The "matchless example" of how not to educate a people, referred to in "The Age" of 8th June, was a vexed question with a little deputation, representing the Calivil ...
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Article : 270 wordsIn addition to the ten-round middle weight contest at the Stadium this evening between Les. Gleeson (W.A.) and Jack Cellately (Vic). the Baker management has also decided to stage a ...
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Article : 412 wordsCAMPERDOWN.—A set of snooker balls, valued at £15, and £2 10/ in cash were stolen from the billiard room at the mechanics' institute on Sunday night. ...
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Article : 42 wordsCAMPERDOWN.—The local butter factory received 88,200 lb. of butter fat and [?] dozen eggs from suppliers during May. The payments amounted to £8667 11/8. ...
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The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), Wed 13 Jun 1917, Page 10
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