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24.01.2022 Recently been liaising with Bruce Tilley who has uncovered two mysteries that he needs further info on. 1. A remarkable discovery as a shed in a back yard in Silverton was this Kanazawa Coach, which had been repowered with a Commer TS3. History a complete mystery !! It must take the prize for the first Japanese import ! The helpful owner told me he & his mate, who owned a Commer "knocker" truck bought it - he for a shed, & his mate for the Commer "knocker" motor in it. All he... knew that it was a school bus somewhere in S.A. He kindly donated the unusual badges to me (one for my collection, & the other for a good friend in W.A. also an avid collector). No sign of Hino, Isuzu etc on the steering wheel centre, or on the builders plate, so I assumed it was an integral. I also assumed that the badges are Kanazawa Coach, but since visiting Japan where a lot of operators have their own logo as a badge on their buses, I have my doubts. The builders plate (which I also have) states "Kanazawa Coach. Kanazawa Sangyo Co. Ltd." & is stamped 35 (which would be the Heisei number for 1960, then the builders number 600450. If you include it in your book, someone may recognize it & throw some more light on it. 2. An ex Austrian Post Bus Saurer (body unknown) in a yard at Airport West. Never saw or heard of it again. Any one recognise the body builder? Where did it end up? Paul Kennelly Geoffrey Foster Alan Greenhill Peter Kane

23.01.2022 Hi all, Have a bit of an update on GBNF 8 - Bodybuilders. The plan is to list alphabetically with AU builders first and then imports after that. Might have to restrict it to new imports though?... So far, I’m up to early Custom Coaches days (73-79) and I’m already at page 402!! Aagh..what a project to take on. I’ve got to get to Waddington and then complete the imports. The way it’s shaping up, it maybe 2-3 volumes... doh! Plus I’m so busy with Cert 3 instructing one day a week and plus my volunteer tasks with NSW Health and Stroke Foundation it will be completed as soon as possible, but I suspect it’s next year. If you’re interested in a copy, start saving your pennies now please as it will be expensive. I expect smaller numbers of orders and that pushes the price up further. It will most likely be the last in the Gone but not Forgotten Series and will be a huge addition to the series. If you can, no obligation, please let me if you are interested and if you would want a hard or soft copy. We will do our usual marketing strategy when we near completion. Best method to inform us is via [email protected] or Messenger please. Thanks everyone for your patience, it will be worthwhile. Tony & Amanda

23.01.2022 Pre Order now and get the special price. Please SHARE this with your networks, if you’re comfortable doing that. Every State and Territory Government jurisdiction is listed with some buses dating back to 1905.... It’s a brilliant addition to your library. Order via the website gbnf.com.au

23.01.2022 If you’re into Australian bus and coach history, please have a look at gbnf.com.au to view various pictorial histories of our industry. GBNF 1 - Lost Liveries of Sydney; GBNF 2 - Australia’s All over Advertising buses and coaches. Sold out, some stock at ARHS at Central Station.... GBNF 3 - Australia’s Touring Coaches GBNF 4 - Australia’s Long Distance Bus GBNF 5 - Lost liveries of Melbourne GBNF 6 - NSW Regional buses GBNF 7 - Government and Municipal buses. Stocks are available except for GBNF 2, prices are on the website under books.

23.01.2022 Afternoon all, hope you are all safe and well. Looking for two coaches to possibly be included in GBNF 8 - Bodybuilders 1. Relaxaway Volvo with PMC Adl hi deck body, and... 2. Hino AM100 in Deane’s Clipper Tours livery. Jim Hawkesford has sent one in the Clipper Rambler reds already. Please send them to: [email protected] All the best, Tony F

22.01.2022 Hi all, If you have recently pre ordered a copy of GBNF 7 - Government and Municipal Buses of Australia, I have sent out confirmations as at 30 Jun 1930hrs. If you haven’t received a confirmation in your email, please let me know as I’ve probably missed you.... Thanks for your support with the Series. Tony F

22.01.2022 The next book will be printed in Sep 20. Only 300 copies will be produced. If you’re comfortable sharing this post within your networks, I’d appreciate if you could.... Please pre-order at the special rate before 30 Sep 20 via our website gbnf.com.au Thanks, Tony

22.01.2022 Hi everyone, We donated $3000 today to the Stroke Foundation. This money goes into research to prevent the occurrence of stroke and also raising awareness of the symptoms of a stroke amongst other beneficial expenditure.... This brings up the tally to over $42,000 with special contributions over the years from Scania Australia, BusVIC and in recent years Volvo Bus Australia. Without your support as readers to the Gone but not Forgotten series ..it just wouldn’t have happened. Thank you to Amanda Finneran and my family and my friends who have supported me during my stroke journey. Fingers crossed the books will be a wonderful Pictorial history of our Australian bus and coach industry. All the best and many thanks for what we have achieved as a team. Tony F gbnf.com.au

21.01.2022 Last days before we place an order to the printer. If you’re interested please order now. Limited edition gbnf.com.au

20.01.2022 Afternoon all, I’m on the bludge again for GBNF 8 preparation. Would anyone have an image of the Chester Hill Bankstown Toyota HiAce modified with a Custom Coaches destination panel.... It was at one of the Sydney Bus Shows, I think the last one at Fairfield. Please PM or send to [email protected] Thanks am everyone for your support to the Gone but not Forgotten series. Cheers Tony

20.01.2022 We wish you a Holy, merry Christmas and a hopeful 2021. Stay safe. Tony F

20.01.2022 Hi all, Would any of you be able to send to [email protected] examples of Juro Malaysia bodies. E.g. Fenton, Chris’ coaches; ... Appreciated and thanks. It’s for GBNF 8 - Bodybuilders Thanks Tony

19.01.2022 Update - GBNF 7 books were printed today in Adelaide and we should have them in Sydney by next Tue 22 Sep. We will start the logistics task wrapping and posting soon after to those who have settled their invoices. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed creating it.... Stay safe and well and glad you Vic’s are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. All the best to everyone, Tony F

19.01.2022 Found out this week and this was printed in the Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital weekly news. I’m chuffed and humbled. Great to see the Gone but not Forgotten Series acknowledged. So proud of my family and all of you who have submitted so many contributions.

18.01.2022 Afternoon all, If you are a previous purchaser of a book(s) in the GBNF series would you please check your SPAM files as everyone should have received an email by now. Sometimes Gmail gets into spam, look for: Gone but not Forgotten Series - Australian Bus and Coach Books (NEW RELEASE)... If you find the email would you mind replying as to whether the new book about Government and Municipal buses interests you. If so, please use the website gbnf.com.au to place a pre order at the special price. If you’re not interested could you also let me know so that I can stop sending you emails. Thanks for considering. Tony F

17.01.2022 Also chasing a RAAF Volvo with North Coast body if there is one available please. [email protected] Thanks

17.01.2022 A huge thank you to Wendy Lindsay MP, Member for East Hills for giving me a Shout out in NSW Parliament in June. I received this attachment from Wendy late yesterday. We are lucky to have a very supportive member of our Stroke Support Group.... I’ll post this on the other GBNF sites as well. Stay safe and well everyone. Best wishes , Tony F

15.01.2022 Limited time left to ensure you receive a copy. gbnf.com.au

13.01.2022 We will print 300 copies of the NEW book about the Government and Municipal sector of our Australian bus industry. Every State and Territory is included including the private buses absorbed into MTT Perth and STA Adelaide. Government purchases includes public transport, Police, Emergency Services and Defence to mention some other interesting images. Pre Order now to avoid disappointment.... We will place an order mid Aug to the printer and they will be printed in Adelaide within 5 weeks. gbnf.com.au

11.01.2022 What to do about your aging wife.....MAFT part 1

10.01.2022 Morning all, I’m chasing an image of a Coach Design Colt body. Sunbury have one listed as:... Fleet 5 GOLD 06 rego number Built 2005 Volvo B7R I have Coach Design models as: Apparition, and now Colt. Were there other models that had a name allocated? The intention is to show it in GBNF 8 - Bodybuilders. Any images would’ve very appreciated. Have fun, Tony

10.01.2022 We will start the distribution process from late next week after the books arrive . I’m told by folk who have already received it in Melb and Adelaide that it is up to the standard expected from a GBNF book. Please find time to settle your invoice as they have all been sent out and maybe possibly in SPAM in your inbox.... Thanks to those who already have settled, we are about half way. All the best and stay safe, gbnf.com.au Tony

09.01.2022 GBNF 7 - Government and Municipal buses Update - the books have been ordered from our printer in Adelaide and they are hoping to have them shipped around 17 Sep 20. We will start sending out invoices late next week (Stroke Week) as I have a few commitments during the week.... Fingers crossed, books should start being delivered from late Sep after we pack and wrap the books. We try and recycle wrapping material as much as possible. Stay safe and well, Tony F

09.01.2022 Hi everyone, Would anyone like to contribute a photo of a TransAlbany bus in the silver and green for GBNF 7 please? Not sure if one exists.... Cheers, Tony

09.01.2022 Happy New Year everyone, best wishes to all. Tony F

08.01.2022 Thank you to a very supportive local member of East Hills. Thank you Wendy, I’m humbled. #strokeweek2020 #stroke

08.01.2022 Evenin’all, Would anyone want to share some pre 1990 images of Coach Design bodies. The business started in 1986 predominantly doing repairs on existing vehicles.... Graham Trill I think George bought the first new Coach Design on a 10.180 from memory. I just need say two examples pre the Apparition models c 1991. It will go into GBNF 8 - Bodybuilders. Cheers and thanks, [email protected] Tony F

08.01.2022 We are still looking for more pre-orders. The Government and Municipal Book will be printed late Sep 20. If you’re comfortable sharing please do within your networks. Cheers... Tony

07.01.2022 Hi everyone, Would anyone have a better image than this of Rotel Tours Australia Benz 2232 truck. Rego doesn’t matter.... Any one know who built the body? Presume it’s German? I think the ship in the background was that terrible Russian ship that sailed the South Pacific. I’d like to put it into GBNF 8 - Bodybuilders Thanks, Tony [email protected]

07.01.2022 Happy New Year. To my bus and coach friends, would anyone have an interior shot of a Domino Tourmaster interior to the rear, maybe ‘77-‘79? I’m Looking for the tapered head rest version. I’m thinking of including it with GBNF 8 - Body builders to Australia.... Cheers Tony F

06.01.2022 Evening all, Pete Kane has an image of m/o 4896 Karen and Heath Bedford VAM 70!Custom Coaches built 1974. Unfortunately, I can’t crop this photo into what we need for the bodybuilders book (GBNF 8)... Would anyone like to share a photo for publication please. Sorry Pete!! Send to [email protected] or messenger. Thanks so much, Tony F

06.01.2022 GBNF 7 - Government and Municipal Buses update. Hard covers have SOLD OUT and there is very limited number of remaining Soft covers available for Pre-order. First in won’t be disappointed.... The book includes Government financed buses including Public Transport, Defence, Police and many other services provided to the Australian tax payer. Books should be ready for distribution during the late Sep 20. Order at gbnf.com.au

06.01.2022 Afternoon everyone, The next book if the GBNF Series will be about the bodybuilders to Australia. At the moment, I’m trying to chase a photo of one the green Oz Experience Mercedes with the Malaysian bodies that they bought.... Would Scott K, Peter V or Geoffrey Foster Peter Kane May have an image. Who was the bodybuilder? Any help would be very welcome. Tony

06.01.2022 Evenin’ all, Any one able to share an image of Golden States Express formed out of an acquisition of Aussie Express. Live and learn each day.... Stay safe. Tony F

05.01.2022 Limited edition book with only 10 spare copies left for pre order. The books have been ordered from the printer in Adelaide and should be here in about a month, subject to Covid staffing. Visit gbnf.com.au to place your pre-order. Don’t miss out

05.01.2022 They’re here! GBNF 7 (Government) has arrived and choking up our hallway! I’m busy tomorrow and then will have a barn raising Thu, Fri & Sat to break the back of the distribution.... There will be a loose photo with the book as we have a blank image on page 228. The caption is correct. Fingers crossed books will arrive next week for those who have settled their invoice. Everyone has had an invoice sent to those who have pre-ordered. If you haven’t received yours then please check your SPAM box. Does any one know a Victorian enthusiast Matthew Flenley of West Sunshine as he has given me an incorrect email address. We have made reprints of GBNF 3 (Touring Coaches) and GBNF 4 (Long Distance) as well with this consignment. Be patient, not long now. Very few numbers are available if you haven’t ordered, the pre orders close 30 Sep and then the price will be $105.00 plus postage for the soft covers. Stay safe and we are thinking of all our Victorian colleagues at this time. Best wishes, Tony & Amanda F gbnf.com.au

04.01.2022 Hi, if you have ordered the newest book (GBNF 7 - Government and Municipal Buses) please be advised that all invoices were sent about three weeks ago. If you haven’t received it yet, it’s probably in your SPAM or JUNK box. We have about 10 folk who haven’t settled yet.... All the others are waiting for pick up, delivery and in the post. We mail daily M-F. Hope you’re safe and well, Tony F

04.01.2022 Ready for delivery by end Sep 20. Pre Order your copy now. The book covers all of the State and Territory public transport Government services.... It also includes other Government purchases such as Defence, Police, Electricity and much more. It’s a pictorial history of this element of the Australian bus and coach industry. Thanks particularly to the Bus Preservation Society of WA (BPSWA) for correcting details in the WA chapter. Please SHARE through your networks, if you’re into buses and coaches.

03.01.2022 Would anyone have an image for GBNF 8 - Bodybuilders of Bill Smith’s (Roadcoach) Ulladulla Leyland National Mk 2 with the front mounted radiator you could send to me please. [email protected] Thanks for your help and stay safe.... Tony