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By Helen Tatchell<\/p>\n

The reindeer were a bit tired, so one Bacchus Marsh man decided to ramp up the horsepower and deliver Christmas cheer on his motorbike.
\nGary Hamilton, dressed as Father Christmas, has been riding his Honda Gold Wing 1500cc, complete with trailer, around the streets of the town for around three-years, complemented with coloured lights.
\n\u201cI just ride around the streets on the warmer days and nights, sometimes three-days a week in the lead up to Christmas,\u201d he told the Moorabool News.
\n\u201cThe purpose is to bring a bit of cheer to the community, for the kids and the adults. I don\u2019t give out presents or lollies, just myself, the bike and the lights.\u201d
\nGrowing up, Mr Hamilton said he liked Christmas and now he has the opportunity to provide that excitement to his community.
\n\u201cI stop for kids and the parents take photos. Everyone waves,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cPeople just stop what they are doing and just look and smile. The kids\u2019 faces are priceless.\u201d
\nLiving in Bacchus Marsh for the last sixteen years, Mr Hamilton uses the bike and trailer to deliver presents to his 14-grand-children in Melton.
\n\u201cI usually do that on Christmas eve. They love it.\u201d<\/p>\n

** The Moorabool News would like to wish their readers, clients and supporters a very Merry Christmas and New Year. Travel safe and see you all again on 12 January 2021.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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By Helen Tatchell The reindeer were a bit tired, so one Bacchus Marsh man decided to ramp up the horsepower and deliver Christmas cheer on his motorbike. Gary Hamilton, dressed as Father Christmas, has been riding his Honda Gold Wing 1500cc, complete with trailer, around the streets of the town for around three-years, complemented with […]<\/p>\n

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