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Page 248
... vote upon the guilt or innocence of the Prisoner , and finally to pronounce the judgment of the Court . Your Royal Highness will perceive that this Officer , the Judge Advocate , is at once the committing Magistrate , Grand Jury ...
... vote upon the guilt or innocence of the Prisoner , and finally to pronounce the judgment of the Court . Your Royal Highness will perceive that this Officer , the Judge Advocate , is at once the committing Magistrate , Grand Jury ...
Page 324
... party - he feels as a Briton ; And , to - night if you vote one fresh wreath in his favor , Let it ' twine round your bowls , and ' twill bloom there for ever ! Australia ! whilst met on this festive occasion , To 324 January 1825.
... party - he feels as a Briton ; And , to - night if you vote one fresh wreath in his favor , Let it ' twine round your bowls , and ' twill bloom there for ever ! Australia ! whilst met on this festive occasion , To 324 January 1825.
Page 371
... vote if necessary . The council had the power to reject laws proposed by the governor , and new bills no longer needed the certification of the chief justice , but the opinions of all three judges were to be sought in cases of doubt ...
... vote if necessary . The council had the power to reject laws proposed by the governor , and new bills no longer needed the certification of the chief justice , but the opinions of all three judges were to be sought in cases of doubt ...
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