Demons of the Speedway and Test Clash Review
English captain Jack Parker wore plaster as England beat Australia 32 to 22 in a dramatic test match. Wilkinson led Australia with 9 points while Parker and Statham sparked England’s win before a 25,000 strong crowd. forthcoming Sydney Grand Prix and visiting American drivers Swedberg and Simmons add intrigue to NSW speedway events. Cecil Garland emerges as Australia’s rising speedcar star ahead of January 22 race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spe
England
Australia
Sydney Sports Ground
Jack Parker
Wilkinson
Geoff Pymar
Alec Statham
Wally Lingdo
Norman
Parker
Arthur Wilkinson
Lionel Vanprase
Andy Menzies
Bill Longley
Charlie Spinks
Clem Miteivell
Bluey Wilkinson
Jack Milne
Wilbur Lamoreaux
Paul Swedlberg
Beale Simmons
New South Wales
Simmons
Swedberg
Cecil Garland
Arthur George Wilkinson
Compensation In The Art Of Rifle Shooting
A 1939 analysis explains rifle ballistics and the concept of velocity variation and compensation. It discusses how differing muzzle velocities from the same load affect bullet paths, the three observed effects, and how compensation concentrates trajectories at certain ranges. It notes variability by ammunition batch and cites historical test cases and practical guidance for shooters seeking stable groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebott
Corral
Setuil
Weself
Calrossie’s 70th championship title in trapshooting
Calrossie extends record as he nears a century of championships with wins at Beaufort and Tottenham. The Beaufort event crowned Calrossie in the Grusti piana large bird title while a December meet at Tottenham featured a Commonwealth Mixed or All Bird title where Calrossie and Bloomfield both performed strongly, finishing in a tight contest and leaving Calrossie poised to reach 100 titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cqalrossie
Lille
Beaufort
Calrnigiu
Fee
Frank Tubb
Tubb
Comtes
Tottenham
Calresale
Aril Ryven
Bensley
Calrossie
W. R. Bloomffield
Donstey de
Starling
Moonfield
Tyne
Bloomfleld
Australian Angling Claim Sparks Barrier Reef Feat
A Queensland angler Mr N Beaver claims an Australian record after landing a saltwater fish weight near 20 pounds at Lazy Musgrave Island Barrier Reef during the Christmas period. The season’s first marlin remains disputed as anglers along the coast from Bundaberg to Brisbane report sightings and catches, with many fish proving elusive for now. Sydney’s Mr RB Rudder reports a 20 pound black marlin, a notable swordfish-like catch, amid a broader intercity angling contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Beaver
Queensland
Lazy Musgrave
Qg.f.a
Andy Carrodus
Wesecration
Numtbara
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Question Box Answers and Sports Notes From a 1933 Paper
A reader asks about turning up the seven of trumps in bridge leads and whether it is permissible to play the turned-up card. The column also includes cricket and rugby notes, horse racing wagers, billiards questions, and public notices on transfers and appeals. Names and places include Holmeswood, Calcutta Lines, Pasaword L, Archie Jeehs, The Referee, and the Weet Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwelton
Aske
Tepresomte
Australia
Board of Control
Asdney
Hardstalt
Folmlax
Cabn
New
Linsfordy
V. 2
Bichardson
A. J. Richardson
Net
G.M
A. Manocora
Sydney
Carbine
Melbourne
Doake D. Mune
Herbert
Sakon
Newcastle
N.S
Gilltown
Thargemindah
Glebe
Perha
Heckhampton
Qid
Also Mentioned on This Page
Demons of the Speedway
Vebster
Clem
Jem Mitchell
Wally Little
Vig Huxley
Clem Mitchell
Andy Mensies
Australis
Chell
Speedway
Bond
Amercan Jack Milne
Jack Serely
Garland
Moore Park
Milne, Jr
van Praag
Donald Mackintosh
Shooting Fame
Queen St
Rhenwest’’ Gartridges
Ae Beale
Loddon Valley
Moyer
Talane Dre
Rhenwest
Harvey Shaw
Lonsdale Street
Malbourne
Sydney Importing Co, Pty. Ltd
Kent Street
Sale Wholesale Distributors
Font New South Wales
Wm. Southam Pty. Ltd
Zane Grey
Burrel
Lineaera
YG Sports
Longueville Oad
Lane Cove
Rane
JA Too
Roenn
Clpabeth Street
Aubrey Spencer
Betisa
M.L
Aera
Amberste
Bovelinn
N.S.W
Howe
Launceston
A. MM. Wilson
Jock
Adooters
Tom Woodcock
Wee
Ravellan
Maltourne
W.sw
Don Moir
Griffith
Lange
Marlin
Po Seng
Borimagul
G.S.W
Sapuniay
RB. Rudder
Bydnay
Holmwood
Calcutta
Pasaword
Una Pegey
C. B. Hatherley
Singleton
A.B.C
Bathurst
I Natt
Tyldesley
Enallatman
Arthur wAntenemed
Arnollife
Gleba
Hugby Union
Kivtord
Bliz
Snooker
G.W.D
Redfern
Sydner Oska
Islund
Camvas Pertithon Bog
Wescht
Woods
Mick Simmons
Ooods
George Steaet
Arees Sydney
Fed
diMouliias
Mick Gimmons
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