Dean, Alan John Palmer, 1915–1990 (Person)

SummaryAlso known as Dixie Dean.

Dixie Dean was a New Zealand motorcycling pioneer and Second World War veteran. Born in Tauranga, he served with distinction in the New Zealand Cavalry Division. A leading motorcycle racer in the mid-20th century, he opened a motorcycle sales and repair shop on Devonport Road in the 1950s. In 1966, with his wife Margaret (née Howat), he developed the 1254-acre Maddix Park at the end of Rowe Road, establishing it as a motocross and recreational hub.

Photographs

Dixie Deane.

Motorcycling school, A. Dean and D. Allo.

Coming-of-age for Motorcycle Club: Dixie Dean & Cliff Kingston

Coming-of-age for Motorcycle Club: Dixie Dean & Robin Lemmon

Coming-of-age for Motorcycle Club: Dixie Dean & Hughie Anderson

Coming-of-age for Motorcycle Club: Dixie Dean & Barry Alderdice

Coming-of-age for Motorcycle Club: Dixie & Mrs Dean

Malcom Dean, aged 2, on motorcycle, 1960

Dixie Deane, official at motocross event. Published 30 September 1966. Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo gca-13268

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Personal Information

First Name(s)Alan John PalmerSurnameDeanAlso Known asDixie DeanDate of Birth1915Date of Death1990OccupationMotorcycle InstructorMotorcycle Mechanic

Partner

PartnerHowat, MargaretDate Married1948Place of MarriageWhakatāne

Military Service

UnitNew Zealand Cavalry DivisionConflictWorld War, 1939-1945

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AuthorTauranga City Libraries Staff Type of ContributionLibrary authorityTaxonomyStories | People

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Dean, Alan John Palmer, 1915–1990 (Person)