Cup Trophy - Hubert Opperman, Sydney to Melbourne Unpaced Cycling Record, 1929

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Summary:: Cycling cup trophy won by Hubert Opperman on 9 November 1929. This cup was awarded by the Dominion Broadcasting Co. Pty Ltd for Opperman's unpaced road cycling record between Sydney and Melbourne. a distance of 567 miles in a time of 39 hours and 42 minutes.
Description:: Cup trophy, manufactured from white metal, with two handles. It is attached to a wooden stand, which has been painted black. Gold plate is present inside the cup.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Sir Hubert Opperman, 1979

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	230 mm (Height), 180 mm (Diameter)

Tagged with:	cycling, sporting awards, cup trophies
Themes this item is part of:	Leisure Collection
Primary Classification:	SPORT
Secondary Classification:	Cycle Racing
Tertiary Classification:	awards
Inscriptions:	Text is engraved on the front of the cup. It reads 'Dominion Broadcasting Company Pty Ltd/ Sydney to Melbourne/ Unpaced Cycling Record/ by/ HUBERT OPPERMAN/ Time 39 hours 42 min/ Distance 567 miles/ November 9th 1929'.
Awarded To:	Sir Hubert Opperman, Melbourne, Australia, 9 Nov 1929