From:Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum
Name/TitleAustralian Speedway Collector Cards
About this objectA collection of 11 cards depicting Australian speedway racers from the 1930s. They contain portraits of the riders with their names underneath. These speedway racers participated in many races across Australia; and some even travelled overseas to tour, like Dave "Tiger" Kemp.
The creator of these photographic cards are unknown, but they were produced in Sydney.
We known that at least one of these men served in World War One. Cecil Chawner enlisted on the 18th of August 1914 and returned to Australia on the 17th of August 1916.
MakerUnknown
Maker RoleCreator
Date Madec. 1930s
Period20th-century
Place MadeAustralia
Place NotesIt lists on the cards
GeoT.Row
179 Eliz. St Syd
M3340
Medium and MaterialsPhotos printed on cardstock
Printers ink
Style and IconographyPhotograph
Inscription and MarksEach card has a number printed on the bottom left hand corner.
TechniquePrinting
MeasurementsHeight: 112mm
Width: 67mm
Subject and Association KeywordsCommunity
Subject and Association KeywordsDaily Life
Object TypePhotographic prints
Object number2026.952
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
