The Following was provided from the Official Archives of the Royal Aeronautical Society, Canberra Branch

NOTES ON REGULATIONS GOVERNING A GROUND EFFECT MACHINE RACE ON LAKE BURLEY GRIFFIN - CANBERRA

1. These regulations are issued as a guide but they are subject to the approval of the Canberra Day Celebrations Committee (CDCC). At this time it is considered that any amendment required by the CDCC will only be minor in nature.

2. It is hoped that a prize will be given for the machine that has the best Hover/Power ratio. The ratio will be determined during the trials referred to in paras 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.5.

3. Prizes for the race and the Hover/Power ratio are at present being negotiated. Intending competitors will be advised in due course. This information will be forwarded to all intending applicants on application to the Secretary of the Canberra Branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society.

4. The Canberra Branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society is at present negotiating with Edward Lumley & Son to obtain satisfactory premiums for the insurance mentioned in para 6.1.

5. As an approved fuel will be required for the race, the Canberra Branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society has negotiated with the B. P. Oil Company for the supply of fuel for the race. In return the Company is to offer a prize additional to those mentioned above. The extent of this prize is subject to the number of entrants but could be of the order of £100.

6. The Canberra Branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society wishes to obtain sponsors for each competitor with the view that each machine will advertise some product and in return the sponsors will pay the competitor say £50. Intending competitors who would like to be sponsored should advise the Secretary of the Society.

7. With reference to paragraph 4.2.4 the Society will endeavour to supply jackets on loan for the day of the race for those competitors who cannot obtain life jackets.

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