Mr. James Mackintosh, one of the candidates for the seat in the Legislative Council for the Northern Province, addressed the electors in the Temperance-hall this evening, ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Fri 27 Jul 1888, Page 8
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