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Transcontinental Australian motor drive shatters records
The account highlights Birtles and partner in a Darwin to Adelaide expedition of 1905 miles completed in 9 days 8 hours. It notes prior record holders and mentions testing and durability claims for new materials and mechanics, including Dunlop equipment. The piece cites reflections on the difficulty of the route and compares with Sydney to Perth trips, marking notable endurance and technological feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birtles
Prowcis Birtles
Australia
Ocean
Darwin
Adelaide
Birdea
H. Dutton
Murray Aunger
Talbot
Mane
Oodnadatta
Katherine
Oda
Frenthom & Werk
Blof
Brisbane
Oodnadattn