The president took the chair at half-past 10 o'clock. The Convention resolved itself into Committee of the Whole to further consider the Commonwealth ...
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Article : 265 wordsJ. H. Tyers, the ex-amateur champion swimmer of England, and Percy Cavill, the long distance amateur champion of England and Australia, who are to compete ...
Article : 53 wordsAt a banquet to Mr. J. G. Ward, the Minister for Lands spoke in defence of Mr. Ward, and lauded his administration and political career. A Maori girl fell into a hot spring at Rotorua ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Sat 18 Sep 1897, Page 9
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