In October last year the King instituted the "Edward Medal," to be awarded to those who endanger their own lives in saving or attempting to save the lives of others ...
Article : 110 wordsThere are persistent rumours in political circles that Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, whose health has been the cause of much misgiving of late, will retire shortly ...
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Article : 177 wordsPercy Owen, at Canterbury and Surrey Hills, allotments. Small and Edwards, at Black Rock, Sandringham, allotments. ...
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Article : 79 wordsThe match finished in Sydney on Thursday was the eighty-first played between England and Australia. Of these England has won 34 and Australia 32, and 15 have ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Sat 29 Feb 1908, Page 19
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