Missing government worker in Dunedin triggers inquiry
A Dunedin Press Association report says a young man employed in a local government office and active in hockey has been missing since Tuesday. An audit of his books shows discrepancies but the amount involved is small. a warrant has been issued. A Wellington message notes Timaru strike talks failed to get Railways Minister interference. Bank of New Zealand chairmen warn of stringency easing, yet money remains scarce with high interest and falling property values. Leather price rises loom as the New Zealand Tanners’ Association cites higher costs from tighter supply and global competition, with calls for an expert duty on hides.
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Dunedin, Press Association
Press Association
Wellington
Timaru
Timaru Waterside Workers’ Union
Bank of New Zealand
New Zealand
Canada
United States
Ashburton Express Arrivals and Cabinet Appointments
Mr John Grigg arrives in Ashburton by the first express from Christchurch. Dansey family to depart Ashburton this evening for Auckland. Cabinet met. Mr Campbell to succeed Mr Poynton as Secretary of the Treasury. Rev Abbott of Armidale School drops dead playing tennis. Mr Coming returns from England with plans to settle in New Zealand. Sydney aldermen consider resignations to keep Sir Allen Taylor on City Council. Death announced in Sydney of Mr George Pile. Mr Gibb of the National Insurance Company leaves for New Zealand on holiday. Financial leadership shifts announced during J Allen’s Dominion absence. Mr F J Dignan arrives in Ashburton by the north express. Mr A H Ri Amess appointed to head agriculture at the Technical College Christchurch. Mrs Truby King to lecture in Ashburton for the Health Society. expected stops at Rukuia and Mayfield, then south, with further lectures later.
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John Grigg
Ashburton
Christchurch
BR. DD
Mr. Coming
England
Jie
New Zealand
Sydney
Gibb
National Insurance Company
J. Alien
W. Fraser
R. H. Rhodes
F.H. D. Bell
F.J. Dignan
Bank of New Zealand
St. Stephen’s
Society For the Health of Women and Children
Rukuia
Mayfield
Proceeed South
King
Ashburton Primitive Methodist Church quarterly meeting
The Ashburton Primitive Methodist Church held a quarterly meeting with good attendance. Income met expenditure leaving a 2 10s balance. anniversary tea and public meeting yielded 29. Three names joined the roll. funds all in hand. Minister granted two Sundays leave during conference. Lill and Treadley elected lay conference delegates. Sympathy to Mr Jones family. Officers re-elected. Benediction by minister. Tea for representatives after.
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Ashburton
W.W. T. Lill
G. W. Treadley
Ti. M. Jones
Printed undergarments drive brisk demand in 1944
Roslyn Summerweight underwear and Hoyle's Prints fast dye attract shoppers while Warner's Rust proof Corsets remain popular. The brisk demand reflects wartime textile shortages and corsetry trends in 1944 retail reports.
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Hoyle
Roslyn
Warner
War Crisis and Allied Preparations Report
Vienna reports bank credit calls trigger bankruptcies in Austrian Poland while revolutionaries drill in Russian Poland with a hundred thousand preparing to oppose Russia if war comes. Brussels notes a bill for an army of 333000 and Senator Weiner questions Britain’s ability to mobilize and deter a French advance against Germany.
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Vienna
Austrian
Poland
Russian
Russia
Brussels
Weiner
England
Belgium
Britain
Germany
Greeks Battle Marauders and Turkish Forces in Macedonia
Reuters reports in Constantinople that Adrianople will receive foodstuffs as the Peace Conference opens. In Macedonia and Epirus Greek forces defeated marauders and Turkish remnants, with about 330 killed or wounded and 40 captured. Greeks also bombarded outer forts at Janina.
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Vienna
Reuter
Constantinople
Adrianople
Athens
Macedonia
Epirus
Janina
Wealthy Titanic Passenger Bequeaths Inheritance
Melbourne reports Advices state that Montgomery Smart drowned on the Titanic left the bulk of his estate to Mr Twomey editor of the Tarmer and Grazier and Mrs Browne of Sydney. Smart earlier ran a coal storage business in Sydney and later led the Cold Storage Shipping Company with £16000 stock in that firm and substantial holdings in other companies.
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Melbourne
Montgomery Smart
Twomey
Browne
Sydney
Smart
America
Cold Storage Company
Widow Kingston Fined for Assault in Adelaide
Adelaide reports Mrs Kingston widow of the late Hon. OC. GC. Kingston a prominent politician was fined for assaulting a doctor and another man. Evidence showed she carried a revolver a knife a razor and a bludgeon and used the bludgeon while threatening with the revolver.
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Adelaide
Kingston
OC. GC
Railway Bill Allows Rate Increases After Strike Costs
London dispatch reports a clause in the Railway Bill empowers railway companies to raise rates once proof shows that a strike settlement has raised operating costs. The provision appears amid debates on railway reform and labor relations in Britain.
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London
House of Commons rejects Ballot Supervising Amendment
In the Trades Union Bill debate the House of Commons rejected Viscount Wolmer's amendment that would require the Registrar of Friendly Societies to supervise ballots. McRamany MacDonald called the proposal an insult.
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Trades Union
House of Commons
Viscount Wolmer
Registrar of Friendly Societies
Mc Ramany MacDonald
Labour groups reject Osborne ruling stance on Reduction Bill
A conference of the Parliamentary Committee of the Trade Union Congress the General Federation management and Labour Party executive voiced dissatisfaction at not reversing the Osborne judgment. They will not accept the Bill in its present form and will convene a Labour movement conference to decide the party's final attitude on the third reading.
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Trade Union Congress
General Federation
Labour Party
Osborne
Labour Movement
Welsh Church Bill Amendment Debate Delays Operation
In the first clause of the Welsh Church Bill the establishment provisions faced delay as church leaders pressed for two years, the Government offered six months. A flurry of amendments filled four pages before clause 2 passed without discussion.
Suffragette Leader Threatens to Confront Government Chiefs
Mrs Drummond, a leading suffragette, vows to lead a band of working women to the House of Commons in January to seek out Mr Asquith and Mr Lloyd George, regardless of where they hide.
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Drummond
House of Commons
Asquith
Lloyd George
Mr Lloyd George Refuses Key Demands After Doctors' Talks
Negotiations between the doctors' committee and Mr Lloyd George ended with the Minister refusing to grant the chief demands. The dispute concerns medical profession terms during wartime policy discussions.
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Doctors’ Committee
Lloyd George
Navy League comments on new naval pay rates
The Navy League states the updated pay rates are only an installment toward settling long standing claims, not a final or fair settlement. The statement frames the change as gradual progress in resolving past grievances.
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The
Navy League
National Service Debate Ends Compulsion Not Feasible
Colonel Seely told the London Scottish regiment that compulsory service is unworkable and unpopular. He warned weaving conscription into defence would be madness and emphasized the government will push volunteerism, with a national reserve of 170 000 men and no plan for compulsion.
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London
Seely
London Scottish Regiment
Territorials
Impressions of New Zealand by Lord Islington
Lord Islington spoke of New Zealand's prosperity and established compulsory training. He noted lingering resistance shrinking and camps losing hostility. He praised the scenery and the Maoris for adapting to civilized life. He said he was impressed and reluctant to leave the country.
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Press Association
Sydney
Lord Islington
New Zealand
Strangled Girl Scout Found After Abduction Near Woking Mission Hall
A well-dressed man lured twelve year old Winnie Baker from a drill at a Woking mission hall. Both disappeared and the girl scout was later found strangled near the hall.
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London
Winnie Baker
Woking
Imperial Defence Policy Welcomed in Canada
Ottawa reports Sir Wilfrid Laurier praising Mgr Borden for the temperate bill presentation. Liberals and Conservatives rally to Empire's interest, singing Rule Britannia and God Save the King as the Press welcomes the policy. Debate in Commons and Senate set for Thursday. Sir Charles Tupper and Mr Ross among leaders praising the policy.
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Ottawa
Wilfrid Laurier
Mgr Borden
Empire
Dominion
House of Commons
Senate
Liberal Press criticizes naval policy as wasteful
The Liberal Press voices renewed hostility to the navy budget arguing there is no real peril to the empire justifying large expenditure. They say even if peril existed both parties would approve the Dreadnought gifts.
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Ottawa
Admiralty notes Dreadnought strength in 1915 Europe
The memorandum estimates Britain's battleship count rising from eighteen to thirty-five by 1915, edging ahead of Germany's seventeen. It warns naval mobility hinges on margins of strength and warns of reduced overseas fleets as Britain concentrates ships for home waters.
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Ottawa
Admiralty
Europe
Britain
China
New Zealand
Australia
British Columbia
Germany
North Sea
Turning point in empire as Mr Borden visits
The Westminster Gazette hails Mr Borden's visit as the practical start of a real partnership, while the Manchester Guardian warns that colonial representation on the Defence Committee could threaten the executive's parliamentary responsibility and shift naval policy behind the Cabinet.
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Borden
Westminster Gazette
Canada
Manchester Guardian
Defence Committee
Australian stance on Pacific fleet proposal debated in Melbourne
In Melbourne on December 7 Senator Pearce backed Canada’s Pacific fleet offer as a recognition of Australia’s position. He said an Australian Imperial Defence Committee delegate should be a minister in touch with policy and noted Canada acted after Admiralty consultation. He could not speak freely on Imperial Government communications.
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Melbourne
Tvisher
Canada
Australia
Imperial Defence Committee
Pearce
Pacific
Dominion
Admiralty
Germany minds Canada offer drawing naval and air fleet boosts
Berlin reports that Canada's financial sacrifice unsettled the Dominions and challenges Britain. The German press notes Britain's Imperial spirit may be weakening and anticipates additions to the Naval Bill and to the air fleet in response.
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Berlin
Canada
Dominions
Britain
Germany
Defence Committee representation in 1918 Australia New Zealand South Africa
The Evening News reports that before 1918 ends Australia New Zealand and South Africa will be represented on the Defence Committee. A split between Mr Harcourt and Mr Fisher debated whether the colonial representative should live in London or in Australia and visit England for meetings.
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London
Evening News
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Harcourt
Fisher
England
Boy 18 Drowns After Seven Hour Struggle In Quicksands
In Brussels on December 6 a boy of eighteen was trapped in quicksands at Santindue. He drowned after a seven hour struggle in view of his younger brother who could not help.
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Brussels
Santindue
Fresh foot and mouth outbreak rattles Irish meat trade
A new outbreak of foot and mouth disease alarms the Irish trade sector and threatens the Christmas season. The illness raises serious concerns over meat supply and market stability for traders and consumers alike.
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London
Wireless Inquiry Stresses Urgent 1910 Link to West Africa
At the Mahconi Committee inquiry Colonel MacDonough of the War Office stated that the installation was regarded as urgent in 1910 due to Germany's plan to install a long distance wireless service linking Germany with West Africa. The position is even more urgent now.
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Mahconi
MacDonough
War Office
Germany
West Africa
Trade unionists' liability case damages cited in Ireland
Larking the secretary and five Irish Transport Workers Union members were fined 276 damages for conspiring to induce dock workers not to work for an employer who refused to join the Stevedores' Association.
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Larking
Irish ‘Transport Workers’ Union
Deackers
Stevedores’ Association
Sale of Ragehorses at Newmarket Bloodstock Sale
At the Newmarket bloodstock sale 662 lots realised 240482 guineas. Foreign buyers appeared, with many Russians among them.
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Newmarket
German Parties Move to Unite Opposition in Berlin
Berlin reports say the Catholic Press notes the Centre party forms a united front in wholesale opposition. The Catholic Socialist Press characterizes the Centre demonstration as a staged hinder.
Death sentence for James Egan in Sydney murder case
James Egan was sentenced to death after being charged with assaulting his wife Ruth Egan with intent to murder. The case stems from an incident on September 25 when Ruth Egan was shot in the right breast, Mrs Maria Johnson was shot in the neck, and Charles Waite sustained hip wounds while living with Mrs Egan and her sister.
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Sydney
James Egan
Ruth Eyan
Maria Johnson
Johnson
Waite
Sir George Reid Seeks Empire Naval Stations
Sir George Reid urged that the Empire's naval programme include stations at key points in adjacent territories. He proposed Canadian fleets patrol the North, Pacific, and North Atlantic as the Australian Fleet patrols other seas. Britain would focus on home and Mediterranean defence and trade routes protection.
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London
George Reid
Pacific
North Atlantic
Britain
Mediterranean
Mackenzie Urges Imperial Voice for 15 Million Outside UK
Hon. T. Mackenzie backed Mr Borden's action and argued the 15,000,000 people living beyond the United Kingdom should have a say in Imperial affairs. He believed British statesmanship would find a mechanism to give them a voice.
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T. Mackenzie
Borden
United Kingdom
Uric Acid Cure Promises Relief for Gout and Rheumatic Ailments
An advertisement touts RHEUMQ as a specific to remove uric acid and cure gout rheumatism lumbago and sciatica. It contrasts with liniments that only ease pain and notes Chemist and stores offer the remedy at 2s 6d and 48 6d. Also promotes Warner's Rust proof Corsets with new low bust long skirted models from local drapers in 1946.
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Warner’s
Gold in transit raided. Rhodes shipment missing
A Brindisi postal official was arrested as a £4000 gold shipment in transit from the Minister of War to Rhodes disappeared. The Alexandria gold cases en route to England for examination are missing. investigators suspect interception by robbers.
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Press Association
Rhodes
Brindisi
London
Alexandria
England
British Imperial Security and Dominion Naval Plans Discussed
London press opinions react to Mr Borden's speech on imperial security and naval power. The Press applauds while Daily News questions urgency and Canada’s navy idea versus Britain relief. Times calls it the first clear public definition of imperial security. Telegraph says the speech confirms Britain's naval issue comprehensively.
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London
Borden
Daily News
Canada
Britain
Times
Dominions
Daily” “Telegraph
Massey Addresses Public Meeting On Naval Proposals
Mr Massey speaks at a Lawrence public meeting about a cable from Canada on naval proposals. He praises Canada and Australia for their duties and says New Zealand will disclose its naval policy after J Allen returns from Britain. He asks patience and asserts NZ may need more funding, trusting the people will respond.
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New Zealand
Australian Citizen Army to be fully Australian led
In the Senate Mr McDougall urged the army be composed of Australians with officers from the ranks and an Imperial general as inspector general. He said imported English officers block Australian promotion. Minister Pearce did not oppose, noting exchanges benefit. Debated adjourned. Pearce forms a provost and staff to handle recalcitrant cadets.
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Melbourne
Senate
McDougall
Pearce
Defence
Newquay Tragedy and Delays Estate Bequests
Delay married in New York in 1911 and kept the fact secret from family. A codicil to his will leaves 30 000 to Mrs Newill for friendship shown over eighteen months. The deceased was buried in Sheffield. The fortune totals about 70 000 with 10 000 to the widow and 60 000 to Delay's sister. Mrs Nowill receives 60 000 from the residue.
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London
Delay
New York
Newill
Sheffield
Nowill
Baxter's Anti-Neuralgia Pills Certify Relief for Neuralgia
Sufferers of lumbago sciatica gout or neuralgia find Baxter's Anti-Neuralgia Pills a reliable cure. A systematic course aims to banish the trouble and restore vigor. Price is 6d a box at chemists and stores. ensure pills are silver coated to verify Baxter's.
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Lumbago
Sciatica
Baxter
Pacters and Pickets Flaunt Labor Tensions in London Report
Delegates from street labour organisations in London assemble for an annual penance. The report calls free labour expansion a record year while condemning pickets as blackmailing hooligans who threaten industry. The piece shifts to a vehicle ad for Hap motor cars sold by R D Johnston, Burnett Street, Ashburton.
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London
Judge Burnside Refines Embezzler Sentence At Races
The Commonwealth reports Judge Burnside delivering a stern sentence to an embezzler who squandered funds at the races. He warned that moral ruin awaited those who chase such temptations and urged the defendant to abandon the ill-gotten path.
Premier backs white labour sugar industry plan
Brisbane December 6. The Premier told Mr Pisher that Australians want a white labour sugar industry and would back an expanded Industrial Bill to include sugar workers. He said high wages should be paid while safeguarding industry prosperity and noted limits of Commonwealth consumption affect cane production.
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Brisbane
Pisher
Australia
Queensland
Referenda Bills Pass in Federal House
Melbourne December 7 The Federal House has passed five of six Referenda Bills The remaining Bill concerns the nationalisation of monopolies and is yet to be acted upon
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Melbourne
Federal’ House
Holman to London on loan-floating mission
Sydney reports Mr Holman departs for London in connection with loan floating arrangements. The journey is noted as a borrowing mission received on December 7 at 9.50 a.m.
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Sydney
Holman
London
Destructive Fire Tears Through Harringtons Studio
A major fire gutted the Harringtons photography premises in Sydney. Damages are described as heavy with the building extensively damaged. The incident occurred early December with no further details on casualties.
Butter arrives in excellent condition from Renmera farm
London reports December 6 that Renmera's butter has arrived in excellent condition. The Per-Press Association notes a smooth delivery and quality reception for the import, highlighting freshness and reliability of the shipment.
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Press Association
London
Continental competition for fine-hatred merinos and cross breds
Prices are unchanged as exhibitors report steady demand in Continental style classes. The event highlights fine-hatred merinos and cross breds with buyers evaluating stock from multiple herds.
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London
West Australia Issues 20 Million Four Percent Loan
West Australia announces a public loan issue of 20 million pounds at four per cent interest, with the issue price set at 99 shillings per pound and applicable terms to investors.
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West Australia
Stock and Produce Prices From Saturday Sale
Moderate attendance at Henry Stevenson of the New Zealand Warmers Cooperative Association stock and produce sale. Prices listed include poultry hens 2s to 3s 6d per pair, roosters 3s to 4s 9d, ducks 6d, potatoes 10s to 17s per sack, new potatoes 2d per lb, peas 1s 6d to 2s per peck, wheat 10s 6d to 12s 6d per sack, chaff 2s 6d per sack, oats 5s per sack, cabbages id to ad per head, lettuces id per bundle, Jersey calf 15s, spring dray £11.
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Henry ‘Stephenson
New Zealand
Jersey
Auckland Cup acceptances crowd 2000 sovs prize
Auckland December 6 racing notes list acceptances for the Auckland Cup at two miles with 2000 sovs, heavy weight assignments including Goldfindar Los Angeles Ost Midnight Sun and many others. Also figures for the Railway Handicap over six furlongs and weights for horses such as Ventura Royal Soult Autionette Gipsy Belle Culprit and more.
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Goldfindar
Los Angeles
Midnight Sun
Domino
Vice-Admiral
Bobrikoff
Masterpiece
Antionette
Royal ‘Soult
Bon Torn
Santa Rosa
Waimangu
Labour Day
Inc
Tati
Winning
Our Queen
Galdsize
Potow
Appellon
Taketuma
Tangiwai
Scorch
Moneine
Royal Trish
Port Adelaide Cup Contested by Captors Including Shuja
A Port Adelaide Cup event features captors including Shuja as one of the contenders. Details are fragmented with unreadable segments but indicate multiple participants and a December date.
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Tsai
Adelaide
Shuja
Weather Forecast By Mr Bates For Today
Mr Bates issues today forecast of westerly moderate to strong winds with freshening. Prospects include fair to cloudy weather with increasing haze and cloudiness. Barometer shows a falling tendency.
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Bates
Warner's Corsets Offer Low Prices and Quality
The ad promotes Rusteproof Corsets with styles for all figures and guaranteed quality at consistently low prices.
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Warner's
Warner’s
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Imperial Defence
the Navy
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Ross
Charles Tupper
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the Wireless Inquiry
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Hon. T. MacKenzie
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Newquay
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