Speedboat Racing History Recorded in Print
I have curated a fascinating collection that captures the vibrant history of Speedboat Racing in the 1970s. By utilizing sources like John’s Collection, microfilm from the State Library Victoria, various club programs, promotional materials and generous boating fans, a rich tapestry of artifacts to showcase this thrilling era. Preserving these items not only honors the sport’s heritage but also ensures that future generations can appreciate the excitement and innovation of Speedboat Racing during that dynamic period.
*Articles in order of print date when available, otherwise when race was held*
’38 M.P.H. was best Speed in Title Race’ Miss Judith and Cettein ~ Feb 1938
‘WASP Holds Speed Title’ Daily Mirror ~ Mar 1951
‘They’re all Water Record Breakers’ The Sun ~ April 1960
‘Powerboat Racing in Australia’ by Graeme Morley ~ Post W.W.II
‘Combined Aust. Inboard Championships’ Goolwa, S.A. ~ Jan 1969
‘N.S.W. Boat Invasion’ by Ted Madden ~ 1969
‘JO BLO Found on Lake Bed’ Griffith Cup ~ Mar 1970
‘Monster in the Mood’ ~ April 1970
‘Speedboats Big Clash’ by Ted Madden ~ April 1970
‘Lewis Sets 5 Records’ Sporting Globe ~ Aug 1970
‘Vulture Gets the Victims’ ~ by Ray Laird Sept 1970
‘What’s Afloat’ Sporting Globe ~ Oct 1970
Lake Boats In ‘REVERSE’ by Ted Madden ~ Oct 1970
‘Assassin May Kill Them’ by Ted Madden ~ Nov 1970
‘Boycott, Breakdowns Hit Championships!’ Sporting Globe ~ Jan 1971
‘Annoyed With NSW’ Sporting Globe ~ Jan 1971
‘Vic’s to Hold Top Cup’ Sporting Globe – Feb 1971
‘Thrills on Park Lake’ with Ted Madden ~ Feb 1971
‘Weekend Boating with Chris De Fraga’ ~ Mar 1971
‘Racing for the Gold’ The Sun ~ Mar 1971
‘Sail and Power’ The Age ~ Mar 1971
‘Victorians May Break From APBA’ ~ Mar 1971
‘Victorians Take National Series,’ Power Boat & Yachting ~ QLD Mar 1971
‘Victorian’s Stampede in 1971 Griffith Cup’ ~ Apr 1971
‘Fastest Out Board Rigs plus Stampede Wins Griffith Cup’ ~ Apr 1971
‘Easy Win for Stampede’ Griffith Cup ~ Apr 1971
‘Jo Blo and Vulture at Cabarita for the Marj Watson’ ~ May 1971
‘Power Section Australian Sea Spray Weekly’ ~ Aug 1971
‘A Great End to the Race Season’ by Ted Madden ~ 1971
‘Aggressor Takes Griffith Cup’ by Ted Madden ~ May 1972
‘Unlimited Power Torque’ Seacraft Magazine by John Lewis ~ 1972
‘Aggressor Crash at 120! 2 Hurt’ ~ Apr 1972
‘Aggressors Huge Crash’ ~ Apr 1972
‘Cup Boats Last Chance’ by Ted Madden ~ Jan 1973
‘Day at the Lake’ by Ray Laird ~ Jan 1973
‘Cup should go to Stampede’ ~ Feb 1973
‘Miracle win by Stampede’ by Ted Madden ~ Feb 1973
‘Stampede Again – Easy Win’ ~ 1973
‘Stop Press’ Stampede Broke Record – Powerboating New Zealand Mag. ~ Jun 1973
‘The Proprider’ Victorian Speed Boat Club ~ Oct 1973
‘V.S.B.C. Lake Eppalock Cup’ The Sun ~ Oct 1973
Deed of Gift E. C. Griffith Cup & Briefing Instructions ~ Jan 1974
‘Chasing second Melbourne Cup’ The Age ~ Jan 1974
‘Whose Griffith Cup ?’ T. Madden ~ Jan 1974
‘Mixups and Malfunctions’ by T. Madden Gold Cup ~ 1974
‘Top Driver Outed’ – Tommy Watts & Exciter by Ted Madden ~ date not known
‘Jet-Powered Boat Will Fly’ Exciter ~ Apr 1974
‘Modern Boating Magazine – Championships at Paynesville’ ~ May 1974
‘Look Out Assassin’ by Ted Madden ~ Nov 1974
‘Cup a SOLO for Stan?’ ~ Jan 1975
‘Griffith Cup Souvenir Program’ ~ Jan 26th 1975
‘John’s Great Comeback’ Sporting Globe ~ Feb 1975
‘Rough Water for Griffith Cup’ Australian Sea Spray ~ Feb 1975
‘HPBC & VSBC Gold Cup’ Offical Programme ~ Apr 1975
‘Vulture All the Way’ Sporting Globe ~ May 1975
‘Surprise… unlimited’ The Sun ~ Jan 1977