Contested Opperman Record Sparks NSW Vic Touring Dispute
Victorian cyclist Robert Opperman faces a disputed New South Wales attempt to break a 10 mile record set at 4 minutes. The Federal and state cycling authorities debate sanction and recognition, citing NSW and Victorian timekeepers and officials. The issue centers on which jurisdiction governs the record and who officially certifies the result amid ongoing carnival plans in Sydney and Melbourne.
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Ordent
New Zealand
Vietoria
Tis League of New South
League of Wheelman
N.bw
Shire
Tin Post-Oillers
Quéherty
Opjerman
Wentworth Avenue
Sydney
Ated
Tlizaheth
Stroet
Methuen
Ya Ney
Melbourne
New South
Pimms
Both Wales
Opperman
Albury
Roe
Rhoard
Wiel Mrinrts
WRAY
Bovlies Eiedt “Rarione
Waxportymaniike
Eynidig Cycling Council
Mit
Conneil
Lesdine
Eltirenn
Cowles
Enon
South Wales
Caelisti
Usitlon
Elwope
Goultwin
Dee McGregor
An. Usdishe
Ehasaptung
A. Thomas
J. Bodpos
Willl
Goulburn
Hoy
B. Schofield
Luambert
Fomlonted
L. Heath
Ro Thomson
F. Ottway
Pooley
Goulhorn
J. Armetrone
Nowe Wantin
Pebevary
Sliven
Duncan Gray
Oxka
Evrliot
Foxley Norria
Phan
Guy
Fasta Monk Aysteme
Logan
Mr. Too Voarmon
W. Dt
Googe
Redney
Yachting notes from the Royal Bridge regatta and Tasmanian racing
Yachting coverage highlights the Alfred Gu. Milleseu Memorial Gip won on Sail day near Moutral Bay with Morne and Vanesa among top finishers. Detailed results include Morne leading Newport Beach, Rawhiti and Acrogpire close behind, with Morne later declared winner after a close recount. Tasmanian crews for the Forster Cup are listed, along with club heats and upcoming selections.
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Wi Yachie
Alfred GU. Milleseu
Sairdiy
Buckery Morne
Milson
Beltchy
Victoriagohlberger
Lerower
Moriln
de G. Carver
A. Stoves
Vanesa
Tt Diffard
Borin
L. Patrick
Hiona
Firatl
Neat
Bonu Wan
Vanesga
Mirna
Serosyuro
Jenn V
Uniehab
Morne
Viarepen
Mormia
Bonn
Newport Beach
Rawhiti
Bone
Acro
Eolre
Bri Vo
Queensland Sailing Championship Disqualification Shocks Final
Schemer and Marjorie vie for Australian title as Marjorie is disqualified for a brooch and ruler breach aboard Sylvanie. Springfield lodges appeal as official results shift, leaving Sylvanie second and Marjorie declared winner under protest conditions.
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Schemer
Marjorie
Mamvjorie
Queene- Inn
1Statera
Margorie
Ike
Sylvania
Sid Springfelt
Tinnoutti
Thik Marjorin
Sylvanie Hed Beon
Springfielit Ameoately
Syvisyia
Hed Marjorie
Guy Ouright
OXENHAM'S 5-27 Corday Wickket Contests Held
On Monday the QGA halted Oxenham's 5-27 Corday wickket events as the exhibition wickete were deemed unfit for pies after heavy rains. Mayon hatting honors went to Th. Connors. S8-peplandid knonk on a Sutton wickke noted. Poombul secured Goat victory over Woevtve Sobers, with Eastern Swbuvins indiant o abylor showing politeness at Videacaeed of Valles, Army performances noted, Garalon claimed five wickew.
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Corday
Q.G
Th. Ooannor
Peplandid
Sutton Wicke
Valles
Garalon
Thorough look at racing forms and boxing items in Port Kembla notes
A dense, OCR style column covers horses lineage, race results, and racing notes from Port Kembla. It mentions Trivalvya and Teivatve among horses, plus boxing and cricket snippets, with names like Galland and Phar Lap appearing amid broader sport items and miscellaneous notices.
Anniversary Regatta Highlights Bona's First Win
Weather held, but Sydney Harbor regatta featured Bona's breakthrough win and notable performances. Mighty craft and skilled crews contested divisions including 14-Proters Handicap and the Australian Dinghy Championship trials with several boats topping rivals in varied classes.
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Maloje
Alfred Gi Milnen
Aftemeriol
Crtan
Bonn
A Patrick
Ullehal
Stawbill
Vanes
Bandiragg
Lee
Simin Sree
Leiberost Nivseulppl
Tn Elmo
Eorinaten
Boot
Arakeon
Cutty Sark
Avolon
Rismet
Big Sailing Championship Contenders Shine at Botany Day
Australian championship hopefuls Kirnsbous waters saw high drama as NSW reps compete in the preliminaries. Notable performances include Belloro and Mavis with strong showings, while Avalon and Kiwi led in final heats. Botany Day crowned winners and pointed toward the Stewart Shield and Pole trophy contests.
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Ood
Australi
Plitt
Eadh
Sucter
Cyclone
D, Hancock
Warrigal
J.jerramk
Tenlves
Asmith LA
Murgand
Vinken
Cogmine
Milavn
Chresten
Endangeil
Elo
Koula
Bonte
Sampan
Rinwéna
Kangaroo
Rand
Dorah
Wailing
FASTER SPEEDS AT PENRITH ANNIVERSARY MEETING REPORT
An anniversary meeting at Penrith featured top class riders and mature track racing. Thompson’s Supercharged Busatti set a mile in 40 2 5 seconds, while Antill and Jacobs delivered dramatic turns in the Red Ball Road Leap and other events.
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Poniko
Thompson
Antill
Vun Boe
Amtill
Bronkinnia Riley
Antlil
Jacobs’ Rugby
Riley
Torwand
Awith Barkin
Vallanen Abe
Benetend
Nilore
Ollie de Crowe
Valnoes
Hollis Ant Vallinioe
Er Radic Dark
Th. Barker
Borner
Dinin
Ooth
G. Vallines
Ei. Nortin
Melbourne motor cycle record set by Ariel riders
A Melbourne record fell by 1d minutes as Ariel riders George Stanleton and Roree Merritt led the team to the top. Their overview showed steady pace with precise spacing and stop timing during the event at 0G nefles on hour.
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Adelaide
Tro Nelbourne
George
Stanleton
Roree Merritt
Melbourne
Nefles
Wizard of Speed Seeks Australian World Record Challenge
Norman Smith aims to build a high speed car in Australia to threaten the world ten mile average speed record of 148 mph held by Sir Henry Segrave. Don Harkness rebuilt a Cadillac engine for the chassis, with a streamlined body, to pursue the ultimate goal amid industry praise and backing from Australian motor leaders. Smith plans to depart for Australia on January 1 to begin preparations for the record attempt.
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Ma Fe
Toy
New Zealand
Koya
Don
Wisard
Imadt
Air Force
Molly Royen
Sydney
Don Harkhess
Harkness
Shelul
Smith and Borkess
Air
T. Dimng
Honey Segrave
Avery
Bowen
Australia
Nh. Cowles
Vacuum Oil Company
Dheir
H. Wearlins
Studebaker Corporation
Ametion (Australasin) Ltdy
Smith
Wairondolds Boxams
Australasing
Studebaker
P Om
Sealand
Hie Intel
Marmon Performance Highlights Marmon Driver Smashes Mileage Mark
Marmon distributor director Mr Harry Greville drove a Marmon Sedan on a long Australian test trip from Sydney to Melbourne and back. The car covered about twelve hours of steady motoring at an average speed of 40 miles per hour, with a total distance near 455 miles.
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Harry Greville
Marmon Distributers
Ans
Australia
Tattersail
Sydney
Wlaterka
Melbourne
Mogiulin
Lance Watson Returns to Motor Cycling
Lance Watson, once rider of a 1930 Douglas machine during the siege trial, has shown renewed interest in competition after prior baring health issues and time away from the sport. His comeback follows a period of limited activity and public attention.
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Lance Watson
Polote
Boo Nok
Baring Bex Golpad
Fragmentary wartime diary excerpt about a journey
A rough, OCR style passage records a traveler describing a journey with phrases like I can easily say and I felt as fresh as when I started. It mentions a whelp and days, but the full meaning is unclear and largely garbled.
Shipping Cars Under Touring Association Plan
Motorists planning Tasmanian tours may ship their cars by prearranged sailing. On the day of sailing, they leave the car at the jetty. the boat carries it, fills the petrol tank, and delivers it at the Tasmanian port. The local Automobile Club then receives, refuels, and hands the car to the owner for the road journey. The system, run under the FLAG largely licensed this year, has seen growing use.
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Tasmania
Jenys
Tosmanian
Automobile Club
Ta.o.v
Larwood the Bowler and the Australian Tour
A poised retrospective on Larwood’s pace and the England Australia cricket clashes abroad. The piece notes a fearsome spell against batsmen like Ponsford, counts his bowling figures across tests, and reflects on changing form and waning captaincy support as Australian tours unfold in the Midlands era.
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W. IT. Ponsford
Notte
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Briskel Ilke
Inmab
Hia Abore
Hia Inge
Daewood
Aunstralia
Liarwood
Australia
Lear
Rane Apines
Includine
Fingland
Wall Na Ouite
Rieson
Australian Born Cricketer G C Allen Highlighted in Debate
A cracked text discusses whether an Australian born player like G C Allen should qualify for Australian teams or England. It notes Allen's feats, such as a ten-wicket haul at Lord's, and compares him with England and other national players. The piece references contemporaries, matches, and views on national eligibility amid cricket politics.
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Reilly
Leon
Reneele
Allen
Charlie Bannerman
England
Areble Jackson
Scotland
Allen Task Searom
Che
G. Q. Alloy
Lancashire
Lord's
Olehe
Ehem
A. O. Allén
Reginald Allen
Australia
Wightign
Batemen. Jr
Gramimar-Sohont
Afelbourne
AL Randwick
Te. Allen
Tam
Thomhettters Bay
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