The Argentine Government submitted a proposal to the Chamber of Dep[?]ties at the end of last month for the expenditure of £10,000,000 on defence. ...
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The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), Mon 31 Aug 1908, Page 6
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