BUNBURY AROUND THE HOUSES
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1962 - BUNBURY Central. AUSTRALIAN TOURIST TROPHY. 26th December 1962. |
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In 1962 the Bunbury Motorcycle Club played a major role in staging the 1962 Australian Motorcycle TT Championship, the racing was held around what was concidered to be a central Bunbury layout.
The race was won by George Scott on a 125 Honda specially prepared for racing by Bill Whitcombe.
1962 - An unknown rider powers on through the blind man corner on Spencer Street, Doctor Foster's surgery can be seen in the backround. Photo: Tony Forsyth collection.
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1962 - BILL (WILLIAM) WHITCOMBE.
Garry Whitcombe Full Feature
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Gary Whitcombe recalls: In this photo my grand farther Bill (William) Whitcombe was the chief organiser for this event, His bike won the 125cc event and came third in the 250cc event, The bike was ridden by George Scott who was an international renowned rider in the day.
Bill started the Motorcycle Racing Club of WA and was its first life member, Along with winning the 1962 Aussie TT his bike was to come second in 1963 and 1994 and at one stage it held the Australian 125cc speed record.
Dad was fortunate enough to race the bike when time and money permitted, I can remember racing down the main straight with dad at Caversham whilst sitting on the tank when I was just a nipper.
1962 - Bike owner Bill Whitcombe pushes away his rider George Scott on the Honda 125 machine at the Australian TT on the streets of Bunbury. Photo: Gary Whitcombe.
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Lost Bunbury Pictorial feature
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1963 - The VISOR MAGAZINE REPORTED.
1962 - George Scott on the 125 Honda takes the winners flag. Photo: Whitcombe collection.
