Over 400 entries have been received for the Horticultural Society's spring show, which takes place on Wednesday. The cut-flower section will have the largest ...
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Article : 138 wordsThe now St. Brendan's R.C. Church was opened to-day, in the presence of a very large congregation from all parts of the district. The dedication of the church was ...
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Article : 259 wordsThe Yea Shire Council has decided, on the casting-vote of the president, to go on with the construction of the new road to Kobyboyn, which crosses the Switzerland ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Tue 13 Nov 1900, Page 6
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