In the House of Commons last night Mr. John Lawson Walton, Liberal member for South Leeds, moved the amendment on the Address in Reply to Queen's Speech of ...
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Article : 272 wordsMr. Russell has compiled a map showing the rainfall in the colony from the 10th to the 15th inst. inclusive. It is a most interesting document, as it proves that the colony ...
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Article : 66 wordsFurther prosecutions under the Factories and Shops Act came before Mr. Nicolson, P.M., at the District Court yesterday, when Mr. Lewis Cohen, clothing manufacturer, 371 and 373 Bourke-street ...
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Article : 66 wordsThe well-known cadet ship [?]esperus, which leaves Port Melbourne for London this afternoon, was visited yesterday by Lord and Lady Brassey, who were received ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Thu 17 Feb 1898, Page 5
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