You would think I'd know without a doubt which races my father had won. After all, I have privileged access to his trophies, photos and letters as well as hundreds of slides and many glowing family memories.
You would think I'd know which races he was in and whether he had come first, third, or 27th. You'd be entitled to think I'd know all about his career in Australia -but it's not that simple ...
Auto Cycle Union of Victoria, Victorian TT, All Powers Solo, 11-2-62
Just for example, take this sash from Phillip Island. It names an award but is it an actual race, or, Is the All Powers Solo 11-2-'62 an amalgum of other races? Also, Mum says they only gave out sashes to the first three place-getters. But which colour belongs to which place? Do the sashes belong with a trophy?
You can see where I'm going with this. Many trophies raise more questions than they answer.
So far I have had help from family, some records and from the unfailingly helpful Don Cox, but there is an awful lot to put in context.
Buy in with any comments, leads or stories and we'll try to untangle some history.
You can see where I'm going with this. Many trophies raise more questions than they answer.
So far I have had help from family, some records and from the unfailingly helpful Don Cox, but there is an awful lot to put in context.
Buy in with any comments, leads or stories and we'll try to untangle some history.
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