The Telegraph - GENERAL CROSSWORD NO: 764 - Jul 1 2007

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- - Act, act to amend system of parliamentary representation REFORM
- - Old Spot, white pig with black spots GLOUCESTER
- - signum, behold the sign or proof ECCE
1942 film starring Humphrey Bogart CASABLANCA
Ancient Roman festival held on August 23rd Vulcanalia
Art of using cosmetics and make-up MAQUILLAGE
Australian pioneer at the time of the gold-rush Sandgroper
Brian - - , manager of the Beatles EPSTEIN
Buffoon in an old comedy ZANY
Cylinder of thick fabric for keeping hands warm MUFF
Dilapidated old vehicle JALOPY
Duty levied in some countries on goods entering town OCTROI
Good enough to compete with the best on earth WORLDCLASS
Horse kept for common hire HACK
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In a way that is expressing approval Favourably
Large projecting boss of a shield UMBO
Member of the highest order of angels SERAPH
Montgomery is capital of 'Heart of Dixie' state ALABAMA
Nevadan city noted for quick and easy divorces RENO
Old-fashioned word for stamp-collecting Timbrology
Place of retreat from the real world IVORYTOWER
Random, according to circumstances HITANDMISS
Resort in North Wales west of Prestatyn RHYL
Small group of people who are particularly popular INCROWD
Statement that is self-contradictory PARADOX
Strong current of air BLOW
Type of cuckoo found in California and Mexico ROADRUNNER
US country singer whose real name was Virginia Petterson Hensley PATSYCLINE