"AUSTRALIAN HISTORICAL WARGAMES CONVENTION" Topic

Please note the following event. We would be very interested in hearing from people able to give demonstrations or talks and lectures on military history of all periods at this event.

Mal Wright
Salus populi suprema lex
(safety of people the highest law)

AUSTRALIAN WARGAMES AND MILITARY HISTORICAL CONVENTION

Saturday 3rd and Sunday the 4th of April 2010

Finally a family friendly wargames convention and with good food and wine!

People have been saying there needs to be a convention in Australia that has good food, a pleasant venue and plenty for the family to do. So I am pleased to announce that there will be one in the magnificent Fleurieu Peninsular wine and tourist region at McLaren Vale in South Australia.

This will be a special event that takes into account that the people interested in our hobby often have to balance family matters and their gaming. Situated just south of Adelaide in a prime tourist region the weekend offers not only a wargames convention, but also lots and lots of things for the whole family to do.

What a great way for the whole family to relax over Easter!

By having it in the two middle days of the Easter Weekend it leaves one day either side for travel or exploring the region. During the event it will be possible for family not taking part to catch tourist buses, or drive themselves to the magnificent beaches, animal conservation centre, walking trails, historic sites, Victor Harbour, Granite Island, wineries, weekend markets etc. An easy drive will allow visitors from other states to tour the city of Adelaide itself. Alternatively public buses run from the area to the city and trains.

Accommodation in the area should cover all budgets. There are caravan parks, cabins, Motels, hotels and tourist resorts. Special deals are being negotiated and information will be available later. Accommodation can be among the beautiful rolling grapevines or at the many beach side towns, all of which are connect to the venue by good roads. There are wonderful places to dine in the region and again range from the very best, to those suited for a budget.

Trade stalls at the event. We already have some of the best, including Nic Robson from EUREKA and will continue working on this during coming weeks, including some companies outside Australia. We want to make this the ultimate convention experience and one that the whole family will love.

Food will be catered by the McLaren Vale Bocce club. So far there is promise of lovely pasta and barbecue food, salads and cakes. Something for everyone and not your usual sausage sizzle in sight!

Events are intended to cover all aspects of the wargames hobby. Clubs and individuals are already being invited to put on wargames at the event, along with plenty of prizes and trophies.

ANCIENTS. MIDDLE AGES. SEVEN YEARS WAR. COLONIAL. NAPOLEONIC, WW1 AND WW2 land

PLUS NAVAL WARGAMING

A special Yahoo web site will shortly be set up. The file area and the site itself will be used to provide information on accommodation, tourist sites, and games to be played. Questions will be able to be answered and help given for those that need assistance.

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For those wanting to peek at the beautiful region in which the event will be held, please use your search clicked on Australia, and enter South Australian Southern Vales region, or McLaren vale wine region.

OVERSEAS WARGAMERS WELCOME

If you are planning a visit to Australia why not make it to coincide with this special event?

If you are interested in attending this event, please contact the following.

Mal Wright

mgwright@bigpond.net.au

Quick question Mal…
"How many tables will GW and their players be allowed to have? I heard they wanna run a 100 table game!"

Move the convention to VEGAS !!!

"How many tables will GW and their players be allowed to have?"

About 100, further down the road at the Peddlers Creek rubbish tip.

Move the convention to VEGAS !!!

Wot a silly little Tin Dictator!
Then you wouldn't have the fantastic wine district as a venue.

I wish your convention the best of luck.

I am curious as an American are your shows more like the UK trade venues or the USA gaming show with vendors?

By the name I assume the American style.

Man… I might have to seriously think about this… 2008 we visited the "other side" of Australia… This is about the same time we went then…

What a great excuse! :)

This will be the inaugural event. I intend that it will not be too much like other conventions in this country. I want people to go home feeling they have had a bloody good time in general, as well as the wargaming.
We have a growing list of traders, so I hope it will be a good strong number. Many wargamers here tend to go along for the trade stands. Others for the games. Some for both.
I also want lots of time for people to meet and chat. At the usual convention the only get to snatch a few moments here and there.

We will be having a leisurely barbecue dinner and wine tasting on the Saturday evening of the event, which I hope attendee's will use as a chance to socialize and strengthen friendships.

Best wishes and have a great time. I wish I could go.

Cool! It'd be fun to head over to SA for this. I won't know for sure if I can attend until closer to the date, but this is something to plan for. Onya Mal! This is a good thing.

Onya Mal! This is a good thing

And the support if pouring in too! A lot of people have been saying for a long time that someone should do something like this. So I decided it was time.

We already have a good trader base, and sponsors.

I have managed to arrange a bus, so that on the weekend concerned we can transport people around to visit the various wineries etc. Pick people up at the airport and so on.

I wish you luck Mal and also wish I could attend. Sadly with children in college the travel budget is a bit strained.

Thanks for all the good wishes. There has been little but warm responses and offers of help. Its good to know people in the wargames hobby are still strong.

Hey Mal! I've heard of a naval convoy game coming out that I thought about adapting to the GW universe. It would have dark elf griffin riders raiding a dwarf beer convoy. Could this be an event in your con?

Sorry couldn't resist. Too much cerveza.

Dear Waco Joe.

It is possible that such an event could be permitted but it is likely that it would only be approved or played after a major exposure to the wine tasting and an over indulgence.

Best of luck with this convention Mal. If I could, I would.

AND----the venue is within walking distance….or staggering distance of three wineries where they do free tasting! With a reasonable walk of several others too.

I inspected the venue today. Really large.

I now also have an 'event coordinator' who will be in charge of helping wives and children find things to do. A big Easter Egg hunt and so forth. She is also arranging the wine tasting and will generally make sure that all the things outside wargames, happen the way visitors will wish.

Several game masters are now signed up and will present a whole range of historical games. We have one overseas personality attending to give some talks and even run a wargame or two.

Ok, so where do we find out more? My partner and I are interested, but will need more details. Venue, events and the like.

regards

Doug M

AUSTRALIAN HISTORICAL WARGAMES CONVENTION
"OZ-HISTORYCON"
At the recent meeting of the organisers of the AUSTRALIAN HISTORICAL WARGAMES CONVENTION, to be held on the Saturday and Sunday of Easter 2010. It was moved that a gift bag will be given to each group or club that puts on a historical style wargame at the convention will receive a gift bag which will include a bottle of wine, fifty railway quality trees suitable for 10mm to 28mm wargaming and complimentary bags of potato chips. The gift bags will be issued to each table presented, so if a group puts on more than one game they will receive a gift bag for each. It is expected to include other items later.

Game organisers are urged to contact the organisers to register their games.

The convention will be held in the wonderful scenic Southern Vales region, South Australia, at the Bocce Club, McLaren Vale. Plenty of accommodation is available in the area and lots of things for family entertainment. The district provides something for everyone with tourist sites for the family to enjoy while you are at the convention. Swimming beaches. Penguins at Granite island, bush walks, animal sanctuaries, Goolwa Paddle Steamer museum, vintage aircraft flights, Victor Harbour and an easy drive into beautiful Adelaide city on excellent roads.

Good fresh and hot, Continental food will be available via the kitchen of the Italian Bocce club during the convention. Fully licenced Bocce Club bar and canteen will be operating both days. Special eating are with tables and chairs has been set aside. The region also abounds with food stores of all kinds as well as the finest restaurants and wineries.

Organised winery tours will be available from the venue.

Clean, modern toilets and a baby change room. Additional outside toilet block.

Our web site will be up and running with more information being added very soon.

Trader stalls include.

EUREKA, (Nic Robson)

MICKS METAL MODELS (Peter Pig),

FERNANDO ENTERPRISES (From Sri Lanka) Pre painted figures and armies.

CLASH OF ARMS, Board games, simulations, wargames rules. (USA)

MILITARY SIMULATIONS, Huge range of games of all kinds.

OLD DOMINION GAME WORKS, (USA)

QUICK REACTION FORCE, (QRF) from the UK.

LITTLE SOLDIERS,

BATTLESCAPE,

MODARTIST. (From Bangladesh)

SECONDHAND GAMES.

TREEZ. (Scenic supplies)

ADMIRALTY ART. (Maritime paintings)

And more!

David Howell, Managing Director of Kokoda Tours will give talks on the WW2 Kokoda Track battles plus the Northern New Guinea beachheads of Buna, Gona and Sanananda. These will take place in a special room attached to the venue. Other speakers are expected to address WW2 from the other side.

Scenic modelling display with tips and guides for making top quality scenery.

ADVERTISING YOUR CLUB.

Provision has been made for clubs to recruit at the event. All clubs attending can be given a special table for handing out leaflets etc or may do so from any game they are presenting. This event has been, and will continue to be, widely advertised. Organisers wish to grant clubs every opportunity to gain new members.

Come along and help Australia's first
HISTORYCON

Khusrau…if you need any further information you can contact me on my email address.

mgwright@bigpond.net.au

Hmm… I'm sure I posted a spot of cheerleading for Historycon on this thread a day or two ago, but it seems to have vanished? Nevermind! To repeat – thanks for the update, Mal! I'm looking forward to attending!

-Martin at Little Soldiers

I think there are actually TWO threads MacrossMartin. Or it could be THE BUG!

ALL HAIL THE BUG!