Sir Charles Mitchell, the now Governor of Fiji, arrived at Bathurst last night by special train, for the purpose of visiting his sister, Mrs. W. B. Ranken, of Saltram. He leaves to-night for Sydney. ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Thu 23 Dec 1886, Page 8
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