Club News - Umina Beach
| Rod Radford’s Amphicar |
During a special Rotary Meeting on Wednesday 26 November, the Rotary Club of Umina Beach celebrated the pioneering spirit of Rod Radford, a great Club member.
In 1965 Rod owned a Pharmacy at Ettalong and a home, opposite, at Wagstaff. Separating these two there was a strip of water, with Pharmacy customers on both sides. He could row across in 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the weather, or he could drive the 28 mile round trip through Gosford and Woy Woy. In those days there was no Rip Bridge.
After a supreme effort cutting through red tape, he took delivery of the first German built “Amphicar” sold in Australia. He used the car and its replacement, for about 10 years ..... Being a Rotarian at the time, he would also use the car to attend meetings, fund raisers and social functions run by the Rotary Club. The car had navigation lights for night “driving”.
After a supreme effort cutting through red tape, he took delivery of the first German built “Amphicar” sold in Australia. He used the car and its replacement, for about 10 years ..... Being a Rotarian at the time, he would also use the car to attend meetings, fund raisers and social functions run by the Rotary Club. The car had navigation lights for night “driving”.