Clarke
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Arthur C(harles), 1917–2008, English science-fiction writer.
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Kenneth Spearman KennyKlook, 1914–85, U.S. jazz drummer, a bebop pioneer.
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Sir Arthur C ( harles ). 1917–2008, British science-fiction writer, who helped to develop the first communications satellites. He scripted the film 2001, A Space Odyssey (1968)
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Austin. 1896–1974, Irish poet and verse dramatist. His volumes include The Vengeance of Fionn (1917), Night and Morning (1938), and Ancient Lights (1955)
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Jeremiah. ?1673-1707, English composer and organist, best known for his Trumpet Voluntary , formerly attributed to Purcell
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Kenneth Harry. born 1940, British Conservative politician: secretary of state for health (1988-1990); secretary of state for education (1990-1992); home secretary (1992-93); chancellor of the exchequer (1993-97); secretary of state for justice and Lord Chancellor (2010–2012)
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Marcus ( Andrew Hislop ). 1846–81, Australian novelist born in England, noted for his novel For the Term of His Natural Life , published in serial form (1870–72); other works include Twixt Shadow and Shine (1875)
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The mystery element even extends to the book's authors - Evelyn Clarke is a pen name for two writers, who finally revealed themselves at the Bloody Scotland Crime Festival in September.
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Speaking to BBC Radio Ulster's Good Morning Ulster programme on Tuesday, Ms Clarke said the "stress that it has brought throughout farmers right across the country for over a year has been immense".
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Libby Clarke also sells agricultural land and said farmers should "continue to lobby" for more change when it comes to taxing family farms.
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The former Lioness beat Love Islander Amber Davies and social media star George Clarke after winning the public vote in Saturday's live final to become the first footballer to lift the glitterball trophy.
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She beat Love Islander Amber Davies and social media star George Clarke after winning the public vote in Saturday's live final on BBC One.
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