ACROSS AUSTRALIA.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18152, 15 August 1924, Page 4

ACROSS AUSTRALIA.

I SUGGESTED MOTOR RACE. j " i (jrgOM OUE OTX OQaMSI>OND2KT / SYDNEY, August U. Tito organisation of a trans-contm-onta) I'aco from Adelaide to Port- Daiwill lias been' suggested as a greai , national sporting event for motor-cai>' in the Commonwealth. Australia at present lacks a corresponding event to the 'Grand Prix in France, or the Indianapolis 500, and it is believed that, such a trans-continental race as is now suggested would not only bring us into line with other countries, but would attract, world-vide attention. It has that tho combined automobile clubs, oil companies, and others in the trade, should promote the event West vear. It is considered that as the motor is now an important factor in the development of Australia, sucli n contest would not only provide, a magnificent event, affording one ot the finest tests of a car the world has yet seen, hut also ono pregnant with possibilities in the opening up m »ie great out-back. Hie distance of the race, as suggested by Mr Harry James, whose idea is likely to obtain official sanction and support, is 20(56 miles. Should the automobile clubs and the trade generally show the interest in tlie event which is anticipated', it wih bo necessary to proceed almost at onco with the preliminary organisation, tor the transport of stores airing the route for competitors will tuke many months. The fact is recalled that, in transporting; supplies for Mr Murray Aungers last expedition on this route, camel teams took four days to c-over 25 miles, and they only had to carry sufficient for three cars. If the big race eventuates, there will probably be a section for motor cyclists, with and without side-cars, as well as classes for touring cars and stripped racers. Tho old mansion house at Greenville, South Carolina, is being razed to maki> room for a new million-dollar twelvestorey hotel. It is a landmark of tho "last century, and was the scene, in the 'seventies, of a great celebration when Wado Hampton was finally elected governor of South Carolina, ending ; •'carpet bag" rule in thai State. i