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Herbie Durkin Globe of Death 1935

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Lying in a hospital bed recovering from a broken spine Herbie Durkin dreamed up ideas for his the "Globe of Death" show. This is an advertisment for a 1938 performance in Singleton, Hunter Valley NSW.
Herbie rode Tilbrook machines on the WoD in the 1950s. Thanks to Doug Gordon for the image.

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