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The Hawaiian Gazette.
Honolulu, January 21, 1890, pages 5 and 7.

On Monday, the 6th inst., there was some fine surf-board riding at Hilo by the natives.
It is seldom we have such a treat.

Page 7

The Paradise of the Pacific for January, now published, is a very readable number, it contains among other things, a history of the islands, information for tourists, and a trip on Hawaii.
There is a pictorial supplement with a view of Honolulu, the Volcano, the Palace, Diamond Head, surf-bathing, etc.
Copies at the bookstores.

Chronicling America
The Hawaiian gazette. (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, January 21, 1890, Image 5
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The Hawaiian gazette. (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, January 21, 1890, Image 7
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The Daily Bulletin
Honolulu January 25, 1890, page 3. Hilo News

During the high surf of last week, several of our native men gave an exhibition of their skill, in riding the wild surf horse.
They started from the point off Waianuenue street and made a landing on the sands near Richardson's store.
They did fairly well; but the present generation have not the skill and daring of the old times.
Even it is rare to see a first class surfboard.

Chronicling America
The Daily bulletin. (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, January 25, 1890, Image 3
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Hawai`i State Archives
Waianuenue Street, Hilo, Hawaii
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Beach scene at Hilo Bay, Hawaii
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Australian Town and Country Journal
Sydney, 7 June 1890, page 40.

A Bold Dash for Liberty.

A TWENTY MILES SWIM.

THURSDAY ISLAND, Monday.-
The Albatross has returned from a trip to Forbes Island after escorting the Sub-collector of Customs (Mr. Hennessy) on a visit to tho beche-de-mer station.
He reports that when he reached Forbes Island he found the natives engaged had deserted unknown to the European.
Afterward, when about six miles from Forbes, ho espied a native swimming in the water unsupported by anything.
He put the Albatross about, and came up close to the man, and lowered a boat ; but was unable to capture the native, who continually dived like a duck, only putting his head above water occasionally to get air.
Two men were stationed at the Albatross masthead ; but they eventually lost sight of the native.
The search was of a particularly lively sort, the native on one occasion diving under tho Albatross, whose engine stopped.
The search lasted about an hour before the native was lost to sight.
He must have been in the water since the previous afternoon.
The Albatross spoke to the schooner Lancashire Lass when coming home.
The latter reported having found a man swimming about 20 miles from Forbes, but were unable to capture the native, who was picked up by the Archer and brought here.
He states that he and his son started to swim home.
The latter was drowned during the night.
The other two natives evidently followed the example, but declined to be captured for fear of punishment, they having deserted.

Trove
1890 'A Bold Dash for Liberty.', Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1907), 7 June, p. 40, viewed 18 September, 2014, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71112518

The Daily Bulletin.
Honolulu, July 25, 1890, page 3.

ITEMS FROM HlLO
(From Hilo Record, July 22.)

...
The surf bathing last Wednesday morning was witnessed by a few of the townspeople.
The surf was not as high as it might be for riding, but some good waves came in, and some very expert riding was done.
Why could not this sport be renewed?
A little interest on the part of the people here might induce the younger natives to take up the bathing with as much vigor as in olden times.

The Daily bulletin. (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, July 25, 1890, Image 3
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The Argus Saturday
Melbourne, 16 August 1890, page 4.

THE JULY MAGAZINES.

....
Mr. Bruce Price's article on the subject in the present number of Scribner's Magazine.
...
Mr. Duffield Osborne describes surf bathing past and present, on the American coast, and illustrates the text by drawings and diagrams.

The Pacific Commercial Advertiser.
Honolulu, October 29, 1890, page 3.

Mrs. Louise M. Berkley writes us from Melbourne, that she will be in Honolulu in December and remain a few weeks.
During that time she proposes to introduce to the Honolulu public her daughter, Olive Berkley, who created the part of Little Lord Fauntleroy in Australia.
She will appear as Juliet, Parthenia, Galatea, Little Nell and give readings.
Miss Olive has taken the Colonies by storm.

Chronicling America
The Pacific commercial advertiser. (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, October 29, 1890, Image 3
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Little Miss Olive L. Berkley
Olive Berkley arrived in Honolulu on the 4th January1891 with her mother Mrs L.M. Berkley on the steamer Claudine from Maui.
Previously touring Australia, her performances had been generally acclaimed by the Melbourne press.
After appearing at the Opera Hose in Honolulu in January 1891, she returned to the US and in August published her first story about the Pacific, Dandy John, in the New Orleans Daily Picayune.
Twelve months later, the Daily Picayune printed another of her stories, Lahaina- A Romance of Hawaii, which contains descriptions of surfboard riding on Maui, see below.
Olive Berkley was last heard of in 1896 performing at the St. Paul Opera House for the Elks Annual Benefit.

Star
Canterbury, New Zealand, Issue 7044, 22 December 1890, page 3.
Local & General.

...

Christchurch Swimming Club. -
Two hours' amusement was afforded at the West Christchurch school baths on the occasion of the annual display given by the members of the Club.
Among the spectators were a number of ladies.
The arrangements were excellently carried out by the Committee under Captain A. Francis.
The programme began with a display of springboard diving, in which the antics of Mr G. Jackson caused much merriment.
The tub race in heats was won by H. Laurenson, most of the competitors coming to grief in their attempts to navigate their unwieldy craft.
A series of fifty yards scratch races resulted in. a victory for J. Crummie, and the Sub-Captain W. R. Sneddon won the 25yds electric dash.
D. H. Cashbolt won the 50yds steeplechase, Crummie and Jewisa won the pick-a-back race, and Merrie the 50yds back race.
The leapfrog race, African surf-board race, rescue from drowning, all served to show the proficiency of the members.
Mr W. R. Sneddon won considerable applause by plunging 49ft 2in.
The match at water polo between teams from the rival Clubs, East and West Christchurch brought the programme to a close.
This resulted in a win for the Christchurch Club by two goals to one. Cheers being given for the Christchurch Club the proceedings terminated.
National Library of New Zealand : PAPERSPAST
Local & General.
Star , Issue 7044, 22 December 1890, Page 3.
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16 August 1890 :

Surfboard Riding, Hilo.
Surfboard Riding, Hilo.
Scibner's Article Noted, Melbourne.

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