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Cycling and Motor Travel Across Australia Pioneers
The article recalls early Australian cycling and motor journeys from Adelaide to Port Darwin and Geelong to Melbourne, noting pioneer efforts by Hirtles and others plus the 1907 Talbot expedition. It highlights the Dunlop Rubber Co sponsorship for a 30 mile relay open to cadets, prize incentives, and the broader push for athletic mobility and military cadet sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdy
Bletlee
Moy Meyers
Erlero Australia
Hirtles
H. Dutton
M. Aunger
Adelaide
Port Darwin
Tralia
Talbot
Dunlop Rubber Co
Itis
Australia
Inds
Duntop Rubber Co
Falta
Melbourne
Melbourne Veelong
Highwy
Geelong
Victoris