The Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, to-night made the following statement in reply to criticisms regarding the need for reinforcements:— ...
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Article : 77 wordsA Government investigation regarding the Halifax disaster has been opened. Captain Lamodec, of the steamer Mont Blanc, described the collision. The Imo was crossing his ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Sat 15 Dec 1917, Page 13
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