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Page 58
... ment I shall refer to the regulations merely so far as they affect the South - western Division . Subject to such reservations as the Government may see fit to make for public purposes , and to the sale by public auctions of town and ...
... ment I shall refer to the regulations merely so far as they affect the South - western Division . Subject to such reservations as the Government may see fit to make for public purposes , and to the sale by public auctions of town and ...
Page 67
... ment the Government were precluded from otherwise alienating any lands within the forty miles until the completion of the line ; and though prior to that time a good deal of land had been disposed of within the forty - mile boundary ...
... ment the Government were precluded from otherwise alienating any lands within the forty miles until the completion of the line ; and though prior to that time a good deal of land had been disposed of within the forty - mile boundary ...
Page 95
... ment , and in reply to questions , put in the most insinuating tone of voice , unanimously expressed a desire to return as speedily as possible to their old hunting - grounds , “ Me like um bush , possum , kangaroo , " the answer of one ...
... ment , and in reply to questions , put in the most insinuating tone of voice , unanimously expressed a desire to return as speedily as possible to their old hunting - grounds , “ Me like um bush , possum , kangaroo , " the answer of one ...
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