Canberra contest aims to break speed records
W Thonspegon, driving a Grand Prix Bugatti, set a claimed Australian record on a Richmond road test. Thompson plans a new attempt at Canberra during the State championships, using a streamlined Magnette and a modified supercharged car to surpass 100 mph Brooklands figures and push official records.
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Thonspegon
Richmond
N.3
le Conberrma
NWSW
Thompson
Boon
Brooklands
Motor Sport and Motoring by Norman Ellison
Speedway riders reject the six riders per seat plan and clash with management over prize money and new fees. The dispute follows a formal rejection and ongoing tensions within the racing organization.
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Norman Ellison
Parry Thomas Dies in Eight-Year-Old Speed Record Tales
Long-Lived records recall Parry Thomas who perished at Pending Sands eight years ago while his name endures in British class motor car speed records. He designed and drove the Leyland straight eight, with 18 of 22 Class B records standing to the Thomas and Leyland duo. The pair also hold the International Glass B 10 miles flying start record at 126 mph.
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Parry Thomas
Pending Sands
Leyland
Fesser
Closest finish ever at Phillip Island in first high power race
A scratch race for high powered cars marked Phillip Island's first such event in Victoria. Les Burrows, racing a modified Terraplane, surged from behind on the final laps to pass Abbott in a dramatic finish, with speeds around 70 plus mph and a crowd roaring as officials declared Burrows the winner by a narrow margin.
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Phillip Island
Les Burrows
Victoria
Burrows
Abbott
Cowes
Les Burtina
Vietorian
Bowral
Thost
Wney
Cip Pickworth
Terrapline
George Packet
Ford V5
Vorreplane
Harry Balth
Chrysler
Hin
Pulp Island
Plosworth
Whi’ Pockett
Belth
George Pockett
Burtow
Pickworth
Scresch
Moloney
Lylog
Les Jennings
Murphy
McCubheon
Dentry
Fpockatt
Jackson
Map.s
Barney Dentry
George Pockets
Gaston
Pivleworth
McCutcheon
Boston
Morphy
Huston
Axemen's Association picks The Referee as organ
The NSW Axemen's Association executive designates The Referee as its official organ. At the Easter Show wood chopping drew crowds over five thousand. 1906 optimism rings as officers and committee members are elected.
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William O'Shea
N.S.W. Axemen’s Association
Ns.w. Association
Oone
Notable debate over timing in Canberra racing event
The piece discusses timing standards for records amid disputes between state and national bodies. It notes AACA sanctioning a tenth of a second and Bala aligning with world rules for hundredths, while exact apparatus may be lacking. Canberra’s status as a territory capital raises venue questions.
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AACA
BALA
Canberra
New South Wales
Phy
Australian Dirt Trackers for U.S.A Visit
Australian dirt track riders Evans Mogers Spencer and Mittchwil leave their contract for the United States. They will be managed overseas by A Richardson based in California. Plans arrange two rider teams at various tracks and aim to arrange a Hollywood appearance for the visitors.
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USA
Evans, Mogers
Spencer
Mittchwil
A Richardson
California
Hollywood Internat
Sydney Hosts Strong NSW Speed Field for Weekend Meet
A large field of Australian racing cars and drivers gathers for a Canberra event ahead of a Sydney weekend meeting. Notables include Tope Barnett in cr 3LG Max Campbell in Fronty Word Ron Macikeller in Fronty Tom Peters in Bentley and Jack Snywell in Wensum Vauxhall with other notable machines vying for a top showing in New South Wales. The schedule requires drivers to travel from Sydney to Canberra after an early start and return for Hobsonville Sunday morning racing.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Tope Barnett
Australia
Max. Campbell
Thompson
Ron Macikeller
Peter White
Canberra
Jurich
Hobsrigon
A Beautiful Dancer Shines in Hoterta at Theatre Royal
Leslie Crane stars in Hoterta at the Theatre Royal and delivers a final applause worthy performance. The review notes Crane’s rapid rise to higher Jewel and hints at a notable appearance by Madge Fnott and Cyril Mitch in Australia. May 15 marks the High Jinks farewell performance.
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Leslie Crane
Theatre Royal
Dane
Sies Crane
Digger Park West Line
Roberta
Australia
Madge Fnott
Cyril
Mitch
Will
Melbourne notice bulletin with mixed unreadable text
Fragmentary OCR style content referencing Melbourne and names like Emanuel Cara and Moa Mir, with unclear phrases about money and belongings, lacking coherent event or context. The readable elements suggest a damaged public notice or ad fragment from a Melbourne source.
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Len Arene
Emanuel Cara
Melbourne
Track riders edge toward new prize money system
Riders confront booking fees as a new minimum income replaces pure prize money. Under the plan a guaranteed £8 applies, with winnings only topping the minimum. Dicky Smythe returns from Australia to Wembley along with George Hannaford as both prep for Isle of Man and other Trophy races.
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Ridera
Beimg
Dicky Smythe
Austraiis
Yeare
Edgedioo
Wembley
George Hannaford
Smythe
Japanese Show Up Strong In Scrappy Sydney Baseball Tilt
A Sydney baseball match sees the Japanese side display quick hands and smart fielding against a home team hampered by errant runs and late starts. Key players include Mreneka and Arita for the visitors with TD Mould and J Strickland on the mound for the home side. final tallies show mixed results across multiple venues and continuing NSW competition play.
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Ts Batteriaa
Topan
Pholere
Jerof
Wong
Alg
Petersham
Jamie
Ayen
AML
Berryman
Langeforth
Ann Binkhorn
Stowe
Kennett
Mreneka
Arita
Snetsoeo
Nishio
Aba
Howe
J. Strickland
Por
Dapan
Ueno Ap Nomure
Mach
Housea Aanoclatton
Japanese Consul Praises Interchange Through Sport in Australia
In Sydney in May 1936 Koramat su Murai the Japanese Consul General praises a mixed baseball team from Japan’s training squad and the New South Wales Baseball Association. He highlights sports as a bridge linking peoples and nations and notes prior exchanges in lawn tennis rugby soccer and swimming.
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Pita Pleasre
New South Wales Baseball Association
Pho
Rival speed trials in New South Wales week long event
The article details a series of speed trial events in Canberra and Phillip Island with drivers such as Thompson Abbott Barrett Burrows and Pickworth competing in Terraplane and Riley machines. It notes past Grand Prix results and records, the Phillip Island Handicap outcomes, and organizational rules for the Light Car Club of Australia including penalties and eligibility requirements.
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Austra-lie
Bill Chompaon
Rem Boratch
Bob Lea Wright
Thompson
Sue. Murphy
Gut
Oplandes
Abbott
Burrows
Phillip Tsland
Barney Dentry
Riley
Norman
Magmette
V. Maloney
Megan
Lester Jackson
Riley Timp
K. Allen
le Mans
G. Bastow
J. Sidsbottom
Slinger
H. Abbott
Brooklands Austin
A. Barrett
Morris Cowley
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