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Article : 54 wordsThe works of Australian artists comprising the collection at the Grafton Gallery, organised by Miss Eadith Walker, have been hung in admirable positions by the ...
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Article : 98 wordsSir Thomas M'Ilwraith, who has been staying in Europe for the benefit of his health, sails on his return to Queensland in the R.M.S. Oruba, which leaves London ...
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Article : 175 wordsThe consolidated revenue returns for March total £79,189, as compared with £73,812 for March last year. There is an increase for the first three months of the current year of £25,141. The ...
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Article : 176 wordsThe following crushing returns are published:— Hillend, B[?]oad Arrow, 617 tons, 935½oz. of gold; Norseman Gold Mines, 84 tons, 703oz.; Bayley's United Cyanide. 690 tons, 738oz. 8dwt. Total ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Mon 4 Apr 1898, Page 7
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