Centaurus Sets Tasman Flight Record for Australia NZ
Centaurus under Captain J W Burgess has broken Tasman records as the largest Australasian flying machine to visit Australia. It completed a 13,100 mile England to New Zealand route and will support a new Sydney to New Zealand mail service while aiding a tri weekly England Australia schedule. The ship, delivering 24 passengers, costs about 1.75 million pounds to Imperial Airways and is part of a fleet expanding to meet new long distance air travel demands.
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Aviation Personalities Reflect New South Wales Flight Interest
Sydney aviators and enthusiasts discuss early morning flights, flying clubs, and subsidies as hobbyists and professionals push aviation in New South Wales. Dr Ann, senior lecturer in bacteriology, and Bryce Roxburgh pursue flying training while American Gruman amphibian readies for survey work.
Pigeon Fanciers Urged to Improve Moult Diets
A poultry note urges pigeon fanciers to focus on moult nutrition, arguing high quality grains and balanced minerals prevent feather damage and improve health. It discusses grain groups, soil impact on crops, and how nitrogenous nutrition and feeding practices influence feather quality, urging careful diet planning.
Australia Triumphs in Close Third Test Against England
In a tight Sydney Sports Ground clash Australia edged England 27 26 in the third Test. Mitchell and Wilkinson starred as unbeaten heat pairings aided Australia’s late surge amid a crowd of 28 000. Individual scorers list Mitchell with 8 and Wilidosan 9 for Australia while Parker, Wootton and Abbott led England with 7 each.
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Clem Mitchell
Arthur Wilkinson
Australia
England
Sydney Sports Ground
Ack Parker
Ckim Parkinson
Analrahia
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Leferes” Cup
Australia Triumphs in Cup Two Test at Showground
England team suffered injuries and absences, Bill Kitchen out with knee trouble delayed by a week, while Australia relied on Mitchell Wilkinson Lamareaux and Johnson to dominate. Wilkinson edged Lamareaux in a tight final, Johnson surprised with a late surge, and Australia is favored for the next Test at the Showground as the Ashes defense continues.
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Nelanous
Ron Johnson
FisRoLp Btmvenson
Arthur Attineon
Bill Kitchen
Australia
Happy Hunting Ground
Wilkinson
Lame Oreaux
Johnson
Dittchell
Wikkinson
Loamareaux
Jolson
Lammy
Wilkinson Tomrederos
Saconda Ontel de Lamareaux
Wilkinson Favored To Win Australian 3 League Championship
Australia lists Arthur Wilkinson and eight others including Ben Johnson and Wally Duggan among contenders. England sheds light on Harold Stevenson and Joe Abbott while America relies on Jack Milne and Candy Silvie. The format features 10 heats four rides per rider, points for top three, and the rider with most points after 14 heats wins.
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Vic. Duggan
Milne
Wembley Stadium
England
Arther Wilkinson
Shaw
Flying Tak
Wilkinson
Promi
Bnghaid
Lionel van Praag
Cordy Milne
Jos Abbott
Bill Kitchen
Abbott
Kitchen
CAR SERVICES HOLIDAY RECORDS SHINE FOR AVY SUPPORT
During the Christian holidays the Metropolitan patrol of the MURIA faced peak demand with 174 calls on Boxing Day and 18 on Monday. A £20 car issue was handed to a motorist after mechanical trouble on the road. Country motorists sought pilots to navigate city traffic as calls for service set a new record.
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Wilkinson Wins Four Lap Championship at Sydney Ground
Australian test captain Arthur Wilkinson claimed the four lap title at Sydney Sports Ground last night, defeating American Lamoreaux and Clem Mitchell while Worth champion Jack Milne suffered heat trouble. Other victors were Parker, Lechervaux, Mitchell, and Lynd.
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Sydney Sports Ground
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Clem Mitchell
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Wally Lloyd
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Lechervaux
Mitchell
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N S W Axemen Notes Axemen Fixtures and Results
NSW Axemen notes recount January events with underhand and handicap competitions at Bodalla and Douglas Park. Jax Berriman lauded, results show Shea, Berriman, and Honan leading, with plans for West trips and a tightened handicapping committee as the year ends February 108.29.
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Diuelos Park Progress Association
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Jos Haz Per
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Huxley and Goodrick Retire From Racing
Vic Huxley and Goodrick announce retirement from Queensland motor cycling. Backing from Jim Blackburn and Billy Coleman, both linked with Axe men’s Club since its eight year start. Billy Coleman, famed wrestler and welfare advocate, heads the movement with ties to the West.
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Vic Huxley
Jim Blackburn
Billy Coleman
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Huxley Declines Australia Test Season Appearance
Vic cricketer Huxley will not play for Australia this season. He cites business reasons after a telegram from K White of Sydney asking for a third Test in Sydney. The lineup included Wilkinson Lamoreaux and Mitchell with Lamoreaux and Mitchell winning heats and finals in a chaotic race, Wilkinson narrowly beaten in the main event.
Warning To Campers On Fire Safety Rules
A local notice warns campers about compliance with the Careless Use of Fire and Bush Fires Acts. It states penalties up to a certain amount and urges extinguishing fires completely, avoiding leave behinds, and maintaining safety even for short pauses in campfires.
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World speed records advance shown by historic drivers
A historical note tracks land speed records from 39 mph in 1898 to over 312 mph in 1937, citing drivers such as Jeantaud, Rigolly, Campbell, and Segrave. It references Captain Eyston and a Bonneville salt flats run, with a chart listing dates and record progress under early 20th century racing.
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Braking Tests Proposed to Gauge Driver Response
A proposal from Ronn Automobile Chit of Asutetlite suggests placing a straight marked surface with crossbars at a secluded pond to test braking distances at 30, 35, 20, 25, and 40 mph from a broad white stop mark. The goal is a practical, reliable test, since formulae vary with maltese and operating conditions.
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