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Article : 200 wordsBearing a few scare of the battle, H.M.A.S. Sydney was accorded a wonderful reception at Alexandria. Some of the damage to the Sydney may be seen near the bow, and one of the funnels is receiving attention. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Sat 10 Aug 1940, Page 1
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