A cable message has been published in the London papers purporting to give the substance of some remarks by Lord Lamington, the Governor of Queensland, ...
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Article : 1,014 wordsAt the London wool sales to-day a small catalogue was offered. Prices were unchanged. Medium crossbreds were taken chiefly by American buyers. ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Sat 12 May 1900, Page 14
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