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... 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 . Spirits served ...
... 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 . Spirits served ...
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... 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 to the ...
... 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 to the ...
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... Records of Australia , series I , vol . V , p . 90 In 1806 the following was the form of the ticket : " The bearer the time expires convicted at came in 180 , ( or prisoner for life ) , has the Governor's permission to gain his ...
... Records of Australia , series I , vol . V , p . 90 In 1806 the following was the form of the ticket : " The bearer the time expires convicted at came in 180 , ( or prisoner for life ) , has the Governor's permission to gain his ...
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