Parting Of The Ways In The Mallisong Era
Norman Ellison notes Manning Mallisong and Amy Mollison have separated amid public interest. Edgar Percival’s Gull aircraft earns high praise with London Johannesburg, Atlantic, and England New Zealand records, placing it among aviation’s elite. The Sydney High Court verdict looms for Pilot Govan Henry versus the Commonwealth, with rail and air service plans reshaping Australian routes and aviation’s future.
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Edgar Percival
Audiys
High Court
Sydney
Govan Henry
Commonwealth
Dodd Cranks
Midget Cars Show At Wentworth Speedway
Spectacular Wentworth Oval midget meet featured thrilling crashes and close racing. Victoria’s Marty Shaw injured after a broadside collision with Bil Parrington. he was hospitalised with a ruptured salivary duct. NSW’s Wales beat Victoria 48 to 47 in a tight teams’ match.
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Dee Bee
Wentworth Oval
N.S. Wales
Victoria
Marty Shaw
Vic
Bil Parrington
Shaw
Farrington
Ehan
Ted Day
Norm
French
Morhine
Prenel
Cor
Wales
Serall Ynee
Boe Ingleton
Wroadside
trouMine
Inglaton
Les Gooh
Alimumn Plon
Jack Sirchon
Bigger and better light moves to new premises in city
Light, a renowned mechanic in Australian motor circles, has relocated to larger premises at 118 Methone Street. The updated site also houses Sherwood's used equipment, expanding the business reach in the region.
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Mid
inner-India
Wales
Methone Street
City
Ratu Pope of Fiji Tsatu Pora Starred in Early Cricket
Ratu Pope of Fiji Tsatu Pora, the Fijian prince wed last week, was an able cricketer and a fine bowler. A member of the Fijian team that toured Australia years ago, he batted in polished style and bowled medium pace with a high over-arre delivery. Pope was educated and handsome in youth, related to the then-reigning prince who also played in Australia, while Hinson studied at an unnamed college.
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Tsatu Pora
Australia
Feldeman
Tun Pope
Prines
Hinson
Soineror College
Littia
Cite
North Sydney High School Routs Canterbury Linh in cricket meet
North Sydney High School secured second place in the High Schools cricket series by defeating Canterbury Linh School by 159 runs in the test innings. Wilson led the North Sydney bowlers with aggressive swing, taking 13 wickets for 32 runs across three matches, while Canterbury were bowled out for 117 in the first innings.
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North Sydney
Canterbury Linh School
North Sydney High School
Sydney Wich School
ORT
Sydney
A. Snelkeen
Canterbury
McCurnicere
Debnin
Vwsen
Borwilng
Auto-Cycle Council Sets New Records Rules and Rotations
The Auto-Cycle Council of Australia rejects records for performances within one mile unless the new mark exceeds the old by two miles per hour. A Melbourne conference set this and other shifts, including moving the Australian meeting to Phillip Island on Foundation Day 1987 and rotating Federal conferences across states. New officers include Fred Li Yott and W Gardiner, with Browle moving to a new role.
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Council of Australia
A.C.C.A
Melbourne
New South Wales
Queensland
Tasminc
South Australia
Western Australia
Auto-Cycle Council of Australia
Abessis
A. Moyle
Walt Murphy
South Austra
2.C.C.A
Almce 128
Fred. Li. Yott
W. Gardiner
Vieflorian
Mu. Browle
Tren
Victoria Auto Cycle Council backs riders for Centenary race
Juror Messie Murphy and Moyle were elected life members. The Auto Cycle Council of Victoria will finance a team of riders to participate in the Centenary T/T race in December. Recognition was given to the South Australian Club for its members many of whom volunteered for transfusions in the first year. Club members are offering exclusive service. Br. Art. Simcock was named Australian representative on the Auto Fuel Toler, London.
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Messie
Murphy
Moyle
Auto- Cycle Council of Victoria
Art. Simcock
London
Redoubtable reinforcement joins rapid autos speed rants
John Snowe, major aperton thusiast, returns to Sydney after a year with aK Magnetic. Hira the Siam ese Prince leads the front rant of speedsters in England.
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Wales
John Snowe
Apertonthusiast
Sydney
Brand
Ak Magnetic
Thi Ene
Hira
England
American Test Riders at Overseas Speedway Arrivals
Overseas speedway arrivals bring American dirt-track riders to Sydney. Notable figures include McKinnes, Earl Farrand, and Wilbur Lamoreaux, described as top performers. Lamoreaux nicknamed Sammy and hailed as among the fastest in American dirt tracks. Farrand aims to excite audiences across Crocker motorcycles in Australia, with anticipation for his start events.
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Vanigured
Sydney
3Rd McKinnes
Earl Farrand
Wilbur Lamoreauux
Empire Speedway
New York
Saya Byrd
Ava Ride
Lal Seson
Lamercaux
Crows
Sammy
Hela
Interest Unabated at Speedway After Crash
The article notes ongoing interest in speedway sports despite a crash the previous year. It mentions a 48 year old member of the Weesaw Wehway Patrol serving as special vanerssion, highlighted by his popularity. He remains keen on speedway events and officiates during the season.
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USWA
Weesaw Wehway Patrol
Granville Speedway Feature at Granville Saturday
Granville Speedway hosted a close afternoon program with strong performances. Syd McLenm led as star performer, winning the Snapeplonskin event ahead of Bart Thorns and Duggan, while Rydatrom claimed the best petro championship over Weblick and Dunn. Melluish topped minor events as the gait impressed spectators.
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Ot Granville
George McLenm
Bart
Thorns
J. Dunn
Melluish
Hanne
Melbourne Cup Prospects In A High Stakes Field
The report outlines Cup contenders with Golden Promise troubled by bruising and heat, likely missing the Moonee Valley Cox Pints easing to recover. Morcan Allungan shows recovery and may travel from Sydney, while Sliver Standard and Young Crusader loom as strong four-year-old weights. Capris, Amalia, Sardoris, and Amalia’s Cup prospects are debated amid recent form and weight challenges. Jockey and training permits announced for several riders.
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del Holt
Golden Provisa
Morcan Allungan
Wd Ie
Sydney
Hig Tminer Les Hoigh
Hin
Melbourne
Whetter
Hin In
Weighia
Crusader
Mita
Dows
Cos Plate
Moonga Valley
Bert
Randwick
Gold Nod
Gold Red
Talitine
Aineo
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Batten Bay
Amelia
Hardard Putnant
Jean
Bil Belkorn
Jess Wizard
Amy Mollison
Batten
Tyro
Defence
Parkhill
Ganlas Ernoptre
Imperial Airways
Europe
Wentworth Speedway
Ratu Pope
Fiji
Wentworth
Grace Bros
Victoria Nsw
Les. Gough
Chomigh
Wary Shaw Ghorghe
Beavis Arthur Wyllie
Lance Rumgiess
Jack Wer
Bill Balgai
Bruce Leck
Charlie Spurgeon
Queen Victoria Markets
Cuicurd Wes
Kingsford Smith Air Service
Queensland Aero Club
Kingsford, Smith Air Service Ltd
Mascot
Control OF Records
Wilbur Lachareans
Inve Tovek
Sydney Showgrounds
America
Lamareaux, Farrand, McKinney
Farrand J
Crocker
Maeking
Armerica
Ferrand
Lynd McKinney Fusaj
Granville Speedway
Jean Batten
Air
Castrol
Smashes
New Zealand
And
C. C. Wakefield & CO. Ltd
Allunga
Watlinmore Amalia
Mars
Australis
Nong
Capris
J. A. Dunn
Caulfeld
Saturiday
Homse
Sardoris
Peter Pan
Marabou
Aince
Sylvandae
Flemington
Asherina Mila
Sylvandate
Sarcherie
Mara
Chi
H. A.1.c. Committee
R. Gough
D. J. Thomas
Tl. A. Thomas
N. A. Turner
D. McNamara
H. Birmingham
T. 4. Forbes
G. Fosheary
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