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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...Coloured photograph of Robs Cycles and Sports shop... Mitcham melbourne George Robinson opened Robs Cycles in 1945 ...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... Road Blackburn Churchill Street Mont Albert Robs Cycles ...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... Mitcham melbourne rob's cycle and sports robinson george bicycle ...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... Mitcham melbourne robinson george rob's cycle and sports blackburn ...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
... Whitehorse people. [George Robinson, proprietor of Rob's... Mitcham melbourne Robinson George Rob's Cycle and Sports Bicycle ...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
... and operated Rob's Cycles in Blackburn... Mitcham melbourne Rob's Cycle and Sports Robinson George Obituary ...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... Mitcham melbourne robinson george rob's cycle and sports blackburn ...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... rob's cycle and sports Photo showing Rear Workshop of Rob's ...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
... , proprietor of Rob's Cycles, Blackburn since 1945.... Mitcham melbourne robinson george rob's cycle and sports Article ...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... Mitcham melbourne robinson george rob's cycle and sports 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... Mitcham melbourne robinson george rob's cycle and sports Five ...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... Mitcham melbourne rob's special cycle rob's cycle and sports ...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
... , proprietor of Rob's Cycles, Blackburn. He has been in the bike... Mitcham melbourne Robinson George Rob's Cycle and Sports 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
... & Confectioner's store, Blackburn Road. (1978 Rob's Cycle Shop) Da Costa... & Confectioner's store, Blackburn Road. (1978 Rob's Cycle Shop) Da Costa ...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 -
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Newspaper - Article, George Robinson, 13/07/1994
... time proprietor of Rob's Cycles, Blackburn. The building... Mitcham melbourne Robinson George Rob's Cycle and Sports 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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Vehicle - Bicycle, c1960
... - an emblem 'another Rob's Cycle Blackburn'|13817s - serial number.... - 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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Postcard - Ephemera, Rob's Special Cycles, 1999
... Signed postcard of Rob's Special Cycles, expressing thanks... Special Cycles Bicycle shops Signed postcard of Rob's Special ...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... Rob's Cycle and Sports Bicycle shops Mr Robinson, 85 of Robs ...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
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.
Article, Cycle club founder, 2005
... Mitcham melbourne Blackburn Cycling Club Robinson George Rob's ...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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Document, Robs Cycle and Sports Shop, c2000
... Mitcham melbourne Blackburn Road Blackburn. Rob's Cycle and Sports ...A building evaluation report on 10 - 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn.A building evaluation report on 10 - 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn.A building evaluation report on 10 - 12 Blackburn Road, Blackburn.blackburn road, blackburn., rob's cycle and sports, blackburn post office, goldsworthy, don, king, george, morris, j.j., poyntz, henry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Postal History - Blackburn
... Poyntz Henry Sweet shops Rob's Special Cycles Photocopy of a Card ...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 -
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Pamphlet, Blackburn Shopping Centre Community Newsletter, 1991, 1992
... centres blackburn newsagency rob's cycle and sports avencare ...Newsletter for Oct 1991 & Dec 1991 & Apr 1992Newsletter for Oct 1991 & Dec 1991 & Apr 1992Newsletter for Oct 1991 & Dec 1991 & Apr 1992blackburn station shopping centre, shopping centres, blackburn newsagency, rob's cycle and sports, avencare, blackburn branch library, brumby's hot bread -
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Newspaper - Article, George - a big wheel who made champions, n.d
... Mitcham melbourne Robinson George Bicycle shops Rob's Cycle ...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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 1999
... rob's cycle and sports Photo showing Storage Shed at the rear ...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 cycle and sports Photo showing Storage Shed and Yard ...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 cycle and sports Photo showing Yard and Storage Shed ...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 cycle and sports Photo showing Workshop Room at the rear ...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 cycle and sports Photo of owner George Robinson behind ...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
... Mitcham melbourne robinson george rob's cycle and sports blackburn ...Photo outside Shop of adjoining building. Taken from Blackburn Road.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn road, blackburn, no.12
