I am not aware that betting in tobacconists’ shops has been legalised, but I am aware that thousands of pounds are wagered every week in some six or seven shops. ...
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Detailed lists, results, guides : 814 wordsA Local Land Board was held yesterday, at the Courthouse, Ballarat, before Messrs E. J. Nozum (laud officer) and Meakin. The following applications were dealt with:— ...
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Article : 1,243 wordsThe annual meeting of the above club was held last night at the Club hotel; Rev. Canon Radcliff in the chair. There was a good attendance. ...
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The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), Thu 27 Aug 1891, Page 4
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