A History of Australia: The earth abideth for ever, 1851-1888Melbourne University Press, 1963 - Australia |
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Page 135
... Districts Separation Association . 27 Clause 34 of the Australian Colonies Government Act of 5 August 1850 empowered Her Majesty to erect the district northward of 30 ° south latitude into a separate colony or colonies upon the petition ...
... Districts Separation Association . 27 Clause 34 of the Australian Colonies Government Act of 5 August 1850 empowered Her Majesty to erect the district northward of 30 ° south latitude into a separate colony or colonies upon the petition ...
Page 168
... district of Victoria in July 1865 , the squatters in the district trained men to act as ' dummy ' selectors , and paid them £ 1 a day for their expenses . Officers in the Department of Lands in both Melbourne and Sydney received tips ...
... district of Victoria in July 1865 , the squatters in the district trained men to act as ' dummy ' selectors , and paid them £ 1 a day for their expenses . Officers in the Department of Lands in both Melbourne and Sydney received tips ...
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... district reported in December 1863 that ransacking of the mail - coaches , easing passengers of their money , theft by men dressed in rough drab coats , moleskin trousers and old cabbage - tree hats , and cattle - duffing were as ...
... district reported in December 1863 that ransacking of the mail - coaches , easing passengers of their money , theft by men dressed in rough drab coats , moleskin trousers and old cabbage - tree hats , and cattle - duffing were as ...
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