Book Launch at the Mildura Spirit of the Motorcycle Classic Exhibition

                                           Vern and Mike signing into history

                                        Mike, Vern, Craig, Kath and Danny with the A7

                                         The boys with the Triumph

                                         Mike trying out the seat again asking if he could go again
                                        and my grandchildren wanting to tag along also.

What a great day with over 50 books sold and a big display of local Motorcycles once again for support    of the local (MASP) Mallee Accommodation Support Program.

The Book OPERATION TRANSMATILDA

The book is now out, 128 pages and over 150 picture of this epic Trip around Australia in 1953 and only $25.00. The book is to be launched on the 1st of December at the Mildura Spirit of the Motorcycle display on the Banks of the Murray.
Also you will be able to meet Vern, Mike and Craig and myself there. This Book is a great read of what it was like to ride around Australia back in the 1950's.

HELP NEEDED

In 1953 on the way back through Adelaide on their trip a short Film was made called
" OPERATION TRANSMATILDA" and was shown around Australia at many Theatre in 1954.
 To date I am unable to locate a copy, If by any chance you have seen this film or know who may have a copy, please let me know.
The Film was made in Adelaide by a Mr. Campbell Dobbie of Peerless Productions for Mr. Monk of Monks and Blanks who were screen advertising agents.

The first trip to Melbourne but in a trailor to Visit Renold Chains who have supplied all the chains for Both Bikes 

October Update.

After a short hiatus I'm back online, and both bikes are nearly completed. I've been creating and editing a book about Vern and Mick's trip in 1953 which should hopefully be out early next month. Here's a couple of pictures of Mike and Vern beside the bikes:

This Vern, standing next to the BSA.

This is Mike beside the Triumph, similar to what he rode around Australia on.

Over the next few weeks I hope to have a few more photos and I'll try my hand at uploading some movies. Thanks to all who have been visiting this blog, and for your support.

Making Plans

Left to Right Danny, Craig and Jim getting ready for the Trip
Getting ready for the Launch of the trip at the All British Rally at Newstead Vic on April 28th

Stubby Holders are now on sale for $10. ea and Travel flasks for $25. ea
and with over 150 photo's from the 1953 trip and a day by day detail of the adventure we hope to have a book out later in the year.
you can reach us at transmatildarevisited@gmail.com

Craig's Repairs

Rebuilding crank out of BSA for T-Matilda trip (Craig's Bike)

Will change this to the correct A7 Nacelle h-light set-up.(Craig's Bike)

One A7 g-box ready for new bushes & bearings

All brakes & wheel brg's to be renewed