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Article : 58 wordsFITZROY V. TRINITY.—This match, which was to have taken place to-day, is postponed owing to the inclemency of the weather until further notice. ...
Article : 24 wordsThe French Government, following the example of the Emperor William at Berlin, are attacking the social evil in Paris and other French cities. ...
Article : 31 wordsThe usual fortnightly meeting of the Marine Board was held in the board-room yesterday afternoon. Present: Mr. T. M. Fisher (Master Warden), Wardens ...
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Article : 164 wordsThe Bank of England rate of discount on three mouths bills is now 4 per cent. The bank rater has been raised, ...
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Article : 262 wordsThe usual fortnightly meeting of this Board was held at Lenaker last evening at 6.30. There were present—Messrs. A. Strathern (chairman), J. Bidencope, A. H. ...
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Article : 164 wordsThe Premier (Sir John Forrest), speaking at the Northern Agricultural Show dinner yesterday, referred to the prosperity the Government had experienced during their ...
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Sat 31 Oct 1891, Page 3
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