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SS Southern CrossThe SS Southern Cross launched by the Queen at Harland and Wolff (17th August 1954).
Ulster Mirror 18 - Printing an issue of the Belfast TelegraphCopy taking, punched tape and printer, early newsprint and typesetting, 1955.
Ulster Mirror 19 - Portavogie harbour openingLord Wakehurst arrives to unveil the plaque, 1955.
Ulster Mirror 20 - St. Anne's Cathedral, BelfastLord Wakehurst lays the foundation stone, 1955.
Ulster Mirror 26 - State opening of StormontGovernor Lord Wakehurst arrives at Parliament buildings, 1956.
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