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... Historical Records of Australia , series I , vol . II , pp . 354–5 THE DRINK TRAFFIC It was generally accepted in New South Wales that the greatest incentive to labour was not the threat of a flogging but the offer of strong drink ...
... Historical Records of Australia , series I , vol . II , pp . 354–5 THE DRINK TRAFFIC It was generally accepted in New South Wales that the greatest incentive to labour was not the threat of a flogging but the offer of strong drink ...
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... Historical Records of New South Wales , vol . IV , p . 587 Governor King explained his policy : The regulations respecting private investments brought for sale , and the advantage Government has given the settlers of supplying their ...
... Historical Records of New South Wales , vol . IV , p . 587 Governor King explained his policy : The regulations respecting private investments brought for sale , and the advantage Government has given the settlers of supplying their ...
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... Historical Records of Australia , series I , vol . III , pp . 526-7 IMPORT DUTIES IMPOSED The need for a new jail to replace one that had been deliberately burnt down , as well as the need for a government - run orphan school , had led ...
... Historical Records of Australia , series I , vol . III , pp . 526-7 IMPORT DUTIES IMPOSED The need for a new jail to replace one that had been deliberately burnt down , as well as the need for a government - run orphan school , had led ...
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