The SPEAKER (the Hon. A. Norton) took the chair at 3.30 p.m., and read prayers. Questions. Sir T. M'ILEWRAITH in the absence of Sir S. ...
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Evening Observer (Brisbane, Qld. : 1887 - 1907), Thu 4 Dec 1890, Page 7
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