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WebThe Town is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the World War Two bombing of Port Hedland, which occurred on 29 July 1942. Japanese forces dropped bombs on the town; … Web31 Jul 1942 - PORT HEDLAND BOMBED BY JAPANESE - Trove Home Newspapers & Gazettes Browse The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954) Fri 31 Jul 1942 Page 2 Error … port townsend to seattle

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