His Excellency the Governor-General presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council yesterday morning. Her Kxcellency Lady Helen Munro ...
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Article : 709 wordsThe election to fill the vacancy in the House of Representatives caused by the death of Dr. Carty Salmon, who had represented the Grampians since early in 1915, ...
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Article : 281 wordsAt Half-past 10.—Professional Officers Association Commonwealth Public Service v. Public Service Commissioner and others (part heard). Supreme Court. ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Thu 25 Oct 1917, Page 4
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