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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Robs Cycles and Sports, 1989
... Robs Cycles and Sports...robs cycles...George Robinson opened Robs Cycles in 1945 and worked out of the Blackburn Road Premises until 1999. ...Coloured photograph of Robs Cycles and Sports shop, Blackburn Road Blackburn, just north of the railway line....Robs Cycles and Sports Photograph Photograph ...George Robinson opened Robs Cycles in 1945 and worked out of the Blackburn Road Premises until 1999. He was one of the few specialist bike repairer in Melbourne and also did repairs for importers, wholesalers and even other bike shops. George used to race bikes from Blackburn Hotel and Healesville.Coloured photograph of Robs Cycles and Sports shop, Blackburn Road Blackburn, just north of the railway line.robs cycles, robinson, george -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Article, Heritage Buildings, 23/06/1999
... ...Robs Cycles & Sports...City of Whitehorse Historic Buildings & Sites Residental Development Commercial Buildings Dulce Domum Blackburn Road Blackburn Churchill Street Mont Albert Robs Cycles & Sports Robinson George Lewis Greg Cahill Bernadette Lewis Family Building our history. 3 Whitehorse properties included in the Whitehorse Council Heritage Overlay. ...Building our history. 3 Whitehorse properties included in the Whitehorse Council Heritage Overlay. Article in the Whitehorse Gazette.city of whitehorse, historic buildings & sites, residental development, commercial buildings, dulce domum blackburn road, blackburn, churchill street mont albert, robs cycles & sports, robinson, george, lewis, greg, cahill, bernadette, lewis family -
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Article, Fire blow to bike shop, 1996
... Fire at Rob's Cycles in Blackburn. Article with photo...rob's cycle and sports robinson george bicycle shops Fire at Rob's Cycles in Blackburn. ...Fire at Rob's Cycles in Blackburn. Article with photoFire at Rob's Cycles in Blackburn. Article with photoFire at Rob's Cycles in Blackburn. Article with photorob's cycle and sports, robinson, george, bicycle shops -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 4/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Photo taken of gentleman (name to be ascertained) in Rob's Cycles Shop....Rob's Cycles Shop Photograph Photograph ...Photo taken of gentleman (name to be ascertained) in Rob's Cycles Shop.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn road, blackburn, no.12 -
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Newspaper - Article, Rob's cycle and sports, 28/07/1999
... [George Robinson, proprietor of Rob's Cycle and Sports, Blackburn]...[George Robinson, proprietor of Rob's Cycle and Sports, Blackburn] Rob's cycle and sports Newspaper Article ...Whitehorse people. [George Robinson, proprietor of Rob's Cycle and Sports, Blackburn]robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, bicycle shops -
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Article, Full of passion for bikes, 2005
... Obituary article for George Robinson, who owned and operated Rob's Cycles in Blackburn...Rob's Cycle and Sports Robinson George Obituary article for George Robinson, who owned and operated Rob's Cycles in Blackburn Obituary article for George Robinson, who owned and operated Rob's Cycles in Blackburn Full of passion for bikes Article Article ...Obituary article for George Robinson, who owned and operated Rob's Cycles in BlackburnObituary article for George Robinson, who owned and operated Rob's Cycles in BlackburnObituary article for George Robinson, who owned and operated Rob's Cycles in Blackburnrob's cycle and sports, robinson, george -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 1999
... Photo showing Rear Workshop of Rob's Cycles, 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn....Rob's Cycles Shop Photograph Photograph ...Photo showing Rear Workshop of Rob's Cycles, 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn road, blackburn, no.12 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 1999
... Photo showing Rear Workshop of Rob's Cycles, 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn....Rob's Cycles Shop Photograph Photograph ...Photo showing Rear Workshop of Rob's Cycles, 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn.robinson, george, blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12, rob's cycle and sports -
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Newspaper - Article, Business still going strong, 1/03/1993
... Article in Nunawading Gazette, 1993 re George Robinson, proprietor of Rob's Cycles, Blackburn since 1945....robinson george rob's cycle and sports Article in Nunawading Gazette, 1993 re George Robinson, proprietor of Rob's Cycles, Blackburn since 1945. ...Article in Nunawading Gazette, 1993 re George Robinson, proprietor of Rob's Cycles, Blackburn since 1945.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 1999
... Photo showing inside of Rob's Cycles Shop, 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. ...robinson george rob's cycle and sports blackburn road blackburn no. 12 Photo showing inside of Rob's Cycles Shop, 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. ...Photo showing inside of Rob's Cycles Shop, 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. Should be in a Blackburn File.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Rob's Cycle Shop, C.1999
... Five coloured photo - Rob's Cycle Shop, Blackburn Road, Blackburn. ...robinson george rob's cycle and sports Five coloured photo - Rob's Cycle Shop, Blackburn Road, Blackburn. ...Five coloured photo - Rob's Cycle Shop, Blackburn Road, Blackburn. Owner - George Robinson. Oldest Shop in Blackburn.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Ephemera, Rob Special Cycles, 1972
... Rob Special Cycles business card...rob's special cycle rob's cycle and sports blackburn road blackburn no. 12 Rob Special Cycles business card Rob Special Cycles Ephemera ...Rob Special Cycles business cardrob's special cycle, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn road, blackburn no. 12 -
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Newspaper - Article, Bicycles are his life long love, 15/07/1992
... Article in Nunawading Gazette 1992 re George Robinson, proprietor of Rob's Cycles, Blackburn. He has been in the bike trade since he was 16 and commenced Rob's Cycles in 1945. ...Robinson George Rob's Cycle and Sports Blackburn Cycling Club Melbourne Centenary Gift Tamme Graham Article in Nunawading Gazette 1992 re George Robinson, proprietor of Rob's Cycles, Blackburn. ...Article in Nunawading Gazette 1992 re George Robinson, proprietor of Rob's Cycles, Blackburn. He has been in the bike trade since he was 16 and commenced Rob's Cycles in 1945. He started the Blackburn Cycling Club in 1946. He won the Melbourne Centenary Gift in 1935. Graham Tamme has helped in the shop for 20 years.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn cycling club, melbourne centenary gift, tamme, graham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Black and white photo, Poyntz, H. W, 1913
... Poyntz, Postmaster & Confectioner's store, Blackburn Road. (1978 Rob's Cycle Shop) Da Costa page 19...Poyntz, Postmaster & Confectioner's store, Blackburn Road. (1978 Rob's Cycle Shop) Da Costa page 19 Poyntz, H. ...Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of H.W. Poyntz, Postmaster & Confectioner's store, Blackburn Road. (1978 Rob's Cycle Shop) Da Costa page 19poyntz, henry, blackburn road blackburn, blackburn post office -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Vehicle - Bicycle, c1960
... 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....On closing down in September 1999 'Mr Rob' presented this bicycle to the Nunawading Historical and another to the Victorian Museum. transport bicycles 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. ...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 -
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Newspaper - Article, George Robinson, 13/07/1994
... Article in Nunawading Gazette about George Robinson, long time proprietor of Rob's Cycles, Blackburn. The building is over 100 years old, previously a bank, post office and doctor's surgery. ...Robinson George Rob's Cycle and Sports Blackburn Road Blackburn No 12 13/07/1994 Article in Nunawading Gazette about George Robinson, long time proprietor of Rob's Cycles, Blackburn. ...Article in Nunawading Gazette about George Robinson, long time proprietor of Rob's Cycles, Blackburn. The building is over 100 years old, previously a bank, post office and doctor's surgery. He made his bicycles by hand and specialised in bike repairs.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn road, blackburn, no 12 -
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Postcard - Ephemera, Rob's Special Cycles, 1999
... Signed postcard of Rob's Special Cycles, expressing thanks for 55 years of business in Blackburn as a bicycle maker and builder from George Robinson. ...Robinson George Blackburn Road Blackburn Rob's Special Cycles Bicycle shops Signed postcard of Rob's Special Cycles, expressing thanks for 55 years of business in Blackburn as a bicycle maker and builder from George Robinson. ...Signed postcard of Rob's Special Cycles, expressing thanks for 55 years of business in Blackburn as a bicycle maker and builder from George Robinson. Nos 1420 and 1421 of 2000.robinson, george, blackburn road, blackburn, rob's special cycles, bicycle shops -
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Newspaper - Article, Cycle ends for Mr Rob, 3/09/1999
... Cycle ends for Mr Rob...Mr Robinson, 85 of Robs Special Cycles, closing his shop in Blackburn after 56 years of business. ...Robinson George Robinson Francis Shone Noel Rob's Cycle and Sports Bicycle shops Mr Robinson, 85 of Robs Special Cycles, closing his shop in Blackburn after 56 years of business. ...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 -
Eltham District Historical Society IncJournal - Magazine, Wylie Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Australian Motor Sports, April, 1954
... This issue features: Fisherman's Bend Car and Motor Cycle Races The 1929 3-Litre Ballot Australian Secials Strathpine Car Races Beveridge "Motorkhana" Collingrove Closed Hill Climb Of specific interest is the Rob Roy Hill Climb mentioned on page 30: "VICTORIAN HILL CLIMB CHAMPIONSHIOS, 1954 The Victorian Hill Climb Championships for 1954 are to be decided upon the results of three Victorian Hill Climbs conducted at Rob Roy and Templestowe by the Victorian Sporting Car Club and the Light Car Club of Australia (two at Rob Roy - one at Templestowe). " And on page 33, advertsing for the Rob Roy Hill Climb Climb to be held Sunday, May 23rd, 1954...This issue features: Fisherman's Bend Car and Motor Cycle Races The 1929 3-Litre Ballot Australian Secials Strathpine Car Races Beveridge "Motorkhana" Collingrove Closed Hill Climb Of specific interest is the Rob Roy Hill Climb mentioned on page 30: "VICTORIAN HILL CLIMB CHAMPIONSHIOS, 1954 The Victorian Hill Climb Championships for 1954 are to be decided upon the results of three Victorian Hill Climbs conducted at Rob Roy and Templestowe by the Victorian Sporting Car Club and the Light Car Club of Australia (two at Rob Roy - one at Templestowe). " And on page 33, advertsing for the Rob Roy Hill Climb Climb to be held Sunday, May 23rd, 1954 Light Car Club of Australia motor sports Rob Roy Hill Climb Templestowe Hill Climb Victorian Sporting Car Club Digital scan only of 52 page journal, approx. ...Monthly journal of Australian Motor Sports. This issue features: Fisherman's Bend Car and Motor Cycle Races The 1929 3-Litre Ballot Australian Secials Strathpine Car Races Beveridge "Motorkhana" Collingrove Closed Hill Climb Of specific interest is the Rob Roy Hill Climb mentioned on page 30: "VICTORIAN HILL CLIMB CHAMPIONSHIOS, 1954 The Victorian Hill Climb Championships for 1954 are to be decided upon the results of three Victorian Hill Climbs conducted at Rob Roy and Templestowe by the Victorian Sporting Car Club and the Light Car Club of Australia (two at Rob Roy - one at Templestowe). " And on page 33, advertsing for the Rob Roy Hill Climb Climb to be held Sunday, May 23rd, 1954light car club of australia, motor sports, rob roy hill climb, templestowe hill climb, victorian sporting car club -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Booklet, What They Did, 2017
... Nunawading Smith L L Dr Hall's Timber Mill Barelli Family Watt's Dairy Pettigrove Harrington's Bakery Orchards Blackburn Post Office Rob's Cycle and Sports McGlones Mitcham Brick and Pottery Co Ltd Builders Trading and Roofing Co Ltd Fitzmaurice A Y Warren Frances Vermont Glasson Bill Gardiner Barbara Slater William Henry Elmore Algernon John Hoadleys Chocolates A booklet of random articles that have been printed in WHS newsletters over the years. 39 pages What They Did Booklet Fitzmaurice A.Y. ...A booklet of random articles that have been printed in WHS newsletters over the years.39 pagesnon-fictionA booklet of random articles that have been printed in WHS newsletters over the years.nunawading, smith l l dr, hall's timber mill, barelli family, watt's dairy, pettigrove, harrington's bakery, orchards, blackburn post office, rob's cycle and sports, mcglones, mitcham brick and pottery co ltd, builders trading and roofing co ltd, fitzmaurice a y, warren frances, vermont, glasson bill, gardiner barbara, slater william henry, elmore algernon john, hoadleys chocolates -
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Newspaper - Article, George - a big wheel who made champions, n.d
... Robinson George Bicycle shops Rob's Cycle and Sports George Robinson, one of the last of the old-fashioned bike shops in Melbourne, reminisces with John Hamilton about his experiences in his Blackburn shop and his ideas on cycling. ...George Robinson, one of the last of the old-fashioned bike shops in Melbourne, reminisces with John Hamilton about his experiences in his Blackburn shop and his ideas on cycling.robinson, george, bicycle shops, rob's cycle and sports -
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Audio - Oral History, Scott, Andrew, Andrew Scott and the Elmore Houses in 1950's Blackburn, 29 April 2026
... Elmore Houses 1950's Elmore Sawmill Laburnum Blackburn South Primary school FLEXMORE John SHEEHAN SPICER Marjorie WILLIAMS Roma Rob's Cycles Blackburn A recording of an oral history on the Elmore houses and the Elmore Sawmill in Blackburn / Laburnum in the 1950-60's. ...AJ Elmore had had built a house and set up a workshop by 1916. His houses were built in Arts and Crafts 'fresh air' style using local hardwood. A recording of an oral history on the Elmore houses and the Elmore Sawmill in Blackburn / Laburnum in the 1950-60's. The history is provided by Andrew Scott in an interview with Giselda Bannister on 29 April 2026. Andrew lived next to the Elmore Sawmill in an Elmore built house. The history includes descriptions of the Blackburn shops, artist John Flexmore, AJ, Marjorie, John and Septimus Elmore, Sheehan's farm, Blackburn South Primary School, Rev Doug MacKenzie and musical productions, Blackburn football.elmore houses, 1950's, elmore sawmill, laburnum, blackburn south primary school, flexmore john, sheehan, spicer marjorie, williams roma, rob's cycles, blackburn -
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Article, Cycle club founder, 2005
... Blackburn Cycling Club Robinson George Rob's Cycle and Sports Obituary for George Ernest Robinson, cyclist and cycle manufacturer of Blackburn. ...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 -
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Pamphlet, Postal History - Blackburn
... Postal Services Blackburn Creek Post Office King George Minahan James Poyntz Henry Sweet shops Rob's Special Cycles Photocopy of a Card on the Postal History of Blackburn Photocopy of a Card on the Postal History of Blackburn with sketch of George King's home. ...Photocopy of a Card on the Postal History of BlackburnPhotocopy of a Card on the Postal History of Blackburn with sketch of George King's home.Photocopy of a Card on the Postal History of Blackburnpostal services, blackburn creek post office, king, george, minahan, james, poyntz, henry, sweet shops, rob's special cycles -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 1999
... Rob's Cycles Shop Photograph Photograph ...Photo showing Storage Shed at the rear of shop, 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn.robinson, george, blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12, rob's cycle and sports -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 1999
... Rob's Cycles Shop Photograph Photograph ...Photo showing Storage Shed and Yard at the rear of Shop, 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn.robinson, george, blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12, rob's cycle and sports -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shops, 1999
... Rob's Cycles Shops Photograph Photograph ...Photo showing Yard and Storage Shed at the rear of Shop, 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn.robinson, george, blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12, rob's cycle and sports -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shops, 1999
... Rob's Cycles Shops Photograph Photograph ...Photo showing Workshop Room at the rear of Shop, 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn.robinson, george, blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12, rob's cycle and sports -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 4/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Rob's Cycles Shop Photograph Photograph ...Photo of owner George Robinson behind counter in shop.robinson, george, blackburn road, blackburn, no. 12, rob's cycle and sports -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 4/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Taken from Blackburn Road. Rob's Cycles Shop Photograph Photograph ...Photo outside Shop of adjoining building. Taken from Blackburn Road.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn road, blackburn, no.12
