Ford V8 roadster sets Western Australia speed mark
Ford drives a V-8 roadster to a State record for sub capacity cars by averaging 111 miles per hour over a quarter mile in a meet supervised by the Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia. Cranston’s car draws attention with a new lap record and a notable appearance at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
Cranston
Royal Automobile Club of
W.A
Auto Moobile Association of
Awstentin
Intera
N.S
Corotah
Canberra
O.S. Cranston
Perth
Not For the Working Man Not For the Working Man
Fragmentary report covers a racing meet with names like Cranston Ford V-8 and Seeligson Mie Clampionship. It notes price figures for a Rolls-Royce and details several events, including sprint results and times, with multiple drivers and car models mentioned in a hazy OCR passage.
Wheels and Wings rulers behind the photogroups on itis page
In early English dirt track speedways International Speedways led major tracks and directors. Arthur, Colonel the Master of Sempill, Lamont, and Brond are named amid evolving circuits at Stag Lane Loretta and Broxhourne. The piece notes conversions, rivalries, and a growing roster of pilots and teams, highlighting a shifting aviation and speedway scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itis
Iank
Arthur
Sempill
Gil Lamont
Cipl Brond
England
International Speedways
Sempul
Arthir
Lam
Lynthe Xelool
Wregley Brothers
Roger
Buster
Spacdatera
Stevenson
Ebistey
Orinston
Banach
Greanwond
Tohnisen
Paycer
Wrogley
Roger Fregiey
Speedwiy
Toby
Unclear detail of Brook race results and items
A scrambled report notes a Brook event with Janda Munday and a driver tied to the term italipon Chomas Special. It mentions Neurde Ke, Wetoi-Wiying Kilometre, and various measured distances including 100 Kilometres and 88.11 Mephs HO miles, but the exact outcomes and entities are obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brook
Janda Munday
GliMaiebres Ab
Sear
RG Im
Jack Milne Again Shows His Capabilities In Sydney Motor Race
A Sydney motor showdown features visiting riders led by Vie and Huxley challenging local denizens. Jack Milne dominates heat four winning by over 60 yards as fatigue and a slow track shape the program. Gregory and Pearce sustain damage early. a rain-abandoned program leaves Parkinson and Milne’s teams tallying points as the visiting side trails 40 to 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vie
Huxley
Wereia
Frank Pearce
Huxley Wie
Sydney
Regen
Gregory
Med Pesree
Perkins
Ingt
Daking
Billy Lamont
Priice
Buoy
Pearcy
Strate
Castrielt
Vider
Pearce
Hin
Clem Mitchell
Dunty Haigh
Lhw
Fenn
Sulwey
Comdy Milne
Parkinvon
Wis
Jack Milne
Stan Shuctrim
Fichea Subad
Galen Tool
Nate Jack Ailna
Yuko
Australia
Mitchell
Parkingon
Che Lille
Tain
Segeles
Erie
Penn
Langton
Cone
Vic
Husxtey
Frank Bline
Qld
J. Steven Langdon
Eng
Artic Boxall
Bydney
Hedle
Iapa
Les Gregory
England
Sid. Perkins
Clem DM Juivell
el Bnich
Jaéle Milne
U.S.A
Tine
Ll F
Gordy Milne
Chp
Parkinson
Hintsh
Tin
Jack Mifre
BO Bnigh
Stan Shucrim
Clam Mitchell
Jack Hyland
The
Wic. Huxley
Prank Ehne
Artie Fenn
CI Parkinson
Steve Langdon
Sid Perkins
VJ Milne
J. Milne
Haigh
W. Huxley
C. Mine
Rims
Greard
C. Mitchell
C. Mitchell 6, By 1. Fenn
Sumotrin
Pearcea Sulway
Night Contest Prepares For Annual Light Trial Nusa
A large entry lists over 40 drivers for the Light Car Club annual night trial in conjunction with the RA. Cars over 2000 cc feature Alison Curveler Howarth Chrysler Sivert KR Dibbs several Chrystlers and Terraplans while under 1500 cc include Bere- Inka Standard Bett Mtereia and many more. Drive details and entrants span multiple brands from Hudson to Willys and Terraplane with noted drivers like J Snow Ford V8 and A Doyle Hudson among the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nusa
Car Club
Wight
WIRAT
At & Pum
L. Hs Oohhe
Alison Curveler
Howarth
Chrysler
S. Sivert
Chryster
Dibbs
Cheysier
M. Dow
Alan Munton
J.snow
Plymouth
D. Cullan-Ward
Ford Va
J. ‘Weelins
7. Weekes
Merl
Driver
D. Robson
Foard
Ola Bandel
Buick
W. Reed
C. Thobinson
Studebaker
Fl Stewart
Th. Stewart
C. Tyeon
W. A. Merntyre
L. W. Burrows
Bonser
Bohulock
Tycon
G. Kansas
AY Doyle
Madson Welty
Red Minnsell
Bethwrat
Hudson
A. W. Turner
Willys
T. Lusk
J. Afidarson
Newcastle
Mr. Cowtian
H. Arnott
Chevrolet
Elatler
Mrack
Williams
W. Mendell
G. Bett
Mtereia
O. Fareenk
Tip
Wi." Purcell
Wallongens
Morvish
Hoxle
Singer
Weekes
Alvis
J. Morris
Newruske
Riley Nino
A. Shien
Tilay Ning
RL Anderada
ALG
Magna
Noel Spark Ovelsgiey Hornet
Higginson
W Turner
EF. Lusk
Anderson
Alans Musten
M. Law
A. Snow
Frank Howarth
Stuart
Il Chrysteray; Re Stewart, C.pyson, and Ay, Ay McIntyrs
J- Schuback
Avral
Influx of speed cars to New South Wales
A heavy influx of speed cars to New South Wales signals a busy forthcoming season. Magrette, a supercharged Magnette driven by Bill Thompson at Phillip Island, has been bought by Thin Wagin and will compete next year. Other notable cars include the ex W. G. Thompson Bugatti and Saywell’s Wiley Imp, with several owners aiming for hill climb and speed records across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecu
Wilcrest
Bill Thompson
Philip Island
Thin Wagin
Iggyto
Aypare
England
W. GB
Thompson
Bugatt
Porn Peter
Bentley Ducing
Ifm
Saywell
Wiley Imp
Whiels
Phillip Teland
Astral
South Wales
Nenis
Pep Light
Sydney
BE Bullen
Muah
Heea
John Snow
Stenlar
Australian Automotive Dealers Elect Yearly Officers
In Sydney last week AVAD.P.A. officers were elected at the annual moot. C. de Tatar Chal mane was named president with Hateny vlee as vice president and W.R. Marchant as treasurer, while others on the committee include Sastre H. Thompsenling.
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A.A.D. C
Australkin Automotive- DieLrintors
Sydney
Olsi
C. de Tatar “Chalmane
Hateny Vlee
Sastre H. Thompsenling
W.R. Marchant
Exhibition Speedway Delivers Wide Variety of Races and Crowds
An uneven but lively program features 28 events with motorcycles racing through tight corners, spills, and close heats. Notable riders include Clem Thomas, Rey Caylor, and M Bradshaw, with Taylor winning two heats and others securing top spots in first and second heats amid fast times and competitive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee
Clem ‘Thomas Mand Rey
Caylor
San
Fio
Aviation Jettings Show Strong Growth In Early Aviation Era
Aviation reports from early industry show De Havilland expansion with Hornet Moth Tiger Moth Leopard Moth Dragon and related engines up to three a month. A new Bavarian Alterefe West aeroplane adds four passengers and a flexible powerplant with speeds around 120 miles per hour and 260 cruising speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nttat Aviation
de Haviland
Producto Thes
Lana
Hotfield
Lave
Bes
Alterefé Works
Germany
Willary
Vacuum of Company
Cobb's Brooklands lap record bid described
An OCR fragment recounts Cobb's Brooklands lap attempt with John Cobb driving the New Brooklands car. It notes the car’s speed on record laps, describes tire wear and sliding conditions, and mentions the track surface being nearly dry influencing performance. The passage lacks clear dates or full names.
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Ford
M.P.H
Arkanits
Patan TE Rolly Hoyer
Dheline Fodynurl
Recone
Obie Funders
Swisniene
Compte Ce
Caso
Oeure Rollsftuy Ce
Conpinrinan
Fitaveydaes
Craston
Llandhip
Sevlignow
Cramston
Ford Ve
Babe "Lerriplane
J. Potter
Mord
Bute
Crossley
Ieee Elarier
Norman Ellison
Empire Speedway
Jack MN
New Zealand
Whhkly
Dominion of
Wilson and Horton Ltd
Queen St
Auckland, New Zealand
Jack Gatron
Wentsworth Speedway
Dart
Ganon
Sirus
N.S.W
Hell
Jobs
Dalton Pki
Mackellar
Ron Mackellars
Pronty Ford
Teo
Erin Whatt
Patera, Fagan, and’Co
Thomas
Hiv
Taylor
Tony
Uie
New South Welshman
Ind
Eee Welch
Corburettor
Thoms
Melbourne
Tina
Tial
Miehalaat
Eiaight
Chews
Bab Taylor
Soomughy Heaten
Thomas Appol
Hot
Aquarium
Secom
Thia
Curaerou
Lotat
Metgriges Arene
Andy Mommies
Wax
Silla
Stuwaire
Len Grant
Ulle-belder
Toray Johnson
Galo
Bs Hemingway
Tod
Thommas
Bid Lotvewood
Cit Bysouthy
Bert Spencer
Bes Darby
M. Gradshaw & Thaedmin- Mi
S.eec
Mauri Hones Ue. Byrne
Gee
Mle
Aradshaw
Seon
Hee Hoy
Gace
D. Homing
Spencer
Tracey
Anal
Byeoutha
Hine
Geneoe
Gyelin
Haniloap
Sanders Ay Yi
Ke Bows
Hues
Tima
Itt
Morrison
Barty
Lan Peratch Rico
Pliers
Galrn
Goodwin
Girmacy
McGowhn
Gearen
Tor
Darwin
Qantasmpire Aleways
Commonwealth
AVAD
P.A. Officers
Taylor and
Way
M. Bradshaw
Dsec
Codle
Bill Langley
Bee Parby
Chawner
Brave Bobi
Wi. Biliott
Time Inn
Campbell
Fee
Bil Parker
Norns ‘Alan
Hawner
Teenah Campbell
Soratel- Toco
Rey
Cobb
Brooklands
NCU
John’ Cobb
Bulme Waddropa
Pede Olver Gertruds Gmth
Slit
Sydney Show Grounds
Moore Park
Vic, Huxley
Cordy Milne
Huxley and Pearce
Milne Bros
Shee Park
Arkles
Talon
Skatcher
Ain
David Syme & CO
Sexiae
Stanen Saas
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