Declaring that no peace offer by Herr Hitler was "worth two atraws," the Federal Attorney-General (Mr. Hughes) reiterated ...
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Advertising : 544 wordsThe fourth university established in Australia, the University of Tasmania, yesterday celebrated the 60th anniversary of its foundation. It came ...
Article : 261 wordsThe death has occurred of Mr. Rohen Fechner, Director of the United States Government Civilian Conservation Corps since 1933. He was an executive ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Tue 2 Jan 1940, Page 2
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