Experts in Canberra who are familiar with the Lake Eyre area of Central Australia, were sceptical yesterday about suggestions that ...
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Article : 388 wordsThe Repertory Society's forthcoming production of "To Have and To Hold," which is scheduled for presentation on November 5 and 6, ...
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Article : 210 wordsJust before the the time fixed for the execution of George Dace, 60, a former British army man, for espionage and collaboration, the authorities ...
Article : 62 wordsThe ballot for General President of the Miners' Federation, which was to have been held next Tuesday, has been postponed until a meeting of ...
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Article : 38 wordsFor the first time in history, the Melbourne Cup this year will be broadcast in running to England, America, South Africa and Japan. ...
Article : 58 wordsSouth Eastern Districts: Scattered Showers on the coast, cool to mild day, scattered frosts on the tablelands; moderate south-west to ...
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Article : 84 wordsMarjorie Worthington, who matriculated at Frensham School, Mittagong, N.S.W., presented a bouquet to the Queen when Their Majesties ...
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The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995), Thu 31 Oct 1946, Page 4
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