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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Peter Brewer

Burning rubber was only part of Chic Henry's busy life

Chic Henry, who brought the Summernats street machine festival to Canberra and in doing so, shifted entrenched perceptions of the national capital. Picture: Graham Tidy

Anyone who has walked the suspension bridge at Cataract Gorge, which spans the South Esk River outside Launceston, would rightfully wonder why in heaven's name someone would use it as a diving platform.

It's a long way down to the water below - higher than an Olympic platform - and framed by some very nasty rocks.

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