Dictionary of Sydney

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Peart, Charles

High diver and circus performer famous for diving from a 50 foot tower into a 6 x 6 ft tank of water only 3' 6" deep. His dive on 8 May 1896 led to his death.

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Born
London, England
1872
Died
Sydney
08 May 1896
Buried
10 May 1896
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