An attempt to Cross the English Channel in a Baloon. London, March 4.
An attempt was made yesterday by Mr Simmonds and Colonel Bruce to cross the English Channel in a baloon. When they had got some distance out to sea the balloon discended, and alter floating some time the occupants were picked up by a passing vessel, and brought to Dover.
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Waikato Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1509, 7 March 1882, Page 2
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62An attempt to Cross the English Channel in a Baloon. London, March 4. Waikato Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1509, 7 March 1882, Page 2
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