The builders' strike in London has extended to firms outside the Master Builders' Association, and now a big general strike is threatened. ...
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Article : 139 wordsThe polling in East Fife where Mr. Asquith has to seek re-election through his acceptance of the office of Secretary of State for War, has been fixed for the 15th inst. ...
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Article : 368 wordsIn this week's "Western Mail" a fine fullpage illustration is given of the new chapel of St. Mary and St. George, which has been erected in the grounds of the Church ...
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Article : 106 wordsThe articles in the Australian Press and the message from the Premier of New South Wales in favour of Home Rule have called forth a comment from the "Standard." Rc ...
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The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Fri 3 Apr 1914, Page 7
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