NSW Light Car Club One Day Mystery Contest
NSW Light Car Club staged a one day event noted for its mystery contest format. Cars faced a rolling test with immediate sprints to a 170 yard stop point plus a full view, where Keith Horrie drove best finishing 17 feet short of the winner. Several drivers faltered in the water crossing, with one man stuck mid stream as others heaved rocks to deepen the ford.
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N.S. Wales
Kaith- Horria
Perrapiane
Wie
Neorh
Anathar
Bayond Meuurine
Telige
Belwore Folie
Speed Limit In Britain Tightens Next Week
The new 30 mph speed limit applies in built up areas where street lighting gaps exceed 200 yards. The rule targets private cars, marking a shift in Britain as authorities prepare to enforce the lower limit across populated zones.
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Britain
Railtons for Australia debut promised in near future
The Railton, among the world’s most extraordinary touring cars, is set to debut in Australia soon. Named after the Railton, its unique design includes an R-cylinder 4 litre engine, weight around two tons, and claimed top speeds with rapid acceleration. Observers say it is ten years ahead of its time, suggesting Australian owners will attract wide attention.
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Worl
Railton
Australia
Dalgety’s
Syd
England
Le Mans 94-Hour Race Draws Strong British Entry
The Le Mans 94 hour race attracts robust British participation with factory teams from Filly, Austin, and Singer plus four DLGs entered by Elysian. Talbot and Flaser Nash also appear as private entries. The race runs June 16 with 66 cars entered by February, though only 60 can start, raising chances of record turnout.
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LE Mans
Automobile Club de l'Gugst
Filley, Austin
Singer
Elysian
Fod Talbot
Flaser Nash
How the Designer Viewed Malcolm Campbell's Chances
Motor Sport and Motoring by Norman Ellison discusses the trials of evaluating Malcolm Campbell's speed attempts. It notes the designer’s cautious optimism, the testing constraints, and the challenge of preparing a car for high risk sea and road tests, including Daytona and other conditions, with limited time and facilities.
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Norman Ellison
Malcolm Campbell
Record of Blue Bird speed car debate at Daytona Beach
The article discusses risks and conditions for the Blue Bird speed car attempting record speeds at Daytona Beach. It covers track length limitations, surface quality, runways, tyre design by Whick, and speculation on moving to Salt Lake City or Darton for longer, more uniform courses. It notes Basilon and Railton commentary on tyres and the aim of reaching 300 miles per hour, with Campbell pursuing another 300 mph attempt at Darton despite age.
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Somme
Isles
Lana
Daytona Beach
Blue Bind
Toco
Basilon
Railton
Blue Bird
Dayton
Salt Lake City
Daytona
Malcslm Campbell
Darton
Dixon Injured After Car Crash In London Area
Peso Dixon, a Riley driver known as a Silver Bullet contender for world speed, was badly injured in a plane crash near Middlesborough last month. Reports say he suffered a previous crash last year but made a rapid recovery. Spectators note carburetion and speed driving challenges as factors.
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Peso Dixon
Riley
Ene
Middlesborough
Dixon
Maide
Ho Spectalians
Malcolm Campbell Sets American Black Car Records At Daytona
Malcolm Campbell, driving a 1936 Hudson saloon, averaged 84.2 mph for a flying mile and 84.0 mph for five miles at Daytona, surpassing prior American records. Earlier, he used a “place-opener” at Dingtone, aligning with his Black Car record pursuits and Blue Bird milestones.
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Daytona
Malcolm Campbell
Dingtone
Riley set for return as MP after successful shows
Riley’s return to Parliament is anticipated following strong performances at Phillip Island and Muwbrs. Before resuming duties, J. O. Sherwood will contest with him in a New South Wales event, while William Hammon drives the pace at the factory.
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New South Wales
Pae Riley
Whven
Wi Hamaon
Phillip [Sland
Whitney Strait Nears Retirement Amid Turbulent Dealings
Unclear report suggests Whitney Straight contemplates retirement amid a chaotic sale of a car and a high stake racing alliance. Co driver H. C. Hamilton was recently hired as part of a wider restructuring.
Speedway Casulaties Mend After Crashes At Empire Meet
The ES collection from the last two Empire Speedway meetings raised nearly £40 for crash victims Little and Horton. The former, Lofting on light, shows excellent progress and may leave hospital within a month and race again next season. Horton suffered a clot and remains in hospital, but is recovering well.
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Empire Speedway
Little
Horton
Boose
Dolne
Q Type MG Changes Hands In Australian Speed Scene
Hope Bartlett has bought Warren's Q type MG a fast 113 hp racer from a 7 Wn engine. The car, capable of around 120 mph, was raced at Phillip Island last year. Bartlett plans to limit use to competition work and will not bring it south.
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Australia
Hope Bartlett
Ster
Warren
Phillip Island
Seratch
Hope
Jeopwry
Saitien
Stage Screen Jo Porter Stars in Roberta at Theatre Royal Sydney
Stage presence shines as Joey Porter, stalwart London comedian, headlines Roberta at Theatre Royal Sydney with Roberta and Aunt Minnie roles. Ethel Morrison draws praise as Aunt Minnie while Roberta signals a long run with strong ensemble including Kellaway Le Warre Lelgiton Dudley Franklyn Duncan.
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Roberta
Treberta
Whileh J. ©. Williamson Ltd
Theatre Royal
Madge Ellert
Cyril Fittehard
Ethel Morrison
Minnie
New York
Ritchardta
Sydney
Cecil Kellaway
Nuerle le Warre
Frank Lelgiton
John Dudley
Geo Franklyn
Jean Duncan
Unknown ad fragment hints at loan offers after hours
An unreadable classified snippet mentions owners and trucks in need of money and after hours contact. Names and places are partially visible, indicating a financial inquiry or loan offer from an unnamed Melbourne source. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks a complete event.
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Elisabeth
Melbourne
Australia’s soaring craft boom fuels coastal demand
In Sydney and Wales waters a vast motor craft surge values reach around £300,000 with many boats under construction. The scene centers on Sydney harbor where racing boats and high speed crafts populate bays, led by prominent owners and firms racing to keep pace with imports and local builds amid strong demand and tariffs boosting local engines and cruiser sales.
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Toiley
Sydney Harbor
Miramar
Ridaee
Bayleys
Mn Pronk Albert
Anrin
Richard Strelits
Een
Een Pt Dirs, Bernard Bayleyy
Blee
Claude Daly
Taubman
Vice Daaline
Selma
C. FP. White
Opal
Po A. Melntonary
Baltimore
TH. Peel
Sponge
Arnott
Britannia
Skeg Ye Celere
A. J
Bulldine
Crats
Sydney
St. George
Z. C
A. Cam
Wae
Ted Ao
hayEe
Roy
Sydney Yacht Squadron
Prince Alfred
Empire Trophy Race at Brooklands Three Mile Course
The British Empire Trophy race at Brooklands keeps a three mile lap with a hairpin. Lord Numold again donates 21000 prize money with prizes for first through sixth and a special prize for the winner of the International Clana. Handicap speeds cover many engine classes, and the event spans 240 miles. Last year Eyston won in a Magnette.
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Brooklands
Amt
Lord NuMold
Priza
Bocure
Ben- Dire
Eich International Clana
C.c
Eyston
Maagnette
Road and racing notes from London through 1920s era drift
A jumble of automotive and motorsport items, naming Rawic Pearce and other drivers, factory teams, and new road vehicle ideas. Mentions the Empire Speedway, Bal and rally plans in Morocco, Monte Carlo, and Tangier. Describes modifications, racing cars, and a driver’s seat comfort concept for moving vehicles.
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Morocco
Monte Carlo
Tangier
Driscoll
Dawson
Woods
Goodacre Op Enate
Busats Lins
Sera Vons
Australian marine engines spark local industry growth
Superstition, a forecast, and progress drive Australia’s boat-building push. Malcolm Campbell drops a spoken remark after Daytona arrival, while three manufacturers, led by Gydnay, produce engines locally to meet rising demand. Tasman Storey and son test engines. sails and cannon glands now made onshore, advancing yacht racing with improved reliability and reduced imports. The field seeks support to foster boating growth.
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Gydnay
Australia
Tasman Storey
Bir
Storey
Enile
MAS
Australian AAA records amid 100th second timing feat
Australian Automobile Association records committee ratified events in Sellecks Beach near Adelaide with timing within one hundredth of a second. F J Dutton set a 87.736 sec mile in a Vauxhall, 96.40 mph. southern run 16.220 sec at 82.22 mph. average 72.038 sec, 92.34 mph. C W Bony set 1804 sec for northern run 47.81 sec, 76.42 mph. Victorian Junior Car Club seeks a May 5 meet at Phillip Island with several handicaps. AAA also granted Grand Prix organizing permit for April 1.
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TRST
Australia
Australian Automobile Association
Sellecks Beach
Adelaide
F J. Dutton
C. W. Bony
Victorian Junior Car Club
AAA
Philip Island
Phillip Island
Australian Light Car Club
Weet
Outboard Championships Face Weather Turmoil in Sydney
Australasian Power Boat Association session in Sydney on April 4 clash over B class results at Middle Harbour. Baby Penta named champion after Miss Pills failed to complete first heat amid rough conditions. Calls to rerun events rise as weather forces postponement of unlimited class. Otazell wins C class heats. new Commodore W D promoted within Royal Motor Yacht Club.
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Ben
Australasian Power Boat Association
Sydney
N.S. Wales
J. Climford
Pennn
Middle Harbor
Eric Graham
Iminitsec
EL Barton
Raly.c
Clay
Miss Dynamic
B. Cillord
Baby, Pinte
Miss Pills
Crozell
Miss Fille
Baby Penta
Fi Smith
Comemodore
Australian Moteur Yacht Squadron
Seeldenit
Otazel
Baby Penta Jed
Otazell
Tack Clifford
Pinta Pete
Otarell
Mamed
Oterell
Emly.c
Heine Hun
Betn
Royal Motor Yacht
Clu
Lnte
Bernard Bayley W. D
Empire Speedway Placings Summary
Empire Speedway season wrap highlights Stevenson dropping from first to third in the aggregate while Syansinson climbs from a distant position. The report notes Wilkinson and Varey among the notable finishers as the season concludes.
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Empire Speedway
Yare
AelteHell
Grogskreutz
von Praag
Stevenson
Syansinson
Aero Hi Vaporator touted as fuel saver device
A UK style economic note describes the Aero Hi Vaporator a fuel economiser from National Distributing at 250 Pitt Street Sydney claiming safe vapourisation without drilling or topping. It also notes staff changes and a series of racing results and club activity including Wyvern Peter Pan Sinababa Millsowa and other names in a brisk sports and society recap.
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Pitt Street
Sydney
Emsure
Ucase
Stoumulata
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N.S.W. Light Car Club
Prica
Svoute
W. Herts
Law
Tyson Chermplane
Spey
Elarnet Reed
Robinaot
Austin
Hornet Spee
Aldaon
Dior
Mey
G. Singer
Davidaan Cliath
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Chrysler
Pyson
Henex
Conoulty
Et Law
Sam Francis
Railtons
Reid Railton
Theo
Corty
Howe
Malma
Byun
Sir Mascélini
Hig Smain
Wailton
Teowble
Campbell Hee & Car
Brighter Broadcasting Service
Shrunny Aten
Norm
Shaw
George Hiwarde
the Brighter Broadcasting Service
Falon
Shketehom
Teoananke
Commonwealth
David Syme& CO
Goitins Sthsen
M.P
I. B. Thompson
Latfick’s Beach
Whitney
Framine
Whitney Seraight
Ylutone Aire American
Bapland
Tea Géara
Speedway
A. Burtfecr
Joey Porter
Trwal
London
Elesa
Totter
Canada
Nel Tarleton
Fort Jackson
Tt de
Nos. Wales
Iuly
Rawic Pearce
Inet
Syc
Devin and Construction
Colm Campbell
Deyfons
2 Husees Ltd
Hillman
Commer
Towh
South America
Rogtes Securitins TD
Clement Tubat Td
Uimt
Mias
Dorothy Champney
Reeca
Zhorli
Moreuean
Jelg
Malcolm Campball
Spea
Ted
Phillip Teland
Cam Tihone
Ting Sagechat
N.S.W
Latstall
Reading
Walng
Vauxhall Fame
Sissvars
H-P. Lancs
Wilkinson
Wingo
Commeodora A
St. George ‘Club
Lana Bowel
T Binny
Lady Peegy
Jolly Reger
Miss Fernla
J. Walmerey
Natty
Worofora River Club
J. Crogan
Perma
Bayo
Mra
J. Jamuala
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