Another of the series of heavy storms which have been frequent this year swept the metropolitan area early last night, causing much damage. A rainstorm of unusual severity passed over the eastern suburbs. Channels proved Inadequate to carry away the storm water, and in many places it rose above ...
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Article : 153 wordsThe wireless telephony rates between London and the United State have been reduced from £15 to £9 for a conversation lasting three minutes. ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Sat 3 Mar 1928, Page 33
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