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Article : 82 wordsThe secretary acknowledges donations for month of September. Mesdames V. Cooper 3 prs socks, J. Bannister 1 pr socks, Gordon Green 1 ...
Article : 230 wordsIn addition to the damage reported in out last issue, we learn that it will cost the Maffra Shire over £1000 to effect repairs. This ...
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The Maffra Spectator (Vic. : 1882 - 1920), Mon 2 Oct 1916, Page 3
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