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Article : 146 wordsFriday being the anniversary of the separation of Queensland from New South Wales was observed as a general holiday. The ...
Article : 30 wordsReferring to the postponement of the first test match in Sydney between England and Australia, the London "Sportsman" of to-day ...
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Advertising : 36 wordsThe directors of the South Australian Land and Mortgage Co. have reported that a loss of £1108 was made on the past year's operations. ...
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The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), Fri 17 Dec 1897, Page 10
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