from AR magazine 1985 July page 56 -

DEVIL NEWS FROM THE NW BRANCH
The monthly meeting of the NW Branch, with
fifteen in attendance, was held at the Penguin
High School with Ross VK7WP, being in the chair
due to Tony VK7AX, holidaying in Cairns, (just as
he was receiving some good SSTV from VK3 on
7.130 MHz). All accepted the comprehensive
Treasurer's Report that was given by Jack
VK7WJ.
The application by John Vanderlinde to become
a member was accepted. Welcome John. Robert
VK7NAE, responsible for Youth Affairs, hoped to
report more at the next meeting. QSL cards are
not moving very fast according to the report given
by Greg on behalf of Max who was unable to
attend.
REPEATER REPORT
No problems have been reported with two
metres and it is with pleasure that it can be
reported the NW will soon have a new ATV
repeater on the air. The location will be at Kelseys
Tiers, behind Devonport, where the tower is
installed with 240V AC being available. The Visual
and CW ID boards are completed and the antenna
design is well on the way. Yet to be completed are
a couple of boards and the purchase of the coaxial
cable.
Sincere appreciation is tendered to and
includes VK7s AX, OL, OM, RN, UD, WJ, WZ and
Peter Westerhof for their invaluable assistance so
far.
GONG AWARD
It appears the introduction of this award has
kept the use of the repeater down under the three
minute mark. The name has been changed and if
you are heard to make a mistake or other
misdemeanour, you are a contender for this award
at the next meeting.
Thanks to Greg VK7ZBT for his assistance in
gathering the news for me and 73 till next month.
Max VK7KMF.
AR