The Royal Colonial Institute yesterday entertained Mr. W. A. Watt (Premier of Victoria) at luncheon. Among those present were Lord Emmott (Parliamentary ...
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The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Fri 4 Apr 1913, Page 7
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