(Per s.s. City of New York, at Auckland.)
(Pee Peess Agency.)
Sydney, August 14. Im Sydney the " Pinafore " dispute has been settled between Williamson and Kelly and Leon, by the latter recognising Williamson's right. - *
Fifteen native* in the pearl fisheries at Fern Island, Queensland; stole a boat and made away with it. >' othing since has been seen of them, and it is believed they perished in the heavy storms; which occurred around .the islands soon after.
At Wagga Wagga Edwards completed the feat of walking fifty miles, doing the distance in nine hours; and fourteen minutes—six minutes less than the prescribed time. The last mile was walked in eight and three-quarter minutes. At the conclusion he was examined by Doctor Wren, who expressed a desire to see the , physical condition 6f the man after such a performance. Dr. -Wren stated that Edwards' condition was" astonishing after such a feat, %tnd ; shpwtd him to be possessed of a remarkable cqhstitutipn'. The pulse was regular/and no signs of distress were manifest. A gold medal was presented to Edwards." ! n ' v
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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3325, 19 August 1879, Page 2
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178(Per s.s. City of New York, at Auckland.) Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3325, 19 August 1879, Page 2
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