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Article : 100 wordsThe Prince of Wales, who has recovered from his accident, attended the football match between Tottenham Hotspurs and Oxford University, in aid of Tottenham Hospital. His ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Wed 20 Feb 1924, Page 13
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