MOTOR-CYCLE SPEED TRIALS.
(PEESB A.BSOCIATIOH TELEGBAMS.) WELLINGTON, July 25. At a speed trial of motor-cycles on Wctikanae Beach v an electrical timing apparatus was used for the first time in New Zealand. The speeds recorded ranged from 78.26 miles an hour to the winner's 102.27. The distance was a flyincr m il e , and H. Manp,ham, th© winner, covered it in 35 1-5 seconds, i
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Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19062, 26 July 1927, Page 8
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