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Northcote becomes a city

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Image of Invitation to Northcote Proclamation as a city celebrations. [LHRN210]

Invitation to Northcote Proclamation as a city celebrations. [LHRN210]

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Image of Northcote proclaimed a city 27 May, 1914. [LHRN804]

Northcote proclaimed a city 27 May, 1914. [LHRN804]

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Image of High Street as Northcote becomes a city, 1914. [LHRN959]

High Street as Northcote becomes a city, 1914. [LHRN959]

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