Jeff Johnston\, Display Day Coordinator via vicepresident@hcvc.com.au \nParking is available from 3pm Saturday afternoon for those wishing to secure a prime position or group their fleet together. Also note the dinner & overnight camping options below. \nVehicles must remain in position until 3pm on Sunday. \nCAR CLUBS\nCar clubs are very welcome to attend. Please contact of the HCVCA organisers to advise an approximate number of vehicles likely to attend. \n========== \nSATURDAY NIGHT DINNER & CAMPING\nOn the Saturday night\, the HCVCA holds an annual dinner in the dining room of the Racecourse. This is always a fantastic night\, filled with good friends\, good food\, raffles\, and a guest speaker. \nTickets for this are $30 per person and MUST be pre-booked in advance by the 5th November. Payment before\, or on the night is OK\, by Cash or EFT. Please call Cindy on 0427 684 989 or Allan on 0425 718 191 for dinner bookings. \nFor those staying at Yarra Glen overnight\, a $20 camping fee applies.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/hcvcadisplay2018/
LOCATION:Yarra Glen Racecourse\, Armstrong Grove\, Yarra Glen\, Victoria\, 3775\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Transport Events,Vehicle Display
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180916T173000
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SUMMARY:BCSV AGM 2018 & September meeting: Freighter Lawton
DESCRIPTION:Notice of the BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria Annual General Meeting to be held on Sunday 16th September at the Hawthorn Tram depot / Melbourne Tram Museum at 3pm. \nHawthorn Tram Depot is located at 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn\, near the corner of Power Street and Riversdale Road. Tram Routes 70 & 75 stop outside\, with Hawthorn Station a 10 minute walk away. \nElections for the Committee will be conducted at the AGM along with the presentation of the annual and financial reports. \nCOMMITTEE ELECTIONS \nVacant positions include: \nExecutive Positions:\n* President\n* Deputy President\n* Secretary\n* Treasurer \nOther Officers:\n* Assistant Secretary\n* Tours Organiser\n* Historical Research (Heritage/Archive)\n* Membership\n* Restoration\n* Safety\n* Publications Editor\n* Social Media Officer \nWe’d also welcome those who wish to join as general committee members. \nThere will be a number of retirements this year and members are encouraged to put themselves forward if they believe they can make a contribution to the Society. In particular\, and has been the case for some years\, more people are needed to help organise tours behind the scenes. \nNomination forms have been emailed to members and can also be downloaded from our website: \nPDF – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Notice-of-2018-AGM.pdf \nDOC – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Notice-of-2018-AGM.doc  \nNominations are welcome via post or email (secretary@bcsv.org.au) by Wednesday 12 September or otherwise can be made in person at the AGM. \nPROXY FORMS \nMembers who are unable to attend the AGM may nominate a proxy by way of a form which clearly identifies the name of the member’s proxy and is signed by the member. To assist members\, an example proxy form has been created but the use of the form is not a requirement. \nPDF – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Proxy-Form-2018-AGM.pdf \nWORD – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Proxy-Form-2018-AGM.doc \nProxy forms should be declared by your nominated proxy at the commencement of the AGM. \nThey can also be forwarded to The Secretary\, Bus & Coach Society of Victoria\, PO Box 33\, Caulfield East\, 3145 to arrive by Wednesday 12th September. Digital copies accepted at secretary@bcsv.org.au up to 24 hours before the scheduled start of the meeting. \nMEMBERSHIP \nFor those yet to renew their membership\, see https://bcsv.org.au/membership/  \nSOCIAL MEETING \nFollowing the AGM\, Paul Kennelly will present the next in the Body Builders series: Freighter Lawton before we finish with our usual light afternoon tea around 5pm.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/agm2018/
LOCATION:Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot)\, 8 Wallen Rd\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180805T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180805T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20180327T044024Z
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SUMMARY:BCSV August Tour Day 2: CDC Wyndham Depot & 50 years re-enactment
DESCRIPTION:The BCSV are planning an action-packed tour weekend for August. \nOn Saturday 4 August we will visit Castlemaine Bus Lines\, acquired by the Whitmore Group in mid 2017. Moonee Valley Coaches will transport us to Castlemaine onboard their preserved Austral. (Details – https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-august-tour-day-1-castlemaine-bus-lines/ ) \nThe BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria are excited to announce a visit to CDC Victoria’s new Wyndham Depot on Sunday 5 August 2018. This new state-of-the-art facility replaced the former Altona and Werribee depots at the start of the year. \nAfter enjoying lunch at Pacific Werribee (aka Werribee Plaza)\, we will return to the inner southern suburbs to re-enact the tour that was the genesis of the Society 50 years ago – held on Saturday 27th July 1968\, prior to the formation of the BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria later that year. \nThis tour\, which followed local Nuline routes around the Brighton area\, was organised by Paul Nicholson\, John Masterton and Bruce Tilley. We are pleased to announce that Paul Nicholson will join us next Sunday as our guest for a re-enactment of that very first tour. At least three heritage buses will be involved in the event. \nCOST:\n$5 for members\n$15 for non members\nUnder 18s half price \nPICK-UPs:\nBUS 1 – EASTERN SUBURBS\n* Ringwood Station (first bus bay on Maroondah Hwy): 8:35am (return 5.35pm)\n* Box Hill Transit Centre 612 stop: 9am (return 5:15pm) \nBUS 2 – SOUTH-EASTERN SUBURBS & CITY\n* Oakleigh Station 625 stop south side of station in Johnson St: 8:45am (return 4:50pm)\n* Caulfield Station 624 Kew stop north side of station in Sir John Monash Dr: 9:05am (return either 2:45pm & 4:30pm)\n* Southern Cross (216/219 stop outside Coles in Spencer Street\, near Lonsdale St): 9:30am \nNB: Bus #2 will not return to the City after the re-enactment. Express trains depart Caulfield at 10 min intervals – 4:40pm train to City from Caulfield will arrive Southern Cross at 4:58pm. Also see Hoppers Crossing option below. \nBUS 3 – WESTERN SUBURBS & GEELONG\n* Tarneit Station – 170 stop outside platform 1 – 10:05am (awaits the arrival of the 10:04am train from Geelong) \nNB: Bus #3 does not offer a return drop-off. Passengers taking this option can either leave us at Werribee Plaza at 12:45pm & take a 170 bus back to Tarneit (buses operate every 20 mins) or find their own way home from Cauflield at the end of the afternoon re-enactment (drop off at 4:30pm) \nHOPPERS CROSSING DROP-OFF\nAfter lunch (approx. 12.45pm to 1.30pm)\, buses 1 & 2 will travel via Hoppers Crossing Station to drop-off anyone who does not wish to participate in the re-enactment. The 1:48pm train back to Melbourne arrives Flinders St 2:37pm & Southern Cross 2:42pm \nCAULFIELD AFTERNOON PICK-UP\nThose only wishing to join us for the afternoon portion are welcome to meet us at Caulfield Station. We plan to depart at 2:45pm from the 624 Oakleigh stop outside the racecourse at the corner of Normanby Rd & Station St (the stand once used for the 115A to Middle Brighton & Southland) \nAll times above are approximate. Please ensure you arrive 5 minutes before departure time. \nLUNCH:\nOn Sunday choose from one of the many food court options at Werribee Plaza. Lunch is expected to be between 12:45pm & 1:30pm. \nHigh-vis vests must be worn at the CDC depot. \nRSVP:\nEmail tours@bcsv.org.au or select “Going” on the Facebook event pages for both days \nDay 1: Castlemaine Bus Lines – Saturday 4th August – https://www.facebook.com/events/724940484380347/ \nDay 2: CDC Wyndham & 50 years re-enactment – Sunday 5th August – https://www.facebook.com/events/207332276694280/
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-august-tour-cdc-wyndham-depot/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour,Transport Events,Vehicle Convoy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/CDC-Wyndham2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180804T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180804T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20180414T041225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T152740Z
UID:3027-1533375000-1533403800@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV August Tour Day 1: Castlemaine Bus Lines
DESCRIPTION:The BCSV are planning an action-packed tour weekend for August. \nOn Saturday 4 August we will visit Castlemaine Bus Lines\, acquired by the Whitmore Group in mid 2017. \nAfter assembling in Melbourne’s north-west\, everyone will travel to Castlemaine onboard Moonee Valley Coaches’ magnificently restored Austral Tourmaster\, where we will spend the majority of the day enjoying the hospitality of Jamie Whitmore. \nWe will also pay brief visits to one or two other small operators during the day as a bonus – to be announced on the day. \nThen on Sunday 5 August CDC Victoria will host us at their new super depot in Wyndham. (Details – https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-august-tour-cdc-wyndham-depot/ ) \nFurther details will be advised closer to the date. \nCOST:\n$10 for members\n$20 for non-members\nHalf price for under 18s \nPICK-UPs:\nBUS 1 – EASTERN SUBURBS\n* Ringwood Station first bus bay on Maroondah Hwy: 8:45am (return 6.20pm)\n* Box Hill Transit Centre 612 stop: 9:05am (return 6pm) \nBUS 2 – SOUTH-EASTERN SUBURBS & CITY\n* Oakleigh Station 625 stop south side of station in Johnson St: 8:45am (return 6:15pm)\n* Caulfield Station 624 Kew stop north side of station in Sir John Monash Dr: 9:05am (return 6pm)\n* Southern Cross (216/219 stop outside Coles in Spencer Street\, near Lonsdale St): 9:30am (return 5:30pm) \nAll times above are approximate. Please ensure you arrive 5 minutes before departure time. \nLUNCH:\nA BBQ lunch will be held in Castlemaine on the Saturday (included in your fare). Please advise of any dietary requirements to tours@bcsv.org.au \nRSVP:\nEmail tours@bcsv.org.au or select “Going” on the Facebook event pages for both days \nDay 1: Castlemaine Bus Lines – Saturday 4th August – https://www.facebook.com/events/724940484380347/ \nDay 2: CDC Wyndham & 50 years re-enactment – Sunday 5th August – https://www.facebook.com/events/207332276694280/
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-august-tour-day-1-castlemaine-bus-lines/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_7700-001.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180715T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20180327T054705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180328T025857Z
UID:2954-1531666800-1531674000@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV July Meeting: PTV CEO Jeroen Weimar
DESCRIPTION:Each year the BCSV invite a guest speaker along to one of our Sunday social meetings to provide their unique perspective on the transport industry in Victoria.\n\n\n \n\n\nThis year we will be joined by Public Transport Victoria’s CEO Jeroen Weimar\, who will discuss “Current PTV programs to improve bus services in Victoria and possibilities for the future.”\n\n\n \n\n\nThis will include discussions on the new contact arrangements for metropolitan operators\, announcements in the 2018-2019 state budget & the upcoming state election. \n\n\n \n\n\nThere will also be a chance for the audience to ask Jeroen questions. \n\n\n \n\n\nWe hope you can join us\, 3pm on Sunday 15 July 2018. \n\n\n \n\n\nOur bi-monthly Sunday social meetings are held at Hawthorn Tram Depot / Melbourne Tram Museum\, 8 Wallen Rd\, near the corner of Power St.\n\n\n \n\n\nAlight Tram Routes 70 & 75 at Riversdale Junction. Alternatively\, Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line is a short 10 min walk away.\n\n\n \n\n\nEach meeting concludes with a short afternoon tea and chatter on the latest industry gossip.\n\n\n \n\n\nBoth members and guests are welcome\, free admission.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-july-meeting-ptv-ceo-jeroen-weimar/
LOCATION:Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot)\, 8 Wallen Rd\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Jeroen_Weimar.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180520T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20180327T050015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180328T030433Z
UID:2949-1526828400-1526835600@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV May Meeting: Government Buses in Queensland
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next installment in our ongoing series of government buses around Australia. Our next meeting at 3pm on Sunday May 20 will look back at government buses in Brisbane and Rockhampton.\n \n Paul Kennelly & Geoffrey Foster will make another joint historical presentation. Paul will present from the early days till 1970 and Geoff will present from 1970 until the present (hopefully without any USB issues!)\n \nOur bi-monthly Sunday meetings are held at Hawthorn Tram Depot / Melbourne Tram Museum\, 8 Wallen Rd\, near the corner of Power St. \nAlight Tram Routes 70 & 75 at Riversdale Junction. Alternatively\, Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line is a short 10 min walk away. \nEach meeting concludes with a short afternoon tea and chatter on the latest industry gossip. \nBoth members and guests are welcome\, free admission.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-may-meeting-government-buses-in-queensland/
LOCATION:Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot)\, 8 Wallen Rd\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Rockhampton.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180318T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20180306T110839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T111102Z
UID:2924-1521385200-1521392400@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV March Meeting: Government Buses in Western Australia
DESCRIPTION:In a new series of BCSV meetings\, Paul Kennelly & Geoffrey Foster will make joint historical presentations on the government bus operators in cities throughout Australia. Paul will present from the early days till 1970 and Geoff will present from 1970 until the present. \nThe series kicks off on Sunday March 18 at 3pm with a look back at government buses in Perth\, Rottnest Island and Kalgoorlie \nOur bi-monthly Sunday meetings are held at Hawthorn Tram Depot / Melbourne Tram Museum\, 8 Wallen Rd\, near the corner of Power St. \nAlight Tram Routes 70 & 75 at Riversdale Junction. Alternatively\, Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line is a short 10 min walk away. \nEach meeting concludes with a short afternoon tea and chatter on the latest industry gossip. \nBoth members and guests are welcome\, free admission.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-march-meeting-government-buses-in-western-australia/
LOCATION:Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot)\, 8 Wallen Rd\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Kalgoorie2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180225T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20180128T064725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T120050Z
UID:2838-1519549200-1519585200@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV Feb Tour: Shepparton Day Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join the BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria for single day tour on Sunday 25 February 2018 visiting three local operators in the Shepparton/Mooroopna district – Ford’s\, Dyson’s and Balfour’s. \n\nPICK UPs:\n\n\n* 8.15am – Sandbelt Carpark Moorabbin\, Cnr Bignell Rd & Nellbern Rd (return 7.50pm)\n\n\n* 8.35am – Caulfield – Caulfield Station\, north side\, 624 bus stop: awaits train from Frankston due 8.30am (return 7.30pm)\n\n\n* 9.00am – Southern Cross Station – Spencer St\, at 216/219 bus stop (return 7.00pm) \n\n\nCOST:\n$10 for members\, including a BBQ lunch\n$20 for non-members\, including a BBQ lunch \nUnder 18s are half price. \nPay onboard. \nRSVP:\nPlease advise attendance for catering purposes by selecting “Going” on the Facebook event page or sending us an email to tours@bcsv.org.au \nThose with dietary requirements should also let us know beforehand.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-feb-tour-shepparton-day-trip/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/fords.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171126T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171126T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20171007T094301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T134222Z
UID:2695-1511686800-1511719200@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV November Tour Day 2: Crown & Mees
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday 26 Novenber the BCSV visited Mee’s depot in West Heidelberg. \nThis was followed by an afternoon visit to the operations of Crown Coaches as part of their 50th Anniversary celebrations. \nWe paused for lunch at Doncaster Shoppingtown between visits. \nCosts was $10 for members and $20 for non members (U/18 half price). \n\n\nPICK-UPs\nMitcham Station (740 stop) – 9:15am\nBox Hill Station (612 stop) – 9:35am\n* connects with 9:30am train arrival from BelgraveDoncaster Shoppingtown (293 Greensborough stop) – 9:45am \nHeidelberg Station (551 stop) – 10:05am\n* connects with 9:52am train arrival from City (9:18am ex Flinders St)\n* connects with 10am train arrival from Hurstbridge \nDROP-OFFs\nPlease note: Drop off at Mitcham Station only at approximately 4.30pm. \nTrain to Box Hill & the 903 bus returned participants to the other locations
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-november-tour-day-2-crown-mees/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Crown.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171125T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171125T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20171007T093801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T134428Z
UID:2692-1511600400-1511632800@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV November Tour Day 1: 40 Years of TeleBus
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of TeleBus pioneered by John Usher\, we drove over TeleBus Areas 1\, 2\, 3 and 4 using representative vehicles used on the TeleBus service. \nThis was followed by a BBQ lunch at Ventura’s Lilydale depot. \nIn the afternoon\, we explored Lilydale depot\, our first visit since February 2010\, with some short rides of other buses in the fleet. \nThere was be a brief visit to Croydon depot as well. \nCosts were $10 for members and $20 for non members (U/18 half price). \nPICK-UPs\nPick up from Oakleigh Station 9:35\, 624 stop – north side of station\n* Connects with service ex Cranbourne 8:38 (Due at Oakleigh 9:11)\n* Connects with service ex Dandenong 9:11 (Due at Oakleigh 9:31)\n* Connects with service ex Pakenham 8:44 (Due at Oakleigh 9:31)\n* Connects with Pakenham Service Ex Flinders St 8:48 (Due at Oakleigh 9:13) \nPick up from Glen Waverley 9:55\, 623 stop\n* Connects with Glen Waverley Service ex Flinders St 8:59 (Due at Glen Waverley 9:44) \nThe Tour commenced at Croydon Station at 10:30am\n* awaiting the 10:27am arrival at Croydon Station (ex Flinders Street 9:26\, take Belgrave service & change at Ringwood for Lilydale Shuttle) \nDROP-OFFs\nThe Tour concluded at Croydon Station at 5pm to connect with the 17:08 City Service \nBus returned to Glen Waverley Station at 17:40 \nBus returned to Oakleigh Station at 18:00
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-november-tour-day-1-40-years-of-telebus/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour,Vehicle Display
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/TeleBus.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171119T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20171007T093113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T134536Z
UID:2687-1511103600-1511110800@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV November Meeting: Victorian School Buses 70s – 90s PART 3
DESCRIPTION:Over a dozen members joined the BCSV for our November social meeting from 3pm on Sunday 19 November where Geoff Foster presented the third and final part of his slide presentation on Victorian County School Buses of the 70s\, 80s and 90s. \nAs always. small afternoon tea followed. \nHawthorn Tram Depot / Melbourne Tram Museum is located at 8 Wallen Rd Hawthorn near the corner of Power Street. Tram Routes 70 & 75 stop near-by\, with Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line a short 10 min walk.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-november-meeting-victorian-school-buses-70s-90s-part-3/
LOCATION:Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot)\, 8 Wallen Rd\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Maryborough.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171112T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20171007T013630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T134729Z
UID:2684-1510477200-1510502400@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:HCVCA Historic Commerical Vehicle Show 2017
DESCRIPTION:Hundreds joined the HCVC (Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of AUST.) and BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria for a relaxing Sunday at Yarra Glen Racecourse looking over dozens upon dozens of restored trucks\, buses\, tractors and assorted machinery at the 36th annual Historic Commercial Vehicle Display. \nEntry was just $10\, with kids under 14 free! \nParking and food was available onsite. \nDriver Bus Lines also offered a modern transfer vehicle departing their depot on Ricketts Rd Mt Waverley around 8:30am\, stopping enroute at Lilydale to collect those off the 9:14am train arrival. \nPassengers returned home at 3pm onboard the vast array of vehicles in the Driver Classics hertiage fleet\, dropping off at Lilydale about 3:30pm and arriving back to Mt Waverley by 4:30pm. \nMcKenzies 685 bus also serves Yarra Glen but operates to a limited timetable on Sundays. \nMembers were reminded not forget their wallet\, plenty of interesting books\, merchandise and bric & brac on sale! \nIf you have a bus or coach you’d like to display\, email BCSV Secretary Paul Kennelly via secretary@bcsv.org.au or call (03) 9509 1593. \nTruck owners should contact the HCVCA directly – contact Jeff Johnston\, Display Day Coordinator via vicepresident@hcvc.com.au or call 0408 181 816.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/hcvca-historic-commerical-vehicle-show-2017/
LOCATION:Yarra Glen Racecourse\, Armstrong Grove\, Yarra Glen\, Victoria\, 3775\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Transport Events,Vehicle Convoy,Vehicle Display
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/HCVCA-display-2017.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171111T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20171111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20171007T011804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T135257Z
UID:2680-1510405200-1510419600@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV Members' Event: Driver Classics Convoy
DESCRIPTION:Gary & Daryl Driver from Driver Bus Lines invited BCSV members and interstate guests to join them for the Saturday afternoon convoy to Yarra Glen for the set-up\, in order to secure a prime postion for the public display for the the HCVCA Historic Commerical Vehicle Display. \nThe convoy departed from outside the depot in Ricketts Rd Mt Waverley at 1pm on Saturday 11 November after a 12:30pm pick-up at Mount Waverley. Bus Routes 693\, 703\, 733\, 737 & 742 all stop within walking distance. \nUpon arrival at Yarra Glen\, a support vehicle returned participants to Mt Waverley\, arriving back about 5pm. \nThere was an opportunity to change vehicles enroute. \n\n\nNo cost was involved.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-members-event-driver-classics-convoy/
LOCATION:Driver Bus Lines\, 45-53 Ricketts Road\, Mount Waverley\, Victoria\, 3149\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Vehicle Convoy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Driver-line-up.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170917T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20170906T082800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T135454Z
UID:2660-1505660400-1505667600@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV 2017 AGM & September Social Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Notice of Annual General Meeting – Sunday 17th September 2017 at 3pm\nAre you the missing piece of the puzzle? \nAs always\, the BCSV were looking for new and eager members to join our committee to take the society forward for the coming 12 months. There were several openings which would suit most skills and time commitments. \nExecutive Positions:\nPresident\, Deputy President\, Secretary\, Assistant Secretary\,\nTreasurer \nOther Officers:\nTours\, Social Meetings\, Archives\, Membership\, Restoration\, Safety\, Publications Editor\, Website \nNomation Forms:\nNomination forms were emailed to members on 30 August or can be downloaded from our website:\nPDF – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Notice-of-2017-AGM.pdf\nWORD – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Notice-of-2017-AGM.doc \nVenue:\nHawthorn Tram Depot\, 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn (cnr Power Street and Riversdale Road\, catch tram routes 70 or 75) \nAGM Agenda:\n1. Apologies and President’s Welcome\n2. Minutes of previous AGM\n3. Presentation of Annual Report\n4. Financial Report\n5. Election of Office Bearers for 2017-18\n6. General Business\n7. Close of Meeting \nAt the conclusion of the AGM\, Paul Kennelly presented Bus Builders: Symons & Fowler and H A Grummet & Son
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-2017-agm/
LOCATION:Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot)\, 8 Wallen Rd\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/jointeam.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170902T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170902T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20170802T101209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T135044Z
UID:2559-1504342800-1504373400@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:Moonee Valley Coaches & Dysons Heritage Day
DESCRIPTION:Members joined the Bus and Coach Society of Victoria on Saturday 2 September 2017 for a day out riding heritage buses in Melbourne’s North. \n\n\nThe Higginson family warmly invited us back for a morning of rides on some the Moonee Valley Coaches heritage fleet. After a BBQ lunch\, we headed across to Dysons to celebrate their 65th anniversary by sampling their growing heritage fleet. \n\n\nThe focus of the afternoon was heritage rides rather than a Dysons depot visit.\n\nPICK-UPs & DROP-OFFs\nBus #1\nOakleigh Station (625\, 701 & 733 stop on Johnston St) – Pick-up 9:15am\, Return 5:30pm\nCaulfield Station (624 Kew Stop on Sir John Monash Dr) – Pick-up 9:30am\, Return 5:15pm\nSouthern Cross Station (216 & 219 stop on Spencer St\, north of Lonsdale St) – Pick-up 10am\, Return 4:45pm\nBus #2\nLilydale Station (Bus Interchange) – Pick-up 8:50am\, Return 5:30pm\nRIngwood Station (670 & 679 stop on Maroondah Hwy) – Pick-up 9:23am\, Return 5pm\n(Awaits 9:15am train ex Belgrave & 9:18am train ex City/Box Hill) \n\nLUNCH\n\nBBQ Lunch at Moonee Valley Coaches. Advise of any dietary requirements to tours@bcsv.org.au  \n\nCOST\n\n$10 for BCSV members and $20 non-members. Under 18s half price. New members were welcome to join on the day.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/moonee-valley-coaches-dysons-heritage-day/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour,Transport Events,Vehicle Convoy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/DysonsHeritage2a.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170716T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20170701T032424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171215T134850Z
UID:2333-1500217200-1500224400@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV July Meeting: More European Travels
DESCRIPTION:Members joined the BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria for our July social meeting at 3pm on Sunday 16 July as Geoffrey Foster provided us with another installment of photos from his latest adventures around Europe. \nAfternoon tea followed. \nBoth members and guests were welcome to attend. \nMelbourne Tram Museum / Hawthorn Tram Depot is located at 8 Wallen Rd Hawthorn\, near the corner of Power Street. \nTram Routes 70 & 75 stop adjacent\, with Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line a short 10 min walk away\,
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-july-meeting-more-european-travels/
LOCATION:Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot)\, 8 Wallen Rd\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/TrolleyBusEurope.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170528T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20170513T005921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171218T035810Z
UID:1492-1495962000-1495990800@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV May Tour - Ventura Dandenong & Victorian Touring Coaches
DESCRIPTION:The Bus & Coach Society of Victoria’s May tour visited the Ventura depot in Dandenong. \nThis was long overdue – despite opening in March 2008 under Grenda’s\, this was our first visit! This depot became Ventura’s head office after the purchase of the business in 2012. \nWe also visited the new Victorian Touring Coaches depot in Springvale which opened in the second half of 2016. \nPICK-UPs \nFrom the city and south:\nOakleigh Station (624 bus stop\, north side in Portman Street) – 10.00am (approx 4pm drop off)\n\nFrom the east:\nBoronia Station (691 bus stop) – 9.15am (approx 4:30pm drop off)\nGlen Waverley Station (754 bus stop) – 9.50am (approx 4pm drop off)\n\nMORNING TEA & LUNCH\nAs there was a morning tea at VTC\, we ask people to indicate their attendance for catering. This can be done by email to tours@bcsv.org.au or by clicking “going” on the tour Facebook page.\n\nWe also enjoyed a BBQ lunch at VTC before heading to Ventura. \nFARE\nThere was no cost for members attending this tour\, with non-members $10. Under 18s half price.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-may-tour-ventura-dandenong-victorian-touring-coaches/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170521T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20170323T112118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171218T040012Z
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SUMMARY:BCSV May Meeting: Transport Around Bendigo 1920-1990
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday 21 May 2017 we held our May social meeting Melbourne Tram Museum / Hawthorn Tram Depot. \nArchives Officer Paul Kennnelly presented a detailed look back at tram and bus transport across Bendigo from 1920 to 1990. \nAfternoon tea followed. \nBoth members and guests were welcome to attend. \nMelbourne Tram Museum / Hawthorn Tram Depot is located at 8 Wallen Rd Hawthorn\, near the corner of Power Street. \nTram Routes 70 & 75 stop adjacent\, with Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line a short 10 min walk away\,
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/transport-around-bendigo-1920-1990/
LOCATION:Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot)\, 8 Wallen Rd\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170319T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20170308T083424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T081559Z
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SUMMARY:BCSV March Meeting: Bill Slattery - Buying & Selling buses
DESCRIPTION:On March 19 at 3pm we held our first social meeting for 2017 as our special guest speaker Bill Slattery reflected on 40 years of buying and selling buses. \nWe finished the afternoon about 5pm with a cuppa and a chance to catch up. \nAs usual\, we met at the Melbourne Tram Museum / Hawthorn Tram Depot\, 8 Wallen Rd Hawthorn near the corner of Power Street. \nTram Routes 70 & 75 stop near-by\, with Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line a short 10 min walk.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-march-meeting-bill-slattery-buying-selling-buses/
LOCATION:Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot)\, 8 Wallen Rd\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170312T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20170308T082049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T091215Z
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SUMMARY:BCSV March Mini-Tour: Routes of Hampton
DESCRIPTION:Following our successful mini-tour over old Nuline routes a few weeks earlier\, we ran another on Sunday 12th March 2017 with a pick up at Caulfield Station at 2.30pm\, with an additional pick up at Hampton Station at 3.15pm. \nThis tour retraced the routes of Hampton Green Bus Lines\, Hampton Red Bus Service and Arrow Motors (later Nuline) on its route from Hampton to North Brighton. \nThe mini-tour finished about 5pm with drop offs along the way as required. \nThere was no cost to members\, non-members were charged $5. \nCraig Coop again supplied our bus\, this time an ex Invicta Custom Coaches bodied Isuzu.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-march-mini-tour-routes-of-hampton/
LOCATION:Caulfield Station – Normanby Rd\, Normanby Rd\, Caulfield East\, VIC\, 3145\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Mini-Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170225T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170226T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20161130T015059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T081717Z
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SUMMARY:BCSV February 2017 Overnight Tour: Bendigo & surrounds
DESCRIPTION:The Bus and Coach Society of Victoria held an overnight tour in February 2017\, visiting various operators in Bendigo & surrounds. \nWe visited local operators such as Christians\, Bendigo Coachlines\, Flood’s & Whitmore Group as well as the renowned historic Bendigo “Talking Tram” operation. \nBCSV Members\, along with others who previously expressed a formal expression of interest\, were required to pay a $20 deposit to secure their spot no later than November 30. \nThose joining us in Bendigo were requested to pay a $5 deposit to secure their place onboard. \nGeneral bookings opened on December 1 on a first come\, first served basis until December 31 (again $20 deposit required). \nResidual payment for all attendees was then due on January 31. \nShift workers were granted flexibility to cancel up to 7 days prior (full refund) should rosters prevent them attending\, if they indicated this on the booking form. \nBooking forms (which include rates) can be downloaded below:\nPDF – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Bendigo-Tour-Booking-Form.pdf\nWORD – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Bendigo-Tour-Booking-Form.doc \nAttendees were encouraged to RSVP to the event page for future updates – https://www.facebook.com/events/627616620750701/
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-february-2017-overnight-tour-bendigo-surrounds/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170219T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20170219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20170214T231814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T091628Z
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SUMMARY:BCSV Members' Mini-Tour: Route 617 Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:BCSV deputy president Craig Coop invited members to join him for an afternoon outing on Sunday 19 February onboard his preserved Transit bodied Hino as he retraced Route 617 Caulfield – Middle Brighton – Southland\, which he operated from 1986 to 1991 as Nuline Bus Service (which he still operates today (separate to Nuline Charter)). \nThe tour departed the southern side of Caulfield Station in Normanby Rd at 3pm and returned by 6pm. \nCOST: This outing was free of charge but was a special members’ only event.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-members-mini-tour-route-617-reenactment/
LOCATION:Various Pickup Points\, Refer to event description
CATEGORIES:BCSV Mini-Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20161120T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20161120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20160229T121949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T081926Z
UID:149-1479654000-1479661200@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:BCSV November Meeting: Victorian School Bus Operators 70s - 90s PART 2
DESCRIPTION:The final BCSV social meeting for 2016 featured the conculding half a slide presentation by Geoffrey Foster looking back on a number of regional Victorian School Bus Operators during the 1970s to 1990s\, covering operations in the north and east of the state. \n\n\n \n\n\nAs usual\, both members & guests were welcome to attend this presentation at Hawthorn Tram Depot from 15:00 on 20 November.\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAs always. small afternoon tea followed.\n\n\n \n\n\nHawthorn Tram Depot is located at 8 Wallen Rd Hawthorn near the corner of Power Street. Tram Routes 70 & 75 stop near-by\, with Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line a short 10 min walk.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-november-meeting-victorian-school-bus-operators-70s-90s-part-2/
LOCATION:Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot)\, 8 Wallen Rd\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20161113T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20161113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T065224
CREATED:20160710T090528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170327T091747Z
UID:185-1479027600-1479049200@bcsv.org.au
SUMMARY:HCVCA Historical Commerical Vehicle Display 2016
DESCRIPTION:The annual HCVCA Historic Commerical Vehicle Display Day was held at Yarra Glen Racecourse on Sunday November 13 2016. \nHundreds enjoyed a day out looking at dozens upon dozens of beautifully restored trucks\, buses\, machinery and other historic vehicles. People chatted with the owners\, got tips for your projects and gained inspiration for your next dream vehicle. \nEntry was $10\, kids under 14 Free. \nDriver Bus Lines provided return shuttle bus transport from Mt Waverley & Lilydale. Otherwise there was ample onsite parking. \nBCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria members can enjoy a free BBQ lunch in conjunction with the team at Driver Bus Lines \nFor the rest\, there were ample food options on site.\n\nBus and coach owners should chat to Paul Kennelly (secretary@bcsv.org.au) for details on presenting their vehicle for the next display.\n \nFor all other commercial vehicles\, make contact with the HCVCA directly. Details – http://www.hcvc.com.au/
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/hcvca-display-2016/
LOCATION:Yarra Glen Racecourse\, Armstrong Grove\, Yarra Glen\, Victoria\, 3775\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Transport Events,Vehicle Display
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