Wing-Commander de Pinedo has suffered many delays in his attempts to resume his flight around the world, but, after having thoroughly overhauled the engine of his plane, ...
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Article : 290 wordsAt a mass meeting of members of the Newcastle Branch of the Seamen's Union, held at the Trades Hall this morning, it was unanimously decided to man all idle steamers ...
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Article : 84 wordsWhile steaming down the bay this morning the United States destroyer Chase (No. 323) experienced trouble with her engines, and returned to port. ...
Article : 63 wordsThe freedom of Limerick was conferred on Archbishop Munnix at the Borough Council Hall. The Archbishop, with a large party, motored from Charleville (County Cork), and ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 7 Aug 1925, Page 9
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