The following officers have passed the examinations for confirmation in their probationary appointments:—Lieutenant W. H. Bulleid, Lieutenant G. H. Downing, ...
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Article : 294 wordsSir,—"Desire for Improvement's" letter under this heading in "The Argus" on Wednesday is deserving of the fullest support. It is quite incomprehensible to us that a ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Tue 15 Mar 1910, Page 9
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