The R.M.S. Corinthic, which arrived here at midnight on Tuesday from England, via South Africa, berthed at Princes Wharf yesterday morning. She ...
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Article : 368 wordsMr. Bertram Mackennal, the Australian sculptor, was entertained at a banquet at the Trocadero last evening. There were 120 persons present, and ...
Article : 284 wordsWhile relying upon the Powers to secure a settlement of the international aspect of the Bosnia and Herzegovina annexation question, the Premier of ...
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Article : 46 wordsMr. G. T. Allen, Secretary to the Treasury, has been appointed Chief Commissioner to the Old Age Pensions Administration. Mr. Allen will ...
Article : 212 wordsChina has expressed her willingness to see that the contract terms under which British capital has been advanced for the construction of Chinese ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Thu 18 Mar 1909, Page 5
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