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Posted: Apr 19, 2025
Categories: History

Constructed between 1960 and 1964, Lake Eppalock is a significant reservoir located on the Campaspe River in central Victoria. Originally designed to provide irrigation from the Campaspe River and supply water to Bendigo, it remains an essential part of our region’s water infrastructure.

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For more information, please visit the Goulburn-Murray Valley website: www.gmwater.com.au/lakeeppalock

Posted: Apr 7, 2025
Categories: History

The story of John McGinnis Williams – Australian Speed Boat Champion – Winner of ‘The Griffith Australasian Championship Cup 1924 & 1925’.

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Posted: Feb 19, 2025
Categories: History

SPEED BOAT RACING IN THE SIXTY’S TO THE EITHTY’S

By: GREG BALLEM (Kosi 16)   
Presented by GILFLITE Boats @ GILFLITE – Originally Published by Paula Gill on 06/02/2025

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Posted: Dec 8, 2024
Categories: History

Richard "Dick" Carnie was a pioneer in Australian boat racing and a key figure in the Victorian Speed Boat Club. He was involved in designing and racing several hydroplanes, including STAMPEDE (VS41), which won the prestigious EC Griffith Cup in 1970, 1971, 1973, and 1974. Dick Carnie's team also competed in international events, including the Seattle Sea-fair Regatta and the BUDWEISER & C.L.E.A.R. UNLIMITED HYDROPLANE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP in Texas, with their boat AUSSIE CONNECTION still racing today.

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