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Page 19
... miles , of which the company have constructed 243 miles in consideration of a land grant of 12,000 acres per mile , and the Government the remaining ninety - six miles out of the public funds . The junction of the company's line , the ...
... miles , of which the company have constructed 243 miles in consideration of a land grant of 12,000 acres per mile , and the Government the remaining ninety - six miles out of the public funds . The junction of the company's line , the ...
Page 67
... miles in width and fifteen miles in depth is reserved to the Government , the latter will have a large area of good land at their disposal as well as the company , so that between the two a numerous body of settlers may be accommo ...
... miles in width and fifteen miles in depth is reserved to the Government , the latter will have a large area of good land at their disposal as well as the company , so that between the two a numerous body of settlers may be accommo ...
Page 135
... miles from Geraldton , and extending along the coast just behind the sea - coast in the direction of Dongara for about 25 miles , vary in width , say , from three - quarters of a mile wide to two miles ; the Back Flats run parallel with ...
... miles from Geraldton , and extending along the coast just behind the sea - coast in the direction of Dongara for about 25 miles , vary in width , say , from three - quarters of a mile wide to two miles ; the Back Flats run parallel with ...
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