At the meeting of the Intercolonial Rabbit Destruction Commission to-day, there were present Dr. Willkinson, Mr. Quin (New South Wales), Professor Allen, and Messrs. Lascelles and Pearson (Victoria), Dr. Stirling, ...
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Article : 159 wordsEarly on Wednesday morning Mr. George McKay, who it will be remembered suffered severe injuries whilst trying to board a train at Granville on Thursday last, died in the Parramatta District Hospital, never having recovered ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thu 24 May 1888, Page 8
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