Air Jottings Near the Top
Air Jottings notes Jim Connolly from Sydney joining the British Aircraft Company as chief engineer while the company develops a plastic neonophone under construction. The text mentions a four place craft and a city relmer for Alfred, plus Taylor and Gardiner who hold the Australian agency for American machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Alfre
Taylor
Cubsifor Tillus Gardiner
Newotumar
Aus
Truttie
Expansion plans for De Ravillaneds in Australia
The Our Future group outlines construction work in Australia. A start will mind the toings and tail units of no Tiger Math and no Horna, whose Insolages will be imported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Gliding club eyes praise for new homebuilt glider design
The Sydney University Gliding Club praises its homebuilt glider designed by Martin Warner and Alan Campbell. The craft, lent by a London Dings Club member, flew for about 70 minutes over Saddleback Mountain Kinma, with Warner at the controls and the results described as excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney University Gliding Club
Martin Warner
Alan Campbell
Interret Dight
Warner
Saddleback Mountain
Kinma
Golden Wren
London Dings
Sydney
Australian gliding and aviation figures noted in scattered clipping
The report highlights long flights by a double-sexter Pegasus and two-hour gliders in Australia, mentions Don Sandy Stiin et a prominent glider figure, and notes Australian-New Zealand air activity and forthcoming news. It also covers Me G W Alston's comment on US air travel, New Plymouth funding for an aerodrome, and Sopwith's sailing and aviation connections with company figures and Derby racing highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pegasus
Don Stiinet
Don
Sandy
Australia
Bke
Garly
New Zealand
Noumea
Pacific
Clippers
G. W. Alston
Australian Glass Manufacturers Co. Ltd
Sydney
United States
New Machine for Les Sherrin in Brisbane Incident
A new international model, Norton, arrived in Brisbane for Les Sherrin, Queensland champion, to compete on Kingston Road. Sherrin, though never ridden a very fast model before, is described as capable and with uncanny knowledge of the course, prompting considerable local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Norton
Npowilly
Les Sherrin
Queensland
Sherrin
Morton
Kingston Road
Championships At Penrith Speedway
ENRITH sport event opening planned by Empire Speedways for Easter Monday March 29. A full day meeting includes open car championship of Australia, winpowrs car handicap, motorcycle championship of Australia, a motorcycle handicap, and a side-car championship with events for cars and motorcycles on the Penrith Speedway program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrith Sportway
Empire Speedways
Cnter
Ane Iralia
Trem Tralia
Road rider aims for state supremacy after long layoff
The rider returns from a yearlong layoff and eyes top status among the state's best road racers as the season resumes. He shows signs of regaining form, seeking to prove himself once more in major events and challenging established rivals.
M T A Annual Meeting Plans for New South Wales Trade Group
The Mower Traders Association of New South Wales announces its annual meeting at the association's rooms 67 William Street on Thursday January 19 at 11 20 am. The country geakers meeting starts at 9 16 am, followed by a council meeting at 2 30 pm and a dinner in the evening. Notable attendees include Minister for Transport Hon Colonel J Fy Brasnor Commissioner for Read Transport Sa Mudtorhe and Commissioner for Mali Route HH Mowall among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association For New South Wales
Assochtion
William Street
Tpan
Jonelson
J. Fy -Brasnor
Transport
Sa. Mudtorhe
Mali
Esa
Speedway Teams Expand in English League Debut Next Season
English speedway eyeing two division league with North and South groups. Promoters rush to enter, aiming for a crowned champion after interdivisional matches. Australia may be replaced by England USA tests as clubs add foreign riders from California with Gordy Mine and Tash Mine among potential stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peedway Racing
England
Tur the AO
Gouth
Dons
Mowenstla
Bradford
Middlesbrough
Liverpool
Leicester Wold
Podsilils
Asmiel
Australia
U.S.A
Ik Amyeue
Johnson
California
Gordy
Tash
Fembley
Naixon
Lionel Vin’ Praag
Charmpion
Prank “Charles
Eric Gregory
Overseas Notes on German Mercedes and Europe racing
Overseas Notes recounts German Mercedes efforts with speeds near 228 mph and 209 mph on German courses, detailing drivers like Carnocoin and Seaman, and noting cars with 64 liter capacity engines producing around 600 hp. It mentions Richard Seaman, Joie Chitwood style transitions, and plans for Brumrich joining Wembley in the forthcoming season amid tuning ventures and fleet management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fpollowimne
Taille
Mercedes
Monk
Kifonwtres
Miller
Germany
Gionte
Campbell
Segrave
Surfer Dominant Rider Astonishes England Visit
The article notes a famed rider who visited England years ago and beat a notable opponent. It claims he holds track records across the Continent and remains injury free despite long years of competition. The piece mentions an adaptable, pure athlete who chose a decisive strategy after a recent event, now riding with confident, forward motion likened to a Wembley display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Jacl Ormster
Gemmiuny
Yarumrich
Wembley
Putt Mossman Racing Tour Through New Zealand
Putt Mossman and his riding troupe travel New Zealand visiting Palmerston North and Wanganui speedways. The journey spotlights weekly meetings and ongoing interest in the sport as venues host events and attract spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerenway Racing
Ealind
Jetteri
Puli Moranian
Jstunty
New Zealand
Vinx
Palmerston North
Weelth
Atime
al Wanganul
Bn ‘New
Victorian Title Won By Clem Mitchell New Record
Clem Mitchell claims the Victorian title in record time amid a tough field at Olympic Park. Bert Spencer defeats Cardy Milne with strong showings from Earl Parrand and Bill Rogers as heat and final times approach peak. A clash between Mitchell and Jack Aline looms as promoters plan next week’s match at Olympic Park in Melbourne speedway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Mitchell
Dostacco
Bill Rogers
Bluehell
England
BI Regera
Earl Parrand
Rogers
Mitchell
J. Aclne
King
Jack Aline
Olympic Park
Melbourne Speedway
New Midget With 80 H.P. Engine
A newly introduced England bound American midget moving car, the Skirrow Special, features an 80 brake horsepower 990 cc twin JAP engine and four wheel drive. Priced at £195 ex works, it promises faster, more reliable racing with independent suspension and strong crossbraced frame. Ralph Secretan reports from England on the machine's design, performance, and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Miller
Rito
America
Ralph Seeretan
Australia
Joan Bovillo
Beeretan
Fince
Engh
Lea Bridge Stadium
Aim
Secretan
Gloucester Fisee
London
Anthoe
Road Circuit for N.S.W. Could Be Near
The NSW road racing scene aims to establish a circuit except in NSIP states. A NSW road circuit is pursued with Bathele Shire Council investigations for a circuit in the district. A Grand Prix may be held there next year and consideration is given to slowing racing at Parrith on private land near Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bira
Toeleentalty
Parage
N.S.W
NSIP
Bute
Te Asip
Betherse Shire
Eel
Batherst
Elise
Panrith
Seach
Tis Ie
Sydney
Track heat winners at coleman and the inglishman race
Race report details a series of heats with riders and times. Rogers won heat one by twenty lengths, Phillips led early in heat two before overtaking Hannaford and Johnson to place second. Milne led heat three before Spencer overtook to win. Farrand and Delany chased in other events with close finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulwax
Lamorsinx
Ameren
Lamont
Ned
Stevel
Fey
Wilkinson
Little
Balind
McKinney
Bremlding
Wilkinnson
MeKinney
Aumerican
Bae
Bluey
Peat Catc
Huxley
Axealt
Parkinson
Duggan
Bin
Parkingon
AgGromt
Milne
Sulway
Lemoreaux
Lamoreaus
Alilne
Milnes
Afilak
Tye
Shays
Wilktinesn Wit
Wongsida
Kent
Huvat
Jamoreaux
Oider
Witkingon
Lamoreaux
Lamareaux
Vic
Dugcan
Hemi
Byrd Mcflunney
Tor Wilkinson
B. Spencer
G. Tehnaon
Time
Ment
FP. Colamen
W. Phila
Z. Meby
Fine
G. Hanpaford
R. Taylor
G Milne
P. Coleman
G. Bannaford
Tima
Yu Serle
Bibby L
Delany
Phillips
Hlemt
Ne “Farrand
Hogers
G. Hannaford
Mitchell
Spencer
Coleman
Farrand
Time Life
Inglishman
Tierera
Wotiom
Rogers
Hannaford
England
Johnson
U.S.A
Phillas
Mway
Spencer Ad Cricknell
Solg Shead
Ted Pit
Atralight
Yarde
Taylor
Bitt
Pice
Seer
Heat
Earl Porrand
Bilby
Mecuies
Momuiea
Tind
B. Horersa
Mine
W. Philips
Mipeleri
Warrand
USA
Cautchell
B. Parrand
Jonior
Drury
Graton
Ty Wood
Longley
Littlewood
Sampaday
Langley
Little Ivood
English Star to Race at Phillip Island
English star rider Stanley Woods comes to Phillip Island for the Australian Senior TT events on February 1. Timmy Pringle, the last year's Cowes Grand Prix winner, looms as a top challenger. Woods plans a two week stay to prepare, with Mrs Woods accompanying him. Victorian and Interstate races crown a program featuring junior and lightweight events and a strong Adelaide-led field backing an annual Australian motor cycle classic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Nip Island
Watil
Auto-Cyela Union of Victoria
Stanley Woods
Britain
Aed
Ewonks
United Kingdom
Woolf
Adchilde
Phillipsland
Tia
Timmy Pringle
Cowes
Woods
England
Toade
Taberd
Jodment
Collan
Adelaide
Victor Harbor
Annual Chrysler Rep Charlie Trol Lope Visits UA HQ
Still on the move, Charlie Trol lope travels to headline headquarters at 1 Chrysler factory. As special representative in Australia for Chrysler Corporation, he is a well travelled figure. He covers tremendous mileage aboard ship visiting American factories and travels across the Commonwealth states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Trollope
Chrysler
Spohnical
Australia
Chrysler Corporation
Commonwealth
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Norman Ellison
Jim Connolly
Sydnay
Ty Stitt
Britiah Aircraft Coy
Comipaumy
Cink
Sinten
J. O. Sherwood
How “Bluey” Wilkinson
Milo
Lonk Aevonal Lana
Borat Wilkinson
Regalia
Willi~incon
Vic. Huxrey
Wilbur Lamoreaux
Goor
Wille Inton
Agl
Tine Q
Worman Parker Meade
Bleris
Ikisisec
Péut
Vir Degen
McKinney Tor Firat
Ipo Parkers
Dupmen-petsed
Billy Cononlty
Vetera
Light Car Club
New Plymouth
Suport
Dominion
Uhet
Aviaton
OG. M. Sopwith
Osws
Nein
Armstrong Sid' Daley Cov
Jitter de Buwker Blicelay Asp
Erarh, Coy
Recanthy Ind
Rearon
Faery
Penrith
M.t.a’s Annual Meeting
Willinger
Hie Sydnay
Satardry
UN Strong
Ribo
Lanes Basic Speedway
Alfred Brumrich
Will. Ban
San
Son
H.R. Lees
Rumrich
Jorge
Glen Mitchell
Miotshin
Ment L. Rogers
Wotton
Propritory Itals
Americn Australia
Olympie Park
Loreal Aces
Sperial
Pwo
Longley Wu Darby
Mme
Consilations Berateh
Rove
Phillip Island
T.C. Walfe
Senonil
Speedway
Sydney Showgrounds
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