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LAKE ROTORUA SWIM.

DISTANCE OVER SEVEN MILES.

YOUNG MAN'S ACHIEVEMENT.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] ROTORUA, Tuesday.

Mr. James B. I)eas, aged 25, of Hamurana, yesterday swam across Lake Rotorua, from Hamurana to the Rotorua Wharf, 7£ miles, in sh. 30m. A light northerly wind was blowing and the conditions were good. Hinemoa's swim was thus exceeded for the first time by a European. Mr. Deas finished swimming strongly, in spite of the fact that the water was very cold. The task was undertaken as a benefit for the earthquake fund. '

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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20819, 11 March 1931, Page 10

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LAKE ROTORUA SWIM. New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20819, 11 March 1931, Page 10

LAKE ROTORUA SWIM. New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20819, 11 March 1931, Page 10