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ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB MOTORINGThe RACA Motoring event calendar is designed to continue the Motoring origins of our Club and develop an interesting programme of events that will appeal to all RACA Members. Some events appeal to dedicated motoring enthusiasts while others will appeal to members who enjoy a pleasant drive to a place of interest, with a long lunch or meeting with friends and fellow members. We extend a warm welcome to all RACA Members to attend any of our upcoming events.MOTORING NE...

 Many members would be aware of the New Memorial to the Boer War which has just been constructed in Anzac Parade Canberra. The centre piece is four mounted troopers 150% life size in bronze.During November the genius of the sculptor will be on display in the 3rd floor Bar area This is the creation of the first mounted trooper in bronze by the sculptor Louis Laumen, which was copied to produce the full size National Memorial model. Brochures available have a photo of the Canberra memorial and a...

 On Monday 25th September, 2017 the Ladies Committee held their luncheon. 68 members and their guests were fortunate enough to have Fashion Designer Liz Davenport give a presentation followed by a special fashion parade. Norma Rosenhain a member of the Liz Davenport team also gave an interesting talk about the direction the Fashion House is going.It was a very happy luncheon and the Ladies Committee appreciate Directors Graeme Jones and Megan Lavender attending and showing their support for the...

Dear MembersTasting/Tour – ‘Rounding Both Capes’In the comforts of the Vintage Room, our final tasting/tour for 2017, we’ve tasted our way through 13 wines from South Africa and South America. The wines were served in brackets of four matched to some wonderful food.My favourites were the 2012 Marichal Chardonnay from Uruguay served with spanner crab salad, and the South African 2015 Boekenhoutskloof ‘Chocolate Box’ red blend served with the braised beef cheek. The 2013 Catena Zapata...

CEO MESSAGEDear Members.On the 18 October the Presidents Cocktail Party was held for long standing members of 25 years and above. It was well visited and all guests enjoyed the evening.The Club held the AGM on Thursday the 19 of October 2017, and those of you in attendance heard the President’s message stating what a good result we were able to achieve in 2016/17. The first quarter of this Financial Year has started very well and is running ahead of budget.This year we were once again required...