Saw Mr George Turnbull out walking last evening – he is out walking most days really, but this time I stopped to chat with him. George is the oldest living ex rider from the Buck’s Hill Scramble days and will turn 98 in July this year. Walking (with a frame) and still sharp as, at his age is fairly remarkable in my opinion. George bought a new Ariel Red Hunter from Malcolm Motorcycles in Mount Gambier and fitted a sidecar and went racing, often with another local legend John (Wilky) Wilkinson as his co-rider (passenger) competing in Mount Gambier Motor Cycle and Light Car Club events. George is still living independently at Woodlands Grove, Mount Gambier. Didn’t get a photo last night, but George still looks as good as in this 2019 photo. First photo, George leads Les von Einem, second photo George with Wilky – both at Bucks Hill c1948.
Last Bucks Hill sidecarist turns 100
George Turnbull turns 100 years old today 17 June 2025. As far as is known George is the last sidecar rider/competitor from the Mount Gambier Scrambles circuit "Buck's Hill." George who served in the RAAF during WW2 making Oxygen for Pilots in the Northern Territory...