Wheeler Tops Dumblewell in Capable Return at Campbell Meet
Olympian Wheeler from Footscray stunned expectations with a record course time at Campbell Field in the Dum Deel sprint, defeating a field of 15 including notable riders from Victoria. Wheeler’s strong form, built despite business pressures, marks him as a leading challenger this season.
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Wheelie
Gans
Hell
Campbell Meld
Wheeler
By & Soain-suite
Wheelers
Ward
Footscray
Bacate
Cyclists contest at Dumbrells event with standout performances
An amateur cycling meeting promoted by Dumbrells Jewellers drew a strong entry for a 0 mile course from Campbellfield to Pleasanton. Wheeler led early, Galvin and Chris excelled in sprint finishes, while J O Cooper won the junior race and Smith posted the fastest time. The annual League meeting was scheduled for July 28 at Transport Hall Sydney.
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Galvin
Chris
Frother
Lindsayy
Hngance
Ainieh
Ward
Ai Rudd
Richton
Mead
Wheeler
Olympian
Bylvania
Campbellfield
Anc
Dumbrell's, Jewellers
Avis- Urns
League of
M.S. Wheelman
Transport Hall
Cleveland Straat
Sydney
PY Ollongong
OLS
T. Hay
H. DiNotte
Ser
J. ‘Crever
Imin
Hiifott
Feld
Bayh Ry Tere
Bom
Annua
Dubbo
MLS
Bolne
Ames
Wadi
Bob
Queensland Amateur Cyclists boycott Australian road titles
At a July council meeting the Queensland Amateur Cyclists decided not to send riders to the Australian road championships in Hobart. They proposed sending only a Pro test rider if any, and listed riders Cayton Idenion and Iredale as possible substitutes. The decision caused considerable discontent among clubs and outlined allocations of state titles to country clubs Bondubors and Mallee.
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Queensland
Ron
Hobart
Niniv'tidera
Cayton Ifaenion
Iredale
Clantar
Bondubors
Mallee
Pethybridge Triumphs In Sydney Cycling Race
Pethybridge defeated rival Ernie Greig in a dramatic MPL event at Sparta Ace Sydney on Sunday. Greig challenged late but Pethybridge held the inside line three laps from finish and maintained lead over the final stretch to win in slick time.
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Ernie Greig
Sparta Ace
Sydney
Disiange
Simin
Eneh
Tela
Wit Pethybridges
Greig
Pooer
Ui Roller
Mately
Townsville Club Granted Permit for North Queensland Championships
Townsville club received permission to conduct three North Queensland championships on New Year’s Day. Readable names include Collinsville and Toowoomba with events in 1000 metres and 1500 metres across senior and junior divisions. Names Haster Baeter Bowen Easter Saturday and New Year’s Day dates appear among the fragment.
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Collinsville
Haster
Toowoomba
Miles
Baeter
Warwick
Bowen
Rockhampton
Townsville
Sydney cycling weekend features ahead of Wembley Six
An upcoming Sydney Sunday program highlights a mix of track events and road races. Key riders include DLennin Rogers and Noleon facing sprinters in a four-heat program, with the Yellow Ribbon honor awarded to the fastest seed in French races. Jubilee plans by Dexree Rubber Co and Empire hopes pace six-day racing, while Robbers and Arthur Shepherd-linked lineups loom for future races.
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Sports Arena
Sydney
Mtatet
Ardel Kabrs
Avatralis
Dexree Rubber CO
Veoue
Bonn de Boulonne
Paris
Wmeteure
Anothher
Wembley Six
Sydney Cozens
Les
Australia
Arthur Shepherd
Acr Buckley
Overseas Track Champions May Visit Australia
Overseas track champions may visit Australia after a meet in Holland. Notable riders Arleyon Vilet and Van Kempen draw attention as two names likely to appear in Australia this track season. Results show Van Vilet at 8 points and others including Richter and Michard among top placements.
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Australia
Imm
Holland
Arleyon Vilet
Smmt
van Vilet
Richter
I Pointa
Michard
Pointe
van Earrmmrd
Nternssinnal Ouniurs
Piinenbure- JV van Kempen
Mis
Richard-Pacmucux
Imin
Pliisenburgt
van Kempen
Richard- Peonpenx
Leattl
van der Vilver
Melrey F S
Jean Sefton Breaks Orange to Sydney Cycling Record
Jean Sefton from Lithgow rode 168 miles to Sydney in 10 hours 26 seconds, beating Joyce Barry’s Bathurst to Sydney mark after a grueling climb over Mt Victoria. Officials paced the finish amid city traffic, with a close early pace and final surge securing the record.
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Jean Sefton
Orange
Sydney
Lithgow
N.S.W
Jean
Joyce Barry
Bathurst
Mt. Victoria
Olea
Barry
Omin
Bradley still aims for winter road crown amid training hurdle
Victorian amateur cyclist Dick Bradley, a dominant scratch rider, has been unable to train through winter due to duties as a prison warden. Bradley began racing in his junior years, earning fastest times in the Roy Memorial 42 mile road race in 1923 and the Oakleigh 20 miler, later winning the 100 mile Australasian championship in the Centenary Gallia to Melbourne.
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Br Fm
Dick) Bradley
Radley
Amouals
Beadley
Roy
Calia
Melbourna
Die
Emin
Chris Wheeler
Tas Johnson
Bradley
Buniy
Mmdy
Melbourne
Warrnambool
North
Tony Tridley
Witter
Pentyidge Gaol
Ohare
Endurance Run Records Tumble in Hilly Course
Readable fragments describe a run of 138 miles with a split near a best time, noting new records in a sequence. Mentions Morwood and Dr Pratt as participants and a reference to a Chinese tow N.S.W. Leama with remarks about the abnormally hilly country affecting average times.
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Vera el
Morwood
Dr. Pratt
N.S.W
Amateur Road Race Prize Sparks Warrnambool Centenary Event
Warrnambool council considers funding for an amateur road race to run 160 miles on September 17. Local citizens pledge prizes up to £60 with trophies for top finishers, aiming to celebrate the city’s centenary celebrations and boost community spirit.
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Warrnanhowl
Vie
Warrnambool
Helm
World motor paced titles spark Dutch effort and Sydney plans
Global interest grows in motor paced cycling as Dutch authorities push for world championships. Wals leads the Dutch list with Van Vliet and Van der Vijver as contenders. Sydney and Melbourne promote the sport with new riders and lighter venue traffic, while officials approve safer courses for events.
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Wals
Madison
Wale
van Vilet
van der Vijver
Schulte
Middiekamp
van Molt
Golland
Holland
Oppy
Frank Corry
Formadh
Trane Duvolberg
Gorman-American
Melbourne
Jack Campbell
Oppertian
Jeve
Sydney
Methowrnia
Dinier
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R Drake
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Pethybridge
Mme
Rogera
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UBBO
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W. G. Paul
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M. Butler
Oger
Meldin Company
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Mmunier
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Wembley
Ack Christison
Fctiow
SS George
Distaner
Coure
Harlid Winterbottom
Theo Dys
City of Sydney
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M. Curry
Beale
Winterbottom
C. EB
Jockey
Wright
Sydney Sports Arena
LEN Ilogens
Fred Nelson
Pi Phocramme
Claude Spencer
Fter
Gathur
Bowenfels
Mt Victoria
Jean Safton
Ferttar
Trimenta
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Dra ML Price
H. R. Dungey
League of Victorian Wheelmen
Haa
Star
Hubert Opperman
Keith Oliver
Witsy Park
Wilson
I. W. Burns
Norman Tres Rind
Young
Charlie Winterbottom
Attanton Lo
Uu - Bo
Asiield
St-Ille
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Weyede
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Polley
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Thera
Speedwell
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Jood
Pitt and
Bathurst Sts
Wollongong
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