AUSTRALIAN NEWS
Beach ftiid Hanlaii. William Beaoh is still in aicbive training on the Nepean, rowing over the whole course once or twice every day. The weather haa been intensely hot at Penrith during the past week, but this circumstance has not affected the champion's health in the^lightest degree. Beach is being trained by Peter Kemp, who is regarded as the coming champion of Australia, if not of the world. Edward Hanlan, who is doing steady work o« the Parramatta River, will take up his quarters on the banks of the Nepean on Saturday next. The Canadian is in fairly good health, and by many of hie admirers- ifc is thought that he will row a splendid race on the 26fch instant. The anniversary regatta, which is held on the 26th of January in each year, will next year be an event of more than usual importance, the Government of the colony having offered a- large sum of money in order to provide attractive prizes for yachting and rowing, contests. The meeting will be called the Centennial Regatta, An influential committee has been formed in order to make suitable arrangements for carrying out this- great aquatic festival with success.
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Te Aroha News, Volume V, Issue 229, 19 November 1887, Page 8
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199AUSTRALIAN NEWS Te Aroha News, Volume V, Issue 229, 19 November 1887, Page 8
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