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Event background Cars of the World has been approached by Great Ocean Road Marketing to re-create the Official Opening cavalcade, which will form a major tribute as part of the 75 celebrations of the opening of the World's Largest War Memorial. The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is Naming Rights Sponsor. This is a wonderful association of the state's peak Automotive body jbecoming a major sponsor of Retina Australia Victoria's fundraising activities. As
well as commenorating the returned World War 1 soldiers who worked tirelessly
to built this great landmark, the event will honour Howard Hitchcock
(then Myor of Geelong) who put his all into creating the dream and impossible
task become a reality. Each day of the tour will include numerous community
celebrations and memorial unveilings. Beginning Sunday 25 November, 2007 some 40 vehicles, which represent motoring up to 1932 will commence a four day celebration tour of the Great Ocean Road. On the way tour participants will be part of mass celebrations at many of the road's seaside townships, and various points of national significance.
The Celebration Tour will conclude with a stylish display at the Point Nepean Quarantine Station on Sunday 2 December. Further information about the Great Ocean Road can be found by visiting the Official web site - www.greatoceanroad.org Stay tuned to the Cars of the World site for updates over the coming weeks. Retina Australia Victoria - Official Charity of the VACC 75 years Great Ocean Road Celebration Tour.
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The
75 year celebrations has now concluded. On the left toolbar are links
both to a comprehensive photo gallery and to daily reports. Please enjoy
the experience! .jpg)
For
those interested in taking part in this unrepeatable, once-in-a-lifetime
event the first piece of selection criteria is that your car is to have
been built up to 1932. Expressions of Interest forms will be sent to
a number of people and car clubs shortly. If you would like to be included
in the mailing please make your inquiries to Charles Rogers by email
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