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3 unusual facts about George Robert Broadbent


George Broadbent

George Robert Broadbent (1863–1947), Australian cyclist and map publisher

George Robert Broadbent

Broadbent was born in Ashby, Victoria, the son of George Adam Broadbent, (who migrated from Lancashire), and his wife Elizabeth, née Ruffhead.

His second son Robert Arthur (also an amateur and professional cycling champion) represented Australia at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games, succeeded him as tourist manager of the R.A.C.V. and established R. A. Broadbent-Tourist Publications in 1963.



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