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Melbourne to Sydney A Ballon and Sea Voyage Narrative
A Melbourne to Sydney passage on the Ophir describes a two hour delay leaving Melbourne, the balloon ascent, a dramatic parachute descent, and a rough sea crossing. The diarist notes hospitality in Melbourne, personal reflections on love, and vivid scenes aboard the steamer Port Jackson bound voyage with observations of weather, crowds, and shipboard life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malbourne
Syrdoi
Bydney
Port Jackson
Melbourne
Sydney
Port Melbourne
Sean
Aid
Malhourne
Tranite
Pency
Coogea
Ealinga
Foquirien Wade
M. Stewart
Priv
Gveason
Bydnay
Trun
Weiling Wu
Ascot Vale
Mboot Et
Yaxi
Nina
Pacific
Ousan
Avary
Dudiwon
Air Pejisentative
Femi
Carey
Aelind
Bayes Ian Aotee
Lemont Seth
Avery
Yini Tayiente
Clemente Tonia
Delane
Ivy Alan
Ratutort
Jane Gleeson
Australia
Nur
Clara Amunaionticsy