The first sight-saving school in Australia was opened officially by the Premier (Mr. Cosgrove) at Elizabeth St. Practising School, Hobart, ...
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Article : 191 wordsThese children, part of a class of 21, have special facilities at the Elizabeth St. Practising School, Hobart, because their sight is defective. Work under ordinary conditions was likely to cause complete blindness, and they were placed in a "sight saving" school, the first of its kind in Australia. The school was opened officially yesterday by the Premier (Mr. Cosgrove). ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Article : 144 wordsLONDON, July 16.—A German air raider, it is believed, was shot down in the English Channel during the night. ...
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Article : 64 wordsW. P. ("Bill) Howell, who ranked among the greatest cricketers Australia has produced, died in Sydney on Sunday at the age of 71. An all-rounder who ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Wed 17 Jul 1940, Page 2
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