Ashby Road Race Dominates Brigham Event Weekend
In the Ashby road race at Brigham, the season’s end saw Ashby lead despite a puncture near Petia. Gregors from Holt started strong but was overtaken after 2.30 miles, with Dunlap’s 100 miler and other Ashby contenders providing a tight finish and high competition.
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Ashby
Brigham
Aiweenstand
Tedron
Nish
Redcliffe
Gregors
Holt
Petia
A. Th
New NSW Quarter Mile Records Set by R Quinn
Weekend motor cycle achiever R Quinn of the Bexley Sydney club broke quarter mile records riding a 488 cc Rudge. He clocked a mean 8.1 seconds in the flying start, surpassing 730 cc and 1000 cc marks. The effort also matched 79 mph for 500 cc and 750 ec limits, with broader records noted but obscured in fragments.
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R. Quinn
Bexley
Syd
Pioneers Clash At Redcliffe Cycling Race Finish
The report details a seaborne cycling event with Robinson puncturing at Cherimeide and withdrawing, Bert Marshall pushing ahead to lead before Petria and others, and final positions contested as Marshall overtook leaders on the last turn. Mayoress Mrs A J Langdon awarded winners amid a festive reception. notable riders include W Prior, A Anderson, F Hamilton, and C Marshall.
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Shall
Cnd
G. Robinson
Robinson
Cherimeide
Wiles
Bert Marshall
Petria
Enous
Ark Marshall
Patria
Axelson
Tan
Nish
Wwka
Marshall
Lis Tan
Minish
Candy
Anderson
Whersman
Bill Prior
Anderton
Llanks
Prouoters
Cyellate’ Union
Redcliffe
Mre
A. J. Langdon
Abe
Launedon
Thors
Fregalta
W. Prior
Chapilton
C Hamilbon
A. Marshall
West Arlabane
Iungerkige
Vustest
Prior
Designing and Building a Super Speed Car
A detailed account of the design process for a high speed car, describing multiple drawings for frame, wheels, hubs, bearings, and axles. The text emphasizes precision, with work progressing from concept to a functional white box unit and a streamlined chassis aimed at reducing air resistance.
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Oura
Inside Details of the Fred H Stewart Enterprise
An article describes the engineering of the Fred H Stewart Enterprise with a built in oil pump, gearbox, clutch and hydraulic transmission, and a dual engine setup. It notes American and Australian patents, testing results, Raysola spark plugs, and high performance claims, forming a show of Australian industrial effort and future plans.
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Fred. H. Stewart Enterprise
Raysola
Itona
Stewart Enterprise
Uyo
Lila Beach
Norman Smith
Australia
Davies Park Speedway to Close Down
Davies Park Speedway in Brisbane failed to attract a paying crowd last week. Notable thrill-providers listed include Trank Apled of Vic Towmy Tompiins and Hilary Buchanan. Prank Elms showed well in a Golden Gauntlet heat but did not finish.
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Davies Park Speedway
Davies Park
Brisbane
Trank Apled
Vic
Hilary Buchanan
Night Trial at Light Car Club Draws Narrow Field
The Light Car Club announces a night trial on Wednesday, November 6, with a 110 mile course over rough roads and a long supper stop. Over 40 entries are expected and a special trophy will honor the highest scoring driver who has never won a Light Car Club event.
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Malytain
N.S AW
Eitries
Moteday
Roemtber
Daowhy
Sohirday
Holt
Hetter Thun
W. Northam
Lurka
Hoskins
William Street
Elo
Gauntlet Meet Highlights With Winners and Officials
In a rough report the Gauntlet Meet saw Worpking outpace the starter to claim a clear win in the semi final. Tompkine showed steady form with consistent results as the event moved toward the finals. The Gauntlet committee named Mr. A ds Tlonting and Davies as officials overseeing the event.
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Worpking
Tompkine
Mr. A.ds Tlonting
Pranoter Ad Davies
Mork
Oppy Returns Home After Grand Journey
An upbeat report notes Oppy arrived back from a long trip and appears very pleased with the result. The article signals that all publications will resume in the next issue, marking a fresh start.
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Andix
Opperpiaon
Unit wines to poor attendance force downsizing plan
In a period of heavy losses the unit was compelled to close. An attempt to continue on a cooperative basis is planned next week. Public response remains tepid. Crane racing at Brisbane is postponed.
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Bala
Briabane
9 Days Laid Australia Flight Record Time
A historic aviation note records a flight covering the distance in one hour and forty three minutes setting a new Australian timing milestone. The achievement highlights a rapid progression in early air travel efficiency and marks a notable moment for the aviation landscape in Australia.
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Australia
Canterbury Velodrome Action Lights Up Night Meet
Spectators packed Canterbury Melodrama hall as Lon Rogers defeated J Bear three lengths in a heat event. Rogers, beating the Australian quarter mile record holder, impressed with smooth form. J Beer triumphs in the five mile professional race, while Teck Pitzgeradd shone in the two mile handicap, conceding 145 yards and finishing strong.
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Canterbury
Swaney
Srack
Standen
Lon Rogers
J. Bear
Rogers
Ue Simlé
J. Walsh
Syd
Little Stars at Parramatta Speedway Feature Night
Wet conditions at Parramatta Speedway produced mixed results with two riders, Hollis and Thomas, showing consistent form and leading in multiple heats. A disrupted 12 Scratch Race prompted a rerun after a rules dispute, with crowd sympathy turning toward Hollis.
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Wary Lite
Rom Olgheturta
Fock Hollin
Gort Thoman
Hollie i
Charatty
Unis
Agan
Parrot Speedway
Hollis Agethet
Resulla
TACO
BE. McLachlan
DB. Douglas
C.ampris
C. Crupes
Leylou
Saylor
J. Vols, & Terran
Little
Thomas
Coca
McCarthy Again Tops 400 Mile Reliability Trial
Vince McCarthy wins the Brisbane Motor Cycle Club weekend reliability trial covering over 400 miles from Brisbane to Caboolture Coolangatta Esk Rathdowney and return. The field includes multiple starters with various solo and sidecar classes and a range of distances noted in race results.
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Brisbane Motor Cycle Club
Vince McCarthy
Queensand
Colrde
Brisbane
Caboolture
Coolungatta
Esk
Rathdowney
Mr. Crosby
Retwns
Scorek
McCarthy
Noints
C. Roblitien
Arlo
Schneider Trophy rivalry yields engine test success
Amid a cluttered spectacle at Schneider Trophy racing, the Air Ministry secret engine project by Fred H Stewart Enterprises faced scrutiny as mechanics like Ron Harkness and Mormon Sith exchanged smiles after a contested run. Despite rough handling and hasty repairs, the test provided clear indications of motive power and engineering resilience, with a chaotic but complete performance praised by the workshop team.
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Ele Acurld Oroga
Air Ministry
Fred H. Stewart
Ron Harkness
Mormon Sith
Garkness
Warkshopes
Harkness and the Enterprise in a fiery street demonstration
The scene centers on Harkness and the Enterprise as smoke and flames erupt from a crowded car incident. Onlookers cluster, noises rise, and a steamish fountain erupts from a boiler pipe, while the engine finally fires and spews hot water.
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Cnterprisa
Enterprise
Stewart Enterprise Land
Trom & Stuud
Fragmented Transcription of Weather and Control Scenes
The readable sections describe a rapid water flow at 160 gallons a minute from a pipe origin near Walorton and the mixed chatter of onlookers. Mentions of Hurricanes and shifting schedules hint at a news brief about weather and transport disruptions with unclear, garbled names and places.
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Little Stars
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