GOOD NEWS-Antique Telephone Show returns July 2024

AUSTRALASIAN TELEPHONE COLLECTORS SOCIETY Inc.

Queensland Telephone Collectors Show and Swap

After a long break due to and following on from Covid restrictions we will again display at Pimpama. The Queensland Branch of the ATCS will again join this great event in July of 2024.

For images of past years show see 2017 Pictures

This year's event, as always is the last weekend in July; held on Saturday and Sunday 27/28 July at Pimpama (Qld) in conjunction with the “South Coast Restoration Society” annual show. We are fortunate that this year, ATCS is able to use a good portion of the "Main Club Room" to accommodate our displays.

ATCS Co-ordinating Committee contact details

*Name*	*Home number*	*Show Week*	*E-mail*
Dave Dockray		0406 322 196

LOCATION

The South Coast Restoration Society hold their annual rally at their leased property at Heritage Park, Pimpama.

This is located midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, approximately 50km South from Brisbane, and approx 4km North of Dreamworld.

Under normal circumstances, driving from the North or the South, take Exit 49 from the Motorway - signs will guide the visitor from there. At present there is major roadwork happening that disrupts traffic using Exit 49. If highway signage indicates overpass closure at Pimpama Exit 49 then do not exit, just continue on the M1 to exit left at Coomera Exit 54, to get to Rifle Range Rd.

A courtesy bus service to and from Ormeau railway station will also operate on the rally weekend.

What you will see (Past year's SCRS Flier and Home Page)

This show will provide a unique opportunity for telephone collectors to view the results of huge restoration works carried out on a wide range of early machinery of all types.

A sample from past years

STOP PRESS

Weather

From Weather Bureau site

Friday 26 July

Min 13

Max 25

Partly cloudy. Possible shower: 0 to 1 mm

Chance of any rain: 30%

Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending north to northeasterly during the day then becoming light during the evening.

Saturday 27 July

Min 13

Max 25

Partly cloudy. Possible shower: 0 to 1 mm

Chance of any rain: 30%

Mostly sunny morning. Slight chance of a shower, most likely later in the day. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.

Sunday 28 July

Min 13

Max 23

Partly cloudy. Possible shower: 0 to 1 mm

Chance of any rain: 40%

Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.

For any early arrivals, there will be a few exhibitors setting up from about mid-day on the Friday (26/7/2021) - we can be found at the display area or the camping area. Any set up on Friday will have to be completed by about 5.30pm.

All exhibitors must submit a SCRS application form for program printing and entry card - applications will be available on entry to the event.

ACOMMODATION

I don't have much in the way of details for motels - The closest motel is at Beenleigh, but for people flying in to Coolangatta, or driving in from the South the motels on the Gold Coast strip would be best. For those who wish to be close to the venue, the nearest motel is the Beenleigh Yatala Motor Inn, at Beenleigh. The venue is just a few kilometres South.

Interstate/International visitors - Public transport from the Gold Coast will be easiest by bus, but there are a few Gold Coast residents who may be able to offer a lift. If you do have to use the bus, just contact us at the show venue via mobile and we'll arrange to pick you up from the bus stop.