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The Moorabool News – 11 January, 2022 Page 11
Hope for historic Hudson A local passion project is asking for anyone with photos or information about a model of car that is nearly a century old. The Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society reposted the request and photos on their social media page, from a man named James, whose father is trying to restore a car from the 1920s. “My father is in the process of restoring a 1926 Hudson, which was a Bacchus Marsh RACV vehicle at some stage. He is hoping to get it close to original, and we are hoping there may be photos of it filed away somewhere, and that we might be able to find some more information on the car,” James wrote. “Do you think there may be anything in your archives that could be relevant? Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.
“Apparently, it did some time on the Western Highway and as mentioned was based out of Bacchus Marsh. We think it was most likely between 1935 and 1950, as it had been cut down, into a tow vehicle, which most likely would not have been done to a new vehicle, and could have been done due to petrol rationing during the war.” Three photos of the vehicle under restoration were also shared, including the door with an old, faded RACV emblem. “It would be amazing if we could find a photo of it to have a clear idea of how it looked in its heyday.” If you have any photos or information that could help, contact ‘Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society Inc.’ on Facebook, or email - enquiries@bmdhs.org.au
Make bike riding a Hikers rescued from gorge long-term trend Over the last two years there has been a boom in bike riding and there is a call to keep the wheels turning. RACV is calling for Moorabool Shire cyclists to maintain the trend that has seen the increase in bike riding, citing benefits for health, daily commuting, and the economy. On the back of significant infrastructure spending and lifestyle changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns, bike-riding is on the rise. While cycling in the city dropped off due to working from home arrangements, bike use outside the city doubled compared to prepandemic numbers, according to We Ride Australia. RACV General Manager arevo Mobility Elizabeth Kim said the “perfect storm” of events had inspired a surging interest in one of societies oldest forms of transport. “The pandemic, in addition to some work that has gone into bicycle infrastructure, has created an ideal atmosphere for people to
either get on a bike for the first time, or dust off the one in the garage,” Ms Kim said. The surge in bike riding was not limited to just Victoria. A 2021 study from We Ride Australia showed that 1.7 million bikes were purchased across the nation in 2020, with a further 4.1 million Australian adults spending money on cycling-related goods and services. According to We Ride, exercise and fitness was the most common reason to ride a bike at 82 per cent, while 41 per cent used their bike as their main mode of transport for work, school or shopping. “There’s a clear message being sent that people are looking for affordable, sustainable ways to not only get from A-to-B but also to exercise and enjoy the incredible views around the state,” Ms Kim said. “RACV is here to foster that enthusiasm and lend our voice and services to ensure that those who jumped on a bike for the first time during the pandemic make bike riding a part of their weekly routine long after COVID-19 restrictions are over.”
The Victoria Police Air Wing were busy just before Christmas, rescuing five people in one night – including two locally at Werribee Gorge State Park, west of Bacchus Marsh. On Monday 20 December, two hikers – a 25-year-old Mill Park man and a 36-yearold Doncaster woman – became stranded on a ledge around 150 metres high. The pair set out to walk to Falcons Lookout at around 8pm, but became stranded on the ledge at about 10:40pm, with police told the terrain was “precarious, with the track at times only 30cm wide with degrading edges”. Police believe the pair wandered from the main track onto a trail with sheer drops and without handrails, getting lost in the dark and rough terrain. Local police attempted to reach the pair by foot without success, with the airwing then called in, winching them to safety in difficult conditions. In a second incident in Glenmaggie saw three children unable to make it across the Macalister River to a campsite where their family were staying. The trio, aged 15, 13 and 10, had launched an inflatable ‘donut’ into the river at around 7pm, which got caught in the strong flow of the river and caught on a rock. Local police, Water Police and the Air Wing coordinated a rescue and were able to safely rescue the children. No-one was injured.
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