The Cuzco experienced very calm weather throughout the voyage. Two deaths occurred on board—Mr. James Bradford, a saloon passenger, from consumption; and Mr. James Hall, a steorage ...
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Article : 321 wordsThe 36th race between Cambridge and Oxford University crews took place shortly after noon to-day on the Thames River, over the usual course —Putney to Mortlake, about four miles and two ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Mon 19 May 1879, Page 3
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