2026 TR Register 50th Anniversary Concours and After Tour Orange, NSW

Friday 23rd to Wednesday 28th October

This concours marks a very significant milestone in the history of the TR Register Australia, being our 50th Anniversary year, and we are very excited to invite you to the Concours in Orange NSW in October 2026.

LOCATION:

Orange is located on the beautiful Central Tablelands in country NSW.

It is an elegant inland city with a rich history. Gold was discovered here in 1851, marking the start of the Australian gold rush, hence the abundance of beautiful historic architectural buildings. Renowned for heritage, wineries, excellent local produce, fine dining, Botanic Gardens and beautiful parks, Orange offers plenty for everyone to enjoy. With plentiful attractions nearby for after tour drives, the mild October temperatures with an average high of 20 degrees and low of 8 degrees, makes for great travelling weather.

The Concours will be held during the very popular annual Orange Wine Festival, celebrating the vibrant wine and food culture of the region. This festival offers a colourful and diverse program of events including night markets. It gives the opportunity to showcase our cars with the additional major visitation attracted to the region for the festival.

CONCOURS TEAM:

Kerrie Holliday, Russell Holliday, Cherylin Mitchell, Alan Mitchell, Alison Arnison, Chris Olson, Andrew Ross and Jenny Ross.

ACCOMMODATION:

Mercure Orange ( rated 4 ½ stars) is in the heart of the CBD close to all amenities. We have secured sixty rooms providing a choice of twin, queen

and king room configurations. The Mercure provides direct access to the Orange Ex-Services Club (OESC) where the Concours events will be held beginning on Friday afternoon with registration and an evening welcome, followed by Saturday night’s presentation dinner and the Sunday morning Member’s Forum.

As an integrated part of the OESC, the Mercure has provided exclusive group accommodation tariffs. Parking is onsite or undercover in the specially designated areas in the shared OESC multi storey car park next door. Upper rooms are accessed via a lift.

Call to book your accommodation directly with Mercure Orange on 02 6362 5611, email hb038@accor.com, referencing TR Register for the following group booking tariff on the only remaining room type:

*Deluxe King Room Room (1 King bed) $240 p/night.

If you are not quoted the above tariff, please ask to speak to Kelly Apps, group bookings, who is best contacted in the mornings. Cancellations are free of charge up to 24 hours before arrival. No payment is taken until check in.

Due to this unprecedented early demand for rooms, only a few rooms are still available at the Mercure. We have additional rooms allocated at another motel, the Caleula Orange, with eight still remaining (as at mid March).

Caleula Orange (rated 4 ½ stars) is on the edge of the CBD near Cook Park. It is a ten minute walk to the OESC from here, however the club has a courtesy bus from 4.45pm Wednesday to Sunday. There are no lifts at the motel but it does have unreserved undercover parking. Phone to book the Caleula Orange on 02 63627699, email reservations@centralcaleula.com.au, referencing Historic Car Club.

*Executive Queen $227p/night with a 14 day cancellation policy.

CHARITY RAFFLE

This year our chosen raffle will support the charity Foodcare Orange. As part of the Register’s ongoing commitment to positively supporting the

communities in which we hold the concours, the raffle proceeds will directly assist this local charity. The tickets will be sold on the Concours Registration and Entry Booking form and be available for collection on Friday afternoon at registration. The raffle will be drawn on Saturday night at the Presentation Dinner.

Foodcare Orange is a volunteer organisation supported by local supermarkets and the community since 2013. It rescues food and provides food relief to those in need by providing affordable or free food to anyone experiencing financial hardship. Foodcare orders and purchases from Foodbank on a weekly basis. Food is donated by local retailers, producers and home gardeners.

It also provides a free door-to-door minibus service to and from their premises for those in need. Free food vouchers are also provided to the Salvos and Vinnies, to further support those in need. Financial support through donations particularly enables the service to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables to supplement what is collected from supermarkets. The funds collected from the Register Raffle will directly support this worthy local initiative. Foodcare is delighted to know that we will be providing the proceeds from the raffle and has said that funds received will go directly to help those in need, and not on administration overheads.

As a result of the esteem with which this charity is held by the local community, I am very pleased to announce that we have received some wonderful raffle prizes. So far we have:

• Full Engine Rebuild Kit, upgrade kit from 83mm bore to 87mm bore, many thanks to Allan Bare, Bare-Co. Valued at $763
• A dozen bottles of wine, 2 boxes of 6 wines, many thanks to Ross Hill Orange, open daily, with 5 Star James Halliday Australian Wine Companion for 15 years in a row. Valued at $330
• Savour Experience for 4 people, savouring 7 wines elegantly paired with a selection of canapes, many thanks to Swinging Bridge, open daily. Valued at $200
• Half dozen bottles of wine, many thanks to Stockman’s Ridge Wines, award winning 5 red star rated Halliday Wine Companion. Valued at $200.
• Voucher, many thanks to Badlands Brewery, next door to OESC, brewery open daily, award winning beer distributed across 4 states, hot food available til late Wednesday to Sunday. Valued at $50
• Voucher, many thanks to Byng Street Local Store, the café with the iconic red door, situated in the heart of orange, recognised for its excellence in service, quality and community involvement. Open early daily for breakfast and lunch, and dinner some nights. Valued at $50

Please support these wonderful businesses.

Raffle tickets are available on the Concours Entry Form. Tickets are 1 for $5, 5 for $20, 10 for $30 and 20 for $50. Names will be written on the tickets and can be collected as part of your registration package on Friday afternoon.

FRIDAY 23rd October AFTERNOON REGISTRATION & EVENING WELCOME and BOOK LAUNCH

Both events will be in the Tarin Kowt Room (formerly The Greenhouse Function Room) in the OESC. With a striking marble fireplace it also boasts a rooftop courtyard and private lawn, all with views over the city including the Holy Trinity Anglican Church and steeple.

The Anniversary Book details the TR Register’s first 50 years, from the inaugural meeting of a group of like-minded Sidescreen Triumph enthusiasts in Sydney 1976 to our anniversary celebrations across the states on 16th May 2026. It includes not only the history from the club archives but photos and memoirs from members over the years. Enjoy reading entertaining anecdotes and stories, as we celebrate this momentous occasion in the club’s history.

At the Welcome Event & Book Launch enjoy catching up with old friends and meeting new ones, as we share Grazing Boards on arrival, followed by hot and cold canapes, and finishing with sweet bites. Cost $45pp with a cash bar.

SATURDAY 24th October CONCOURS DISPLAY

Robertson Park in the centre of Orange CBD, is the location for the Concours Display. With its picturesque garden setting including a central rotunda and fountain, Robertson Park is the perfect spot providing plenty of local foot traffic to engage with the community, showcase our cars and for judging. There are toilets in the park and cafes nearby, as is the Orange Regional Gallery, Visitor Information Centre and Orange City Library. The park is a two minute drive or a seven minute walk from the Mercure, a little further away for the Caleula Orange.

Concours Entry Categories

Eligibility to enter the Concours Entrants must be a financial TR Register member owning a Triumph Sidescreen or Derivative vehicle. Note: Judging does not constitute approval of the roadworthiness of any modifications.

Categories:

1. Originality Class is the highest category judged class for Sidescreen TRs. Vehicles entered should be faithful to the original production vehicle. They are judged on (i) cleanliness, (ii) condition and (iii) originality of all aspects including the body, bright work, interior, weather gear, underside, boot, spare wheel compartment and tools. Wet Weather Gear must be fitted in position for judging. There will be no penalty for:

• • seatbelts
  • radial tyres
  • or any other items that were factory listed options when the cars were produced.

2. Excellence in Presentation Class is a judged class for Sidescreen TRs where vehicles entered must retain the visual look and philosophy of the original Sidescreen model, as well as exhibiting a high level of maintenance and preparation. Any Sidescreen TR may be entered in this class with the judges scoring (i) cleanliness and (ii) condition and will not include the underbody. Points will not be deducted for a limited number of modifications, as listed prior to the event.

3. Road Class is a judged class where vehicles entered must retain the philosophy of the original Sidescreen TRs and exhibit a high level of maintenance and preparation. Points will not be deducted for modifications provided such modifications retain the overall shape, general appearance, drive train and design basics of the original car. Entrants will be judged with equal emphasis on (i) cleanliness and (ii) condition. Rack and pinion steering, brake boosters, rollbars, mildly uprated suspensions, 72 spoke or alloy wheels, additional “period” instruments, improved seating, alloy rocker covers/sumps, “period” engine modifications, full synchro Triumph gearboxes etc are permissible. Judging will not include:

• • underbody
  • boot/spare wheel compartment.

4. Derivative Class is a judged class where vehicles entered should be faithful to the original production, based on a Sidescreen TR. They are judged on (i) cleanliness, (ii) condition and (iii) all aspects including the body, bright work, interior, weather gear, underside, boot, spare wheel compartment and tools. There will be no penalty for:

• • seatbelts
  • radial tyres
  • any other items that were factory listed options when the vehicles were produced

5. Competition Class is for Sidescreen TRs or Derivatives that are used, or have been used, in competition. Vehicles can be road registered or full track-racing cars. These vehicles are judged on their cleanliness, condition, competition history and suitability. Cars must have a Triumph Sidescreen drive train.

6. Restoration Class is for Sidescreen TRs or Derivatives that are under restoration, providing inspiration to members restoring vehicles and opportunities to give or receive restoration advice.

7. Display Class is a general category that is not judged. Apart from a wash, vehicles are not expected to be specially prepared in this category.

NOTE: It is important to remember your entry category for the concours. Timing of entry to the park will be tightly managed to ensure smooth access both into the CBD and to the park itself.

SATURDAY 24th October 50th ANNIVERSARY PRESENTATION DINNER

The Presentation Dinner will be in the Coral Sea Room with direct access from the Mercure to the OESC . It will be a three course meal $75pp with a cash bar. The Theme for the evening is GO FOR GOLD in celebration of our very special 50th Anniversary. Let your imaginations run wild!

SUNDAY 25th October MORNING REGISTER MEMBER FORUM

The Forum will be held in the Moresby Room of the OESC with direct access to the club from the Mercure.

SUNDAY 25th October CONCOURS FAREWELL LUNCH

Following the forum we will drive to Mount Canobolas and then enjoy morning tea and a stroll at Lake Canobolas. From here we will travel the short distance to The Wentworth Orange, at the golf club. Boasting award winning building design, huge balcony and stunning views over the 18th hole, we will share our Concours farewell lunch, $55pp with a cash bar.

AFTER TOUR 26th to 28th October

The After Tour offers great drives and interesting visits into the surrounding countryside. The afternoon and evening of Sunday 25th will be at leisure and the After tour will conclude Wednesday 28th October.

Monday 26th October we will drive from Orange to Canowindra for morning tea and visit the Age of Fishes Museum, $10pp. It’s an extraordinary, volunteer run, fossil collection from the Devonian Period over 360 million years ago, unearthed by a council road worker in 1955, now a National Heritage Site.

From Canowindra we will travel to Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre for lunch, $20pp for fresh sandwiches, scones with cream and jam, and tea/coffee. Enjoy a tranquil stroll around the largest Japanese garden in the southern hemisphere, $16pp before travelling back to Orange via historic Carcoar. The gardens are not flat, and may not be suitable for those with mobility needs. However a pushable wheelchair is available for use and the centre encourages those with specific assessibility concerns to reach out for assistance.

Tuesday 27th October we’ll depart Orange to visit the beautiful Molong for morning tea. Driving to Manildra, we’ll then visit the historic 1936 art deco AMUSU Theatre for a movie TBA, movie museum visit and for lunch. All inclusive Cost $40pp. Being a rare purpose built art deco design, it has continuously operated since 1936. The theatre was listed on the State Heritage Register of NSW in October 1996 and was the 18th theatre to be built in NSW. It still boasts the original carbon projectors, original seating including the “Love Seat”, original flooring, curtains and original old movie posters of yesteryear decorating the walls.

AMUSU Theatre is run solely on the love, passion and hard work of its dedicated volunteers. It is this team who will provide our lunch which will be served in the Movie Museum, adjoining the theatre. All money received by AMUSU goes directly back into maintaining and improving the experience for all to enjoy, now and into the future.

TUESDAY AFTER TOUR FAREWELL DINNER

Tuesday evening 27th October we’ll dine together at the nearby Hotel Canobolas, Orange for the After Tour Farewell Dinner. Pay at the venue.

For those not leaving the following morning, there will be another drive on Wednesday to Bathurst. Continue home from here or stay another night if you wish in Bathurst or return overnight to Orange.

Wednesday 28th October we will travel to Bathurst. Take a drive on the Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, a 6.2km long street circuit used as a public road when no racing events are being run. Enjoy the National Motor Racing Museum with a self guided tour. Pay at the venue, currently $9 concession and $13 adult.

From here we’ll travel the short distance to Abercrombie House, the beautiful family home of the Morgans, an 1870s cultural gem, for lunch and a tour of the house and gardens.

Lunch consists of individually plated gourmet sandwiches with fillings of fresh chicken, smoked ham and tomato, & fresh salad; as well as individual side platters of fresh seasonal cut fruit; and home baked cakes; with locally blended English Breakfast leaf tea, fresh ground plunger coffee; lemon juice cordial infused with mint leaves; and still water. With advance notification individually prepared alternates specific to those with dietary requirements (eg gluten free / diabetic, etc) can be catered for. Cost is $40pp for lunch and the tour of the house and gardens, in a relaxed self-guided style, following a brief introduction by owner, Chris Morgan, to the history of Abercrombie House.

Lunch will be served in the gardens in a garden-party type setting, close to the house, or under verandas if wet weather, or in the grand ballroom if weather is extreme.

The Morgan family encourage us to arrive and park in a wide crescent formation at the top of the grassy field in front of Abercrombie House, for photographs and a large group drone photo, a perfect culmination to our After Tour and 50th Anniversary Celebrations.

Any enquiries please to Kerrie Holliday, kerrieholliday@hotmail.com

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