This Day Tonight: Pubathon (1978) | RetroFocus

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In 1978 This Day Tonight reported on the first Geelong Pubathon. Fifteen watering holes with a 7-ounce glass of beer in each, spread out over two-and-a-half miles. Teams competed to win ‘The ancient order of the froth blowers perpetual trophy.’ #RetroFocus Thanks to RetroFocus we are looking back on Australia's drinking culture while Shaun Micallef goes on his personal journey to discover the new face of alcohol in Australia. He is confronted by the highs and lows of alcohol consumption and the changing shape of our national pastime. #OnTheSauceTV Watch Shaun Micallef's On The Sauce on iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/shaun-micallef-s-on-the-sauce To explore a healthier relationship with alcohol visit hellosundaymorning.org or soberinthecountry.org. Subscribe now: http://ab.co/2y2hbGM Like ABC TV: http://facebook.com/abctv Follow ABC TV: http://twitter.com/abctv Follow ABC TV: http://instagram.com/abctv

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