Over 400 members, guests and special dignitaries Mr Barry O’Farrell MP Leader of the Opposition, Mr Andrew Fraser MP Member for Coffs Harbour and Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells Liberal Senator for NSW and Shadow Minister for Ageing, who represented the Hon Tony Abbott MHR, Leader of the Opposition attended this spectacular evening of fine food, fine wine, fantastic entertainment and great company. |
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Guests were taken through a time warp of the last 100 years of the Motor Industry, the Association and Australia through on screen presentations and dialogue by the Chief Executive Officer Mr James McCall.
The entertainment for the evening was period based starting with “Dame Nellie Melba” greeting guests on the red carpet at the Town Hall. To conclude the String Divas performed a stunning rendition based around a James Bond medley of iconic songs for the last decade.
MTA NSW honoured its 3 oldest continuous memberships:
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H E Lancaster in Singleton joined MTA on the 20th May 1924. |
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J R Sealey in Condobolin joined MTA on the 18th December 1929. |
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Hayes Toyota in Murwillumbah joined MTA on the 20th April 1930. |
MTA also recognised Life Time Achievement to the Motor Traders’ Association and the Motor Industry. Presentations were made to Past Presidents and Life Members for the success of the association that would not have been possible without the outstanding contributions, dedication and service of these members;
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Malcolm Brooks OAM |
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Maurie Pinfold |
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George Altomonte |
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Michael Tynan OAM QM |
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Graeme Tompkins |
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Ray Beekman |
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Edward Lee |
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Steve Borg |
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Geoff Lowe |
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MTA also inducted Richard Nathan of Nathans Smash Repairs to be a Life Member for his tireless work for the Industry in particular the Smash Repair members. |
Throughout the remaining of the year MTA will present acknowledge awards to Laurie Sutton, Doug Hunter, Les Vagg, Laurie Stewart, Terry Keating, Mick King, Keith Gill, Geoff King and Les Oakman whom were unable to attend the evening for their contributions to the Association as Past Presidents and/or Life Members.
Evenings of this caliber are not possible
without the support
of the Sponsors.
MTA would like to thank the sponsors of the Centenary Gala Ball. Major Sponsor Capricorn Society Limited, Gold Sponsor MTA Apprenticeships Plus, Silver Sponsors MTAA Superannuation & QBE and Bronze Sponsors Consolidated Lawyers, Pro Visual Publishing, Commonwealth Bank and Auto Australia Group.
MTA appreciates their valued contribution
and attendance |
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