OFFER TO BACK BEACH.
An “ Anglo-Australian ” writes to the Standard as follows:—“ 1 am deputed to back William Beach to row any man in the world, and also to match an Australian crew against four of the best men Great Britain can find, for £SOO or £IOOO each match. We will allow liberal sums for expenses, and whatever the result may be, it would be at least an enjoyable trip. The distance is nothing; in fact, in these days of fine first steamers, it only means a few extra paper collars. I ask what has become of the wholesome competition there used to be between the Thames and the Tyne? I recollect the days of the Claspers, ISTevills, Coombses, and Chamberses. Have they left no trace behind? If they have, there should be no difficulty to arrange ray proposed matches. Surely, if you can send thirteen cricketers, you should hold five rowers to uphold the water prestige of the dear tight little island, I wish you to distinctly understand this is not what Mr Anthony Trollope unkindly chose to call Australian ( blow/ but that we earnestly desire the opportunity to give our o'd world cousins fair play, and right hearty Australian welcome to one of the finest climates and most beautiful countries in (he world.”
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Kumara Times, Issue 2794, 4 September 1885, Page 2
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