A cold, chilly, and cheerless night, with rain threatening and eventually falling, towards the close of the evening, was the reason why there was a ...
Article : 1,554 wordsTop: A view of the plane in which Captain Frank Hurley and Flying-Officer Meir will attempt a record flight from Australia to England and return, showing the enclosed saloon cabin, which has been furnished and upholstered in the most up-to-date style. It is expected that the Spirit of Australia will take off to-morrow, reaching London in 10 days and completing the return trip within 28 days of their departure Lower left: Captain Frank Hurley. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 84 wordsThe monthly general meeting was particularly well attended and eight new members were enrolled, making a total of 150. The various trophies ...
Article : 309 wordsMembers turned out in force for the association combine run on Sunday last, and great was the indignation when word was received at the ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 308 wordsThe last run for the year was held on Sunday, in conjunction with the Willys-Overland Club, the destination being the Byford Show Grounds. ...
Article : 218 wordsMr. Sydney Parson left Perth by the transcontinental train on Tuesday night last to compete on the Eastern States speedways. ...
Article : 93 wordsA sheet metal frame machine intended to provide reasonable protection for the rider. The screen is designed to shield the hands in cold weather. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 28 wordsA run will be held on Sunday next, November 4, when the club will visit Mundaring Weir. From there a trip will be made to the fire look-out of the ...
Article : 215 wordsThe tool kits supplied by motor cycle manufacturers differ very largely, and it is to be regretted that but few makers have standardised one which can ...
Article : 996 wordsA message from Tuscon (Arizona) states that the pilot and three [?]eputy sheriffs were killed when a plane crashed on the northern slope of the, ...
Article : 140 wordsFor the second time recently, golfers were startled on Sunday by an unexpected flying accident. Ronald Caldecott, a member of the Lancashire Aero ...
Article : 122 wordsThe next Zeppelin will have twice the power of the Graf Zeppelin, with a cruising speed up to 80 miles an hour according to Herr Eckener, p[?]ot ...
Article : 114 wordsThe Ariel club will hold its run to-day to Cannington, and not Byford as previously arranged, leaving at 10.45 sharp. The cup will be competed for, ...
Article : 146 wordsTbe Goodyear Zeppelin Company, a subsidiary of the Goodyear Tire and and Rubber Co., has been awarded a contract to build two large airships to ...
Article : 534 wordsWho was elected president of the Australian Aero Club (W.A. Division) recently. Mr. Dimmitt leaves for the Eastern States this week in connection ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 72 wordsThe above photographs, taken at the Crystal Palace, London, show a series of "crashes" which add so materially to the zest of dirt-track racing. That on the top left shows Pearce in a hectic "broadside," but declining to part company with his machine; and that on the right shows Reeves doing a fancy stunt. The lower panel shows a double crash, with one of the riders doing a back somersault, with his left leg broken in two places. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Advertising : 257 wordsFor some time past the crack racing motor cyclists of England and the Continent have been, endeavoring to attain a speed of 200 kilometres ...
Article : 240 wordsWhat was probably the fastest motor cycle road contest held in the world, was recently decided over a triangular circuit for the Ulster ...
Article : 150 wordsAn aluminium petrol tank, marked "Hydro-avian, Lathan," obviously be longing to the late Captain Amundsen's seaplane, was picked up by a ...
Article : 72 wordsA "hilly run" to the Ruins on the Old Rockingham-road will be held to-day, starting from Brookings Ltd., Hay-street, Perth, at 10.30 a.m. sharp. ...
Article : 118 wordsPutting on the table feet adorned with one of the captive's shoes and leggings, an Arab chief demanded 1,000,000 pesetas each, in addition to ...
Article : 87 wordsIn order to clear their stock of new Humber and Raleigh motor cycles, the Coventry Motor Co. Ltd. have engaged Mr. A. W. Ducat to offer the full ...
Article : 132 wordsTo-day members will join with the Midland Junction Club in a run to the sports ground at Wanneroo, where competitions will be conducted. The ...
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Sunday Times (Perth, WA : 1902 - 1954), Sun 28 Oct 1928, Page 7
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