Wolseley Bash Car
Wolseley Car Club Member and Charity Fundraiser Del Collins and her Green 15/60 Watermelon Babe are a familuar sight on Australia's dusty outback roads.
Del and her navigator, Pat Nevin have taken part in many Charity Bashes in her 1958 Wolseley.
Her latest and most ambitious fund raising effort has seen her drive over 11,500 km in a return trip that would take her from her hometown in Kununurra,
WA to take part in a charity bash in Tasmania.
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| October 9 "On our way" DAY 5 from Kununarra, WA sees Del and Pat camping overnight at Aileron, NT.
They had a pleasent night with great food and drinks |
Whilst camped at Coober Pedy, Del couldn't resist the chance of a photo like this one |
October 17 Leaving Melbourne aboard the Spirit of Tasmania. 'Watermelon Bebe' was confined to a corner of the hold.
Del says: "she hated it" |
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| October 20 Parliament House in Hobart. The start of the 'Bash' |
Out of Hobart Admiring the view after a great lunch at the Dunally Golf Club.
Del says: "a beautiful place with good fish and chips" |
October 21 Triabunna, Tasmania. A "dress-up" theme. Del and Pat are having a great time. |
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| October 24 Day 4 of the 'Bash'. Pat Nevin, Navigator |
October 26 The 6th day in Tassie. At New Norfolk they took part in another "dress-up" theme at a High school.
"Cold Dalmation Dogs" Del says: "we had a great time, but the wind just blew and blew |
October 27 Launceston - End of the 'Bash'. Del says: "We won the Visitors Award, but we worked very hard for it -
we travelled over 11,500 km all up" |
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| The Return Journey. Who could resist a quick detour to the town of Wolseley SA.
This photo sees "Watermelon Bebe" outside the Wolseley Hotel |
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