International Harvester Club of Australia Inc.
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The International Harvester Club was established IN 2003 primarily for the residents of
Australia and New Zealand.  It all began in October 2002 after the 20th and final reunion
of past employees of the Company’s Geelong Plant.  The Plant operated at North Shore
from 1939 to 1982.
Some 23 people attended a steering meeting at the Geelong Showgrounds in December
2002, to cater for the growing number of enthusiasts who continue to hold an interest in
the Company, its fascinating History and its diverse range of products.  As a result this
Club was founded in February 2003.  
Provision has now been made for Enthusiasts with a common interest, to Restore &
Preserve wherever possible, all products and memorabilia of the International Harvester
Company in this part of the world.  
Today the IH Club boasts a Membership, inclusive of partners that is fast approaching
1000 and is run by a Board of ten Members, an Editor plus Librarians, State area Co-
ordinators and Representatives in various Countries through out the  World.    
A 20 page Colour Magazine is produced bi-monthly and mailed to each Member.  This
includes stories and photographs on all McCormick and IH products since Cyrus
McCormick invented his revolutionary Reaper in 1831.  Historical IH worldwide events,
as well as items of interest from Geelong Tractor and Farm Implement plus the
Dandenong Truck Manufacturing Plant are also featured in the magazine.  Contributions
from local and country Members, plus articles and stories from former Employees are
always sought by our Editor.
The Club holds bi-monthly meetings in its Clubrooms at the Royal Geelong
Showgrounds at 7.30 pm. on the 3rd Friday in the month.  Ladies are encouraged to
attend and Visitors are always welcome.  Meetings include either a guest speaker, Video
/ DVD shows, Demonstrations or a variety of Memorabilia Displays.
The Club has now established its own carpeted Clubrooms at the “Showgrounds” which
includes projection and demonstration facilities plus a secure, fireproof library and a
room for General and Board meetings and storage of memorabilia.  
Enquiries about the Club can be made by contacting
Ron Medson at: rmedsonihc@tpg.com.au