Mr. Francis H. Bake was found dead in his bed at his home in York Street, Launceston, early yesterday morning. Hedge on Fire ...
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Article : 330 wordsThe fourth round of the champion pairs at Launceston will be played to-morrow afternoon, starting at 5 o'clock. Pennant: East Green, Bennell v. Duney; ...
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Article : 179 wordsThe Bracknell State School Progress Association held its annual meeting in the school on Wednesday night. Those present were Mesdames Sleightholm. ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Mon 13 Feb 1933, Page 5
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