Big Day for Amateurs in Australian Cycling Event
Victorian riders prepare for a major amateur road race around Colne to Ballarat road Albion. The course shifts to about 95 miles to suit 100 mile regulations, with only a few interstate entrants from South Australia Western Australia. Notable riders include Les Rodgers, Bill Dogzell, and Sherer Gonbareff, promising a hot contest in favorable weather.
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Colne
Melbourne
Vaacu
Coluo
Ballarat
Albion
Victoria
CL O'Leary
South Austealing
Chely Wheelit
Wootseray
Les Rodgers
Narll Vote
Bieh Bradley
Coltz
Bill Dogxelt
Footscray
Dank Mulloy
Pnotseray
Vassle Johnson
Essandin
AL Ville
Newport
Dl. Reve
Matlent
AL T. Bayles
Cyclist rally on Sominy afternoon meets heavy track
A chaotic cycling meet at Sominy saw riders split into two groups amid heavy conditions. Notable clashes included Morgan and Berry in the main sprint and a later match race where Worthington broke five spokes yet stayed in contention. Canterbury and Ganterbury set to host a Grand Prix with strong local riders and up-and-coming stars.
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McLtoud
Tadeombe SanTa Wong Lean
Alyway
Ridard
Rogers hat trick crowns Sydney cycling week
Lennie Rogers dominated the Sydney cycling scene with a remarkable hat trick across two successive meet days. He won the City of Sydney One Mile Championship, then the 14 mile title, and concluded with the five mile event, edging rivals to claim a historic three-win sequence.
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Smile City of Sydney
Freebairn
Walah
Heter
A. Tulla
Sacurec
Beer
Bresbahn
Pointe
Alem
Jara
I. Heath
W. Larcombe
Ben Niven
Lonnie
Sydney
Pye and Greig Enter Nooumua Race Note
Pye and Greig arrive in Noumea under a grant contract arranged by the Referee. The Moumea track, three laps to the mile, features long straights and a surface likened to Lidcombe Sydney but superior to most Australian tracks. Clem Germain won a recent match race, Austra Wane led in tennis, Oli and Brock impress. Local fans hope Sydney riders remain for the 100 kilo road championship on November 11.
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Grant Pye
Erole Greig
New Caledonia
Fhe
Moumea
Lidcombe
Sydney
Clemet Germain
Wey
Oli
Brock
Warrnambool Highlights From Early Racing History
The article recounts Warrnambool cycling legends from 1806 to 1903 with names like Jim Carpenter and J. Arnst, details race formats from the early era, and notes the evolution of the event from multiple divisions to a single American-style pace. It cites record times, notable riders such as Batty Lamb and Oppy, and mentions promotions by Humber Cycle Co and Dunlop Rubber Co. It lists start counts, fastest times, and overall participation through the years, including the shift to the current hindleap system and the longevity of the event until 1994.
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Mossie Scott
Morten
Humber
J. Carpenter
W. O. Jackson
JoAans
WW. B. Enwley
New Board Track Planned at Pratten Park Sydney
A new board track project at Pratten Park Aghfield aims to revive speedway effort with two cracking tracks. Ley clan proposes cheap construction methods while preparing to travel for the job. The plan includes a four feet grade, hardwood surface, and a 44 laps to the mile setup with rain protections. The first carnival is scheduled for November 2.
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Aghfield
Ley Clan
Olafina
Pretten Park
Alleio
Plartine
Sam Luanis Contact Raises Track Time Controversy
Reports indicate jeweller Sam Luanis has been approached regarding future Velodrome frame times. Officials may announce Sam Land's corrected time after recess to address repeated discrepancies between official watches and others. Retards have allegedly been attempted and controlled by timekeepers lacking proper certification of ability or accuracy of timepieces.
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Fnile
Sam Luanis
Ima
Sam Land
al Reces
Wearne's Record Inspires New Training Ride
News of Dilly Wearne's successful Rockhampton to Mount Morgan round trip has spurred interest in rivals attempting similar records. Sid Thomson plans a Rockhampton to Branwell and back ride covering 20 miles with routes via Gracemere and Kabra, featuring steep hills and creeks. Thomason, Rockhampton's top rider, shares the title with Bill Worrie in road races. Wearne's record is to be contested under the League of Queens and Wheelmen.
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Rockhampton
Mount Morgan
Crete
Sid Thonson
Trockhampton
Branwell
Gracemere
Kabra
Chis
Thomadn
Bill Worrie
Landsberg
Gut
Protracted Reform at Hockhampton Club Sparks Fines
In Hockhampton, the professional club shifts toward amateur status prompting fines of 2/8 for each member by the Wheelmen governing body. An ambitious young rider, not yet seasoned, aims to prove his skill while the club grapples with the new balance between professional and amateur standings.
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Wabricornta
Profesional Club
Hockhampton
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