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Bicycle - Hubert Opperman, 'Malvern Star', 'Tour de France' Road Model, Melbourne, 1927
Reg. No: ST 018362
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- Summary:
- Racing bicycle used by Hubert Opperman to set the 24 hour world record in 1927.
This particular bicycle is a "Tour de France" model, made by Malvern Star Bruce Small Pty. Ltd - a company Opperman was heavily involved in during his cycling career.
On 5-6 October 1927, Opperman set a world record for unpaced road cycling over a single 24 hour period, covering 416 miles from Mt. Gambier to Melbourne. - Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Bruce Small Pty Ltd, Malvern Star Cycle & Motor Co, 1931
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 92.60 cm (Height), 40.50 cm (Width), 175.40 cm (Length) |
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| Tagged with: | bicycles, bicycle racing, cycles |
| Themes this item is part of: | Transport Collection, Hubert Ferdinand Opperman, Cyclist & Politican (1904-1996) |
| Primary Classification: | ROAD TRANSPORT |
| Secondary Classification: | Cycles |
| Tertiary Classification: | bicycles |
| Inscriptions: | Stamped "17713" on rear right-hand axle bracket and "J123" on the underside frame member where it joins the crank axle housing. Also embossed "CHATER-LEA" on underside of crank axle housing. |
| Manufacturer: | Bruce Small Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1927 |
| User: | Mr Hubert Opperman, Victoria & South Australia, Australia, 1927 |
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