The Prime Minister (Mr. Hughes) was impressed with the enthusiasm which attended the opening of the conscription referendum campaign at Bendigo last night. Mr. Hughes ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Wed 14 Nov 1917, Page 11
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