GEELONG, Sunday. — When a strong northerly sprang up over Corio Bay this morning a 14ft. fishing boat was overturned and 2 men ...
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Article : 260 wordsCr. Beaurepaire, Lord Mayor, who has strongly advocated establishment of a State lottery [?] assist in financing hospitals and charities, ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Mon 24 Nov 1941, Page 5
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