Black and white photograph of cyclist John Robertson, winner 1957 Austral Wheel Race, with inscription to Eric Gibaud, and 'The Sun' newsclipping verso.
Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
Date Used
16 Feb 1957
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Object Detail
Brief Description
An image of New Zealand cyclist, John Robertson, adorned with flowers, riding a lap of honour after winning the 1957 Austral Wheel Race, on Saturday, 16 February, 1957. A handwritten inscription below reads: MANY THANKS ERIC & MRS. G./JOHN ROBERTSON/AUSTRAL/1957. A clipping from a 'Sun' newspaper featuring the event is pasted across the back of the photo, 'Monday, February 18, 1957 'The Sun'.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 240 W: 190 D: 1mm (H: 9 7/16 W: 7 1/2 D: 1/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
16 Feb 1957
Location
In storage
Registration No
1993.2898.19
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Eric Gibaud
Subject Auto Tags
Bicycle
Cycling
Cycle sport
Vehicle
Bicycle wheel
Keirin
Bicycle part
Bicycle racing
Sports equipment
Track cycling
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