Debutantes' Ball and Cold Week End in Babinda
In Babinda July 16 a cold snap followed a clear week with temperatures dipping to 43 degrees. Harvest and crushing at the mill proceed despite cane shortages. A debutantes ball raised funds with many dignitaries in attendance including Lordship and Bishop Heaver. The hall was well decorated and guests enjoyed the reception and procession.
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Babinda
Bev
J. Heaver
Cavtoe
Kodebarsing
Mrate'Brite
Hops
Morien
Enier Neve Maitine
Bouray
Z. R. Stewart
Mra
Havoc At Bombay Explosion Devasts Ports and Homes
A devastating explosion on the Liberty cargo ship Yor suxme near Bombay wrecked homes and shattered windows. The 800 ton vessel carried 8700 bales of cotton and explosives, sparking a massive blaze that engulfed sixteen ships and caused extensive damage. Insurance claims are towering as investigators point to discarded smoking material as a possible cause and reforms tighten dock safety.
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Bombay
Australia
National Security
Risks with romance excite at sea and insurance lore
A historical look at marine insurance risks and salvage tales from sea disasters. It covers the Lutine Bell from the Lutine frigate, wartime salvage claims, the Bismarck era, the Egypt and Fayot incidents, the Titanic losses, and large policy totals tied to major ships and salvage ventures.
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Lutine Bell
Lloyd's Office
London
Lutine
Te Zuyder Zee
Holland
Harmibure
Admiralty
Egypt
India
Bay of
Bincay
Fayot
Imaurance Office
Isurance
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Zie
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Hue
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FORD
H. R. Kennedy
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Joe McKenzie
Suppet
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Gente
Cinderella
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Winder
Mia M. Keegan
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Aut Zis
Plumb (Aust) Ltd
Atc
Ili Prieur
Catmaikee
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