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The race continued regularly after the Second World War, and into the 1970s. The last
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it was established by Percy W. Armstrong, agent for Rover bicycles. It was run in conjunction with the League of W.A. Wheelmen, and had had vice-regal patronage with the
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The 116 mile (170 km) event quickly gained a reputation as one of
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