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Article : 451 wordsWilliam Knight, fireman on board the steamer Hero, was given into custody charged with wilful disobedience of lawful commands, for which offence he was sentenced to be imprisoned for seven weeks and forfeit two days' wages. ...
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Article : 328 wordsMUNICIPAL COUNCIL.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday last. Present—The Mayor and the full Council. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The Improvement ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 9 Oct 1868, Page 2
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