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Detailed lists, results, guides : 731 wordsAs we go to press (5 p.m. Wednesday) Sergeant J. S. V. Gill (Nambour Police Station) informs us that the electric siren has ...
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Family Notices : 491 wordsDuring a severe storm at Beerwah on Monday afternoon, a tree near the Masonic hall was struck by lighting. Debris was throw in all directions, and ...
Article : 64 wordsCoolum Beach presented a busy and animated scene on Boxing Day. There is only a limited number of campers, but all the beach houses are full. ...
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Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser (Qld. : 1922 - 1954), Fri 2 Jan 1942, Page 5
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