Parliament was opened to-day with the usual ceremony. The Governor's speech states that the contract for direct mail communication will be submitted; also a bill to give authority to enter into a ...
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Article : 35 wordsMessrs. Randell, Locke, Burgess, and Stephen Parker have accepted nomince seats in the Legislative Council. Governor Robinson has promised to introduce a ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Mon 12 Jul 1880, Page 3
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