Mr. W. L. Vornon, Government Architect, has furnished the Premier with a progress report on the preparations being made for the reception of the Duke and Duchess, in the course of which he says:— ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Sat 18 May 1901, Page 9
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