In response to persistent Irish demands for a national university, Mr. Birrell, Chief Secretary for Ireland, in the House of Commons yesterday, moved for leave to ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Thu 2 Apr 1908, Page 5
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