Man's Daring Feat
ACROSS SYDNEY HARBOUR ON ROPE. v Somewhere in Sydney is a man who has crossed Sydney Harbour by swinging himself along a rope. The two aims of the bridge arch are now joined by rope. One afternoon recently, ferry passengers were amazed to see a figure dangling from ■ the ,ropo over the tremendous drop to the harbour, says tho Sydney Sun. Slowly tho man swung himself along the narrow strand. Nerve was needed, because failure meant certain death. Watchers heaved signs of relief when he reached the northern panel and clambered to safety. Ho had achieved fame; but for various reasons he prefers to remain anonymous. It is not surprising to learn that the feat was done for a wager.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7297, 6 August 1930, Page 7
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