WALKING ROUND THE WORLD
Mr W. Herbert, who set out from London on September 27. 1921, to walk round the world, has arrived in Australia. From London he went to France, and walked through Spain, Italy, Egypt, and Africa, then taking steamer to Australia. He left Melbourne on May 28 for Sydney. After reaching Brisbane he intends going to China, walking through Japan, and India, and then sailing for America. He has five years in which to complete his task. On the completion of his tour, provided that it is within the time limit, he says, he will receive £2OOO and. an hotel from.a London club, under whose auspices he is walking. He intends publishing a book under the title of “Humanity,” giving an account of his experiences.
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Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 223, 8 June 1923, Page 8
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