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FOREWORD
The Salisbury Cycle Speedway Club exists Today because of dedicated parents and riders of Yesterday who cared enough to keep going when the going got tough.
In the following pages of this book, I will try to set out the history of the Salisbury Cycle Speedway Club. Due to the turbulent history of the Club, with various committees in the early years and the near closure of the Club, much of the Club's records have been lost.
So most of the following has been gleamed from past members' memories, Club records and newspaper clippings. I have tried to fill in some blanks as much as possible, so some facts may not be quite accurate, I will update the history as verified information comes to hand.
Judy Herd Club Historian. (1991 - 2003 )
Through the efforts of past members Terry and Kevin Drew along with Adrian Williams and myself I am currently updating the early years, basically the years before July 1982.
Using newspaper clippings, personal photographs and memories, I am trying to piece together the missing history of the Salisbury Club.
In the early years through newspaper clippings their were Clubs in Unley, Woodville Gardens, Northfield, Elizabeth North ( at Dauntsey Road ), Mount Gambier , Nangwarry ( known as the Pines Speedway ) New South Wales and Findon ( of course ) and Trinity Cycle Speedway ( Salisbury ) this clippings were from the 1959 and 1960 time period.
If any past rider / member can assist us in this please email me so the Club can recognize the people who set the foundation for the Club we have today.
Trevor Dutton Club Historian / Web Editor
IN THE BEGINNING
We believe that the first track was on the corner of Fleet Street and Salisbury Highway Salisbury on land owned by the Loller Family who owned the Salisbury Highway Motors next door, this track was built by the local youth to fill a need in the area in 1953. Jim Loller , Dave Renny and Malcolm Pearson were some of the youths who built the track which was in use for about two or three years. The locals with no formal club structure used the track in a causal way, although a volunteer would occasionally announce the races . This was the forerunner to an organized Club
The Vague Years
In the mid to late 1950's the fore runner to the Salisbury Cycle Speedway Club was formed. It had various names in the early years, Trinity Cycle Speedway, Salisbury District's Skid Kids Salisbury North Skid Kids but it was mainly known has Salisbury Skid Kids.
It was first situated behind the Trinity Crescent Shopping Complex (Salisbury North);,the track was a long oval dirt circuit and in conjunction with Cycle Speedway was used by go-carts. The noise and dust from the go-carts caused many problems with the near by residents, and eventual caused the closure of the track.
We have discovered newspaper clippings from 1959 mentioning the Club
It has been recorded that in May 1959 the Trinity Cycle Speedway club staged a 25 lap scratch race over five miles. Peter "Grassy" Green won the event by over 13 minutes, the trophy was filled with Pepsi-Cola and shared with the riders who finished, -- just 5 out of 16 starters. Another two and a half mile race was held later the same year and was won by John Vitetch (CCS) from Barrett (Salisbury) and R Jenke from Woodville. This was recorded in newspaper clippings that states 1,200 spectators watched the 30 race program on the day.
It was also reported that " a meeting is to be held in the Salisbury Institute at 8 pm on Thursday to form the SA Skid Kids Association. All interested parties are invited, Full particulars are available fron Const. Terry Bainbridge of Salisbury Police Station Ann Street" end of Quote
Also from a newspaper clipping with a heading "SKID KIDS TO STRIVE FOR OVERSEA TOUR" it reports that on December the 20th 1960 South Australia top riders competed in elimination events which could ultimately earn them a trip to Britain. Chief Steward of the SA Skid Kid Association ( Mr L Penhale ) who was also a senior Salisbury official and said it was a red letter day for the district.
A mention of a Salisbury an Official Mr C Hancock who was appointed official judge to the SA Skid Kid Association.
The year the track closed is unknown but it is believed the track was operating in the early sixties and maybe the mid sixties.
Also the names of the people involved in setting up the Club is also vague but more than likely the same as some of the people involved in the rebirth.
THE REBIRTH -- THE SEVENTIES
The new track at Adams Oval was made of white cracker dust initially with a make shift fence around it, this we now believe was around 1970. Bob"Jet"Jenke was the driving force behind the Club and held the Secretary position for four years (1972 to 1975 ) but worked tirelessly for the Club before that time. In the few years before 1972 between the time Club creased at Trinity Crescent and started at Adams Oval , it is believed that their was no formal committee but Bob Jenke' name was in the forefront.
In 1972 a new bitumen track was laid and the rebirth of the Salisbury Cycle Speedway Club happened with the start of Sunday racing.
The new track and Club didn't happen over night, it took a lot of behind the scene effort by a dedicated group of people. With the efforts of the Nugent, Hewish, Jenke, Cooper, Bowe and Drew families and with assistance from Michael Harley from the Findon Club, the new track did happen.
But if not for the foresight of the then Mayor of Salisbury, Mr. Harold L Bowey , the Club would not have got off the ground. Harold Bowey believed the rapidly growing Salisbury North area needed organized sport to harness the energies of the hundreds of children in the area. (The late Harold L Bowey Esq., Obe. JP. was the Club first Patron.)
The reformed Club had 130 members and raced on a bitumen track approximately 60 metres in length and approximately 35 metres wide (about half again in length and width of the track we have now) The starting gates were positioned at the western end of the track, giving the riders a long run into the first turn, thus making the racing very fast and dangerous on bitumen. There was no shade, no pit cover, just a track and enthusiastic bike riders.
At the time the bitumen track was laid, was also the time the Club adopted the name Salisbury Cycle Speedway it was believed that the bitumen track brought a different type of racing, therefore a name change was needed.
The Club still used the Salisbury Skid Kids title for its' Display Team later changing it to Salisbury Stunt Team (1975). Des Pearce was the Display Team Coordinator between 1972 to 1978.
The Salisbury Club became involved in the local community with their involvement in Parades and Displays etc.
Racing took the form of Individual and Interclub racing, with internal club teams of Avengers, Thunderbirds and Eagles.
The riders were divided into grades and age groups as followed
Grade Bike Size Age Group
Mini Midgets 16" under 7
Midgets 20" under 10
Sub Juniors 20" under 13
Juniors 24" under 14
Intermediate unlimited under 16
Open unlimited over 16
Committee meetings and presentation nights were held at the Salisbury North Primary School (original school ) and later at the Salisbury United Senior Soccer Club.
Adrain Williams was the Riders representative from 1972 to 1975
As it is now St Johns was involved and attended all race meetings.
In 1973 the Club participated in the Australia Day Procession the first display by the Club
John Zivanovic won the Australian Open Championship at Findon. John was accused of racing for money as a professional and only after Jim Bowe got the head of Professional Cycling to state in writing that John had never raced for money, was he allowed to race.
Adrian Williams won the South Australian Open Championship in 1974.
The Salisbury Club always held the Australian and South Australian Cycle Speedway Open Championships at its' track up to and including 1974, with Findon Club holding the Australian and South Australian Open Skid Kid Championships.
1975 was an eventful year for the Club with its' members raising over $100.00 for the Red Cross with a Gala Race Day On July the 6th.The Club held movie nights every Friday to raise money, with Jenny Jenke and Maree Tavener working the canteen.
John (crash) Parmiter won the H L bowey Award the Club's highest Merrit award for his conscientious efforts for the Club.
Best Team Man Award --- Eagles….Gavin Nugent , Avengers….Keith Berkfield , Thunderbirds….John Parmiter
The Display Team changes its' name from Salisbury Skid Kids to Salisbury Stunt Team.
This was also the year the Skid Kids Australian and South Australian Open Championships ceased, with the Australian Cycle Speedway Championship held at Salisbury.
Following is the 1975 End of Year Newsletter by Des and Jen Pearce
Firstly the Club would like to welcome everyone attending our Annual General Meeting and Presentation night..We also wish to extend a warm welcome to the Lord Mayor his wife, Mr and Mrs. Bowey
"At last, a long earned break ! ! " that's the cry of Track Officials and Committee Members as the Club's best season ever draws to a close. Our Commentator and Club Chairman, Mr. Terry Drew 's. voice has gone hoarse, caused by all his screeching and yelling over the microphone. Poor fellow, he's had a lot to put up with and all, you know the way that strong North wind blows down the home straight, well I'll eat my sock's if it hasn't blown a patch clean out of his hair. Full credit must go to Terry on his first season as a Commentator, it has been terrific, with no previous experience or coaching beforehand. A professional job Terry. As his past assistants, I can tell you's (ewes) boys, it's not easy.
Congratulations to the hard working handful left on the Committee.
Mr Leas James , the Club Treasurer and Starter, better known as 'Scrooge'. He's the chap that hits the riders over the head with a flag as they cross the finish line, often with the wrong flag mind you' ! With your new Cross flag start Les, it's added that Pro. look !.Keep up the good work in the new season.
BIG BAD BOB.
Well, Big Bad Bob, alias Mr. Jenke, has made a comeback to racing at 31 years of age. Bob was the 1958 Australian Champion back when the competition was really strong, with seven clubs racing in S.A, alone. If he can stay on his bikes he will have a great chance for the title again. Bob's been living up to his reputation for being a rough and rugged rider back in the 50's just ask Mick Elnor, Mr 'Jenke_i.s. also the Club's Foundation Secretary
Many thanks to the Red Cross for their much appreciated work throughout the season.
DISPLAYS.
I have bought myself a new pump with an extra long connection, so when the display's start again, don't you Mums and Dads worry about the Boys and Girls playing up, I'll take care of them.
There are five local displays booked, and there will be a full display practice this Sunday the 31st at 2 p.m. All members must wear their display shirts and black pants. The Committee is hoping to have further news of future country trips when the new season starts.
The Club is looking for a new name for the display team. Any suggestions?? One that I like is the 'Salisbury Stunt Riders'. The Club will go further with a name of its own. Any rider wishing to join or remain in the Display Team, will have to knuckle down to more discipline.
CAMP.
The camp to Stockport is next weekend. The bus leaves the track at 6.30 p.m. Friday 5th of Augusts and returns at 6.30 p-m. on Sunday the 7th.
An unfamiliar figure at the track, but a constructive worker on the committee, is Mr Brian Cooper. Looking forward to future assistance from Brian.
Full credit to the Ladies who have worked in the canteen, which experienced its' biggest turnover since the Club first started.
MOVIES.
Every Friday night, films are shown at this hall, starting at 7.30 p.m. Once again we must thank the Ladies in the canteen, Mrs. Jenny Jenke and Mrs, Maree Tavener,
NEW PIT AREA.
Hopefully, the pits will be shifted from the present position, to give the Public better access to all facilities.
We extend our thanks to Les Hewish in his handling of the barrier draws, and. also to Maurie and John as Track Officials,
Chief Steward's position has been attended to by promising Rowley Park outfit rider, Gibson Atherton.
Many thanks to one of the Club's hardest workers, Mick Elnor, and in my book, the Club's most improved rider.
Maree Tavener, another hard worker, especially with the making of arm guards,
Avengers proved to be far stronger than the Eagles and T. Birds, with their easy win for the Top Team Award, their second year in succession.
Avengers 1882 Eagles 1530 T. Birds 1297
The H.L. Bowey Trophy, the Club's highest Merit award, goes to (Crash) John Parniter, John's conscientious efforts could not go unnoticed throughout the season. He is commended for his attendance and suggestions at Committee meetings. His good behaviour and willingness to work in all Club activities, Congratulations John
BEST TEAM MAN
Gavin Nugsnt has taken out the Award for the Eagles, for his 100% effort in racing, track duties and behaviour. Gavin is also commended for his great display work.
Keith Berkjfield wins the Award for the Avengers. He is the most colourful rider in the Club, never gives up in his races, and fights it right out to the finish. Keith's behaviour is faultless at the track, and is another willing worker.
T. Birds once again, and it's none other than .Johnny, (crash ) Parmiter The Committee looked hard at the T. Birds, but John stood out against the others. Always willing to help younger members of his team.
Congratulations boys, keep up the good work for next season.
.McKenzie Trophy. This is for the Club's Highest Point Scorer . The Winner is Kevin Drew with 265 Points. Kevin has been a consistent rider throughout the season, and must be one of the favourites for the coming Australian Titles.
Top Point Scorers and Trophy winners for all Grades
Open A. Williams 161 - Seniors S. Hudson 203 - Intermediate P. Evans 157 - Juniors W. Neale 200
Sub-Juniors K. Drew *265* - Midgets J Pearce 254
Andrew Atherton holds the lap record for Midgets at 10.9 of a second, which is equal to that Senior Riders. Not bad for a boy of 10 years of age on a 20" bike. Andrew and brother William both hold the long jump record for Midgets at 6 feet.
RACE RECORDS FOR ALL GRADES & HOLDERS.
Open G. Warney 46 Seconds 4 Laps
Seniors S. Hudson 46.2 Seconds 4 Laps
Intermediate P. Sanford 46 Seconds 4 Laps
Juniors W. Neale 47.4 Seconds 4 Laps
Sub-Juniors K. Dew 50.3 Seconds 4 Laps
Midgets A. Atherton 37.2 Seconds 3 Laps
Mini Midgets G. Vandenberg 32.7 Seconds 2 Laps
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD 17TH AUGUST
FIRST SECOND THIRD
OPEN G. Varney D. Pearce G. Vandenberg
SENIORS S. Hudson B. Cooper K. Berkfield
INTERMEDIATE T. 0'Connor P. Sanford P. Evans
JUNIORS W. Neale A. Hawke B. Hewish
SUB-JUNIORS K. Dew M. Horner K. Matsen
MIDGETS J. Pearce A. Atherton R. Hart
MINI MIDGETS G. Vandenberg B. James D. Nugent.
Congratulations to all riders who won trophies, and to those who missed out, try a bit harder next season. Good Luck!!
South Australian Titles to be held at Findon on the 5th October.
New season starting the 14th September.
The Club would like to thank all those that have helped promote our sport throughout the season, especially with donations of trophies, and we look forward to your future assistance.
Your On-The-Spot Reporters, Des & Jen Pearce.
In the 1976 the members built a free standing carport on the southern side of the track, this was later enclosed in to become the Club's clubrooms which consisted of toilets, canteen, first aid room and a very small meeting area.
The members through fundraising and donations obtained the bricks for the clubroom and stored them behind Ron White's Hardware Shop on Bagsters Road, who was to become the Mayor of Salisbury . (1979) And with the help of the Salisbury council, with a $10,000.00 grant and $500.00 from the Australia Day Carnival Committee the original Clubrooms was completed.
1977 was a good year for Stewart Hudson winning the Australian Championship at Findon. Winning the race by seven lengths from Peter Lowry (Findon), with Neil Toye (Findon) third and Gavin Nugent (Salisbury) fourth. Stewart was the first Salisbury Open rider (Div. One) to win the Australian in four years. Salisbury won five of the seven grades, with Gavin Nugent winning the 100-lap marathon on the same day ( two years in a row ), finishing one lap in front of Findon's Ian Taylor.
Findon no match, for Salisbury in return meeting ( 1977 Newspaper Clipping )
Salisbury turned the tables with a resounding 32-point Victory — 166 to 134 — over Findon in their inter-club cycle speedway clash at Adams Oval, Salisbury North, last Sunday.
It was sweet revenge for Salisbury after previously being beaten at Findon by a record margin.
Salisbury's hero was 11-year-old sub-junior Michael James who was a last-minute selection and who gave a great display of team riding. He field back the Findon riders allowing his team-mates Brian Chadwick and M. Goodchild through to take the points. Although his zig-zagging in front of his rivals was at times against the rules it was overlooked by the stewards. Open rider Kevin Bickle, .at 30, Salisbury's' oldest competitor, only scored one point, but showed plenty of fighting spirit.
New intermediate rider L.Haylock looked a great find for the club as he showed Findon champion John Palmieri a trick or two to top score in his section with strong support from Anthony Bazzai. Juniors Darrcn Hayward and Dean Bazzai took the points for their section while midget David Koleffe tried valiantly but failed to get any support from his .team - mates . Mini-midgets A. Guscott and P. Sampson battled hard, but couldn't match Findon champ Matthew Windsor.
RESULTS — Open: Salisbury 30, Findon 20. Intermediates: Findon 30, Salisbury 20. Juniors: Salisbury 34, Findon 16. Sub-juniors: Salisbury 39, Findon
Patrons of the Club was Salisbury Mayor and Mayoress Mr and Mrs. Harry Bowey
In 1978 Salisbury's Adrian Williams broke a world stunt record at Parabanks Shopping Centre, when he jumped 4.7 metres on this bike over a group of 31 fellow riders. The jump was unassisted and recorded by representatives of the Guinness Book of Records. The Stunt was recorded in the 1979 Guinness Book of Records.
The Salisbury, Findon rivalry was strong but Salisbury's endeavour to beat Findon in Interclub was not to happen.
Over these years the Club was active with displays, letterbox drops, film nights etc.and had members who set good foundations.4
THE EIGHTIES
Over these years resurgence happened at the Club with many new riders and dedicated committee members. The club had a great sponsor in John Virgo who owned the local Caltex Service Station, John sponsored and supported the Club until he retired in 1998.
In 1981 Kevin Dew won the Southern Hemisphere Open Championship.
The first official visit by a United Kingdom Team (the British Lions) was made in 1981, with many great riders such as Mike Hack, Pip Serbert, Geoff Patman and Roger Ellis.
The Salisbury Club hosted several Test Matches between the UK Tourists and Australia.
The British Lions liked Salisbury's wide bitumen track, comparing it to similar tracks in England. But the heat caused some problems, as there was no pit cover or shade.
Test 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Great Briton 90 96.5 92 95 95 101 102
Australia 87 79.5 77 82 82 74 71
TRACK Fin Sal. Fin Sal Fin Sal Fin
Kevin Dew won the Southern Hemisphere Championship in 1981.
Salisbury Cycle Speedway was incorporated on the 27th of May 1982.
Club display at Paralowie R12 School
Kevin Bickle with club backing looked at changing the track's surface with the Salisbury Council.
A commentary box was donated by Robert Deverson and erected.
Thursday Night racing commenced.
Racing for girls was being considered.
In 1985 the second British Lions Team (Open riders) toured and was made up of arguably the finest team of riders ever seen before or since.
Salisbury's Fourteen-year-old Sean Mullins was selected to race in Australia's number two team, as was Findon's Brian Herd.
Test 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Great Briton 99 103 102 104 109 110 116
Australia 77 77 75 74 71 57 64
Track Sal. Sal Fin Saddleworth Fin Fin Fin
That year was also the year Salisbury dropped its' orange and black colours and took the blue and gold colours.
During this period the Club's internal team changed names to the Hawks, Condors and Vultures.
Also during this period the grades and age group changes
Grade Bike Size Age Group
Tiny Tots 12" / 16" under 5 non competitive
Mini Midget 16" under 7
Midget Two 20" under 9
Midget one 20" under 11
Sub Juniors 20" under 13
Juniors 24" under 15
Veteran unlimited over 25 not recognised
Intermediate unlimited under 17
Open unlimited open
1986 THE YEAR IN CRISIS
With this resurgence and enthusiasm also came problems with many changes to the Club's committees. But the biggest change came with the decision to change the track from a long bitumen track to a short circuit dolomite track, this happened on the 9th of March. A Track Resurface Committee was formed consisting of G Harrison (Chairman) , L Harrison, C Dajka, S Dajka, H Cutler, H Knox, R Howson and some older riders P Harrison, J Culter and M Easterbrook.The club was split over the decision to go to a dolomite track, with the backing of the majority of the members Gordon Harrison negotiated with the Salisbury Council for the construction of the dolomite track. The total cost was $8,000.00 with the Club paying $1,500.00.With the new track came problems from the opponents of the dolomite track and within the committee itself, mass resignations followed.
A crisis meeting was held between what as left of the Salisbury committee and the Findon committee on the seventh of April. At this meeting it was decided that Salisbury would race on Saturday and the Findon club would assist and its' members would support Salisbury by racing on the Saturdays, to help Salisbury re-build. Also in April new team names were decided Hawks, Condors and Vultures, with the Salisbury League team racing colours of red, white and blue.
The new dolomite track was officially opened on the 16th of November, when the Club hosted the State Titles.
THE SECOND REBIRTH
In 1987 the process of rebuilding the Salisbury Club to its' former glory starts, with a mix of old and new members the Club started to gain stability in its' management structure.
The Club with its newfound energies went back to basics with letterbox drops and bottle drives and some Displays.
Darren Ross a Salisbury member goes to England to represent Australia, a needed boost to the Club. The other team members were Megan Rufus (Fin), Shane Harley (Fin), Brad Hoppo (Fin), Ernie Osborne (Fin), Tony Herd (Fin), Mark Fraser (Fin) and Dominic Lewis (Fin).
With the new mix of members the Club from near extinction in 1986 to hosting the World Individual Championship in 1988.
Thrifty Link Hardware Stores sponsored the 1988 World Titles, through the efforts of Brian Herd now a Salisbury member and Milton Anderson, a ex Findon member now Salisbury who was the Events Co-coordinator. The Championship was one of the most professional events held at the Club, with sky divers, Brass Bands, Marching Girls etc., a memorable event and highly praised by all competing countries.
Salisbury had two representatives in the Australian Test Squad, Tony Herd and Darren Anderson.
The World Masters was won by Ray Oliver (Eng).
A Salisbury long time member Pat Byrne becomes president of the Australia Cycle Speedway Council.
A new club logo was adopted of a rider racing thru a chequered flag and three jets in the background.
In 1989 the Club consolidated its' position within the sport and looked to improve its' amenities with the planting of trees (a never ending task) and the erection of the pit cover.
At the end of 1989 the Club also took on a corporate image with a new Club logo and Club Racing Tops, with the changing of the internal teams to the Hornets, Blackhawks and Orions and the formation of the Salisbury Jets.
THE NINETIES
The Salisbury Jets enter the new decade with a desire to improve itself and its' riders.
The Club elected a Fundraiser, C Dutton, who with help of B Turner, K Marino, C Ball and S Turner sold Bingo Tickets, ran Bottle Drives and Trash and Treasure sales, raised and had invested $3,000.00 by the end of the year. The club not only invested this money but paid for the new design racing tops and the pit cover. (6m x 9m).
It was the first of the unofficial UK tours, of the dedicated Great Britain Cycle Speedway riders, with Salisbury Members billeting many tourists.
Tony Herd now a Salisbury rider spent a year in England racing for the Wednesfield Aces Cycle Speedway Club, finishing his stay by winning the British Under Eighteen Title, the first non-British rider to do so. The City of Salisbury recognised Tony's achievement with a parade in his honour, on his return.
The new club flag is unfurled Track resurfaced Training for all Salisbury riders begins.
This was also the start of League Racing, with Under13.
The inaugural Under 13 League Team was an eight-person team ran under a Test Match formula consisting of Robert Dutton, Glen Kent, Susan Knowles, Colin O'Connor, Justin Markos, Cody Ball, Ben Turner and Cindy Knowles, Kelly Ramerman with Milton Anderson as Team Manager. This team performed very well but ended by losing the series in the final match.(over a six match series).
1991 was Salisbury's year with the Club winning the Interclub Shield for the first time in its' history. The Salisbury Jets took the shield from the Findon Club at a great match at the Murray Bridge track, ending with a celebration at the Salisbury Clubrooms.
Tony Herd again represented Australia overseas with Ian Taylor (Findon), Neil Toye (Findon), Colin Osbourne (Findon), Lee Collins (Salisbury) and Jason Croft (Findon).
The perimeter fence was moved closer to the track, giving more grass area for spectators. The Track is resurfaced.
1991 also saw the change of grade names to
Grade Bike Size Age Group
Tiny Tots 12" / 16" under 5 non competitive
Division Seven 16" under 7
Division Six 20" under 9
Division Five 20" under 11
Division Four 20" under 13
Division Three unlimited under 15
Veteran unlimited over 25 later changed to over 30's
Division Two unlimited under 17 later changed to under 18
Division One unlimited open
It was also the start of Under 17 League Racing but with composite teams with the team based a Salisbury with mainly Salisbury riders called the Aces, team manage red by Brian Herd, with the Aces winning the series.
The Under 13 League team finished a great year by winning the League Shield making Salisbury Australia's number one Club that year.
In 1992 the Salisbury club starts a Come & Try Race Meetings for the local schools, with over 400 children, teachers and parents involved from the Salisbury North West, Direk and Madison Park Primary Schools.
The club gets a grant from Salisbury Council to lay bitumen around the edge of the track.
The Club still has $2,000.00 invested the Fundraising still happening.
Salisburys' Tony Herd wins the Australian Open Title.
A site was selected for the new North Haven Skid Kids Club now the LeFevre Skid Kids Club
Salisbury loses the Interclub Shield back to Findon and the Under 13 Shield.
1993 Salisbury celebrates its 21st birthday on 21/8/93 and approximately 21 past riders and officials come on the day to reminisce. Many donated memorabilia to the club to help build the club's history.
Salisbury hosts the World Cup in March and Tony Herd Wins the World Masters at Findon (14-3-93), the first person to win it outside of Britain and the first Australian.. Tony won the title from the defending champion Dave Hemsley of the Leicester Club (England).
The title was held during the Official 1993 Tour of Australia by Great Britain, when Australia won its first ever World Cup match at the Salisbury track.
The scores being Australia 48.5pts., England 45.5pts., Wales 39pts., and Scotland 25p
The Aces retain the Under 17 Shield
1994 Salisbury at the request of Roger Ellis (Wednesfield Cycle Speedway) sets up and runs an annual 26" Invitational a first for Australia.
New drainage system for track is carried out by club members, linking up with drainage pipes laid by Salisbury Council, taking water to Tangent Ave.
Flag Marshall and dedicated member John Cowan passes away in September.
John Virgo Award was started this award is given to a deserving rider on day of the City of Salisbury Open Championship. (Open to all clubs)
Milton Anderson and Trevor Dutton meet with Don Jackson from Salisbury Council to discuss possibility of expansion of clubrooms but found it was not affordable.
Murray Bridge Cycle Speedway closes.
The Salisbury Jets Division Four League team wins the final.
1995 Salisbury takes MBCS bikes, starting gates etc. in safe keeping with the promise to assist with any restart of the club in the future.
A Junior Australian Squad leaves for England to take on the best, the team consisting of ten riders. David Cowburn (Salis), Robert Dutton (Salis), David Dissel (Salis), Raymond Menedue (Fin), Mathew Smith (LeFe), Damian Villadsen (Fin), Aaron Sweetman (Fin), Mathew Gentle (Fin), Paul Renphrey (LeFe), Lincoln Till (Fin) and Mick Harley Team Manager. They went to take on the best and came back the best, winning all their Test Matches and the World Cup.
Club Patron Harry Bowey return to Club and the Harry Bowey Award set up as an internal award for a rider who races in the last Close Championship.
New verandah along the clubroom was erected, plus extra seating around track and planting of trees around track. (a never ending task)
The club thru local councilor Steven Curtis looked at obtaining the unused nearby Netball court floodlight. The Salisbury Council costed the transition of the lights between five and six thousand dollars, but the Club completed the task for around $515 .00.
The Salisbury Jets win the under13 League Shield.
1996 Australian Team tours England consisting of,
Neil Toye (F), Aaron Sweetman (F), Jason Jesson (F) and Brad Hoppo (S).
The Club receives a $750.00 grant from the Salisbury Council for Interclub and League racing tops. The tops were made by club members, with a special mention to Donna McAlpine.
Salisbury Council carries out a complete resurfaces the track.
The Club Discusses with council for a double garage to replace the announcers and bike sheds. The start of the club getting new Clubrooms, the council does want tin sheds on its' property. So negotiations start with Colin Pitman And Don Jackson from Council for the club to build on to the Junior Soccer club, with councilors Steven Curtis and Jane Pennington offering $5900.00 and the club applying for State Government Grants it looked possible, with first draft plans finished.
Salisbury Jets wins back the Interclub Shield form Findon, after a three year break from Interclub racing.
Salisbury Jets wins Division Four League Shield Salisbury Jets Div 1 Team loses final the only loss all year.
1997 Patron Harry Bowey Esq. OBE. JP. passes away on the 5th of February.
Plans for new Clubrooms slow down with grant money rejected and council feedback lacking.
Salisbury hosts the World Masters
The Australian Junior Team retains the World Cup Brad Harris (fin), Jason Jesson (Fin), David Disell (Sal),Mathew Gentle (Fin), Paul Renphrey (LeFe) and Brian Herd Team Manager.
Milton Anderson becomes Salisbury's Patron
The dream of the new clubroom realised plans finalized and monies from Salisbury Council passed.
Salisbury Jets retain the Interclub Shield. Salisbury Jets win Div Four League
1998 saw the face of the Salisbury Club change; the old out buildings came down. The removal of the bike shed and the announcer's box (chook shed) made room for the construction of new clubrooms incorporating an office, Announcer's room and Storeroom. With a grant of $2,000.00 from the Active Club Grants, $18500.00 from the Salisbury Council, about $3,000.00 of club monies and approximately $15,000.00 of in-kind labour.
With the backing of the members the Executive pushed forward and took on the task as owner builder and with the assistance of its members built a Clubroom to be proud of, the only work not carried by its' members was the foundation and brickwork. This was a great effort by all involved but we must make mention of an outstanding effect by Steve Ffrench who spent many hours completing the woodwork, with his son Michael.
The new Clubroom was opened by his worship the Mayor of Salisbury Tony Zappia on the 23rd of May.
The Club helps celebrates the City of Salisbury's 150th Birthday with a closed championship on the same day as the opening of the new clubrooms. Other VIPs present were John and Sofia Virgo, Steven Curtis, Pat St Clair Dixon and Milton Anderson (Patron).
This year was a very hectic year with not only the new clubrooms but in the beginning of the year, with the backing of the club Steve Ffrench and Tony Hartman organized a " Fun Day at the old Murray Bridge track, a great success with interested parents willing to restart the club. Local community meetings were held and the Murraylands Cycle Speedway club was formed. The Australian Cycle Speedway Council covered Salisbury' financial loses on the fun day around $92.00. The Salisbury club paid for the Murraylands club's incorporation fees.
Major sponsor and supporter John Virgo retires.
The Salisbury Jets retain the Interclub Shield. The Salisbury Jets retain the Division Four League Shield. (five in a row)
The Salisbury Jets Div. One team loses final by 1 point.
1999 the Salisbury club takes the next step to take it into the next millennium.
The joins the Salisbury Community Network (SACNET) that was set up by the Salisbury Council to bring Sporting and Community clubs together.
The Club becomes an Active Australia Provider, which is a Federal funded Quality Assurance Certification for Sporting groups.
The Club becomes involved in community activities Growing For Gold (Come &Try), Active Australia Day and the Salisbury Christmas Parade.
A small Australian Squad travels to Poland and England to compete in the Senior and Junior World Titles. Consisting of Tony Herd (Salis), Casey Sadler (Salis), Neil Toye (Fin), Brad Eichner (Fin) and Ray Evan (Fin) as Team Manager.
A Verandah joining the two clubrooms together was erected.
The Salisbury Jets Retain the Interclub Shield. (Four in a row)
The Salisbury Jets Division Four League Team loses in a run off race in the final.
For the first time the Division One League Team wins the League Shield.
Year 2000 the new millennium, the club extends pit cover and lays bitumen around old clubrooms and under verandah joining both clubrooms.
The Club has an increase of members who become active members in and around the Club.Riders' participation rates in normal race meetings and Open Championships is at all time high.
Salisbury holds Australian Championships the most successful held for a while acclaimed by riders and spectators alike.
The Club becomes involved in community activities Growing For Gold (Come &Try), Active Australia Day and the Salisbury Christmas Parade.
The Salisbury Jets Retain the Interclub Shield. (Five in a row)
The Salisbury Jets Division Four League Team loses in a run off race in the final again.
Division One League Team loses the League Final
2001 THE YEAR OF THE SALISBURY JETS
The starts with the club extending the canteen , giving the club over twice the canteen area and another First Aid Room. All this done by dedicated members and a $1500.00 grant from the Active Club Program
We just finish this project , then the Club holds a very successful World Cup Series with riders from England , Poland , Wales and Australia. With the Australian Juniors winning the Test Series and the English Juniors winning the World Cup Series. A top effort by the Salisbury Club
The Club launches a web site at www.sa.apana.org.au/~trevdut using the President internet account at no cost to the club.
As a Club we consolidated our membership list with new riders and fast improving riders from the previous year. As a club united in its' goals for the future, we were not let down by our members on the track.
With the Salisbury Jets winning
2001 INTERCLUB SHIELD six in a row
2001 DIVISION FOUR LEAGUE FINAL without dropping a match all year
2001 DIVISION ONE LEAGUE FINAL without dropping a match all year
A great effort by the Salisbury Jets Riders and Team Manager Brian Herd
2002 The story continues…The Club again proved that with the backing of its' members it can improve in its' efforts to grow and improve within itself.
We carried out a few projects this year with the laying of floor covering through out its buildings, with a $6300.00 grant from the City of Salisbury.
We also did some major electrical work with the upgrading of the floodlight wiring allowing us to individually switch the lights and removing the electrical load from the old clubrooms.
We also leveled the center green to give a flatter surface and moved the water tap to a more practical position.
Our membership numbers were still strong but our family membership down slightly mainly due to the economics of the times. We did loose some riders who had raced at the club for over a year but that was more than compensated by the increase of ne members.
The Club registered its domain name http//:salisburycyclespeedway.org.au
The hard work of the members was again rewarded by the efforts of the riders
With the Salisbury Jets winning BACK TO BACK
2002 INTERCLUB SHIELD seven in a row
2002 DIVISION FOUR LEAGUE FINAL without dropping a match all year
2002 DIVISION ONE LEAGUE FINAL without dropping a match all year
A great effort by the Salisbury Jets Riders and Team Manager Brian Herd
2003 has been a different year for the club on the track with the Division One League not making the Finals and our club losing an Interclub match, which over the past few years we have assume such matches as a gimme. But we overcame these set back and performed brilliantly on the track at the Australian Titles held at our Club, taking all Division Title Holders except Division Two and One.
Although this year we along with many other sporting clubs have marked time in regards to membership compared with previous years. From February to the end of November we have had 1545 riders officially race on our track that breaks down to 40.65 riders per race meeting down three riders per meeting compared with last year. A breakdown of our own riders gives us 55 riders under the age of fifteen of that 44 are male with 9 female riders. Seventeen riders are over the age of fifteen all male, this figure does not alter much over the years but it should make us relies that we are heavily reliant on the junior grades and their efforts should be applauded.
With that said, let us not forget that we did take out the 2003 Interclub in a last match decider which gave us eight Interclub Titles in a row 1996 – 2033.
And that our Division Four League team took the Final, fairly easily giving it the Title without a loss all year.
And let us not forget the time, effort and dedication our Division One League Team put in through out the year, even though, they didn't make the finals our Club must be proud of their dedication and Salisbury Jets Spirit they instilled in us all.
It is a credit to all our riders, parents, trainers, Brian Chadwick, Kevin Bickle, Michael Ffrench and Team Manager Brian Herd, for without the dedication of all these people the Salisbury Jets would not be so successful.
Club compiles its first yearbook to be finished for the 2004 season
President Trevor Dutton retires after twelve years in the job .
2003 INTERCLUB SHIELD RETAINED 8 IN A ROW
2003 DIVISION FOUR LEAGUE SHIELD RETAINED
Another top effort by the Salisbury Jets Riders and Team Manager Brian Herd
2004 a year that will remain etched in the Club's History, the club started with a positive outlook with a new leadership team. Then new President John Meyer resigned due to outside commitments ; work etc , this was a blow to the club but John believed he could not do the job justice . Vice-President Tony Hartman stepped and took on the role as President, then tragically young Brock Meyer and his sister Taylor were involved in a traffic accident.Young Taylor badly broke her leg but Brock fought for his life for two weeks before losing his battle for life, this affected the Club greater than many members would want to believe. The Meyer Family were part of the Salisbury Cycle Speedway Family and the loss of Brock was very traumatic for all of the Club, this was brought home on the day of Brock's funeral when Brock did his last 4 laps on the track. Brocky's Star will shine above us always , like he shone on the track.
The next part of the year seemed unreal, and the club carried on but without the passion of the past, it was a slow process to get back into the Salisbury Jets mode. But with an influx of new members brought a renewed spark into the club although this did not deaden the loss.
On the track the Salisbury riders performed well with the Division Four League Team retaining the shield.
The Division One League Team performed well but did not have enough depth for the Findon and LeFevre Teams
Interclub went down to the wire, with the last match the decider, although the Salisbury Jets won the match the Findon Comets took the shield on total points over the series. After eight years of holding the Interclub Shield it went to the Findon Clubrooms.
2005 The year that was, from holding the World Titles in the beginning of the year to the Tasmanian Adventure at the end.
Before the racing season started the club was preparing for the Cycle Speedway Internationals and by mid March it was over, the 21days was non stop preparation and racing and now looking back, it seems a blur. But the time and effort by the Salisbury members will not be forgotten by the International visitors, again the hard working members of this club showed all the people involved in Cycle Speedway why this Club is in a class of its' own.
And it is for this reason that the visiting International Cycle Speedway Party also felt at home around the Salisbury Club. With Salisbury members making new friends and renewing old friendships within the Cycle Speedway World Family, this Tour showed new members the sport at an International level and it showed old members the value of the input of new members within the Club. It is this mixed of new and old members working together for everybody's children and friends that will keep this club winning the accolades it deserves
At this time we must mention the successful Australian Junior World Cup Team, the team's fantastic win in the World Cup showed all that we can compete against World Teams who can choose from a much larger talent pool than us. The Salisbury riders who represented Australia within this Team show all the true Salisbury spirit in their racing on the track their attitude off the track well done.
The Senior Australian Team although not in the winning circle showed us that we are still in the top three teams in the world.
Salisbury Jets Team Manager Brian Herd retires from the Sport and the Club appreciated his efforts over the years for our Club. Brad Hoppo steps in to take on the Team Manager's role.
A call was sent out from a man in Tasmania ( Vic Pimlott ) who we never really knew, but he wanted to start a Cycle Speedway Club. Problems arised before we got there with the local Council cancelling the event due to Insurance concerns but after discussions with Vic and the Council the Salisbury Club took over the "Come & Try" Event, Yes the Salisbury Club hosted the event in Tasmania with the support from its' members and that of members from the LeFevre and Findon Clubs.
"Field of Dreams" Vic got a track built and wanted to showcase the Sport, it did not a surprise me when 28 Salisbury members out of 46 Cycle Speedway people went over to Tasmania. We called it an adventure and maybe it was, the track was not what we were use to but like always Salisbury members can put on a race meeting anywhere. Whether a Club starts in Tasmania we are not sure but the indications are good only time will tell.
The Salisbury riders this year performed very well with every rider improving on the track from the Tiny Tots to the Over Thirties.
This improvement was borne out by the Salisbury Jets Racing Teams;
The Division Four League Team won the League Final without losing a match all year, although it was a tight and nerve racking final an ideal place to showcase the Salisbury Spirit.
The Division One League Team made the Final against the Lefevre Dolphins and in an incident packed final only losing by 4 points.
The Jets Interclub Team went into the last Interclub match 34 points down to Findon the arch rivals, and with the hopes of the Club on their backs won by 87 points. I think that win was in my mind the strongest performance I've seen for a while in Interclub, maybe not because of the racing although it was good but the riders new the task was ahead of them and it would have been easy for them to give up. But they never looked at it like that, they had a job to do and they went and did it race by race for themselves and their Club. To all the Salisbury Jets Riders congratulations on a job well done.
2005 INTERCLUB SHIELD WON THE BACK
2005 DIVISION FOUR LEAGUE SHIELD RETAINED
Another top effort by the Salisbury Jets Riders and new Team Manager Brad Hoppo
2006 The year started as a normal racing season with some new people on the committee and on the track with the club on a high from a successfull 2005 season. but before we were really up and running saddest struck the Club again with the passing away of our dear friend and Patron Milton Anderson (28th October 1936 - 30th March 2006), Milton was more than a Patron he was past President, Vice president, Treasurer ,Track Manager, Team Manager and mentor to the Club. He set the foundation for the club to develop and to have direction that was his aim from the first day he joined the Salisbury Club in 1987 until he passed away, he will be missed by the Cycle Speedway Family at the Club and around the world.
The Story Continues
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Date |
President |
Vice-President |
Secertary |
Treasurer |
Committee Members |
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Before 1972 |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
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1972 |
Terry Dew |
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Bob " Jet" Jenke |
Les James |
Jim Bowe - Des Pearce |
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1973 |
Terry Dew |
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Bob " Jet" Jenke |
Les James |
Jim Bowe - Des Pearce |
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1974 |
Terry Dew |
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Bob " Jet" Jenke |
Les James |
Jim Bowe - Des Pearce |
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1975 |
Terry Dew |
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Bob " Jet" Jenke |
Les James |
Jim Bowe - Des Pearce |
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1976 |
Terry Dew |
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John Bickle |
Les James |
Jim Bowe - Des Pearce Peter Mattingley |
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1977 |
Terry Dew |
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Les James |
Des Pearce |
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1978 |
Terry Dew |
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Les James |
Des Pearce |
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1979 |
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1980 |
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1981 |
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1982 |
John Buxton Paul Brown |
B O'Neil Lee Robinson |
Charlie O'Neil |
Bert Salter |
Kevin Bickle –Colin Wright - Denise Daly Brenton Fraser- Bev O'Neil |
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1983 |
Bert Salter |
Paul Brown |
Brenda Salter |
Charlie O'Neil |
G Westly – Jack Jones - D Myall – S Jones B Mead - Meg Townsin – M Elloit- Max Ingham |
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1984 |
Charlie O'Neil |
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Meg Townsin |
S Jones |
G Westly – D James- M Elloit - Max Ingham |
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1985 |
H Knox |
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J Wegener |
K Mannier |
G Westly – P Bynes - M Townsin - Max Ingham |
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1986 |
G Nugent |
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L Harrison |
Linda Burns |
George Harrison |
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1987 |
G Nugent George Ross |
Tony Smith |
L Harrison |
Christine Dajka |
Jeanie Ross |
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1988 |
Pat Burns |
Stan Dajka |
L Harrison |
Christine Dajka |
Jeanie Ross - George Harrison |
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1989 |
Tony Smith |
Milton Anderson |
L Harrison |
Christine Dajka |
Stan Dajka |
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1990 |
Steve Markos |
Trevor Dutton |
Julie Harris |
Christine Ball |
Kaye Marino – Trevor Ball |
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1991 |
Trevor Dutton |
Trevor Ball |
Sylvia Turner |
Milton Anderson |
Christine Ball |
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1992 |
Trevor Dutton |
Trevor Ball |
Sylvia Turner |
Milton Anderson |
Christine Dutton |
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1993 |
Trevor Dutton Milton Anderson |
Trevor Ball Brian Herd |
Christine Ball Christine Robb |
Milton Anderson |
Christine Dutton |
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1994 |
Milton Anderson |
Trevor Dutton |
Christine Robb |
Ken Cowburn |
Christine Dutton - Sandra Ison |
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1995 |
Trevor Dutton |
Ken Cowburn |
Sandra Ison |
Christine Dutton |
Judy Herd |
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1996 |
Trevor Dutton |
Ken Cowburn |
Sandra Ison |
Christine Dutton |
Judy Herd |
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1997 |
Trevor Dutton |
Ken Cowburn |
Sandra Ison |
Christine Dutton |
Judy Herd |
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1998 |
Trevor Dutton |
Ken Cowburn |
Sandra Ison |
Christine Dutton |
Judy Herd |
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1999 |
Trevor Dutton |
Ken Cowburn |
Sandra Ison |
Christine Dutton |
Judy Herd |
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2000 |
Trevor Dutton |
Ken Cowburn |
Sandra Ison |
Christine Dutton |
Judy Herd |
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2001 |
Trevor Dutton |
Ken Cowburn |
Sandra Ison |
Christine Dutton |
Sue Ffrench - Tony Hartman- Susan Debattista |
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2002 |
Trevor Dutton |
Ken Cowburn |
Sandra Ison |
Christine Dutton |
Sue Ffrench –Tony Hartman-Susan Debattista |
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2003 |
Trevor Dutton |
Tony Hartman |
Susan Debattista |
Christine Dutton |
Sue Ffrench – John Meyer - Jerry Ison |
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2004 |
John Meyer Tony Hartman |
Tony Hartman |
Susan Debattista |
Christine Dutton |
Lynette Hartman - Sue Ffrench- Sandra Ison Kevin Bickle |
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2005 |
Trevor Dutton |
Mark Childs |
Susan Debattista |
Christine Dutton |
Lynette Hartman Kevin Bickle-Kerry Westover Colleen Sadler |
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2006 |
Trevor Dutton |
Rob Hurley |
Susan Debattista |
Christine Dutton |
Coral Bax - Kerry Westover Nigel Greenhalgh Darryl Daniels |
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2007 |
Rob Hurley |
Darryl Daniels |
Merle Clarke |
Christine Dutton |
Glynis Hurley- Kerry Westover Niel Greenhalgh - Kym Hatswell |
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2008 |
Darryl Daniels Kerry Westover |
Kerry Westover Susan Debattista |
Merle Clarke |
Linda Siddall |
Glynis Hurley- Gary Nichol Nigel Greenhalgh |
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2009 |
Wayne Bax Rob Hurley |
Rob Hurley Tammie Makepeace |
Craig Blaker |
Linda Siddall |
Glynis Hurley- Gary Nichol - Kerry Westover ( Tammie Makepeace ) |
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2010 |
Brian Herd |
Tammie Makepeace |
Jade Snowden |
Linda Siddall |
Rob Hurley - Lee Collins - Hannah Collins |
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2011 |
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