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Newspaper clipping that discusses the Lancashire representative in the Channel swim, William Stearne, who swam from Lytham Pier to Blackpool
Newspaper clipping that discusses the Lancashire representative in the Channel swim, William Stearne, who swam from Lytham Pier to Blackpool

Newspaper clipping that discusses the Lancashire representative in the Channel swim, William Stearne, who swam from Lytham Pier to Blackpool

Date1905-1911
Object numberANMS1029[063]
NameNewspaper clipping
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 67 x 62 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection donated through the Australian Government Cultural Gifts Program by the Williams family, descendants of Beatrice Kerr
Newspaper clipping titled A Long Swim from Lytham to Blackpool, which tells of Mr William Stearne of Manchester, who swam from Lytham Pier to Blackpool, and means to swim the English Channel
Newspaper clipping titled A Long Swim from Lytham to Blackpool, which tells of Mr William Stearne of Manchester, who swam from Lytham Pier to Blackpool, and means to swim the English Channel
1905-1911
Newspaper clipping featuring an article titled Diving Display at the Lytham Pier, To-morrow's Big Swim, which discusses Stearne's attempt to swim the English Channel, and his performance swim from the pier to Blackpool
Newspaper clipping featuring an article titled Diving Display at the Lytham Pier, To-morrow's Big Swim, which discusses Stearne's attempt to swim the English Channel, and his performance swim from the pier to Blackpool
1905-1911
Newspaper clipping with the heading Champion Swimmer and Diver, Miss Beatrice Kerr, which discusses her entertaining performances at the City Baths, and her upcoming attempt to swim the English Channel
Newspaper clipping with the heading Champion Swimmer and Diver, Miss Beatrice Kerr, which discusses her entertaining performances at the City Baths, and her upcoming attempt to swim the English Channel
1905-1911
Newspaper article discussing Hollingworth Lake and Professor W Stearne's attempt to swim the English Channel
Newspaper article discussing Hollingworth Lake and Professor W Stearne's attempt to swim the English Channel
1905-1911
Newspaper clipping which discusses the performance by Miss Beatrice Kerr at the City Baths
Newspaper clipping which discusses the performance by Miss Beatrice Kerr at the City Baths
1905-1911
Newspaper clipping which discusses a contest between Smith of Kalgoorlie and Penglase of Coolgardie, an impression of Beatrice Kerr by Mr Montgomery Crabb, and a high diving display by Miss Beatrice Kerr
Newspaper clipping which discusses a contest between Smith of Kalgoorlie and Penglase of Coolgardie, an impression of Beatrice Kerr by Mr Montgomery Crabb, and a high diving display by Miss Beatrice Kerr
March 1906
Newspaper clipping which discusses Easter Sunday at Brighton, including a demonstration by Miss Beatrice Kerr
Newspaper clipping which discusses Easter Sunday at Brighton, including a demonstration by Miss Beatrice Kerr
1909 - 1910
Newspaper clipping titled Aquatic Carnival, Miss Beatrice Kerr, which discusses Kerr's appearances at the city baths, and gives an insight into her performances
Newspaper clipping titled Aquatic Carnival, Miss Beatrice Kerr, which discusses Kerr's appearances at the city baths, and gives an insight into her performances
1905-1911
Newspaper clipping titled Miss Beatrice Kerr, which discusses the appearance by Miss Beatrice Kerr at the City Baths, and critiques her performance
Newspaper clipping titled Miss Beatrice Kerr, which discusses the appearance by Miss Beatrice Kerr at the City Baths, and critiques her performance
1905-1911
Newspaper clipping with the title The Kellerman Century, which discusses the hundredth appearance of Miss Annette Kellerman at the London Hippodrome
Newspaper clipping with the title The Kellerman Century, which discusses the hundredth appearance of Miss Annette Kellerman at the London Hippodrome
1905-1911
Newspaper clipping titled Swimming against the record, A mischance at Crompton, which discusses the Crompton Public Baths annual gala, and the attempt by H Taylor to beat a record by Billington
Newspaper clipping titled Swimming against the record, A mischance at Crompton, which discusses the Crompton Public Baths annual gala, and the attempt by H Taylor to beat a record by Billington
1905-1911
Newspaper clipping title The Swimming Champion, Billington at the City Baths, which discusses a private display by David Billington at the City Corporation baths
Newspaper clipping title The Swimming Champion, Billington at the City Baths, which discusses a private display by David Billington at the City Corporation baths
1905-1911