Talk:Francis Birtles

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Did you know... that Francis Birtles was an Australian adventurer who set many long distance cycling and driving records including becoming the first man to drive a car from England to Australia in 1927?

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...How does one possibly drive to Australia from England? or, in fact, anywhere that's not Australia? pfctdayelise 23:34, 15 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

By loading the car onto ships to cross water. 68.42.73.85 21:21, 17 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]
- Me thinks the article is badly in need of mentioning that (if true), otherwise explaining how one drives through an ocean, or tag as a giant prank by a vandal. -Mr.Logic 21:44, 17 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  - I agree, this article is in need of serious working on, especially the last part. It was talking about a car (that was never mentioned before) then it starts talking about going to gold mining? --Steven 1:32, 18 January 2006 (UTC)

I would have thought that it's reasonably obvious (and didn't really reqire specific mention) that such a journey is going to involve some sea travel. Famous motoring events such as the London to Sydney Marathon (first run in 1968) do the same. I will update though. Regards -- Ian ≡ talk 06:38, 21 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]