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National Calendar of Blacksmithing & Associated Events 2019 1 Prepared by Kieran Gleeson, Colac Vic 3250 Mob: 0423 774 720 Everyone, please note for most state-run blacksmithing events, it is a requirement that all participants be a paid-up member. Also note when planning to attend a local or interstate event please contact the organisers a minimum of four weeks prior to the event. (longer lead time would be better & appreciated) Blacksmithing events held every month: New South Wales 2nd Sat and 4th Sat & Sun - three days a month Peel River Artist Blacksmiths Tamworth NSW, 8 coke forges, 10 anvils, plus a 15kg Anyang power hammer Contact Craig Drew 0407 005 557. (Craig lives in Tamworth) https://www.artistblacksmithnsw.com/ Queensland Every 2 nd Sunday in the month Forging day every 2 nd Sunday of every month. Queensland Metal Artisans Collective (QMAC) Night Forging on the 1 st Tuesday & 3 rd Saturday of the month. Other events may also take place the last Sunday of the month Always check their website or Facebook page to confirm dates. QMAC supports and encourages metal artisans of all types, so other events during the month vary. Location generally Cooneana Heritage Centre, Redbank Plains. Active Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1040000799413532/. Join the page and PM Graham for more details. www.qmac.club South Australia Forging every Tuesday & every Saturday 10am – 3pm Home Base: Penfield Forge (Within the Penfield Sporting Association grounds) Note the SA blacksmiths have an extreme heat policy no forging above 36c General meeting 4 th Thursday of the month, held at The Elephant & Castle hotel West Terrace Adelaide CBD. Tea @ 6pm General Meeting @ 7pm, visitors welcome. http://www.artistblacksmithsa.org.au/live/

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Everyone,pleasenoteformoststate-runblacksmithingevents,itisarequirementthatallparticipantsbeapaid-upmember.Alsonotewhenplanningtoattendalocalorinterstateeventpleasecontacttheorganisersaminimumoffourweekspriortotheevent.(longerleadtimewouldbebetter&appreciated)

Blacksmithing events held every month: NewSouthWales2ndSatand4thSat&Sun-threedaysamonthPeelRiverArtistBlacksmithsTamworthNSW,8cokeforges,10anvils,plusa15kgAnyangpowerhammerContactCraigDrew0407005557.(CraiglivesinTamworth) https://www.artistblacksmithnsw.com/

QueenslandEvery2ndSundayinthemonthForgingdayevery2ndSundayofeverymonth.QueenslandMetalArtisansCollective(QMAC)NightForgingonthe1stTuesday&3rdSaturdayofthemonth.OthereventsmayalsotakeplacethelastSundayofthemonthAlwayschecktheirwebsiteorFacebookpagetoconfirmdates.QMACsupportsandencouragesmetalartisansofalltypes,soothereventsduringthemonthvary.LocationgenerallyCooneanaHeritageCentre,RedbankPlains.ActiveFacebookpagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1040000799413532/.JointhepageandPMGrahamformoredetails.www.qmac.club

South Australia Forging every Tuesday & every Saturday 10am – 3pm HomeBase:PenfieldForge(WithinthePenfieldSportingAssociationgrounds)NotetheSAblacksmithshaveanextremeheatpolicynoforgingabove36cGeneralmeeting4thThursdayofthemonth,heldatTheElephant&CastlehotelWestTerraceAdelaideCBD.Tea@6pmGeneralMeeting@7pm,visitorswelcome.http://www.artistblacksmithsa.org.au/live/

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Blacksmithing events held every month: WesternAustralianBlacksmithsAssociationEveryweekend–Saturday,Sunday+everyWednesdayheldatthePerthShowGrounds1GraylandsRdClaremontWA6010PhoneKenafter6pmWAtime0428276375https://www.bawa.net.au/

Victoria Every Sunday MontDeLanceyHomestead71WellingtonRoadWandinNorthVic3139(approximatelyonehourfromMelbourneCBD)Capacityis10workingvisitingblacksmithsatnocost,butbringhandtools.CokesuppliedAlso,anylocalorinternationalvisitingblacksmithsarewelcomeatanySundaythroughouttheyearOskarHuecherig0434533217TuesdayEvenings6–9pm EverysecondweekendThe Blacksmith's Barn at the Cooper's Settlement, Bundoora Park, Bundoora (Melways map 19, F4). 1069 Plenty Rd Bundoora 3083 15km North of Melbourne CBD OpenthelastSundayinmonthNational Steam Centre (Melbourne Victoria) 1200 Ferntree Gully Rd Scoresby Thursdays are volunteers work days, visitors are welcome to call in. www.melbournesteam.com.au

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February2019

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NewSouthWales9Feb–17March

Queensland 16 & 17 February Queensland Knife Show IpswichCivicCentreAuditoriumLimestoneSt&NicholasStreet,IpswichQLD4305Victoria 15,16&17FebPortlandBayVintageRallyPortlandTramDepotBentinckStPortland(SouthWestVictoria)Fridayevening,Sat10am–5pm,Sunday10am–3pmFeaturingBritishtractors&engines,workinghistoricalmachinery,vintagecars,trucks&motorcycles,vintagegardenmachinery,water&plumbing,woodturning.Capacityforblacksmiths–three,BYOeverythingBBQFridayevening@$3.00pp.NomealofferedSatnight.BreakfastSat&Sunday@$3.00pp.EnquiresGlenn0409258135orPaul0418642135 17 February 2019, 9:00am - 4:00pm

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Ballan District Vintage Machinery & Vehicle Club Inc. Ballan’s Great Vintage Rally OldBallanRacecourse,RacecourseRd,Ballan,Vic.Located½waybetweenBallarat&MelbourneVictoria.FeaturingThisYear:OurFabulousRonaldsonTippettMuseumwithR&TenginesinACTION!(BringanddisplayyourownR&Tenginestoo!)Fordvehiclesofalldescriptions!Aussiecars,trucks,utesetc.Vintagetractorpull,Bigstationaryengines,Vintage&ClassicCars,Trucksandmotorbikes,Sheepshearing,BSAandBritishmotorcycles,Modelaircraftflyingdisplays,Workingdemonstrations,Vintagestationaryengines,Fabuloushandcrafts,Varietyandoldtimewares,Tools,axes,chainsawsetc.,Modeltrains,Modelpoweredboats,Wellsetupblacksmithsforge/workshop,althoughit’salongnarrowbuilding&canbeveryhotinthere–KieranGleesonforgedatthiseventinFeb2018.DelicioushotandcoldfoodanddrinksataffordablepricesAdults$10Family$20ChildrenU14FreeExhibitors:Freeentryforeachexhibitorplusonehelperorpassenger.Allothersmustpayentryfeeunlesspre-arranged.TractordriversandengineoperatorsmusthaveInsurancecard/docsanddriver’slicence.Junioroperatorsunder17mustcomplywithNHMArequirements.Campingpermitted.SetupSaturdayOK.Contact:JasonPalmer0409557541,IanErwin0353681293,RayMeadows0353681177.NSW23 February Gundagai NSW 2722 ARTHC Tractor Pull & Swap Meet 375kmsSouthWestofSydney(ontheHumeHwy)AustralianRoadTransportHeritageCentreDateofClubEvent: GundagaiShowgroundsEventDetails:Vintagetractor,4wdUte&LadiesTractorPull.Machinerydisplays.HeavyHorseevents.Swap,Market&CollectablesStalls.JumpingCastleforthekidsAROLMRA(TheAustralianRideOnLawnMowerRacingAssociation)racemeet.Ourflyerandmoreinfocanbedownloadedfromourwebsite.Contact:JoanneMiller:0407892511

March2019ACT–Canberra1–3MarchAustraliaBladeSymposium,1-3March,TharwaValley

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Forgehttps://bladesymposium.com/21NaasRd,TharwaACT2620,30kmsSouthofCanberraTheAustralianBladeSymposiymbringstogethertheverybestofknifemakinginAustralia.Ifyouhaveaninterestinedgedtoolsandhowtheyaremade,thenthisisthepremiereventforyou.Fromthebeginnertotheadvanced,theSymposiumwillhavesomethingforeveryone.LearnfromsomeofAustralia’sverybestknifemakersandbladesmithsastheysharetheirsecretstomanufacturingtheperfectknife.Seebladesgetforgedandgroundandlearntheintricaciesoftheheattreatment.LearntofithandlesandnewmethodstofinishyourbladesfromsomeofAustralia’sbest.Withover20specialiseddemonstrators,theeventwillbeonceagainheldatthehistoricCuppacumbalongHomesteadinTharwa,ACT.Meetotherknifemakersandbladesmiths,shareyourexperiencesandgetinvolvedinthesocialdinnersonFridayandSaturdaynights.WewillalsobeholdingaminiknifeshowandmarketplaceonSaturdaynightforthosewishingtoshowtheirknivesandsellsuppliestoothersinattendance.SpecialguestABSMastersmithRodrigoSfreddoNSW2 & 3 MarchCorowa NSW 2646 Annual Vintage Tractor Pull & Vintage Rally610kmsSouthWestofSydney/60kmsWestofAlbury-Wodonga.CorowaHistoricVehicleandMachineryClubInc.AddressofEvent:241RedlandsRoadCorowa2646EventDetails:Saturday2nd.StartingwithRoadRun,AustralianChamberlainChampionshipsandvintagedisplaysfrom10amon.BBQlunchbothdays,complimentaryBBQDinnerforMembersandExhibitorsfollowedbyFunAuctionSunday3rd10amAllMakesTractorPull,vintagedisplayincludingvehicles,memorabilia.3levelloadingrampsandliftingfacilitiesavailable.EntryGoldCoinDonationContact:BillPetzke0427856529.LynPlant0408208128MarchEventNSWArtistBlacksmithsdetailstocomeGraftonNSWVictoria9&10MarchGlenelgVintageMachineryClubInauguralrallyHeywoodSouthWestVictoria340kmsWestofMelbourne.60kmsSouthofHamiltonVictoria.ClubInauguralRally.OpentoallcollectorsnomatterwhatyoucollectandStallholdersmostwelcome.PleasecomeandsupportourbeneficiariesbeingPortlandBaseHospitalandHeywoodRuralHealthandenjoyafamilyorientedrally.Bookingsareessentialforonsitecampingpurposes.Pleasesharewithyourfriends.EverythingfromVintageMachinery,Cars,Trucks,Motorcycles,stalls,certificates,prizesandsomuchmore.Tractorpulling,buyswapandsell,stallsdisplays,amusements,tradedisplayswelcomeandrememberitdoesn'tmatterwhatyoucollecteveryonewelcome.DarylAlbertMob0437563900

9 & 10 March 201943rd Annual Rally and Vintage Tractor Pull Cobden SouthWestVictoria Club Name: South Western District Restoration Group Inc. Grayland St Cobden. 200kms South West of Melbourne, 60kms East of Warrnambool Event Details: Auction to be held Saturday 11am. Displays to feature Steam traction engine,&

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other steam engines, Stationary engines Vintage cars Trucks &Tractors. Sheep shearing. Shed displays. Blacksmiths forge, Two course meal Saturday night. Contact: Rally; Brian 0448 71 1476. Auction: Graham 0355 931 2629to11MarchScoresbySteamfestMelbourneClubName:MelbourneSteamTractionEngineClubIncAddress:NationalSteamCentre;1200FerntreeGullyRd.Scoresby30kmsEastofMelbourneCBDEventDetails:Vintagemachineryrallyfeaturingindustrialandmarinesteamanddieselengines,steamtractionengines,portablesteamengines,blacksmithing,bigearthmovingdemonstrations,workingdraughthorses,miniaturetrainandtractorrides,modelrailway,military,collectableandassociatedhobbydisplays.Contact:Ray(03)97623490Website:melbournesteam.com.au16 & 17 MarchTalbot 20th Annual Vintage Engine & Machinery Rally Central Victoria Club Name: Talbot Vintage Engine Restorers Group 160kms North West Melbourne, 60kms North of Ballarat Vic. Address of Event: Football/Netball Ground, Avoca Rd Talbot 3371 Featuring: Engine Driven Machinery with chaff cutting demonstrations, Vintage Engines, Cars, Motorbikes, Machinery & Collectables on display. All exhibitors are welcome. Free camping & Saturday evening meal for all exhibitors. Sunday will be running in conjunction with the local markets. Onsite catering. Public Entry: Adults $2, Children under 16 Free. Event contact: Leanne (03) 5463 2114 or Email: [email protected]

30 & 31 March Trundle NSW 2875 Trundle Back in Time Vintage Rally and Tractor Pull 412kms West of Sydney / 54kms West of Parkes Trundle P & A Society Inc Address: Trundle Show Ground Event Details: Main Feature - production range of the International Harvester Company and to create a record for the most number of the iconic 40 series tractors on a rally ground at one time. Includes

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WD & WK 40 tractors, T & TD 40 & 35 TracTractors. Proceeds of record to charity. Vintage engine, car & bike clubs & market stalls invited. Bar & BBQ facilities. Powered and Unpowered camping sites on rally ground. Contact: Market Stalls: Stella Farmer 0437 705 576; Engines, Tractors, Clubs, Entries: Digger Anderson 0417 616 907. Email: [email protected]. Camp bookings: Peter Kelly 0447 821 098

April2019Victoria6 & 7 April Bacchus Marsh vintage trucks and trades Club Name: Rotary club of Bacchus Marsh Event Address: Maddingley Park Reserve Bacchus Marsh. Bacchus Marsh is 60kms from Melbourne CBD & 60kms from Ballarat Vic. Event Details: We are holding a vintage truck and trade show trucks are to be no older than 1969 build and we have space for about 100 we are looking for anything. if you have any questions please email me. this is our first year for this type of event in Bacchus Marsh we would love to see everyone there. There will be food trucks and vintage trades on site all weekend ie blacksmiths coopers etc Contact: Donna Martin 0437177031 email [email protected] Kieran Gleeson plans to forge at this event

Victoria 20&21AprilEaster Weekend WheatlandsWarracknabealAgriculturalMachineryMuseum52stAnnualVintageMachineryRally60kmNorthofHorsham(NorthWestVictoria)2019FeatureInternationalbrandMachineryTwilightTractorPullBlacksmithsforgePh0353981901or0407242914www.vintagerally.com.au

AprilVictoria 13 & 14 April MtAlexanderVintageEngineClub22ndAnnualRally. Mt. Alexander Vintage Engine Club. Time: Saturday 10am –5pm, Sunday 10am- 3pm. Address of Event: Dave Bennett Reserve Muckleford/ Walmer Road, Muckleford Vic. (7kms West of Castlemaine, central Victoria.) Event Details: This years featured tractor is Ferguson prior to joining Massey Harris and featured engine is Petter. We have on display tractors, engines, shearing gear, pumps and memorabilia, cars,

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trucks. There is catering on ground and entertainment for the kids. Plenty of room for camping and complimentary meal for exhibitors on Saturday night. Rally is run to NHMA guidelines. Proof of exhibitors Insurance is essential. Contact: Stephen 0419 510 911 or Graham 0448 888 256. Kieran Gleeson plans to attend.

Victoria 27 & 28 April AnnualVintageTractor&MachineryRallyClub Name: Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex Inc Address: Market Street, Lockington, Vic. 3563 (30kmSouthWestofEchucaVictoria) Event Details: Lockington's rally will feature International Harvester as the factory opened in Geelong 80 years ago. Trucks, tractors, stationery engines, along with many other vintage collections will be, and are invited to be, on display. Blacksmiths very welcome. The Scarecrow competition display will again be a town feature. Contact: President: Joe Chappel (03)54862226, Vice President: Fenton Phillips 0428882215, Secretary: Beryl Marshall 0428862353

Victoria 27 & 28 April WatersideMetalArtBlacksmithingFestivalSaturday10am–11pm,Sunday10am–4pmTheprimaryobjectiveofthefestivalistoencouragefellowshipandcreativitywithintheAustralian&InternationalBlacksmithingcommunity.InternationalBlacksmithJakeJamesfromCanadatogetherwithatrioofAustralianBlacksmiths,BenBeams&PeteMatila(bothfromTasmania)plusWilMaguirefromNSW,duringtheweekendwillforgeanamazingfree-standingsculpture.LiveMusicfromlocalbands,foodtrucks,Belgian&localbeerfromTwoBirdsBreweryThisisafabulousevent,thatIhaveattendedtwicepreviouslyandplantoattendthisyear(KieranGleeson)https://blacksmithsfestival.com/

NSW27&28April2019 IronfestLithgowNSWForgeweekendcombinedwithIronfest.Largeareaavailablewheremanyblacksmithssetuptheirforges,demonstratetothepublicandenjoythecompanyofamyriadofpeople.IronfestLithgowisanartsfestivalthatexplorestherelationshipbetweenhumans,metalandidentity.Itbringstogetherartists,designer-makers,blacksmiths,performersofallkind,musicians,steampunkers,historical re-enactors,machineenthusiasts&hobbyistsfromalloverAustralia.

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KieranGleesonhasattendedIronfestin2013,2014,2015,2016&2018,andplanstoattendin2020thisalwaysafabulousweekend.https://ironfest.net/CraigDrewMob0407005557

MayVictoria4 & 5 May 113th Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally (Located 50km West of Ballarat Victoria) Grandparade2:15pmdailyonourallweatherarenaFabulousweekendifyoulikeoldmachinery,steamengines,vintagemachinery,cars&bikesAustralia’slargest,(90tons)fullyoperationalsteamshovel.Thiseventfeaturingone&twocylindertractors.Blacksmithing–availablespaceforvisitingblacksmithsisverylimited.Campingfacilitieshttp://www.lakegoldsmithsteamrally.org.au/KieranGleesonMob0423774720

5 & 6 May Melbourne Knife Show Best Western Convention Centre3333ArdlieStAttwood,VIC(6kmfromTullamarineAirport,Melbourne)

NSW4,5&6MayQuirindiRuralHeritageVillageVintagemachinery&swapmeetClubName:QuirindiRuralHeritageVillageAddress:AtHeritageVillage,3kmsfromQuirindionGunnedahRoadEventDetails:Annualrallyandswapmeet;TractortrekMay4,rallyMay5&6.Vintagemachinery,trucks,tractors,vehicles,stationerymotors.Miniaturerailwayrunning,newModelrailwaydisplay to be unveiled. Street parade Saturday am, More than 120 swap sites. AlsoBelligenShow(40kmSouthWestofCoffsHarbourNSW)Forgedayanddemonstratingtothepublicattheshowground.BYOhandtoolsandmaterials.CraigDrewMob0407005557NSW19&20MayCampbelltownSteamandMachineryMuseum(65km’sfromSydneyCBD)ForgeweekendanddemonstratingtothepublicduringthemuseumfielddayatMenangleNSW.Bringyourownequipmentandtherearecampingfacilitiesonsite.Greatifyouloveallthingssteam,dieselandold.Web:www.artistblacksmithnsw.comCraigDrewMob0407005557

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NSW19&20MayBarhamSouthernNSWontheMurrayriver(½waybetweenEchuca&SwanHill)TheBorderFlywheersClub23rdVintageEngine&MachineryRally9JamiesonAveBarhamNSW(OldBarhamBrickworks)Workingearthmovingequipment,under15hplawnmowerpull,fullyoperationalsteambaywithClaytonstationaryengine.StartUps140hp6cylinderairstartLincolnRuston,TheFowlerMarshallwillbestartedforthefirsttime,TheEagleCreekpumpengine–alwayscreatesalotofinterest.NewBlacksmithsshopLocalartshowinnumbertwobrickkiln,manyexhibitsofladies,fullcateringallweekendwithcampingonsiteforExhibitorsonly.NotethissiteisopenthefirstSaturdayofthemonth10am–4pmPhGordonFarrant0354532370orColLloyd0354533818–afterdark.Victoria19&20MayHamiltonPastoralMuseumClubName:HamiltonPastoralMuseumWesternVictoriaCornerBallaratRd&HillerLaneHamiltonEventDetails:steamthreshing,workinghorses,tractorpulling,ploughingpaddock,grandparade,enginesandotherworkingparaphernalia.Functioningperiodbuildingsincludingprinters,telephoneexchange,saddlery,blacksmithing&more.Fullcatering,tradesandcrafts,Saturdayeveningspitroastmeal.Visitorsandexhibitorswelcome.Contact:Museum(03)55711595orGlen0409258135 www.hamiltonpastoralmuseum.com.au QLD26 & 27 May Pioneer Park Museum Field Days Dalby (approx3hoursWestofBrisbane) ClubName:PioneerParkAssociationIncAddress:PioneerParkMuseum,17BlackStreet,DalbyQldEventDetails:FeaturingMasseyHarris,MasseyFergusonandFieldMarshalltractorsandCrossleyandHornsbyengines.Workingmachinerydemonstrationsincludechaffcutting,cornshelling,sheepshearing,blacksmithing,tractorpullandsled,tractorbalancing,bagloading,grandparadeandspinningandweaving.Therewillalsobemarketstalls,artsandcrafts,toolsandcollectables,live

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countrymusicandmuchmore.Refreshmentsincludebillyteaanddamper,BBQandcanteen.Contact:ElaineFox(07)46624760,0428623176;GarthBrownsdon0459475218

JuneJune Event NSW Artist Blacksmiths details to come At Nigel Stokes place details to come – contact Craig Drew if interested JulyNSW 13&14JulyForginginJulyNabiacNSW2312(Don&CoralGabriel’s)TwothreedaymasterclasseswithPeteHill&ShonaJohnsonFirstmasterclassWed10JulytoFriday12JulySecondmasterclassSunday14JulytoTuesday16JulySaturday13/7demonstrationdaybyShonaJohnson&PeteHill.Sundaydoyouronforging–ifnotparticipatinginthe2ndmasterclass.285kmsNorthofSydneyCraigDrew0407005557Shona Johnson, a Scottish blacksmith, is a partner in their family enterprise, P. Johnson & Company based at Ratho Byres Forge on the outskirts of Edinburgh Scotland. Shona works with her father Phil Johnson, who established P. Johnson & Company in 1974. Shonaʼs skills have continued to develop under the guidance of her husband the accomplished ʻsmith, Pete Hill, also a partner in the family business. https://www.rathobyresforge.co.uk/QLD20&22JulyTheQueenslandHeritageRallyBiloela(600kmNorthWestofBrisbane)ClubName:CallideDawsonMachineryPreservationClubInc.Address:QueenslandHeritagePark,11ExhibitionAvenue,Biloela,QLD,4715.EventDetails:TheQueenslandHeritageRallyisQueensland'spremiereeventformachineryenthusiasts,collectorsandrestorers.The2018eventpromisestobehugewithdisplaysofmachinery,workingdemonstrations,blacksmithingworkshops,campovencookingcompetitions,silentmovies,liveentertainment,tradeandmarketstallsandmuch,muchmore.Onsitecamping

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andcateringavailable.Checkoutwww.qldheritagerally.com.auforeventupdatesandnews.Contact:CindyCooper0429383296. August NSW4 & 5 August SydneyKnifeShowRosehillGardensRacecourseSouth Australia 10 & 11 August Family Open Days at Kaesler's Landing Loxton Loxton Old Machinery Group 1216BookpurnongRoad,Loxton(30km’sfromRenmarkSA)Aweekendforenthusiastsofstationaryengines,tractors,cars,farmingandfruitblockequipment.Blacksmithing,sheepshearingdemonstrations,vintagetractorbalance,classicriverboatsandPaddleSteamer"Industry"rivercruises.Marketstallsanddisplaysfortheladiesandactivitiesforthechildren.Contact:PaulKaesler:0428841420RaeleneHarvey:0438819001Email:[email protected] Australia 10 & 11 August Riverland Hit N Miss Rally Club: Waikerie & Districts Machinery Preservation Society Inc. On the Murray River, 200kms North West of Adelaide Benson Park, 14077 Sturt Highway, Waikerie. Details: Vintage tractor pull, replica Ford Quadricycle, Tom Kruse mail truck replica, blacksmithing, tractors, stationary engines, sheep shearing and lots more. Family day out with food & drinks. Contact: Erica: 0437 912 327 or Ron: 0448 757 456.SeptemberSouth Australia30Augustto8SeptemberAdelaideRoyalShowOneblacksmithonsitepossiblyofotherspacesavailablewww.artistblacksmithsa.org.au/liveVictoria1SeptemberFather’sDayVintageDisplayBellarinevintagemachinerygroup(Drysdale20minutesfromGeelongVictoria)2-10StationStDrysdale,VictoriaTheBellarineRailwayDrysdalestationprecinctarea.Vintageengines,steamengines,tractors,vintagecarsandtrucksandmachinery,ShorttrainridesbyBellarinerailway.Contact:0438593292Theorganisersofthiseventwouldlovetohavesomeblacksmith(s)attendVictoria14&15September

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Wedderburnengineandmachinerysocietyinc(Wedderburnis90kmNorthWestofBendigo,centralVictoria)EngineParkRacecourseRdWedderburnVIC3518Vintageengines,modelengineers,cars,shearingdemos,steamengine,women'scraftsdisplay,chaffcutting.fullycateredfreecampingavailable.PicturesquesettingCapacityforblacksmiths-fiveBYOeverythingKieranGleesonpossiblyattending Contact:Peter0354943261.Trevor0354943152Victoria15SeptemberMetcalfeVintageTractorPullClubName:MecalfeCommunityAssociation(20kmfromKyneton,30kmfromCastlemaine,CentralVictoria)Date:16thSeptember201MetcalfeRecreationReserve.EventDetails:picturesque,ruralrecreationreserve.vintagetractors.woodchopeventwithaxe-menfromaroundthestate,TheeleventhannualMetcalfeVintageTractorPullandWoodChopistobeheldon17thSeptember2017.EntertainmentwillalsoincludeVintage,VeteranandClassiccars,staticenginesPhNeilGirvan0354232242.NSW 15&16SeptemberCampbelltownSteamandMachineryMuseum(65km’sfromSydneyCBD)ForgeweekendanddemonstratingtothepublicduringthemuseumfielddayatMenangleNSW.Bringyourownequipmentandtherearecampingfacilitiesonsite.Greatifyouloveallthingssteam,dieselandold.Web:www.artistblacksmithnsw.comCraigDrewMob0407005557 QLDMonday 7 Oct 2019 (QLD long weekend)Queensland-QueensBirthdaylongweekendGatheringof“TheBlacksmiths”CooneanaHeritageCentre,1041RedbankPlainsRoad,NewChumMoreinfotocomeorcontactMartinGeddesMob0414849555NSW5&[email protected]

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OctoberVictoria5&6OctoberDunmunkleSumpOilersEngineRallycombinedwith“TheMurtoaBigWeekend”MurtoaMurtoais30kmNorthEastofHorsham(NorthWestVictoria) Address:RupanyupRdMurtoaEngineRallywithtractorscarsandbikes.4LargeRustonsuctiongasenginesplus3largedieselenginesrunatregulartimeduringtheday.CapacityforseveralblacksmithsBYOeverything.KieranGleesonforgedatthiseventinOct2017&hopestoreturnthisyear. www.oldengine.org/members/kennedy/murtoa/murtoa.htm Mob0429944300NSW13 October ForgingatSteveGales,RoscommonForge,PembrokeNSWAnothergreatforgingdayatagreatlocation.Pleasebringalongyourportablegearasitwillassist.CraigDrewMob0407005557 Victoria 13OctoberMontDeLanceyHomesteadBlacksmithsFestival71WellingtonRd,Wandin,Vic10am–4.30pm(approximatelyonehourfromMelbourneCBD)ThisFREEfundayisforthewholeFamily.CometoMontDeLanceyintheYarraValleyandexperienceBlacksmithsforginghotmetalusingtoolstohammer,bend,andcuttoproduceobjectssuchassculpture,tools,agriculturalimplements,decorativeitems,cookingutensils,plusmore,MedievalRe-enactments,artExhibitionandPaintingWorkshops,WoodTurnersOskarHuecherig0434533217

Victoria19&20OctHamiltonPastoralMuseumClubName:HamiltonPastoralMuseumCornerBallaratRd&HillerLaneHamiltonEventDetails:steamthreshing,workinghorses,tractorpulling,ploughingpaddock,grandparade,enginesandotherworkingparaphernalia.Functioningperiodbuildingsincludingprinters,telephoneexchange,saddlery,blacksmithing&more.Fullcatering,tradesandcrafts,Saturdayeveningspitroastmeal.Visitorsandexhibitorswelcome.Contact:Museum(03)55711595orGlen0409258135 www.hamiltonpastoralmuseum.com.au NovemberVictoria

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2&3November114thLakeGoldsmithSteamRally(Located50kmWestofBallaratVictoria)Grandparade2:15pmdailyonourallweatherarenaFabulousweekendifyoulikeoldmachinery,steamengines,vintagemachinery,cars&bikes.Australia’slargest,(90tons)fullyoperationalsteamshovelBlacksmithing–availablespaceforvisitingblacksmithsisverylimited.Campingfacilitieshttp://www.lakegoldsmithsteamrally.org.au/

South AustraliaAdelaideKnifeShow2-3November,ArkabaHotel Victoria9&10NovemberOldWoodDaysSouthWestVictoriaMilltownVictoria(betweenPortland&Hamilton)ThisiseventisraisingmoneyforCIKA–CancerinKids,NoteifattendingallmoneyfromgoodssoldgoestoCIKAWorkingwithhorses,vintageengines,woodcuttingequipmentsetinatranquilbushsettingCampingavailableonsite,teaSatnight@$25.00ppKieranGleesonforgedatthiseventin2018&planstoreturnin2019.PhAndrewDuyvestyn0457612171KieranGleeson0423774720NSW10 & 11 November NSW Blacksmiths Artist Blacksmiths AGM & C’Mas party EverleighNSWSydneyCraigDrew0407005557 December1December

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January2020VictoriaOrfordRally20minutesNorthofPortFairy,alongPortFairyHamiltonHwy.SouthWestVictoriaUsually3rdweekendofJanuarydatetobeconfirmedStationaryEngines,UteMuster,TractorPull,VintageCars,TrucksandMotorbikesDisplay,Shearingcompetition,BladeShearingdisplay,LightdisplayonSaturdaynight,LiveBand,StallHoldersandCampersarewelcome.Fullycatered.Gatesopen9amtilllateSaturdayand9amtill6pmSunday.FormoreinformationchecktheirFacebookpage

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