Old Bike Australasia

All British Rally

- Photos Ron Weste

Since 1977, owners and enthusiast­s of British motorcycle­s have been gathering annually for the All British Rally, which has made its home at the Old Newstead Racecourse in northern Victoria. By Friday, the site is a sea of tents with a moving throng drifting between the campsites, admiring the hundreds of fine motorcycle­s on display and chatting with owners. Non-British bikes are allowed, or rather tolerated, but are restricted to the adjacent paddock beside the main site. Saturday traditiona­lly sees a ride into the nearby historic town of Maldon where the streets are soon lined with a colourful array of machinery. A highlight of the event is the drawing of the gate prize, which is always a desirable British motorcycle, in this case a B33 BSA. The lucky winner was Jim Hoffmann, who was presented with his prize by BSAMCOA president, Craig Burke.

 ??  ?? Big Brit: Gus Kuhn Norton presents a dominating force in Maldon.
Big Brit: Gus Kuhn Norton presents a dominating force in Maldon.
 ??  ?? TOP 1939 Red Hunter Ariel glistens in the Newstead twilight. ABOVE Mark Hine’s 1948 500 Internatio­nal Norton graces the Newstead camping area. ABOVE RIGHT John Bennett’s Favourite, built in Adelaide from imported Sun components circa 1920 with a 6hp...
TOP 1939 Red Hunter Ariel glistens in the Newstead twilight. ABOVE Mark Hine’s 1948 500 Internatio­nal Norton graces the Newstead camping area. ABOVE RIGHT John Bennett’s Favourite, built in Adelaide from imported Sun components circa 1920 with a 6hp...

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