An inquest was held yesterday afternoon on the body of Mr. Donald Matheson, before Mr. J. Lambert, J.P., coroner. The body, which was lying face downwards in a pool of ...
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Article : 294 wordsThe interest in politics has for the moment slackened amidst the Jubilee preparations, but at the same time the foreign horizon has again become murky, and further events may ...
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Article : 146 wordsAn open-air anti-Chinese demonstration was held yesterday afternoon, and was attended by about 1,000 persons. Resolutions were earned unanimously:—" That the ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Mon 18 Jul 1887, Page 6
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