Lions Tails Twisted In Mem Racing Showdown
Sport and Motoring report by Norman Ellison notes midget car racing at Wenltcorthnel with the Vic torien Lies and the NBA in a tense event. Big crash in heat four involving Leckie Quinn Curtis and Bury Jess slows pace while mechanical troubles rise. Crowds are loud. Cannon and Gough stage a fierce duel as officials react to the chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pease
Victorien
NBA
Tadts
Fay Welts
Wenltcorthnel
Abbout
Laeway
Leckie
Quinn
Curtis
Nmb
Hoe
Strikling
Jist
fSrainstand
Wae
Hla
Bury Jess
Cannon
Gough
Beachside motor race ends in rugged conditions and chaos
On a soggy Gerringaria beach the M S W Light Car Club trialed renewed beach racing. A string of mechanical failures and mishaps marred the event, with W A Skintyre’s Hudson fastest in the flying mile while Thompson Gannon and Gough led the close finish in a chaotic program punctuated by radiators, spins, and a dramatic gun incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ING Canon
M.S.W. Light Car Club
Wertan
Gerringaria
Ilna
Thalia
W.8
Bealte- East
Skintyre
Hudson
Ron MackKellar
Centenary motor races planned for South Australia
South Australia to host two major contests during Centenary celebrations the Centenary Grand Prix for sports cars on Boxing Day 1936 and the Tourist Trophy for motorcyclists. Prizes total £ for the Grand Prix and £100 for the motorcycle event with multiple races and trophies. International entries anticipated and top riders expected to compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
Vns
Sporting Car Club of
S.A
Foss
Victoria
N.5.w
Sportin Car Club
England
Motor Cycle Club of
Enior
Angina Ecapacity
Australi
Wal J. Murphy
Bulldines
Minderstreat
Adelaide
W.5.w
Grandstead
Vanguard of the Speedway Visitors Head to Australia
The Empire Speedway contingent arrives in Australia for a visit led by field chief Arthur Drank. The delegation includes Marian Flansen Jack Parker Dusty Haleh Lex Gregory Jean Revelle R Secreton and Bud Stanley, among others in the overseas touring group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Speedway
Australia
Marian Flansen
Jack Parker
Dusty" Haleh
Lex Gregory
Jean Revelle
R. Secreton
Bud" Stanley
Drank Arthur
Empire Speedways
What Do You Say Mr Ripley Fiat Factory War Work
A partial English press claim that Fiat cannot meet wartime production is denied by the company. The article details independent Piet Cara output on the Orsova with Mrs Arthur and two Arthurs, plus new riders Norman Parker Hansen and others joining the Australian Empire season. Gordes and Dick rise as open champions, with Australian and English riders praised for skill on international tracks.
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Fiat
Orsova
Norman Parker
Jack Parker
Australia
Norman
England
Specialisa
Hansen
She Sansone
Tnt Industrial Laws
Hangen
Sydney
Ciem Mitchell
Frank Pearce
Gontece
Hime
Nigeiiust
California
Cordy
Milnes
America
Wilon
Brinck
Brown
Spraute" Eider
Joey Touser
Governing Travel Funds Across Nations in Early Restrictions
A fragmented excerpt notes how travelers from Germany and Austria face currency limits for abroad trips. It cites amounts for Denmark Czech Hungary and Italy, with Italy quoted at £34. The text reflects postwar travel money controls and the restriction that motorists must carry the stated sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Denmark
Czech
Hungary
Diesel speed possibilities spark hope for faster trains
Speed potentialities of the diesel engine extend beyond economy and fire prevention. Demonstrated in England, the Perkine Diragl engine showed speed potentialities. Mounted in an old Nat iron Thomas special diesel, the 47 Ultre power plant reached 60 mph in early Brooklands tests, with experimenters hopeful of breaking the century soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Brooklands
Cirtunre
Stelvio Hill Climb Winners Steam Ahead At Ridged Course
Stelvio, a famed Continental 111 climb, saw Ute Perparl Alfa Romeo win with Tudink Muvolart finishing second aboard Alf. Varz on Auto-Onion, noted for its long wheelbase, placed sixth. The 4% mile event featured 46 corners including tight hairpins.
Aero aviation notices and aircraft orders in Australia
A compact aviation notice discusses Civil Aviation Department requirements for aerodromes including surface, markings, water, workshops, and facilities. It mentions Hornet aircraft orders by Australian de Havillands, delayed deliveries, and new flying courses at Mascot with Dan Collins as instructor alongside updates on the Faith in Australia at Daly Waters and other workshop and training notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Aviation Department
Peter Plane
Hornet
England
Pat
Kingaford- Smith
Mascot
Avaitahis
Australia
Daly Waters
Sydney
U.G.A
Avro
Dan Collins
Remember Him Fuser Liewt Piper to the Short Broatest pilot
The report details Lt Piper and fellow RAF crew in a 1931 flight from England to Australia aboard a cabin plane. It notes the Kiwi crew’s rough garb, frequent landings, and the shift to new Maxim Gork planes with 207 ft wingspans and six 1200 hp engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuser Liewt
H. L. Piper
Piper
England
Australia
Medway
P. G Wodahouse
Maxim Gold
Maxim Gork
Maxim
Ro Centra
First Hand View Of Australian Gannet Plane At Mascot
A Sydney audience heard Fred Haig relate his travels and view the Gannet, Australia’s first locally built aircraft. Wing Commander Wackett designed it with two Gypsy VI engines. seating seven, it weighs 5400 lb and tops 150 mph. Built in four months, it costs 15500. WASP Airlines will purchase one, and a second is near completion for the Air Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tugan
Mascot
Wackett
Lj.w. T
Tucan
WASP
Airlines
Air Board
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Dator
Norman Ellison
Gerringong
Thompsi
Thompson
Poole
Burrows
Thors
Oxiy
Chriek Mag
Gannon
Tuckett
Curt Day
Burgess
Farr
Von.saw
Phzera
Thoma
Ulgarine
Spurgean
Lele
Boole
Aggett
Wrest
Olympic
Bartlett
I Wolf
Riley Inc
Snow
Singer
Downey
Riley
Kestrel
Por Staughton
Sunbeam
Associates
McIntyre
Tyson
Cerraplane
NL Clark
Auburn
T. Peters
Bentley
A. Doyle
J. Pagan
Chrysler
T. Burrows
Terraplans
HB. Stewart
Studebaler
Turner
Willys
B. Simmons
Terraplane
Spurgeon
Curtin
Tigers
Lions
Balgarnia
Lockie
Sleth Tant
Lecile
Finn Sceros
Advanx Serated Hoce
Gutena
Lhampton
Planl
Triangular Mate Mocen
Bolgurnic
TF. A. MacEntyre
Hattodiep
Theatre Royal SibHy
Williamson's
Gilbert and Sullivan Opera CO
Jack Gannon
Bill Thompson
N.S.W
Les Gough
Vkc
Arch Tuckett
Bill Balgarnie
Ini
Bvests
Wentworth Oval
Bay Sr
Gleb
Bewind Gach Tis
Vanguard OF the Speedway
Mr. Ripley
Stelvio
N Ellison
Maguire
O. F. ¥. Thomas
Swiching
Jim" Broadbent
Bolshie Giants
Firat Hand
Aftain
Fred Haig
Aviag Uon
Vacuum
Hargrave Institute
Boeing
Britain
Atlantic
Atlantic New
Atlantic New Process
Atlantic Etryl
Atlantic Umiom of Coy Ltd
New Zealand
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