In a calmly deliberate atmosphere that was a striking contrast to the demeanour of the Legislative Assembly in similar circumstances, members of the Legislative Council ...
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Article : 114 wordsA Petrograd message states that Turks massacred the remaining population of Trebizond. Many were incinerated. A number of children were tied in sacks and thrown ...
Article : 44 wordsParliament will meet for the despatch of business on April 9. The session will be devoted to matters rendered necessary owing to the approaching departure of Mr. Massey, ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Tue 12 Mar 1918, Page 7
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