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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 18, 1937
Page
15
Veteran riders Van Praag and a strong Australian lineup prepare for a high stakes speedway clash at Show Ground. The event attracts stars like Lamont Milne Smythe Kirkman and Dugeon with a mix of English and American riders. A winner could set a new record and draw national attention as teams vie for supremacy on a Wembley circut influenced track.
Sydney Sports Ground will feature at least ten new faces on Saturday night. The lineup includes Parker, Mitchell, Lamorenay, Markineow, and Parker’s nổi rivals in a bustling slate of debuts. Old hands like Gringion are noted, with fans curious about the newcomers’ potential.
Debated issue on pigeon ring regulations in Sydney with 1987 rung pigeons and 187 young birds. Discussants question Royal Agricultural Society stance and when rings are issued, noting Pigeon Panciers Society delays rings until June 1. Concerns over age judging by ring year and funds from rings used for club prizes.
The Orient liner Orcades arrives as a grand showship of 23000 tons marking a notable voyage in Australian seas. Passengers include G Bader Trade Commissioner, Mr Finnes in Iwetratlas Mas, H Carver and regular visitors to Australia including fir Alexanders and Lady MacCarmick Ernest Piskeball tan of Amalgamated Wire Brisbane Col Shr Loslllo Wilson the Governor of Queensland and Lady Wilson aboard.
Sydney show feature race results with Lionel van Frang returning to form in a match race against Prang. Lamont wins multiple races including the Silver Gauntlet, while Huxley secures three heats in the special match. Rumors of Van Frang’s strength and quick times dominate the showground report with notable performances by Diggat, Kirkman, and Lamont.
The New South Wales Light Car Club and Royal Automobile Club of Australia announce a two day speed trial at Canberra on November 27 and 28. Entries close at 6 pm Friday at the R A C A Guildings in Macquarie Street. late entries not accepted. The programme includes a Flying Quarter, Standing Quarter, Mylar Half, and Standing Halt with entry one guinea. Final instructions go to entrants by November 24.
November birthdays announced include W Bean from Sydney, G Blackson of Barodwick, C Chapman from Dubbo, Tudison noted as former world rowing champion, Eddie Butcher the Australian boxer, CG Stone with NAL, C Cooper boxing, Bowden of N.S.W, Bowden, and Porter listed among athletes.
Frank Arthur proves his form with a decisive Empire Scratch Race victory over Vic Huxley, showing peak speed after a long absence. The rugged program also features Moyes winning the Junior title and Alderson, Kirkman, Chignell delivering solid showings amid a tense meeting supervised by ACU officials.
Morlan Hanne defeated Huxley in heat rounds to rehabilitate his standings in the Asisu champion event. Arthur and Auxles's Six clashed in a tight match. Arthur's combination led by ST points to 33. Slur's Vic Hussey won all three heats with strong support from American Putt Mosenmn, Amdy Menzies, and Dave Hynes. Hay Day Ern failed to perform in events. The Arthur team, aided by Maritim Haneen, Frank Dolan, and Simnoky Horse, appeared strongest and deserved the win.
Motorists are warned by the agency to pack luggage and gear securely to avoid protruding poles and obstructed rear visibility. Improper packing risks police action and endangers the vehicle’s braking and handling, especially when luggage blocks the rear license plate.
Readers submit questions on boxing and horse racing rules, with discussions of bowler and wicket rules, the legality of card counts, cricket and rugby history, and betting practices. The text references Hutchison and Minten racing, the 1887 Preramatin event, and notes on boxing etiquette, with several local names and venues across New South Wales and Wellington.
England showcases the Ensign class four engine air liner as Imperial Airways orders fourteen of these high speed planes. With 123 ft wingspan and top speed near 210 mph, the craft promises premier UK air travel capacity and marks Britain’s aviation prestige amid ILA expansion.
The NSW aviation club showcases new pilots with passes in practical tests for commercial flying. Harvey R. B. Uren and others impressed in Tiger Moth training while Stanley Bridgeland led a Loyal Aero Club delegation at a cross country event. A crowded field of applicants awaits selection for elite training as six instructors delivered demonstrations and the cross country route to Mudgao attracted attention.
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