Referring to the controversy which has arisen over the question of leave an the Federal Government departments, the Commissioner (Mr. D. C. M'Lachlan) ...
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The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), Tue 7 Apr 1908, Page 6
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