In connection with the amendments to the Australian Commonwealth Bill, which have been proposed by the British Crown Law officers, a new suggestion has been brought ...
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Article : 267 wordsThe London "Daily Mail" states that Portugal has now assumed an attitude of "benevolent neutrality" towards England, and will permit men and war stores to be ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 107 wordsThere are 10 buglers required for the establishment of the Australian Imperial Contingent. In response to the call for applications for these positions 20 ...
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The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), Mon 2 Apr 1900, Page 5
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