September 5th
Marjorie Cottle born this day.
Regarded as the greatest of all female riders, she rode for B.S.A. for many years.
"Her collection of cups, medals and other trophies is immense."
"She was still riding around Chester in her '80s"
Marjorie Cottle
Claude F. Temple took a new record in Arpajon, France on an OEC-Temple - 121.44 mph.
Motorcycle Land Speed Records
Harrison, friend of Harry Hawker, built motorcycles in Victoria before joining the RAAF where he held the position of Director of Aeronautical Inspection throughout World War II.
In 1945, just after war's end, Group-Captain Eric Harrison died on the 5th September 1945
Harrison, Father of the RAAF
William A. Johnson took a new record at Bonneville on a Triumph 650 - 224.57 mph.
Motorcycle Land Speed Records