President Roosevelt, whose term of office expires on March 5, has acknowledged the invitation of Mr. Deakin (Prime Minister of the Commonwealth) to visit Australia. ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Sat 3 Oct 1908, Page 19
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