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6 June, 2026
Leyland Brother’s epic trek celebrated 60 years on
Mal Leyland, daughter Carmen and Son In-law Jon plus a group of enthusiastic followers dropped into Texas on their final leg of a trek retracing the steps of The Leyland Brother’s “Wheels Across Australia Expedition” 60 years ago.
The expedition was from Steep Point, the westernmost point of mainland Australia in Western Australia across to Cape Byron at Byron Bay New South Wales. Water was collected (Like on the first expedition) from the Indian Ocean and released in the Pacific Ocean.
The trip commenced on May 3 and finished on May 29. The aim was to raise money towards creating a museum to showcase Mal’s photography. Mal is currently battling with the early stages of dementia.
Sadly, Mike Leyland passed away in September 2009 from complications related to Parkinson’s disease. Pat Leyland (Mike’s wife), Ted Hayes (Mechanic) and Keith Davey (Naturalist) made up the team that took part in the Leyland Brother’s “Wheels Across Australia Expedition” 60 years ago.
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