Mr. Patrick Slaman on old and highly respected dr[?] of this town, died here on Tuesday night under very painful circumstances. On Tuesday evening, Slaman, who ...
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Article : 82 wordsIn the Assembly to-night most of the taxation proposais passed through committee without any amendments. Much objection was taken to the absentee tax on the ground ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Sat 17 Sep 1887, Page 10
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