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Australian distance events draw top competitors in 1930s road races
Prominent runners compete in the Warrnambool and road races across New South Wales and Western Australia. W McMartin wins the 30 mile event in 3 0 30, while W Venter clocks 5 hours 43 minutes 56 seconds over 216 miles. Marshall sets a faster time, earning state selection for Warrnambool. Big entries flood the premier evening road races attracting interstate nominations and substantial prize interest.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Blue Mountains
Sydnow
Erinwnele G. Hobbs
W. BL Wilkinson
H. Tarrant
Medhourne
Periwstems
Ftineks
Syndney
J. W. Moffat
Mercedes
Moffat
Hobbs
Messrs
T. Kansams
Procter
Rael
Devonville
Melbournne
Inughong
Cin
Tyre
Lyme
Cme
Rowal
Dave
Geraads
Polygeist Phat Sperdsan
South Wales