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Page 113
... politicians were even freer than they are today in the United States to vote as conscience , or interest , directed them . On the whole , politicians had been much more impressed with the merits of this situation than had the electors ...
... politicians were even freer than they are today in the United States to vote as conscience , or interest , directed them . On the whole , politicians had been much more impressed with the merits of this situation than had the electors ...
Page 114
... politicians and publicists , for forming some sort of federal Imperial government to which the self - governing colonies at least should send representatives . The plan roused little enthusiasm in Australia even among conservatives ...
... politicians and publicists , for forming some sort of federal Imperial government to which the self - governing colonies at least should send representatives . The plan roused little enthusiasm in Australia even among conservatives ...
Page 117
... politicians in Britain and Australia had made sporadic federation proposals . All were abortive , primarily because they were premature in the above sense . The beginning of the final successful movement dates from a speech made in 1889 ...
... politicians in Britain and Australia had made sporadic federation proposals . All were abortive , primarily because they were premature in the above sense . The beginning of the final successful movement dates from a speech made in 1889 ...
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CONVICTS AND CURRENCY 17881821 | 23 |
NEW PASTURES AND NEW ATTITUDES 18211851 | 45 |
DIGGERS AND DEMOCRATS 18511885 | 69 |
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