Mr. G. H. Bennett, sub-collector of customs at Thursday Island, who accompanied the Government steamer White Star on the relief expedition, wired to Captain Almond the following details:— ...
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Article : 30 wordsM. Duboe, the French naval expert, considers that Great Britain is able to resist the combined fleets of France, Germany, and Russia. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Tue 14 Mar 1899, Page 5
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