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Alby Barlow
Alby Barlow (born 1916) was an Australian bicycle racing, racing cyclist from 1935 who road for Oakleigh. In 1947 he was the Australian 100 miles road champion and holder of the 25, 50 and 100 miles Australian Individual time trial, unpaced road records In 1935, his first years as a professional, Barlow was 9th in the Tour of Gippsland over off a handicap of 41'. He was then 4th in the Phillip Island Grand Prix over . In 1936 Barlow won the Melbourne to Sale, Victoria, Sale on a handicap of 16'. He also rode the Melbourne to Warrnambool Classic, Warrnambool to Melbourne off a handicap of 9', finishing 50th. Despite his prominence as a road rider, Barlow never featured in the results of the Warrnambool. In 1947 he was part of a disappointing scratch group that finished 5' 26" down on the fastest time of Keith Rowley (cyclist), Keith Rowley. Barlow won the opening event of the 1937 season, over in a course record. While best known for his road racing, he also competed on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gisborne, Victoria
Gisborne () is a town in the Macedon Ranges, located about north-west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is the largest town in the Macedon Ranges Shire, with a population of 13,963 as of June 2018. Gisborne is known for its country homesteads, tree-lined streets, restaurants and cafes. The town has become a popular 'tree change' destination for Melbourne residents seeking large leafy blocks and a quiet lifestyle within easy commuting distance from the city. As such, the town has grown substantially over the past 5–10 years, with an increase of almost 2,600 residents since 2011, although planning controls have been implemented to protect the character and "outstanding natural beauty" of the region. History The original inhabitants of Gisborne were the Dja Dja Wurrung and Wurundjeri Aboriginal people. Aboriginal people have lived in the Macedon Ranges area for at least 26,000 years. The Wurundjeri, Dja Dja Wurrrung and Taungurung communities are still active. The Gisborn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
