Mr. J. Earle, M. H. A. leader of the Labour party, addressed a meeting of the Franklin elcctors at Sandfly, last night There was a large attendance, over 200 ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Thu 21 Mar 1912, Page 5
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