The speedway tragedy that rocked community [newspaper article] : This week marks 86 years since devastating accident - three killed at Penrith speedway - track closed just three years later
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On June 13, 1938 three spectators were killed at Penrith Speedway when a driver lost control and ploughed into the crowds. The track opened in 1924, however, in 1941 it closed permanently when the Army acquired the lands for the war effort.
Source:
Western Weekender (Microfilm), Friday, 14 June 2024, p. 16-17
Language:
English
Article length:
1/2 page to page
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Penrith Speedway - 1930s - Maria Jones - Mary Baker - Walter Baker - Pamela Baker - Racing accidents - Ted King - Thornton - Defence Department - World War, 1939-45 - Photos
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462947