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Man swims into Governor-General's residence and dives in his pool
news.com.au ^ | 6th April 2008

Posted on 04/06/2008 12:25:03 AM PDT by naturalman1975

A MAN has caused a security scare after jumping from a Manly ferry and breaking into the grounds of the Governor-Generals' official Sydney home. An AAP journalist, who was an eyewitness, said the man jumped off the ferry in Sydney harbour at about 2.50pm (AEST) and swam up to 600 metres towards Admiralty House, dodging four police boats before making it to shore.

"He jumped off the ferry and started swimming,'' he said.

"The maritime police tried to corner him and lasso him.''

The witness said the man climbed a wall and was in the grounds of Governor-General Michael Jeffrey's residence for about 10 minutes before being apprehended.

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TOPICS: Australia/New Zealand; Foreign Affairs; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: australia; ferry; governor; pool

1 posted on 04/06/2008 12:25:03 AM PDT by naturalman1975
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To: naturalman1975

At least he didn’t jump from a girly ferry.


2 posted on 04/06/2008 12:35:48 AM PDT by DannyTN
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To: naturalman1975
Sounds like Burt Lancaster went off his meds again.

The STUPIDIST ever movie, unless you compare it to another Burt Lancaster flick, "Local Hero".

3 posted on 04/06/2008 12:42:23 AM PDT by Slump Tester (What if I'm pregnant Teddy? Errr-ahh -Calm down Mary Jo, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it)
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To: naturalman1975

He never should have got that far.


4 posted on 04/06/2008 12:52:11 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: naturalman1975

...and he might want to get his pool water tested.

May be over the top, but just a thought.


5 posted on 04/06/2008 12:54:24 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: Slump Tester

Sorry, dude. “Local Hero” is a classic.


6 posted on 04/06/2008 1:41:27 AM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (~~~***Just say NO to the "O"***~~~)
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Sorry, dude. “Local Hero” is a classic.

Major agreement there!

7 posted on 04/06/2008 2:54:28 AM PDT by JennysCool (They all say they want change, but they’re really after folding money.)
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