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 barls
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| posted on June 1st, 2023 at 03:41 PM |
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Vale Dave Birchall
just received this form Club Veedub and thought it was appropriate to mention it.
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It is with the heaviest of hearts that I am informing our club members of the passing of one of our club founders and pillar of this club, Dave
Birchall, who passed away today after battling a long illness.
He will be remembered for his tireless efforts and energy he put into this club, particularly putting together the VW Nationals every year, virtually
single-handedly.
Dave will also be remembered for his wit and humour. His passing is our club's loss, and we will work to keep his memory alive and legacy ongoing.
We pass on our condolences to Dave's family.
R.I.P. David Birchall aka VW54
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He will be missed as the larger than life character he was as well as the wealth of info that he had.
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 1303Steve
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| posted on June 1st, 2023 at 03:53 PM |
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I've been informed of David Birchall's funeral details. For anyone wishing to attend, the details are as follows:
Monday 5 June, 2023 at 3:00pm
South Chapel,
Woronora Memorial Park, Linden Street, Sutherland
Wake will be at St George Motorboat Club. All are welcome.
David's family are asking for donations to the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse in lieu of flowers.
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Fossil
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| posted on June 1st, 2023 at 04:55 PM |
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RIP Dave ..... you're contribution to the Australian VW scene has been immense & your passion ..... you will be greatly missed 
Let me out, When I call my name
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| posted on June 1st, 2023 at 06:11 PM |
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Such a helpful and giving bloke. RIP Dave and condolences to all his family and friends.
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grazza7755
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| posted on June 2nd, 2023 at 01:22 PM |
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My memories of Dave go back over 40 years.
His passion for vws and sharing his knowledge was boundless.
I always enjoyed our catch ups together although in hindsight, I regret that they were not often enough.
RIP Dave.
Graham
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| posted on June 2nd, 2023 at 03:17 PM |
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Like many Volksie owners, enthusiasts or just interested people, Dave made the time and effort to help them. His knowledge and ability to communicate
is legendary. RIP Dave and thank you for your help over many years.
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| posted on June 4th, 2023 at 08:35 AM |
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R.I.P Birch
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1303Steve
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| posted on June 4th, 2023 at 11:46 AM |
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He will be missed. So many funny stories that I remember. A lot happened at Valla.
When he made a VW fancy dress at Valla with working semaphores
when he was dancing with Donna and they both fell over
sticking his finger in super charger drive belt and had to go to hospital
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Dak-A-Tak
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| posted on June 8th, 2023 at 07:23 PM |
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Terrible news , I never knew he was sick .
Certainly a huge loss to the Volkswagen community. Rip Birch
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reub
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| posted on June 10th, 2023 at 02:42 PM |
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RIP Dave
Reub
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barls
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| posted on June 11th, 2023 at 05:05 PM |
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posted by Dak-A-Tak
Terrible news , I never knew he was sick .
Certainly a huge loss to the Volkswagen community. Rip Birch
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most of us didn't know.
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| posted on June 15th, 2023 at 12:18 AM |
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RIP Birch.
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STIDUB
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| posted on June 22nd, 2023 at 02:24 PM |
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vvds visit on that friday arvo has been stuck in the memory banks for a long long time. RIP
Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland - member 
STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress
Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.
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