Varsity student wins his second Pi race in succession
The report covers a motor handicap event at Phillip Island with a small field for the Winter 100. Arthur Barrett, driving a Morris Special, won by about a minute from W. Williamson in a Riley Imp. Moloney and Jennings also raced, while several drivers retired or faced mechanical issues. Barrett’s victory followed an earlier May event win.
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Gasrete Hoe
Phillip 'Sland
Lac Haan
Orcathon
Lbs Sporting Car Club of Victoria
Barrett
Mun Hola
Richus
Macnig
Resean
Vietoria
Jack McCutcheon
Wilio
Buguitl
A. G. Smiltt
Sheeld
W. Williamson
Riley Imp
A.J. Terdith
Bugatti
Ian Jennings
M.G. Magnette
E. Nicholls
Jack Bidebottom
Singer
Sidebottom
Williamson
Molonty
Barerett
Reng
Win Moloney
Arthur Barrett
Morris Special
Mamla
Sepend
Air Jottings on Campbell Black and Air Race Prospects
The article notes Campbell Black plans four long distance record attempts starting next month, with locations including Canada and Cape Town. It mentions anonymous donors aiding Newcastle club activities, the christening of the tape Moth Maloyon, and evolving squadron equipment at Singapore and Richmond. It also references D J Wackett’s unique five air tickets and historical aviation figures in Australia and England.
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Campbell Black Bela
Canada
Capetown
Newcastla
Dstrict Park Aurodrama
Newcastle
Alyetre
Meleyon
June Key Month for Overseas Motor Sport Events
A feature on June as a peak month for international motorsport. Highlights include Le Mans in mid June, the French Grand Prix on June 26, plus numerous races across Italy Ireland Germany and Britain. Australian riders like Bill Balarnie shine in the Isle of Man TT context with notable performances.
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G. Hatineford
Horton
Melbourne
Sven Tans
Matho
Australia
Bill Balearnis
Balgarnie
New Dirt Track Starting Rules Implemented in Anatratia
Unclear OCR text indicates a new rule change for dirt track starts. It mentions clutch-starts, rope breaks, and handling of flag starts when multiple riders launch together. Officials plan tighter control and stricter penalties, with implementation in Anatratia.
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Anatratia
Haif-Trigger
Sterla Ti
Sydney
Family Feature Covers Olseley Engine Named Aquariga
The article highlights Olseley’s new seven cylinder radial air cooled engine named Aquariga and notes an automotive prank involving Chet Boesee firing into a carburettor intake, drawing comparisons to existing firm efforts.
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Olseleys
Chet Boesee
Ted
Stock Car Records Set at Mojave Dry Lake Meet
Under AAA supervision, 32 stock car records were set at Muroc Dry Lake California. Wilbur Show Babe Stepp and Al Gordon drove in two classes across circles 4 to 5 miles, with timing accurate to a millionth of a second. Malcolm Campbell reportedly set additional Hudson stock records at Daytone in February, though figures were surpassed on senior distances.
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Automobl Association
AAA
Hudson
Spsacketers
Wilbur Show
Babe Stepp
al Gordon
Shifte
Muroc Dry Lake
California
Mo Js
Malcolm Cumbell
Chika Records
M Stock Hutson
Patillo Wins Indianapolis 500 Qualifier in Miller Dominance
Californian Kelly Patillo wins at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a four cylinder Gilmore Special with a record average of 106.2 mph over 460 miles, while Wilbur Shaw and Wild Bill Cummings Boyle Pro-Hincts Special finish second and third. The field features multiple Miller and Ford Specials. fuel use and economy are discussed as a notable racing theme.
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Merica
Kelly Patillo
Gilmore
Wilbur Shaw
Wild Biw Cummings Boyle
Tne
Tm Armetican
Ford
Hed Atral
Harry Miller
Miller
Spa
Cnry
Caikuretion
Wing-Commander Workett and Air Travel Costs
Wing-Commander Workett holds five ground enginess tickets and is senior pilot among the service. Butler bought the Avian in N.S. Wolke eight years ago. Cootamundin-Charleville services offer the cheapest long distance fare in Australia at £8 10s for 3, miles. Casualty Flying Officer Bill Hickey, a promising RAF officer, recently returned to England after a stay in Singapore and East, and was transferred for medical care. Air travel remains costlier than first class steamship travel, with Australian government delays cited and train compulsory to Sydney. Also an ad notes truck owners may obtain cash advances through a confidential service at 483 Elisabeth St Melbourne.
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Butler
N.S. Wolke
Cootamundin- Charleville
Austrlia
Bill Hickey
RAF
England
Singapore
Hug
Inbury
Englinh Transport
Cootn~ Mundre
Sydney
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Cub
Achilles Varsi
Rudolf Carecciola
Hana von Stack
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Charles Zehender
Nuvplatt
Speedermlien
H.R. Syme
T. Helmnrake
Lester Jackson
Hiley
Imin Gaee
Vin Melonay
M.G. Magna
Wee
Lea Murphy
G. McKay
Finlay
Bugetti
Martthur Barratt
Morris
Evan
Giarrete
Ts Jennings
Jon Monday
Fee
Murphy
Treutle
A. L. Tordich
Eric McKay
Tordich
Jackson
McKay
Tom Hollinraky
Puy
Jack Ridebottom
A. Finlay
Hell Corner
Erna Nichelle
Hoover
Gornie
Young
Ler Murphy
Wilitsmgon
Simin
Uil Williamson
RAAF
Pttehmond
Waplia
K.A.P
Supermarine
Southampton
Pet Rolier
Hanksaw
Anatraks
D. J. Wackett
Wackett
Aviv Molson
Aida
Qafier
Amy
Tong Hotlday
Bradge
Reeves Aircraft
Re Butler
Jastror Butler
Butler Avilitign
Cootemindra Te Charleville Ele Mall
Qur Queta
Hia Sarvica
Lady Mountbatten
Gree
Capt
A. W. Gregory
Murphy’s Pile
A. Mulphy
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Clansia Gariea
Lightwalght
Junior
Senloc
Instanes
Benler
Alanoy Woods
Ocure
J. Guthria
Morton
Gleava
THEY
Shell Motor Oils
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SHELL
Pew
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Indianapolis
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