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Unfortunately, in recent years ‘Duckman’
had a serious knee injury at work,
resulting in several weeks in hospital
and a long recuperation. He never fully
recovered from this, suffering great
pain and was unable to get about freely.
He remained in contact with several
members having lots of long phone
conversations with them.

His interest in the Branch continued until
his death in July.
Ride On ‘Duckman’!

Lyn Tout #42397
Secretary/Treasurer
Westgate Wanderers Branch
David Thomas (Engineer 1) Garry Jessup– “Duckman”
#4125 #15531

Dave left us after a short illness on the 11/11/1952 – 18/06/202
29th of November 2021.
‘Duckman’ was an active member of the
He had been involved with the Ulysses Westgate Wanderers for many years,
Club on and off for many years and was joining on 30th June 1998 and remaining
one of the original members of the local a member until his death on 18th June
Branch when it was formed in the early 2022. He and King George ran great
nineties. In his younger days, he was a breakfast rides that everyone looked
very keen short circuit and enduro rider forward to and thoroughly enjoyed.
and was very loyal to the Maico brand. ‘Duckman’ ensured that the breakfast
Dave had a very nice Moto Guzzi sitting destination provided outstanding food,
in his shed but circumstances led him toilets, and bike parking. His ideal ride
down the path of a Harley Road King was one to a great food venue! Paul (Macca) McKenzie #67412
and sidecar, this became a love hate
relationship, some days he would have ‘Duckman’ actively promoted the 29/08/1963 – 10/09/2022
given it to you, and on others, no amount breakfast rides and other Club rides. Paul joined Ulysses on 31st August
of money would have bought it, but, he He engaged with all Branch activities 2017 and was an active member (work
did persevere and I think they both learnt and was a regular attendee of all social permitting) until his untimely illness.
a lot about each other. Dave and Pauline events.
did many kilometres on this outfit and He loved his big red Goldwing and joined
there were very few Club rides they did He was a proud Ducati owner/rider and every ride with Westgate Wanderers that
not attend. When he wasn’t riding bikes liked nothing better than to get into his he was able to.
or fixing them he would turn his hand to riding gear and take off. Unfortunately, He particularly enjoyed the Victorian
building and running small train locos for this “shrunk in the cupboard” and he Breakfast Club rides, meeting and
the local miniature rail. could no longer wear them. This he chatting with members of other
discovered at the Launceston AGM. He
Dave was a strong spirited member had carefully loaded his Ducati into his Branches.
whose presence and that of his Harley van, packed his gear and travelled to Paul’s work often meant he was unable
outfit is greatly missed. Launceston via the ferry only to discover to join in our rides and this was a great
when he got there his gear had shrunk disappointment to him.
Richard Procter #11395. and thus, he was unable to ride, and the
Ducati went back to Werribee without Paul also enjoyed the Branch meetings
having travelled a Tasmanian road! where he was able to talk to other bike
enthusiasts and share his love of his
‘Duckman’ was a very hard working Goldwing.
fellow, doing long hours in his delivery Unfortunately, Paul succumbed to cancer
van. When delivering motorcycle and was unable to attend Club events
magazines on Saturdays he would find and rides. Sadly, Paul passed away on
the time to drop into the ‘Tyrekick’ the 10th ofSeptember 2022 at Peter
to share a few magazines with the MacCallum Hospital. His friendly smile
members, before heading off to his next and chatty company will be missed.
delivery.
Ride on Macca. Lyn Tout #42397
Westgate Wanderers Branch

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