Brigadier-General W. R. Shafter, who commands the Department of California, has been appointed to the command of the troops which are proceeding to ...
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Article : 71 wordsAdditional returns received in connection with the referendum raise the totals to—For the bill, 35,372; age [?] 17,175. Mr. Kingston, when asked what ...
Article : 80 wordsThe 10 Chinese who were arrested at Camooweal, where they crossed the border from South Australia, were fined £50 each, and ordered to be deported ...
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Article : 58 wordsThe Legislative Assembly has agreed to reduce the duty on coal to Is. all round, and to admit coke duty free. ...
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Article : 65 wordsAt a meeting of the Opposition to-day. Mr. Bird was elected leader, with Messrs. Lewis and Dobson as his colleagues. ...
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The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), Fri 17 Jun 1898, Page 2
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