Turfnotes on racing events and figures from Doncaster to Melbourne
The article compiles race news and figures across venues including Doncaster and Auckland, noting Cup meetings, amateur riders, and notable horses such as Wonder and Mint Amentite. It references the Totallingator system, Derby plans, and historic races in New Zealand and England, with commentary on jockeys, stalls, and race timings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Centain
Weber
Fiders
Khe Wonder
Mig
Tle
Aerial Plane Power System Reveals Fast Carrier Match
An obscure report describes a prototype aerial craft named the Vickers Wore with potential as a transport carrier. The document notes a theoretical speed near 100 miles per hour and mentions its use in plane-based operations, along with shortages in electricity supply and guidance on reinforced wiring in a railway context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talkien
Niebbery
Uppa
Noe Jaye
Aklen
Record Cycle Tour Ends Across Europe to Portugal
A rider completed a 15,800 mile cycling tour from Lisbon on a ten gear machine starting in March 1927. He traveled through the Congo region, Syria, Jordan, Greece, Albania, Yugoslavia, Italy, France and Spain to Portugal. The journey lasted around one month with vehicle issues but navigated swamps and rough terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Spain
Portugal
Meyer
What Is a Phenomenon A Rural Dictionary Tale
A footnote on the word phenomenon recounts a country man’s informal definition. He explains it as a happening or thing seen appearing though common usage shifts toward startling or unexpected events. The piece notes the distinction between original sense and colloquial twists.
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Doncaster
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Muarfield
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Agatts
J. Tusneth
New Zealand
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Thane
Stronaburg
Stronbure
Australia
New Zealant
Heoming
Budorna
Magpie
David
Taverstock
Market
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Hawk
Martian
Spewrten
Spearhead
Cetigne
Graton Whittier
Woorak
Raine
Lau Sagano
Strephon
Sultaah
Heine
Yealand
Riescarton
Lesage
Nice
Abe
J.B. Young, Ltd
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Manchester
Priamas
Childees
J.B. Y's
J. B. Young, Ltd
Shell Coys Spirit
Shell
Mustard Club
Layne O'Beef
Silverside
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