Throughout the 1970's until the 1990's, Mitchell Manufacturing produced a popular range of bicycles for the general public and hiring companies alike. The Lighthouse bicycle was first developed, then superceded by the Mitchell bicycle. Using a combination of overseas sourced materials, these were assembled in the Royal Blind Society of NSW's headquarters in Enfield, and provided employment to range of blind and vision impaired workers. In one image, Neville Wran and Maj General Paul Cullen toast to the success of the company.16 B/W electronic images of bicyclesroyal blind society of new south wales, mitchell manufacturing, neville wran, paul cullen

Group of children on decorated bicycles.cocongella school parade

Group of Children of decorated Bicycles.concongella school parade

Photograph of two young men with bicycles leaning against post inscribed "Lorne Passing Point"g.o.r: circa-1920; bicycle-riders: lorne-passng-point

Three males two with bicycles on Central Park Oval 1905 in front of No1 Grandstand.stawell

Inscription with this photograph suggests the bicycle race was in 1928. However a second copy of this photograph (Registration no. 676) gives the date 1929.Black and white photograph of ten boys with bicycles standing in a row in front of the Linton Post Office."Boys Bicycle Race 1928".bicycle races, faull collection, harold petterson, jim thomas, sam stapleton, mick mcinneny, harold commons, george perry, les riley, les jackson, fred appleby, les balchin, dan cornish, jim ryan, mary ryan

Bike Bendigo is a not for profit organisation with a vision to make Bendigo regional Australia's bicycle capital. it aims to make bike riding an easy and attractive option for all ages and abilities. The City of Greater Bendigo supports cycling in the city through its Walk, Cycle Greater Bendigo Strategy and through support for the Bendigo International Madison which was first held in 1972. Red bicycle bell with text and image printed in white on top. I (bicycle) BGOcity of greater bendigo health, city of greater bendigo leisure

ballarat school of mines, bicycle shed

This promotional flyer featuring the 1890 Buglet was produced by the History & Heritage Committee of Auscyling and promotes one of items in their collection. The Buglet was presented to the Port Melbourne Bicycle Club by George GEDDES on 24 June 1890.A half A4 card with photograph a 1890 Buglet.Presented to the Port Melbourne Bicycle Club by George GEDDES Singer Bicycle Depot 24 June 1890.buglet, sport - cycling, auscycling vic, george geddes, port melbourne bicycle club, singer bicycle depot

This tool kit of 8 spanners came with the purchase of a bicycle in London, England c1937. Lottie Moore migrated to Australia 1949 and used it to repair her bicycles in Melbourne.A set of 8 steel spanners for a bicycle c1937'Nubot 100 British made' on spanner '8'. Each spanner numbered 1 -8bicycles, tools spanners, london, melbourne, migrants, postwar immigration, british made, transport

The bicycle is one of the last bicycles hand made and assembled by 'Mr. Rob' c1960 prior to the mass manufacture and overseas imports of 'built up' bicycles. On closing down in September 1999 'Mr Rob' presented this bicycle to the Nunawading Historical and another to the Victorian Museum.Boy's 26 inch bicycle fitted with Dunlop tyres, bell, mudguards, handgrips, leather seat, rear reflector and a ' faboati' coaster hub. Bicycle is supported by its rear wheel on a metal stand.on top of frame - 'Hand made special'|On front of angle frame - 'Rob's Special'|On rear of frame and on front stem - an emblem 'another Rob's Cycle Blackburn'|13817s - serial number.transport, bicycles

In 1974, the Royal Blind Society established within it's manufacturing division a facility to build high quality tandems for blind and partially sighted members of its sports club. By the end of 1978, the manufacturing division expanded and a new series of high quality, hand built racing cycles were developed to suit the individuals needs of the cycling enthusiast. A demand in the bicycle hire industry prompted the development of a strong universal bicycle and the new 24" Mixti family cycle was born. By 1979 the Royal Blind Society was manufacturing both family bicycles and tandems for the bicycle hire industry in N.S.W., Victoria and the A.C.T. Both cycles received an enthusiastic reception, so much so, that in 1982 they were the first bicycle manufacturer to win an Australian Design Award. This Mitchell bicycle was donated by the Deacon family whose son Paul worked at Mitchell Manufacturing during this time.1 x mens bicycle frame and tyres painted white with gold letteringMitchell Plate attached to cross bar: This Mitchell Bike was assembled by Paul Deacon (1965) Enfield Blind Society NSWroyal blind society of new south wales, mitchell manufacturing

Sir Hubert Opperman and Arthur Wilkins riding a tandem bicycle.B/W photograph of Arthur Wilkins and Sir Hubert Opperman on a tandem bikeTesting the first tandem bicycle for blind people with Sir Hubert Opperman in the driver's seat.association for the blind, arthur wilkins, hubert opperman

PROBABLY TEAM RIDERS - F.MILES, P. LEONARD, W. THOMAS, R. WHITFORD, B. FINLAYSON, W. BOWRICK, LUFF, F. ROBINSON, J. COZENS, P. HOTCHINS, PAKEHA MC.1 ORIGINAL SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH BICYCLE RIDERS AND SUPPORTERS IN FRONT OF TREES. .2 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH - COPYCLUNES BICYCLE CLUB ROAD RACE. 14 MILES. W. RICHARDS FIRST R. WHITFORD SECOND, W. THOMAS THIRD.photographs, clunes bicycle club, road race, cycle

Bike Palooza Bendigo is an event organised by Bike Bendigo. The event celebrates bikes and cycling activities of all kinds in and around Bendigo throughout the month of October. City of Greater Bendigo partners with Bike Palooza Bendigo through its Walk, Cycle Greater Bendigo policy and by providing funds for community events with promote bicycle riding.Red triangle shaped felt bicycle flag with white print. Four ribbons on left to attach to bicycle.Bike / Palooza 2017 / Bendigo / Octobercity of greater bendigo leisure, city of greater bendigo events, city of greater bendigo health

The first bicycles arrived in Australia in the 1860s. They gradually gained in popularity and by the 1890s they offered a cheap and relatively comfortable mode of transport. Far being just a means of leisure, long distance cycle travelling became a fact of life in rural areas for people such as sheep shearers and other agricultural labourers with migratory work. The bicycle and swag travelled much of Australia on dusty dirt tracks, long before the automobile was introduced. Today the bicycle continues to be an important item for general, cheap transport, sport and leisure. Tool kits such as those shown in the item, were and important piece of equipment for bicycle enthusiasts, particularly on a longer ride where assistance may not be close by if the rider experienced a punctured tyre. John Bull Rubber Co. Ltd. was a British tyre manufacturer based in Leicester. It was established in 1906 and was originally named Leicester Rubber Company. In 1915, a new factory was built in Evington Valley Road as indicated on the repair outfit tin in this kit. It was renamed John Bull Rubber in 1934 after its popular product of the same name. In 1958, the company was acquired by Dunlop Rubber. A leather bag containing tools and 2 tins containing rubber patches to repair bicycle tyres. The bag has 2 straps and metal buckles to attach it to the back of the bicycle seat.On tin 1: "The John Bull / Repair Outfit/ John Bull Rubber Co. Ltd./ Evington Valley Mills, Leicester" On tin 2: "ZENITH Repair Outfit / For Cycle and Rubber Repairs/ Self Vulcanizing" On tin 3: Around the DUNLOP logo "Six Self Lighting/ Patch Heat Units / For Cycle Tube/ Vulcaniser"bicycle history, bicycle repairs, john bull rubber, cycling leisure

Bicycle was owned by Olive Joan Deas who rode it to school in Rutherglen in the 1930s from Graham Brothers.Small, rusty child's bicycle with leather seat and white painted rear mudguard.bicycles, school, graham, deas

Vera Neale (1901 - 1990) used needles made from bicycle spokes and piano wire to achieve the fine knitted stitches for her garments.Knitting needles made from bicycle spokes and used by Vera Neale.knitting handicrafts, neale, mrs vera, knitting, handicrafts

Bike Palooza Bendigo is an event organised by Bike Bendigo. The event celebrates bikes and cycling activities of all kinds in and around Bendigo throughout the month of October. City of Greater Bendigo partners with Bike Palooza Bendigo through its Walk, Cycle Greater Bendigo policy and by providing funds for community events with promote bicycle riding.White cloth bicycle flag with green print. Reverse is printed with green bicycles. Two small metal eyes on left hand side.Bike / Palooza / Bendigo / Octobercity of greater bendigo events, city of greater bendigo health, city of greater bendigo leisure

Vera Neale (1901 - 1990) used needles made from bicycle spokes and piano wire to achieve the fine knitted stitches for her garments.Pair of knitting needles made from bicycle spokes, used by Vera Neale.knitting handicrafts, neale, mrs vera, knitting, handicrafts

This is a removable bicycle lantern probably dating from the first half of the 20th Century. It is a carbide lamp which was a popular form of lighting, particularly in rural areas. This item has no known local provenance but is retained as it is a good example of an early bicycle lamp.This is a brass and steel bicycle lamp. It has a circular glass front, a mechanism for attaching the lamp to the bicycle, a lighting adjustable wick and two glass panels on the side, one green and one red. There is a label with the manufacturer's name on the side. POWELL & HANMER "KINGFISHER" MAKERS, BIRMINGHAMvintage lighting, powell and hanmer

Arthur & Janet Hooke deeded their property Wandinong' in Canterbury Road to the Nunawading Council in 1973. In 2008 two of their grandchildren presented Janet's bicycle to the Whitehorse Historical Society.Black & White photo of Arthur & Janet Hooke with their bicycles in 1968 at Noosa, Queenslandhooke arthur, hooke janet, wandinong sanctuary

E.C.M.A - 1929 - Senior cadets Bicycle Race - 1 mile won by 58th Battalion - J.KENNEDY 1930 59BNTrophy cup which can detach from trophy plate. Has both handles intact and they are shaped like a sea horse. E.C.M.A - 1929 - Senior cadets Bicycle Race - 1 mile won by 58th Battalion - J.KENNEDY 1930 59BN5/6 rvr, 5/6 rvr bhq, 5/6 rvr p&d, e.c.m.a - 1929 - senior cadets bicycle race, 58th battalion, j.kennedy 1930 59bn

The children were students at Bulla Primary School and were participating in a bicycle education activity.A non-digital coloured photograph of a group of children standing in an asphalted area while holding their bicycles and listening to an adult.bulla primary school, bicycle education

Four photographs of Sir Hubert Opperman and a Malvern Star Moulton bicycle. Bruce Small took over Malvern Star bicycles in 1920 and hired a young Hubert Opperman, meeting him after 'Oppy' won a race and the prize of a Malvern Star bike. The pair became life long friends and after Bruce joined the Association for the Blind as a board member and President, he encouraged his friend to join as well. These photographs were most likely taken for Sir Hubert joining the board. Possible location for photos is near the Princess Bridge.B/W photographs of Sir Hubert Opperman with Malvern Star Moulton bicycleassociation for the blind, hubert opperman

Bike was used by Percy Blackham on a daily basis until he was unable to ride MEN’S BICYCLE – circa: 1920’s The bike was used by Percy Blackham, on a daily basis until he was unable to ride any longer. This bike was made by Malvern Star, an Australian company, established in 1902. 1920's Men's Bicycle with bike clips, light and generatorbike, bicycle, transport, percy blackham