CENTENARY AIR RACE
INTERNATIONAL in character FINAL CONDITIONS ANNOUNCED (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) MELBOURNE, 21st December. The final conditions arc announced for the Centenary air race, which will be international m character, not limited to competitors in the Empire or machines, and the first machine to cross a white line drawn across Flemington racecourse collects a cheque for £IO,OOO. The formula for the handicap race is designed to encourage commercial aviation and success will depend on five main factors, namely : (1) The ability of the pilot to get through; (2) the speed of tiie machine; (3) luck; (4) the weather and other conditions; (5) pay load October 20tli, 1934, is the date of starting. A deposit of £SO for the speed lace and £lO for the handicap are required and will be forfeited if any machine fails to reach Baghdad. Any machine failing to complete the course in sixteen calendar days will bo disqualified. There will be checking points along the route. MOLL ISON TO COMPETE LONDON, 21st December. Mollison has decided to enter the Melbourne Centenary air race. It is possible that Amy will be co-pilot, but it depends on her health.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 22 December 1933, Page 5
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