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Article : 134 wordsSIR,—As many of your readers are interested in the project of the London Missionary Society to establish a mission on New Guinea, the following information may be acceptable. Letters just received from the ...
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Article : 473 wordsSIR,—Mr. Slade has revived a very interesting subject, namely, that of sending representatives to England to compete in the great rifle matches at Wimbledon. Having achieved such brilliant successes in the ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Sat 27 May 1871, Page 7
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