Historical information

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.

Significance

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.

Physical description

Chrome pocket stop-watch with minute and second dials. Crown and side switch. Cord looped through crown ring.

Inscriptions & markings

On Face: Hueur. Made in Switzerland. On back inscribed: Nagambie cycle club, 1952