AUSTRALIA.
[beuteb's tblegeams.] MELBOURNE, December 4. PedestrianismBaker, one of the competitors in the walking tournament now proceeding, has been drugged by a spectator, who gave him some beer. Baker is, however, still able to contest. December 5. The finish at the pedestrian tournament was most exciting. Baker walked • 307 miles; Swan, the New Zealand com- \ petitor, 306; and Seymour 286. The Sorata. t The Sorata was sheltered in Rivoli i Bay, and nearly sinking, but is now quite • safe. Jffew Zealand BeerThe following Exhibition prizes have been awarded to New Zealand exhibitors: Tincent and Co., of Christchurch, first prize, and Threnfeld, of Dunedin, second, for ale in bulk; Threnfeld also taking second prize for bottled stout. ADELAIDE, December 5. 3 Disqualification of Jlata. , The Adelaide Racing Club has con- - firmed its decision with regard to the > disqualification of Mats. r Obituary. Sir George Kingatona is dead.
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Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2117, 6 December 1880, Page 2
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