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Article : 57 wordsAbout an hour after midnight a fire was discovered in the Shire Hall, Long-reach. The Fire Brigade turned out promptly, but was unable to take ...
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The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), Sat 26 Feb 1927, Page 21
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