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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1934
Page
3
Big money and high drama at Coburg Professional Cycling Club events as Opperman’s mark falls to Rogplish cyclist Southall with a 2.59.19 ride. Lamb wins the 4.50.10 44 second slower than the old record, with Crulee and Anderson close behind amid tire troubles and Continental style competition.
The piece surveys the Centenary 1000 event as a historic turning point for cycling in Australia with prize money, entry limits, and a demanding course across states. It highlights major pre-race events in Western Australia Tasmania and New South Wales, culminating in the Centenary 600 and the risk and prestige of competing for top prizes.
The article describes Oppy returning to Melbourne and planning a busy English campaign. He notes cycling in England is pleasurable with many cyclists, aims to peak for the Tour of Tasmania and Centenary Loop, and discusses future offers from Charles Lynam to run professional carnivals in Sydney. He plans to lecture in English towns and may spend less time in Austria.
September council meeting discussed allowing states with Australian championships to use timekeepers from other regions. Victoria plans to add the agenda item to the Australian Amateur Championship, while Winterbottom dominates the senior unpaced road race results and Milliken clashes with Queensland success. Fred Hastings, known as the Cycling Parson, celebrated his birthday and contemplates racing on the Continent despite offers, focusing on England duties.
Entries for the Centenary event must be lodged by Saturday September 5 at the Dunlop-Porkrine Company headquarters in Biates. A fee in S covers a special racine access, with the Como Bowl venue in Prahran capable of seating around 40,000, and a Friday October 19 commuter marshaling plan to guide spectators along a routed suburban street to the finish.
The Barnet Glass Race and Batman 1000 road events draw Victoria's top riders. The Tour of Tasmania and Batman 1000 run from September 26 to October 3, covering about 040a miles in total. The Barnet Glass 185 miles road race is set for Saturday September 29.
The article details wide pigeon racing activity from Grong Grong to Sydney and Con fobolin, with results from Weat Marricuville and Parramatta. It lists numerous flyers and riders, including G Robertson, Nite, and J. O'Brien, and notes challenging wind conditions affecting returns and perches as clubs report strong yet uneven performance across events.
The article outlines a multi stage 1000 race to prepare Peralan for a centenary event. Riders begin each stage from scratch with aggregate running times determining the winner. Last year KR W Lamb won. Hebest Opperman is noted as a frequent contender with notable results.
The Australian champion Chare Winterbottom posted a 2.98.20 time in the Mascot to Helensburgh and return 2 mile championship, surpassing BAS records this season. Other results include senior and junior time trials across Sydney districts with riders like Sten Steen Crawford O'Brien and Alan Darby among top finishers.
33 riders faced the starter for the 80 mile Barnet Glase race in Adelaide on Saturday. Only 10 completed the course as several riders faced issues and mishaps. Tibbon won off a handicap in the Shr domain 25ce0, Ro Wilson second, F.R. Jenkins third. Fastest time went to St. Wilson. C. Boots won Start Club open handicap by two lengths from R. Badenoch in Jimin 1hsee. ML. Fenton won Glyndo Club three mile run from Ft. Bradshaw. Heading, off scratch, recorded fastest time with Trin Ses.
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