Cash flow details of the GWCC for the years 1911-1956Provides details of the Club's financial position and records of race entry fees and winnings of club members during the years 1911-1956.Nine hand written cash books/ledgers of the GWCC dating from 1911-1956. Each book has a hard cover and is bound on the spine.geelong cycling club, geelong west cycling club, gwcc, ledger, cash books, 1911, 1956.

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;

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 Veterans Club was formed in 1971 but GWCC still conducted veteran races within the club. These medals appear to be remnants of awards not collected. Medals have always been awarded in recognition of achievement in competitive events. Even after 20+ years of veteran racing, the club still conducted veteran races which seems to indicate a large number older members were affiliated with the club.6 x Medals - one in gold metal conglomerate, three in bronze metal conglomerate, two in silver metal conglomerate. The front of the medals depict an olive wreath around the circumference, and has a racing cyclist painted on an enamel disk in the centre. On the reverse sides, inscriptions appear inside an olive wreath decoration. Each medal has a blue ribbon attached to it. Medal 1 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran Scr Race/J. Nicholson" Medal 2 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran T Trial/P. Good" Medal 3 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran Road Race/P. Good" Medal 4 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran 500 Mt T TrialJ. Nicholson" Medal 5 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran T Trial/K. Bent" Medal 3 - "GWCC 1995/Veteran Road Race/K. Bent"gwcc; veteran; k. bent; p. good; j. nicholson;

Medals were presented up until the year 2002 at the Geelong West Cycling Club. Medals are a recognition of achievement in competitive cycling events.2 x Medals - one in bronze metal conglomerate, the other in silver metal conglomerate. The front of the medals depict an olive wreath around the circumference, and has a racing cyclist painted on an enamel disk in the centre. On the reverse sides, inscriptions appear inside an olive wreath decoration. Each medal has a green and yellow ribbon attached to it. Medal 1 - "GWCC 1994/Junior Time Trial/Men/D. Marchant" Medal 2 - "GWCC 1994/Junior Time Trial/G. Spaulding"medals, gwcc, jnr time trial, d marchant

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 Amateur Cycling Club, Geelong West Cycling Club.Black and white photograph with white border. Two groups of people standing on either side of street, cyclists approaching in background.GWCC

The 1973-1979 Newspaper articles and race results provide information on well known cycling identities in the Geelong area, some of whom achieved Australian and World championships in this sport. The newspaper article shown is of Ken Evans - a Herald Sun Tour winner in 1972 and is shown in the photograph winning a sprint at the Melbourne to Warrnambool Road Race in 1973.Newspaper articles provide a great insight into the numerous competitions and esteem in which cycling events we held in the Geelong region.Newspaper Articles, GWCC Cycling Race Records and Results 1973-1979ken evans; herald sun tour; melbourne to warrnambool road race;

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 Amateur Cycling Club. Geelong West Cycling Club.Black and white photograph with white border. One man lying on grass in front of picket fence.Oram?/ Late 1920s / GWCC

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;

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 gold coloured metal conglomerate. The front of the medals depict an olive wreath around the circumference, and has a racing cyclist painted on the disks in the centre. On the reverse side are inscriptions with the purpose of the race and the year. "GWCC/Barry Hoppen Memorial/1998"gwcc; barry hoppen memorial; 1998;

Felicity Wilson, Junior Cycling Champion, daughter of Don, Mexico City Olympian and twice Australian Open Road Champion. National Champion, Women in CyclingFramed photograph of the Geelong West Cycling Club 1995 U/19 Women's Road Champion. The photograph is in colour and is mounted on a white background. The frame has a thin wooden black border."GWCC/FelicityWilson/1995 U19 Road Champion"geelong cycling club; junior champion; felicity wilson; 1995;

Medals were presented by the Geelong West Cycling Club until the year 2002. Medals are a recognition of achievement in competitive cycling events.Medals are a recognition of achievement in competitive cycling events.3 x Medals - two in bronze metal conglomerate, one in silver metal conglomerate. The front of the medals depict an olive wreath around the circumference, and has a racing cyclist painted on an enamel disk in the centre. On the reverse sides, inscriptions appear inside an olive wreath decoration. Each medal has a ribbon attached to it. Medal 1 - "GWCC 1995/Junior Road Race/P. Gage" Medal 2 - "GWCC 1994/Junior Road Race/G. Spaulding" Medal 3 - "GWCC 1994/Junior Road Race/P. McElhinney"medals; gwcc; junior road race; p. gage; p. mcelhinney; g. spaulding;

Sally Molloy was one of the trio with Tracey Watson and Felicity Wilson coming to prominence in the middle 1990s to establish women in cycling in Victoria. Women cyclists in the 1990s had broken into headlines buoyed by the wins of internationally acclaimed Kathy Watt.Women from the Geelong West Cycling Club played a prominent role in establishing women's cycling in Victoria.Colour photograph with white mount and black frame."GWCC/Molloy, Sally/1995/Victorian Road Champion"gwcc; sally molloy; 1995; victorian road champion; felicity wilson; tracey watson; kathy watt; gwcc;

Medals were presented up until the year 2002 at the Geelong Cycling Club. Medals have always been given as recognition of achievement in competitive events.Medals have always been given as recognition of achievement in competitive events.Medal in silver 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 Women'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/Women/Yolanda Russell/2002"geelong cycling club; gwcc; track championships; women's pursuit; yolanda russell;

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;

Russell Mockridge b1928 d1958 was described 'as the greatest cyclist of all time'. The list of his achievements in this framed photograph indicates just how successful he was on the international cycling stage.Russell Mockridge achieved international notoriety as a cyclist from the mid 1940s until his death in 1958, representing Australia in the Olympic games, the Commonwealth Games, The Tour de France and other international high profile cycling events. Framed photo of listed achievements of Russell Mockridge. This shows printed information together with dates of placings in World events. The printing is in black on white paper, mounted on grey paper and framed in a black frame."Russell Mockridge/GACC 1946-1953/GWCC 1953-1958.russell mockridge; gacc; gwcc;

Minute books of the GWCC dating from 1911 - 1968Provides details of the club's activities and persons connected with the club in the years 1911-1968.Six handwritten minute books of the Geelong West Cycling Club dated from 16/11/1911 - 13/2/1968. Each book has a hard cover and is bound along the spine.geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; minute books; 1911; 1968;

Medals were presented up until the year 2002 at the Geelong West Cycling Club.Medals are a recognition of achievement in competitive cycling events.2 x Medals - one in bronze metal conglomerate, the other in gold metal conglomerate. The front of the medals depict an olive wreath around the circumference, and has a racing cyclist painted on an enamel disk in the centre. On the reverse sides, inscriptions appear inside an olive wreath decoration. Each medal has a ribbon attached to it.Medal 1 - "GWCC/Track Championships/Time Trial/Men/Jeric Strong/2002" Medal 2 - "GWCC/Track 1998/Steve Kestle/Trophy Series/C Grade/Encouragement Award"gwcc; track championships; time trial; jeric strong; track; steve kestle;

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;

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;

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;

Thirty years after Geelong Veterans formed, GWCC members still raced both competitions.Recognition of Geelong Cycling Club member's capacity to achieve at a world level.Colour photograph framed in a black wooden frame with gold trim. The photograph is mounted on blue. This is a photograph of the world track cycling master championships in Sydney 2007."World Master Track Cycling Championships/Sydney/2007/3000m Individual Pursuit/Bronze Medalist/Steve Young"world master track cycling championships; 2007; 3000m individual pursuit; bronze medalist; steve young;

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;

A chronicle of G.W.C.C. members who joined the Armed Forces for the 1914-1918 War (WW1) noting those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.This honour board signifies the high esteem in which the community held for those soldiers who joined the armed forces during WW1. The large list of names from this relatively small cycling club indicates the huge sacrifice all communities made during this time of war. It is a statement of patriotism, service and sacrifice.Large 3 piece hardwood dark stained timber Honour Board. Names of GWCC members who served in WW1 depicted in gold lettering. Those killed noted. Artwork includes national animal symbols of Emu and a Kangaroo and a Floral Emblem of Wattle Sprigs."Honor Roll/1914-1918 Geelong West Cycling Club/A Thomson/B Thomson/Kld GThomson/JA Smith/Joe Smith/K McCauley/F Cornish/P Lunnon/JW Grundell/H Foote/J McCann/H Toyne/Kld B Hargraves/Kld EA Simmons/Kld G Ross/J Clarke/L W Hansford/N Bowler/Kld J Love/B Lorimore/Kld J Black/C Smith/J Hobbs/Kld E Culliver/Kld G Brequet/Kld P Grundell/J Thomson/P Moir/T Pescud/H H Pescud/M Reynolds/M Foote/C Belperroud/E Cornish/F Fanning/H Mansell/F Hotchin/A Ives/C Grayland/Kld E Bartlett/Kld J Howlett/S Knight/W Shields"geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; g.w.c.c; ww1; honor roll; 1914-1918; a thomson; b thomson; g thomson; j a smith; joe smith; k mccauley; f cornish; p lunnon; jw grundell; h foote; j mccann; h toyne; b hargraves; e a simmons; g ross; j clarke; l w hansford; n bowler; j love; b lorimore; j black; c smith; j hobbs; e culliver; g brequet; p grundell; j thomson; p moir; t pescud; h h pescud; m reynolds; m foote; c belperroud; e cornish; f fanning; h mansell;; f hotchin; a ives; c grayland; e bartlett; j howlett; s knight; w shields;

This trophy was sponsored by Albert Batty in recognition of Russell Mockridge - an Olympic cyclist who was a member of the GWCC. He died in a tragic accident at an early age during a road race in Melbourne.This trophy is in memory of Russell Mockridge.Large trophy made of perspex, wood and gold coloured plastic. The wooden base has wording embossed in gold coloured lettering. On top of the base sits 3 cyclists on columns, together with two perplex panels with wooden top and another cyclist on a trophy placed above the wooden top."SPONSORED BY ALBERT BATTY/GEELONG WEST CYCLING CLUB/RUSSELL MOCKRIDGE/MEMORIAL ROAD RACE/PERPETUAL TROPHY"albert batty; geelong west cycling club; russell mockridge; road race;

The sash was awarded to G. Lunardelli as the winner of the Senior 20 mile Road Championship for GWCC. Lunardelli came out from Trieste, Italy after World War 11 and worked for the Geelong Water Board. Lunardelli subsequently ceased full time cycling in order to make a living.This award indicates the important influence that immigrants had on the popularity and depth of cycling at the time in the Geelong region. Cycling was and continues to be very popular in Europe.Burgundy satin sash with gold tassel finish at one end. It has faded gold embossed inscriptions on it."Geelong West Cycling Club/1952 Senior 20 Mile Unpaced/Road Championship/ Won by G. LUNARDELLI/Time 56mins5 2/5 seconds"sash; geelong west cycling club; lunardelli; 1952; road championship;

A chronicle of officials of the G.W.C.C. from 1911. This honour board has an important place in the history of the Geelong Cycling Club and signifies the high esteem in which the community held cycling in the early part of the 20th century. Rectangular board in a mahogany colour with the top of the board angled to a point. The board has inscriptions in a gold colour.“GWCC/President/1911 HJ Prescud/1912-15 H Flowers/1916 J Dorian/1917-20 P Grundell Snr/1921 J Paley/1922 F OLoghlin/1923 V Markham/1924-27 H Flowers/1928-29 C Flynn/1930-1959 JW Dillon/1960-61 R McKay/1962-63 I McPherson/1964-81 W. Stephens/1982-83 K Evans/1984 R. Baulch/1985-86 D Wilson/1987 N Wilson/Secretary/1911 JW Grundell HH Prescud/1912-1915 P Grundell Jnr/1916 J Craven/1917 H Prescud/1918-1925 J Sharp/1926 JW Dillon/1927 GA Wells/1928-29 C Winter/1930 BR Kelly/ 1931-32 R Ware/1933 S Cunningham/1934 D McGrath/1935-36 F Hamblett/1937 l Flowers T Craven/1938-81 L Flowers/1982-83 F Hamers/1984 R Baker/Life Members/ P Grundell Snr D/H Flowers D/G Hotchin D/J Sharpe/GW Dillon/A Belperraud/F Hamblett/F Condor/L Flowers/F OLoghlin/D McGrath D/ BR Kelly/W Stephens/A Batty/R Penn Jnr/W. Crookshanks/S Cunningham D/R Baulch/D Wilson/P Dent/J Dent/T Underwood/R Baker”gwcc; hj prescud; h flowers; j dorian; p grundell snr; j paley; f ologhlin; v markham; c flynn; jw dillon; r mckay; i mcpherson/; w. stephens; k evans; r. baulch; d wilson; n wilson; w grundell; hh prescud; j craven; j sharp; jw dillon; ga wells; c winter; br kelly; r ware; s cunningham; d mcgrath; f hamblett; t craven; f hamers; r baker; g hotchin; a belperraud; f hamblett; f condor; l flowers; a batty; r penn jnr; w. crookshanks; s cunningham d; r baulch; p dent; j dent; t underwood; r baker;

Geelong West Cycling Club was particularly strong during this period. Russell Mockridge was a magnet as Western District cyclists were attracted to the Club.Shows growth of a stgrong club and effect of strength to build further strength.Triangular pennant flag in red with gold lettering and a tassle attached to the triangular end point. Material appears to be thin vinyl. The base of the flag has tabs three tabs to enable hanging."C.D.A./ Victorian Track/Premierships/Country/1956-57"cda; victorian track races; premierships; country; 1956; 1957; gwcc;