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Geelong Cycling Club
Record, book, 1924-1935
... geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; gwcc...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...This handwritten notebook contains details of GWCC club members and their handicaps and race results for track and road races for the years 1924-1935.Provides a record of members involved in cycling racing with the GWCC, together with achievements and handicaps for the years 1924-1935.Exercise book containing handwritten notes of GWCC race members' handicaps and race results for the years 1924-1935.S Cunningham/Personal Record/1924-1935"geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; gwcc; record book; s. cunningham; personal record; 1924; 1935; -
Geelong Cycling Club
Programme - Program, Race, c. 1930
... geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; gwcc; race...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...The race program contains details of a competitive cycling race day put on by the GWCC, circa 1930s.Provides insight into the many races on the program gel on one day. This is an indicator of the popularity of cycling races during the 1930s.6 pages of a cycling race program. 2 pages of the original program are adhered to a white foolscap sheet and protected by plastic. Pages 1 and 2 are missing.geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; gwcc; race program; circa 1930; -
Geelong Cycling Club
Handicap Sheet, 28/11/1934
... geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; gwcc...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...A handicapping system is part of the competitive cycling race scene. The handicap system was used for 1 mile, 1.5 mile and 5 mile races.Provides insight into handicapping of road racing and the distances raced for the cyclists during the 1930s.Typewritten page of race handicaps for the GWCC members on 15/12/1934, signed off by the official handicapper on 28/11/1934.geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; gwcc; handicaps; 1930s; -
Geelong Cycling Club
Record Book, 1920-1924
... geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; gwcc...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...This handwritten notebook contains details of GWCC club members and their handicaps and race results for track and road races for the years 1920-1924.Provides a record of numbers involved in racing with the GWCC, together with achievements and handicaps for the years 1920-1924.Exercise book with black cover containing handwritten notes on handicaps and results of GWCC race members for the years 1920-1924.geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; gwcc; handicap; record book; 1920; 1924; -
Geelong Cycling Club
Record Book, 1944-1955
... geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; gwcc...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...Contains details fo persons attending the GWCCs Reunion dinners during the years 1944-1955.Provides insight into the level of interest and numbers involved in the GWCC during the years 1944-1955.Handwritten exercise book of foolscap size with red binding on the spine.geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; gwcc; reunion dinners; record book; 1944; 1955; -
Nagambie Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Stop watch, Goldie Heath's stop watch
... : Nagambie cycle club, 1952... cycle club, 1952 Chrome pocket stop-watch with minute and second ...Used in Nagambie by 1933 Stawell Gift winner, Goldie Heath, while training 1946 winner, Tommy Deane. Then by Heath in 1947 while training 1947 contender, Les Pianter.Heath, Deane and Pianta were Nagambie locals. Les Pianta accidentally shot himself in a shooting accident so failed to start. The Pianta family were involved in cycling and it seems the watch may have been presented to the newly formed club by Goldie Heath.Chrome pocket stop-watch with minute and second dials. Crown and side switch. Cord looped through crown ring.On Face: Hueur. Made in Switzerland. On back inscribed: Nagambie cycle club, 1952stawell gift, running, athletics, stop watches, nagambie, goldie heath, tommy deane, les pianta -
Geelong Cycling Club
Newspaper - Article, Newspaper, 18 January 1930
... geelong cycling club; sir hubert opperman; tour de france...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...Sir Hubert Opperman (1904-1996) was an Australian politician and cyclist, whose endurance cycling feats in 1920s and 1930s earned him international acclaim. He competed in many international races including the Tour de France.Sir Hubert Opperman was award the OBE whose cycling feats earned him international acclaim.Newspaper article printed in the Sun News-Pictorial, Saturday, January 18, 1930. Article includes Hubert Opperman's photo together with a description of his cycling record ride from Sydney to Melbourne.geelong cycling club; sir hubert opperman; tour de france; newspaper article. -
Geelong Cycling Club
Article, Newspaper, The Age Newspaper, 30/1/1930
... geelong amateur cycling club...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...This newspaper article records the cycling events and results held by the Geelong Amateurs and GWCC and the winners of the events on Sunday, 29th January, 1930.This article provides details of races and numbers of cyclists involved in competitive cycling racing in 1930.Newspaper article printed in The Age newspaper on Monday, January 20, 1930.geelong amateur cycling club, gwcc, newspaper article, the age. -
Geelong Cycling Club
Trophy, 1938
... Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...The winner of the race - Jack Baker was a cycling commentator In the 1920s, in the 1930s he cycled around Australia. In 1937 he rode in Europe and England representing Bruce Small for Malvern Star. Jack was well known for his commentary at races at the Geelong velodrome track after the war. The presentation of this trophy is another indicator of the popularity and importance placed on cycling races in regional areas during the early to mid 20th century.Silver plated cup on bakelite stand with engravings on the cup. The cup has two handles and a city of Geelong badge adhered to the stem."GWCC/1938/33 Mile Road Race/Pres By/F.W. Walker/Won By/J.J. Baker/Hcap Scratch Time 1hr27min12sec"geelong, cycling, club, gwcc, 1938, 33 mile road race, f.w. walker, j.j. baker -
Geelong Cycling Club
Banner, 1991
... western district road racing; geelong cycling club; horsham...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...This banner is one of the many awarded in the Western District of Victoria for competitive cycling races. The Western District Road Racing competitions were significant in being a regional competition which the Geelong Cycling Club took part in.Grey coloured satin cloth banner. The banner has a yellow fringe attached to the bottom of it and has yellow embossed inscriptions. "Western District Road Road Championships/Horsham 1991/Junior Teams Time Trial/First Geelong/R. Smith/D. Harbison/B. Scarlett"western district road racing; geelong cycling club; horsham; junior teams time trial; r. smith; d. harbison; b. scarlett; banner; -
Geelong Cycling Club
Medal
... geelong cycling club...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...This is the medal won by Peter Grundell in 1913 for the fastest time for the Novice 10 Mile Road Race.Peter Grundell was the first notable secretary of the Geelong Cycling Club. He was subsequently killed in World War I.Gold plated metal medal in a square shape with triangles positioned out from a central circle. The central circle has a cyclist depicted on a road bike. The medal is attached to a watch chain.geelong cycling club, peter grundell, 10 mile road race, medal -
Geelong Cycling Club
Racing Helmets
... helmet; geelong cycling club; detto pietro; milano;...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...Head protection for cyclists first appeared in the 1920s when the issue of safety became a concern. Since that time head protection has developed more sophistication.This is a particularly good run of examples from the 1930's through to the 1950's, showing efforts to refine the helmut for safety. 3 Leather padded helmets and 1 slim line padded leather/plastic helmut. Item 1 has a head protector and ear flaps c 1930s. Item II has a head protector without ear flaps c 1940s Item III has a head protector with flaps c 1950s. Each of these head protectors are stuffed with capok. "Detto Pietro Milano"helmet; geelong cycling club; detto pietro; milano; -
Geelong Cycling Club
Club Records
... ; geelong west cycling club;...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...These ledger books provide some data on club members and the financial resources of the club in the mid 20th century.These ledgers provide a picture of business conducted by the then Geelong West Cycling Club and are important resources for those investigating the activities of the Geelong cycling club at that time.Three ledger books. All foolscap size. 1954-58 book contains race results and newspaper articles of the time including many articles on Russell Mockridge. 1965 book contains the ledger for fees and race results. 1956-64 book contains the register of Financial Statements.race results; russell mockridge; 1954-68; 1965; 1956-64; geelong west cycling club; -
Geelong Cycling Club
Record Book
... geelong west cycling club; register of office bearers; 1987...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...Contains details of memberships between the years 1987-1995 - some of which are incomplete.Provides a record of office bearers and members during this period of time.Spiral bound booklet A4 size containing a register of members. The loose leaf sheets are bound together with a spiral plastic binder. There are index tabs along the right hand side of the book. There is no hard cover attached.geelong west cycling club; register of office bearers; 1987-95; members; -
Geelong Cycling Club
Medallion, 1951
... geelong west cycling club; l stephenson; melbourne...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...Awarded to participant L Stephenson of GWCC in 1951 on completion of the Melbourne to Warrnambool Road Race.L Stephenson is recorded from the late 1920s to 1951 and beyond as a successful racing cyclist with the GACC and GWCC. Awards of such medallions reflects the recognition given to the competitors of the Melbourne-Warrnambool road race over 163 Miles.Small enamelled medallion. It has a black background with green wings coming from a red centre figure. There are inscriptions on the black background and on a green header at the top of the badge. There are also inscriptions on the reverse side of the badge."Healing 1951 Melbourne-Warrnambool 163 Miles" "Jubilee Year 10/KC Luke Melbourne"geelong west cycling club; l stephenson; melbourne warrnambool road race; medallion; 1951; -
Geelong Cycling Club
Memorabilia - Pennant, 1961
... vacu; geelong cycling club; gcc; country junior teams; 15...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...Junior competition was important for the future of the Club. Here Don Wilson would go on to win Australian Championships in both Amateur and professional spheres and to represent Australia in Olympic and Commonwealth Games.Record of importance of Juniors to Club life.Triangular pennant in blue felt. The pennant is trimmed with white felt and has details of the race and the winners stamped in white on it."VACU/Premiership/c/B. Murrell/L. Parish/D. Wilson/G. Hanson/F. Williams/Time 38.206"vacu; geelong cycling club; gcc; country junior teams; 15 miles road premiership; 1961; b. murrell; l. parish; d. wilson; g. hanson; f. williams; -
Geelong Cycling Club
Pennant, 1971
... vacu; junior road; premiership; 1971; geelong cycling club...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...Amateurs during this period were strong. Ian Wood had won a schoolboys championship. This pennant charts his progress.Record of strength of Juniors in the ClubTriangular Pennant in blue felt trimmed with white felt. Wording regarding event and winners is embossed in white over the navy blue felt."VACU/Junior Road/Premiership 1971/Won by Geelong/I Wood/P McKinnon/M Allen/K Salmon"vacu; junior road; premiership; 1971; geelong cycling club; gcc; i. wood; p. mckinnon; m. allen; k. salmon; -
Geelong Cycling Club
Pennant Flags, 1968
... cycling club; r.j. hine; d. wilson; p. mcdermott; k. gawley; w...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...The GCC was very strong during this period. These pennants record 3 Olympians with scratch riders in open company as compatriots.Evidence of the outcome of previous junior competition which had unearthed some of the best cycling talent in Australia.Triangular pennant flags in navy blue felt. The pennants are trimmed in white felt and have the description of the events and winners names embossed in white over the blue felt."VACU/Senior Road Premership/1967/1968/1969/1970/Won by Geelong/R J Hine/D. Wilson/P McDermott/K Gawley/W Keyser/C Dougherty/N Wilson/I Bush"vacu; senior road premiership; 1968; 1969; 1970; geelong cycling club; r.j. hine; d. wilson; p. mcdermott; k. gawley; w. keyser; g. dougherty; n. wilson; i. bush; 1967; -
Geelong Cycling Club
Pennant Flag, 1961
... ; 1961; runners-up; geelong cycling club; b murrell; l parish; d...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...The 1960s followed a period through the 1950s when Geelong gave the Empire Games and Olympic Games representatives. 1961 sees D Wilson - an Olympian - appear this decade. The 1970s will again supply Olympic and Commonwealth Games representatives to Australia.Geelong Cycling Club supplies representatives to Australia in the Olympic and Commonwealth Games .Triangular blue felt pennant flag bordered in white felt. It has the VACU insignia stamped in white and inscriptions of the details of the race and race winners stamped in white on it."VACU/Country Junior Teams 15 Miles Road/Premiership/1961/Runners-up/Geelong/B Murrell/L PArish/D Wilson/G Hanson/F Williams/Time:38:20.6"vacu; country junior teams; 15 miles road race; premiership; 1961; runners-up; geelong cycling club; b murrell; l parish; d wilson; g hanson; f williams; -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Magazine - newsletter, Graeme Kershaw, Port Fairy Post, December 2015
... cycling club... rory james william cain high school cycling club john goldie ...This is the newsletter printed by the Port Fairy Historical Society to inform our members of the events that have taken place over a certain period of time and of research undertaken by the editor of personalities and events of historical interest.PDF versionnon-fictionThis is the newsletter printed by the Port Fairy Historical Society to inform our members of the events that have taken place over a certain period of time and of research undertaken by the editor of personalities and events of historical interest.newsletter, william cain, rory james william cain, high school, cycling club, john goldie, collision, steamer, flinders, casino -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Cycle club founder, 2005
... Cycle club founder...Blackburn Cycling Club... Mitcham melbourne Article Article Cycle club founder Obituary ...Obituary for George Ernest Robinson, cyclist and cycle manufacturer of Blackburn.Obituary for George Ernest Robinson, cyclist and cycle manufacturer of BlackburnObituary for George Ernest Robinson, cyclist and cycle manufacturer of Blackburn.blackburn cycling club, robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, East Burwood Reserve, ?1992
... cycling club... burwood velodrome cycling club east burwood sporting club inc ...Time line of development of East Burwood ReserveTime line of development of East Burwood Reserve 1925 - 1992. Page 41 of a report.Time line of development of East Burwood Reserveeast burwood reserve, sports grounds, basketball stadium, east burwood, velodrome, cycling club, east burwood sporting club inc. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Healesville Freeway Community Day, 2013
... whitehorse cycling club. proposed healesville freeway... attended. whitehorse cycling club. proposed healesville freeway ...Whitehorse cyclists 'stand' at the Community Day held at the Healesville Freeway 26.5.2013.Whitehorse Historical Society Also attended.whitehorse cycling club. proposed healesville freeway. healesville freeway community day 2013 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Maxwell, Keith
... Fitzroy Cycling Club... of Aircraft Cycling Frank Penhalurack Fitzroy Cycling Club Victorian ...Keith Maxwell lived in East Brunswick before his family moved to Eltham in 1938. Contents Newspaper article: "Facing good and bad times with enthusiasm," Diamond Valley News, 21 October 1986, outlines Keith Maxwell's activities.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etckeith maxwell, edna maxwell, progress hall eltham north, department of aircraft, cycling, frank penhalurack, fitzroy cycling club, victorian horticultural society, montmorency garden club -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, St. Johns Ambulance Branch Stawell - Receipts, Membership Lists, 1927 -1956
... , etc includes Stawell Athletic Club, Stawell Amateur Cycle Club. ... Cycle Club. Stawell Health ...St. John Ambulnce Branch Stawell Receipts, Membership Lists, etc includes Stawell Athletic Club, Stawell Amateur Cycle Club. stawell health -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1930's
... Wooden winners trophy Tray Stawell District Amateur Cycling... District Amateur Cycling Club (L Graham 50 Mile Road Race - Western ...Wooden winners trophy Tray Stawell District Amateur Cycling Club (L Graham 50 Mile Road Race - Western Highway)stawell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Cycle ends for Mr Rob, 3/09/1999
... Mr Robinson, 85 of Robs Special Cycles, closing his shop... after 56 years of business. Winner of Kew Amateur Cycle Club's ...Mr Robinson, 85 of Robs Special Cycles, closing his shop in Blackburn after 56 years of business. Winner of Kew Amateur Cycle Club's championship 1933 and Melbourne to Woodend race in 1932.robinson, george, robinson, francis, shone, noel, rob's cycle and sports, bicycle shops -
Geelong Cycling Club
Pennant Flags
... These Pennant Flags were awarded to cycling clubs for road...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...These Pennant Flags were awarded to cycling clubs for road cycling competitions.The award of these pennants to the junior members of the Geelong West Cycling Club indicates the strength and popularity of competition cycling at the time.Triangular Pennant Flags. 3 flags are in blue felt with white inscriptions and one flag is in white felt with black inscriptions."VACU/Junior Country Road/ Premierships/Geelong/1947/1948/1950/1954"vacu; junior country road/; premierships; geelong; 1947; 1948; 1950; 1954; -
Geelong Cycling Club
Medal
... Medals were presented by the Geelong West Cycling Club...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...Medals were presented by the Geelong West Cycling Club until the year 2002. Medals have always been given as recognition of achievement in competitive events.Medal in bronze metal conglomerate. The front of the medal depicts an olive wreath around the circumference, and has a racing cyclist painted on an enamel disk in the centre. On the reverse side, an inscription of the winner of the Men's Pursuit Track Championships for 2002 appears inside an olive wreath decoration. The medal has a blue ribbon attached to it. "GWCC/Track Championships/Pursuit/Men/Jeric Strong/2002"gwcc; track championships; jeric strong; -
Geelong Cycling Club
Medals, 2002
... Medals were presented by the Geelong West Cycling Club...Geelong Cycling Club Geelong geelong-and-the-bellarine ...Medals were presented by the Geelong West Cycling Club until the year 2002.Medals have always been given as recognition of achievement in competitive events.Medals in bronze and silver metal conglomerate. The front depicts an olive wreath around the circumference, and has a racing cyclist painted on an enamel disk in the centre. On the reverse side, inscription of the winner of the Women's Track Championships for 2002 appears inside an olive wreath decoration. "GWCC/Track Championships/Scratch Race/Women/Yolanda Russell/2002/Sprints/Time Trial"gwcc; track championships; scratch race; women; yolanda russell; 2002; sprints; time trial;