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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
15
Norman Ellison surveys light car development, noting universal engine efficiency gains, higher power output, smoother gearboxes, and improved riding comfort. He emphasizes synchro-mesh gearboxes, engine mounts reducing harshness, and ample space features, framing light cars as modern, reliable performers in England and the Continent.
After a long hibernation the Sydney Bicycle and Motor Chair held a Sunday competition. Of 100 starters two were indie and formed a strong field. Kimn BM.Gark from Auburn won outright, Mira Max Campbell from Austin Savannah made her debut and her husband, a well known racing driver, barely lost. The event included subsidiary hill stop and restart on a hill and acceleration braking tests. The article notes the organization’s influence in motor sport and its lack of unity.
Unclear OCR fragment mentions a speedway test next Thursday. Names and details are garbled, but references a test event in Australia with figures such as Sir Hal Coleliitch and B. A. Sinenel, and notes about records and selections.
A junior Sydney sport club ran a 662 mile rally passing through Goulburn Cooma Tut Goulburn and finishing Bond promenade. Cars of various classes followed speed schedules of 25 mph for smaller cars and 22 mph for others with nineteen entries starting and completing the course amid clear weather and some fog.
The Illawarra area axemen clubs advertise upcoming May and Saturday events at Canterbury Sporty Ground with nominating responses and proper dress required. Officials include President Whamos and Dr Haylland, with remarks on larger contests and community support. Seddon Mackay urges member subscriptions from Upper Ballands Plains as Lithury hosts a productive annual meeting and wood chopping day.
The Adelaide centenary rally is announced with a grand motor event offered by Dantes Porras as a prize for the outright winner. Details promise a start in Sydney Melbourne Perth and Broken Hill, with participants to arrive in Adelaide on December 2 as celebrations begin.
Axemen travel to Cooranbong to receive a warm welcome amid plans for a major event at Marisset near Cate RC. ONeill secures a key Indo Wing position for theComing big act as Amos Barber oversees a batch of new members.
The Referee’s office in Sydney on Saturday May 15 decided that Victorian Bill Johnson’s abuse directed at opponents was unworthy of the sport. Appo and Minnie McQuirty saw £20 each returned for their deposits after Johnson’s tirade. Johnson faced no further sanction. The £29 deposit was returned to Appo and McGnethy from the Reserve as the meet closed.
In a report A A JARVIS predicts a record year for the Kempsey Show with many members and contents. The article notes a major pulling event and a doubling contest planned at the next show, as the team aims for growth and success.
A partial OCR summary shows multiple drivers and cars from Terraplane and Chevrolet entries in a noisy results list. Names include Drew Le Blanc Singer Boner Tremtown Mites Winsela Arnott Blythman and Ruatberg among various makes Plymouth Chevrolet.
English horse racing note recalls Dusty Haigh a rider of renown in England and Australia. He led at the front before a fatal crash ended his eight year career leaving fans and opponents mourning the loss of a bold competitor.
The world’s richest speedway event, set for May 30 at Chitiana, features a revamped track and anticipated record speeds. The purse reaches 106,000 dollars, with buyers and fans eager for a dramatic showcase of speed and wealth.
A collage of aviation items highlights Lord Sempill’s Mobilisation honors and ongoing aviation ties between England and Australia. It notes Capetown hospital gifts linked to a Lieutenant and Percival Mew Gull planes, Australian aviation figures, and efforts to expand aerodrome facilities and aviation education for youth.
Fragmentary note describes a list of items and mentions a lending duty with at least a dozen entries. The text is garbled and does not provide a clear event or names to anchor a full news summary.
The King’s Cup spectacle shows pilots in the Voca and Mew models of Percival line breaking records, with Ang Mollion at the helm of the Mew securing the England Capetown double. A fatal collision between Amy Mollison and Jean Balto marks the women pilots’ ongoing Empire competition amid wartime aircraft innovation.
The Hendon pageant will feature a secret air park viewable only from behind a fence. A new Australian designed two seat cabin monoplane the TW from Palear Manufacturing will be showcased with pilot J R Palmey as possible first owner. Aircraft speeds reach about 148-150 mph with Gipsy Major and Menasco Tab engines. Airlines including Australian National Airways and WAS Airlines show plans to expand capital as aviation interest rises.
Not Out analyzes MCC prospects for a strong all round team for the Australia tour. He highlights two classic seam bowlers from England’s olden era and suggests England may again field a powerful side with a couple of new front-line bowlers.
A long jumble of cricket memories notes birthdays on 1 May and recalls famed players from 1880s to early 1900s. It lists names like Grace, Tyldesley, Barnes, Shacklock, and several others, with references to matches, grounds, and possible Test record talk. The piece blends reminiscence with club ground news and a trustee meeting at Sydney Cricket Ground.
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