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David Chapman

Sub-editor/journalist with a strong focus on classic cars and their owners. Started at the Riverine Herald in 2016 having previously worked as a sub-editor/journalist at the Warrnambool Standard for nine years. Completed a cadetship at the Colac Herald in the 1990s and worked for many years with Western District Newspapers in south-west Victoria.

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1934 Ford three-window coupe hot rod turns heads

THE OWNER Barry Rutledge has been into hot rods for 30 years. His interest really revved up while working as an apprentice butcher in Fairfield, Sydney. ‘‘A chap who owned a spare parts place would come into the shop and park his hot rod...

David Chapman

5 hours ago

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Legends of the Mountain to recapture Holden’s glory days

NEXT week’s Legends of the Mountain event which celebrates the rivalry between Holden and Ford now has added significance given recent events. General Motors on Monday announced it would axe the Holden badge by 2021, ending an Australian brand that...

David Chapman

20 Feb 2020

Sport

Moama back on top in Goulburn Murray Cricket

MOAMA’S credentials as a genuine Goulburn Murray Cricket premiership chance has further strengthened after it crushed top side Tongala on Saturday. Batting first, Moama compiled 9/190 on its home pitch with three batsmen - Brad Jones (41)...

David Chapman

10 Feb 2020

Sport

Cricketing mates gather to honour two Matts

THE second staging of the Rochester Cricket Club’s ‘Matt Day’ has been a resounding success, with a big crowd turning out to remember the lives of two well-loved cricketers and mates. About 150 to 200 people packed Windridge Oval on...

David Chapman

28 Jan 2020

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Campervan and Motorhomes flock to Elmore for national rally

THE freedom of the open road, to travel when you want and stop wherever you want without worrying about accommodation is what drove 1500 people to northern Victoria last month. The 34th National CMCA (Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia) Rally...

David Chapman

07 Nov 2019

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This engine finally gets some traction

If you’ve been putting that project of the back shelf spare a thought for someone who has taken 20 years to get a full head of steam. DAVID CHAPMAN reports. COLIN McConnell is a patient man. Very patient. Incredibly patient. And he had to be. In...

David Chapman

09 Sep 2019