The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 24,554 - Nov 24 2008

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A minor scholarship AWARD
A revolutionary wall painting that sounds a warning note ALARUM
Armaments open war activity at the end of May WEAPONRY
Cloud cover is right in position STRATUS
Crook held in gaol on North Sea island HELIGOLAND
Did some lines when kept in PENNED
Dreary routine produces depression RUT
Free of charge UNLOAD
Fussy day monitor giving a reprimand ADMONITORY
General's remains LEES
Grade scrap metal inside RATING
Guarantees certain bonds SURETIES
Hang around and see it turn up again LOITER
I will need it, when small DOT
In song, sailor lands far away ARABIA
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It may well determine how one's case proceeds LUGGAGELABEL
Lois came out in her underwear CAMISOLE
Not quite willing to study READ
Officer's quarters housing retired soldiers ENSIGN
On the mat she almost gives gesture of indifference SHRUG
One who looks forward to getting on to the board? WINDSURFER
People in the services CONGREGATION
Round trip to ancient city TOUR
Successfully managed a kidnapping? CARRIEDOFF
Table items in a shop window PLATEGLASS
They are said to be just barren areas DESERTS
Time off for a craftsman SHORELEAVE
Turning points in making purchases FULCRA
Unusually hot, stormy and intensive THOROUGH
Witnessed pole cut to pieces SAWN