Summary
One of a series of images relating to cyclist, Hubert Opperman, dated 1937.
The collection of photographs graphically documents the successes of Opperman, particularly overseas in France in the late 1920s & early 1930s. The postcards produced for commercial sale illustrate the celebrity status that Opperman attained during his illustrious cycling career and also relate to his later career has a Marketing Director for the Australian company that produced the famous "Malvern Star" brandname cycles.
Description of Content
Hubert Opperman lying on the ground, feet elevated, being fed by Bruce Small who is crouching over him. Remnants of a makeshift camp can be seen in the background.
Physical Description
Landscape format, black and white image of Hubert Opperman lying on the ground, feet elevated, being fed by Bruce Small who is crouching over him. Remnants of a makeshift camp can be seen in the background.
Significance
Sir Hubert Opperman (1904-1996) was one of Australia's most successful long distance cyclists. He won his first race in 1921, at the age of 17, and went on to win over 50 major road races in Australia, England and Europe. He also won hundreds of track events, earning a reputation as the `lap king'. In the process, he established dozens of world records.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Person Depicted
Mr Hubert F. Opperman, Nullarbor, Western Australia, Australia, 1937
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Person Depicted
Mr Bruce Small, Nullarbor, Western Australia, Australia, 1937
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Individuals Identified
Opperman, Hubert; Small, Bruce
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten on reverse; "Slide 1 copy/ Nullabor feeding/ 1937 Ride Fremantle - Sydney Bruce feeding Hubert"
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
82 mm (Length), 133 mm (Width)
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