Velodrome riders of the 1950's

[mictm123]

Velodrome riders of the 1950"s
by mictm123 » Tue Jul 10, 2012 5:04 pm

Hi everyone,
I am new to this forum, my Dad was a velodrome rider in Melbourne in the 1950's I'm not sure where exactly but he was born in either Brunswick or Coburg so I'm guessing he rode somewhere around these areas. I am wondering if anyone might have known him or remember him at all his name was Robert Lindsay Nettleton (he may have been called 'Bob') I am now in my late 50's and he died when I was in my early 20's so I didn't get much chance to ask him about his riding so if anyone remembers him I would love to hear from them. Thank you, Michele

[Percrime]

I have a mate whose dad was sorta famous back in the day. I,ll email him.. see what I get.

[mictm123]

Hi Percrime, thank you for doing that any info I can get will be much appreciated, I realise that I have left it rather late to be researching this but as I get older these things become more important to me, thank you once again, Regards, Michele

[brentono]

Hi Michele, and welcome.
Did a quick search of Trove.
http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper

Are you looking for Lin Nettleton who rode for Brunswick and Coburg. (or is this a relative?)
Rode Amateur and Professional.
Got quite a few results from "The Argus" on Board Track Cycling (mostly at Essendon)

03/12/1946
Board Track
Two brilliant cyclists, Lin Nettleton, former amateur champion, and Ron French, Tasmanian champion,
will meet in the second series of the international sprint championship at the North Essendon board cycling track tomorrow night.
16/12/1946
PROFESSIONAL: £250 Austral Wheel Race. One mile. Heat Winners: H. Cram (P'scray) (2/1), A. Kimpton (F'scray) (10/1), L. Nettleton (Cob) (6/1), L. Gamble (P Melb) (on1/2), S. Mcpherson (Geelong) (6/1), W. Cooper (Heid) (4/1), J. Donnelly (Cob) (3/1). L. crick (R'mond) (6/4), D. McLeod (F'scray) (4/1), . K. Sweeney (Cob) (3/1), P. Devine (R'mond) (2/1).
(Heat winner at 1946 Austral)
27/02/1947
CYCLING NOTES (By Hubert Opperman)
Jack Walsh On Saturday night, February 8, Jack Walsh became half-mile Australian champion with a ride which concentrated all of a champion's attributes. Into the 880 yards. Checked and hooked, with the improving Lin. Nettleton, full bore 10 yards ahead in the last lap, Walsh brought the crowd from their seats while he sat on his and grimly, but speedily, broke down the gap between himself and the blue ribbon.
14/07/1947
£100 FOR RACE AT BOARD TRACK
Principal event at North Essendon board cycling track tomorrow night will be the Eight Hours' Wheel Race, for which £100 will be offered prize money.
Scratch men include Jack Cooper, Ken Stewart, Alf Norris (WA), Jack Walsh (NSW), Graham French (Tas), Norm Stevens, and Lin Nettleton.
Jack Cooper and Alf Norris will also meet in an interstate match race.

Bit of info to get you started, hope it helps
Cheers

[mictm123]

Thank you so much for your help,Lin Nettleton was my Dad, now that I know about Trove I can do a bit of research.
Thanks again, Regards, Michele

[Nettleton]

Hi Michele. I have just found this site. It seems that I am a long lost cousin that you have never met. My dad was Kevin and he trained Uncle Lindsey in his riding career. They didn't talk for many years. I do have some stories about your dad if you want to contact me. I live in Castlemaine. He was a very talented rider.
Darryl

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