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[BY CABLE —PBEBB ASBN. —COPYBIGHT.) WHEEL-BARROW MARATHON. SYDNEY, August 12. The Barrow-pusher, Darwin, despite a poisoned leg, is carrying on to Sydney. He and his passenger, Amiguet. received a remarkable welcome, when they crossed the border at Albury. CHILD’S RECOVERY. SYDNEY, August 12. After 13 days' treatment in an artificial respirator. Ruby Currie is expected to be able to leave the machine In the next day or two. The struggle to save the child's life has held the interest of the medical profession and the general public for nearly a fortnight. Doctors state that her case is the only one on record where such a disease was successfully cured by this method. SHIPPING DISPUTE. SYDNEY. August 11. The Wanganella arrived from Melbourne to-day. The crew having given notice, will be paid off to-morrow. The Seamen’s Union is holding a meeting this morning to discuss the position. The possibility of the Wanganella getting away with Mr Forbes, the Maoris and N.Z. hockey players aboard, depends on the outcome of the meeting. The vessel meantime is scheduled to sail at 8 p.m. Mr. Forbes spent to-day sightseeing, including the zoo at Koala Park, ami to-morrow he visits the Royal Military College, where there are 11 New Zealanders. SYDNEY. August 12. The seamen’s meeting to discuss the hold-up is proceeding. Most quarters are optimistic as to the outcome.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 12 August 1935, Page 5
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