In the early morning the weather was dull and threatening, and several light showers of rain fell, but after luch it cleared, and clubs were favoured with fine, though cold weather, for the ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Mon 9 Jun 1924, Page 7
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