THE somewhat absurd catechism which magistrates at times impose upon witnesses who are considered too young to understand the important nature of an oath are frequently. ...
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Article : 117 wordsDuring the past two Sundays the Rev. R. Edgar, the respected minister of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church here, has been unable to occupy his pulpit as he is suffering from ...
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Article : 97 wordsWILLIAM HENRY BULL was to have submitted to the usual public examination before the Registrar in Bankruptcy this morning, but when the case ...
Article : 82 wordsOur Brisbane correspondent wires:-- The first amateur championship meeting of the Brisbane Safety Bicycle Club was held on Saturday. The three miles safety ...
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The Australian Star (Sydney, NSW : 1887 - 1909), Mon 12 Oct 1891, Page 6
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