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Article : 49 wordsA violent shock of earthquake was experienced here this morning, and much alarm was created. The houses were greatly shaken, but no loss of life is reported. ...
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The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), Sat 26 Apr 1890, Page 2
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