Photograph, 1935

Historical information

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip Island
The race in this photograph was the Australian Junior Tourist Trophy race over 75 miles/12 laps. The winner, Cec Weatherby received 20 pounds prize money and a sash.
The race was run concurrectly with the Lightweight race, which was common back then. Peter Shannon's brother has the actual bike that came 3rd in that 1935 Lightweight race.

Physical description

Photograph of C. Weatherby leading other Motor Cyclists rounding "Tin Pot Corner" in a Motor Cycle Race in 1935.
Corrections to the above given by Peter Shannon 2/11/2018.
No. 11 was Don Bain actually leading the group, who came 3rd, No. 64 was Cec Weatherby who won the race and No. 25 was Ron Walters who came 4th.
The Flyer was also given to us by Peter Shannon.

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