The Sydney tag Champion lias just preted the record towage feat in Australian sates. The tug was chartered on behalf the un lerwriters to proceed to New Caledonia, a dist ance of 1,065) miles, 1 a stranded French was stranded, Tate the vessel's: barque. the Gall was taken out, and aft the barque Temporary repairs were effected mea, after which the champion stare L with her food on the long ran t" Sydney. Fine weather accompanied the ran, and th iis. sion was in every way completely suc ce-sfit! and reflve's the greatest cre lit-on the skill of those in charge of the salving and tuwing operations.
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