Seventy years ago, in July 1953, the Mount Gambier Motor Cycle and Light Car Club held their annual Wittwer Trial at Mac Park. This was an observed trial and 24 riders took part. Outright winner was Ron Hellyer on an AJS, (pictured below) with Roger Crowe and Ron McNichol equal runners up.
Now this weekend July 29 and 30th is the annual Classic and Vintage Motor Cycle show at the City Hall, Mt Gambier, in aid of Cancer Council South Aust. There will be some great bikes on show and I will have a 220 slide power point presentation with all the photos from local collections, including some of Ron Hellyer’s. Photos look great up on the big screen too! Saturday 9.00am until 6.00pm and Sunday 9.00am until 2.00pm. A short awards presentation follows. Admission only $5, children under 14 are free.
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...