Segrave Shatters World Speed Record In Florida
Major H C D Segrave, Britain's premier motorist, set a new world speed record at Daytona Beach Florida driving the Golden Arrow reaching 281 862 mph eclipsing Keechs prior 307 552 mph mark. The car pushed engines to the limit with wind pressures and fuel mix challenges while Campbell of Sydney compares an older model.
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H. C. D. Segrave
Britain
Ormonde
Daytona
Florida
Ay Keech
Itt Sa
Ingines
W Saubeamy
Malcolm
Campbell
Vorneuk Pan
South Afica
Segrove
Visiting Cyclists Beaten at Canterbury Velodrome Saturday Night
Cyclist Bob Broadbent lost to Jack Witzeorald in the half mile at the Velodrome, with Broadbent nearly matched but edged out in two straight heats. Horace Smith continued his strong form, winning two events, scoring 13 in the Omnium, while Keith Oliver impressed as a follower, defeating Biekemolen over 10 miles. Poor pacing and limited support from pacer A Butt marred the effort.
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Iwlthouge Victoren
Bob Broadbent
Jack Witzeorald
Canterbury
Ho. Smith
Horola Smith
Roes
Wat Hk
Smith
Ken Ross
B. Hordar
Jim Beer
Mov
Ckndy Adby
Keith Oliver
Fureness
Wielers
Bio Pacer
A. Butt
Bed
Cutting In Motorist Slogan Urges Right of Way
A Royal Automobile Club of Australia campaign urges drivers to stop cutting into lines and to obey the right of way law. It cites multiple accidents and near misses as evidence of the dangers of such behavior and calls for education to reduce risk and fatalities.
Parking control powers debated by local council secretary
The Local Government Association secretary argues police hold primary authority over parking. He notes councils cannot force motorists to park mid street as motor vehicle control lies with the Motor Vehicle Act and police enforcement. On mid street parking he says vehicles should keep near the footpath on the left and drive by footpath before stopping. He suggests law amendments to clarify council and police roles.
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Local Government Association
Bloett
Ar. Binett
Blucth Amrney
Amateur Titles and Racing Highlights At Adelaide
Action on the pace of the latter played a big part in Blakemolon's defeat as Oliver challenged through laps and bursts. Despite a late surge from Dutch rival Blakes, Oliver led by a lap with T. Cassidy and Owen scoring in the mile. New South Wales riders Dun o Grex and Len Stasidan excel in the Australian championships as Grey shows strong form in one and five miles. Opperman pacing matches and board track talk dominate as Adelaide gears up for speed events and a possible Velodrome plan.
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Hutt Cat
Blakes
Oliver
Rover
T. Casaidy
P. Owen
W. Dreeboirn
Preabuira
DL. Petrie
F. Cassidy
S. Morton
A. Bolt
Fr. Gledhill
Anatrolian Dinutorr Exel
Champitn
Fisbane Hare
New South Wales
Ridare
Duno Grex
Goulburn
Len
Grey
Umer
Vietorian
Ibasenstios
O. Minne |Hin
Victoria
Victorian
Rimeden
J. Gould
Nsw
Gray
M.S.W
Melbourne
Paria
Adelaide
Lame
Anderson
I Watts” Lamb
Aragk Atdorgen
Deonek
Beorno
Ted
Andersen
Dann Wan
Lamb
Feudal Four
Feronee Bus Drivers Handicap Feature Horse Racing
Spin through a garbled racing report noting Feronee bus drivers and a mixed card at Shan dish Hondicap. Mentions horses such as Gallant You, Mere Mabden, and Oabble, with tangled bets and discomfort about training and selection amid indoor matches and English team overspill.
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Jean
Flomie
Leneard Stakea
Axcot
Vale Steen
Realiway Daehwelpht
Gartmeuth
Greenall
Ted Apainial
Gigitara
Deail-Hent
Bath
Elgiren
Deduetine
Cat One
Aempuak
Berg Steel
John Cabennyveil
Lokswe
Craven
Sharma
Mabden
Bealls
Batre
Fae Pings
Incredible boxing notes from a distant meet with surprising bouts
Fragmented OCR report details boxing results near 14 rounds with fighters named in a British tone. Mentions of hall venues, referees, and dates blend into a chaotic ledger, yet points to fight outcomes and contenders including a noted result at a Queen's Halls boxing event and exhibition matches with prize figures referenced.
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Bbe
Bandlie
Dave
Dobmain Thoeryeod
Dobmain Thoeryeod Ms Joinka
Serloudy
Aswtratia
Sind Tramway
Gub
Watt
Jatt
Ning Younds
Ponstab
St. Grobe
Vent
Yeats
Wort
Hallandistrict
Mount Carrash
H. D. Metntorh
Johnaon-Birna
Mie Nalboene
Teak Eit Sruilees
Queen’s Halls
TSG
Stmeliatt
Fitagerwil
Sanlesitay
Tilden
Dick Kernick
Loroe Rade
Murphy
Peltier
Mgr
Pam
Yowenade
Johnese
Burns
F.B
Barraba
R A C A Questions Motor Bus Driver Rule Breaches
The Royal Automobile Club of Australia seeks to know how much range motorials can endure repeated breaches of traffic laws by motor bus drivers. Some drivers show courtesy, but many stop imprudently on roads causing danger to others. Police action is urged.
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Roy Automobile Club
Australia
Tirees
Melbourne Motorcycle Exhibition Opens with Lord Sancre
In Melbourne the motorcycle exhibition opens at the Melbourne Hall with Lord Sancre officiating. The event highlights rising popularity of motorcycling for leisure and features a sidecar dressed BSA display and Australian built machines by Vinay Bros.
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Melbourn
Malboureyane
Lord Sancre
Australian Tourist Trophy for Cycles at Goulburn Easter
The Union of New South Wales will stage the Australian Tourist Trophy for cycles at Goulburn on Easter Saturday. A motor trial will run from Parkesbourne to Tarra Kippllaw routes with sanction granted and road clearances arranged for morning and afternoon events. Junior trials and sidecar events will also be held. organizers expect the event to be the finest in the state yet witnessed.
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Vo Good
Challeng
C. V. Howarth
St. George
Beholf
Osgood Jas. L
Jerry
Union Gyers Union
New South Wales
Paorksbourne
Tarra
Giliod
Moseckers
Mise Wotows
Apprenticn V
O'Griene
Gount Richie
Bataniely
Afr
J. Baron
Cotanto
Armidale
Rockhampton
Santhos
St. Patrick
Sclardoy
Mindy
Beach Races in New Zealand
Strong New Zealand team at Mudval Beach Auckland for the Australasian and New Zealand beach championships. Bin R. Hy Wilson of Auckland wins the 25 mile Australasian title for the fourth consecutive year. A Rowcroft and Charlie Hast also place. G Smith wins the New Zealand beach handicap with A Donald second and B Shorter third. race times around 26 minutes. Advanx team to report at week’s end.
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BSW
Mudwal Beach
Auckland
Bin
R. Hy Wilson
Stic
Uan
A. Rowcroft
Charlie Hast
New South Waes
Adraux Bugott
Master Taylor
H. Cooper
Hono Bartlet
Jann
New Zealand
Lot
G. Smith
Buick
A. P. Donald
Hudson
B. Shorter Iohryslery
Advanx
Victorian Rowing Mercantile Triumphs in VBA Final
Mercantile defeats Ballarat to claim centre premier VBA title. Victorian champion fours and related events highlight the day with Mercantile leading in Gentor Division followed by Ballarat, Wardewren, Pekmont and Juniey Rivision tabulations.
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Mercantiee
VBA
Mollarat
Ballarat
Marantile
Venlar Elnhtw
Barner
Dallare& Rewntings
Aentor
Vento
Vento Fours Dollerst, Hecher Pan Flahta
Mil
Reentormhln
Mercantile
Ballarat UT
Wardewren
Pekmont
Juniey Rivision
Albert Park
Brendon
Bonka
A Great Success in Combined RAC Contests Finale
The 24 Hour Trial from Melbourne to Sydney by Royal Automobile Club of Australia and Victoria concluded Monday night. The event finished amid praise for superb organization, perfect weather, and flawless scheduling. Participants praised meals and lodging while George Lloyd and others earned top mentions for their roles.
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Coy
Mebioga
Greens
Bocauge
Australia
Beale
Wally Hancock
Allec Ratheleusos
Melbourne
Sydney
Royal Automobile Club of Australia
Royal Automobile Club of Victoria
Mr. Oil
I.A.O.V
Aingls
Bill Bd
Stens
George Lloyd
Oldsmobile
Bd Carter
N.C. Berry
Dilinn
George
Conti
Racy
Help
Messrs
Kaliy
Bond
Queensland Racing Sees Record Attendance and Ban on Broadcasts
Albion Park crowds rose as racing resumed with broadcasting banned for the first time in 16 months, yielding totalizator payments up over 2200 pounds versus the prior fixed program. Chippawa and Towladie led Plate and Pure ends, while Towladie secured a third win in the event after a tight finish with Roowlady, trained by A. G. Anders.
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Albion Park
Hove
Miss Welown
Handiay
Etewarde
B. Bourke
Jockey Carneys Appeal Over Pale Numeral Ride At Ascot
An appeal over jockey Carney’s disqualification for riding Pale Numeral in the Tisine Handleajs at Ascot, February 16, faced postponements for counsel, with arguments from Carney’s father and mother and defense counsel. The committee imposed a 12 month suspension on the mare’s owner and riders, while discussions of penalties and potential return of deposits were noted.
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Greyailfenton
Carney
Palenium
Astenlogiae
Ascot
Wrath
Dockey
Canney
Piel
Polerbutt
Mackay
Baer
Amadou Gagiz
Stron Ateay
Karmtul
Ss Mente
Melnar
Pred
Stanielee
Ana Jeeloay
Hans Ray al
Fridax
Querseland
Shins Nohed
Soller Handenn
Thar Anmminica
Shipton
Joe
Jagge
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Dunlop Laboratories
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Sheffield
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Bill Gene
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LD Quirty
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Tri
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Beythe
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Panier
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RUG
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Eerie Abo
Ered Tor
Sasi
Alen
Coe Manon
Mas' Aio
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Che Hofaeen
Mahia Berton
Zoey Siuhater
Waition
Aid
Ein
Margatet Banserman
THE
Maryonettes
Kives Theatre
Leon Gren
Flying Squad
Majesty's
Desert Song
York Waeing Association
Bunere-Mary
Plato
Independence
Beth
Accoanion
B Claas
Doda
7 Clan
Taweso
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Frank Duckett
Speedway Royal
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Bickenwlen
Tai
Jack Dempsey
Beate
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Barnett CycleTyres
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Tieskiuit
RAV
Emell Menwits
Fue
Meare R. V. Hodzson
Remds Nmi Tour
C. Hlodgina
Ropds
Rama
Erohy
Mosere
Ge» A
Ollard
Bak
Parle
Mr. Cropmen
Keith Bath
Wally Kerr
Deve Soloman
Nelson
Tiek Sherwood
Dan Clifton
Clifton
Ear
Greene
Mfr
Kelly
Norman Smith
Queensland Racing
Tarrengower
Chippawa
Towladdie
Rowladdie
Hste
Defonot Chrutemerle
Roawlady
Wiener
A. G. Anderson
W. EH. S Anderson
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Kind Sing
Braten
Buddy Beroud
Lily
Chippens
Bud Righ
Vader
Shene
Chippewa
Praviene
Howe
Feyelfoot
Downs
Nekers Misyell
Our God
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Gillifill
King Herod
Royal Smile
Dainty
As We
Ae Wandana King
Amberlight
Bydgeripsh Vasa Ie
Karadui
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