Bicycle - 'Malvern Star', Hubert Opperman, Motor Pace, 1930

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Summary:: Bicycle on which Hubert Opperman set a world record for 100 mile motor pace riding at the Melbourne Motordrome (now Olympic Park) in April 1930. Specially modified by the Malvern Star Cycle & Motor Co., Melbourne.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Bruce Small Pty Ltd, Malvern Star Cycle & Motor Co, 1931

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	850 mm (Height), 1540 mm (Length)

Tagged with:	cycles, bicycle racing, bicycles, logan
Themes this item is part of:	Transport Collection
Primary Classification:	ROAD TRANSPORT
Secondary Classification:	Cycles
Tertiary Classification:	bicycles
Inscriptions:	Stamped "16280" on rear right-hand axle bracket and both "16280" & "J124" on the underside of the crank axle housing. Also embossed "CHATER-LEA" on underside of crank axle housing.
Manufacturer:	Malvern Star Cycle & Motor Co, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1926
User:	Sir Hubert Opperman, Australia, 1930