The World of To-day: The Marvels of Nature and the Creations of Man, Volume 2Harry Johnston, Leslie Haden Baron Haden-Guest William H. Wise & Company, 1937 |
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... Governments have already made arrangements , assisted by the Commonwealth Government , with the British Government to avail themselves of the provisions of the Empire Settlement Act . New South Wales is to place 6,000 farm set- tlers ...
... Governments have already made arrangements , assisted by the Commonwealth Government , with the British Government to avail themselves of the provisions of the Empire Settlement Act . New South Wales is to place 6,000 farm set- tlers ...
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... government can enforce order when vast areas are restricted for communications to waterways , cumbrous junks , pretty but un- sound bridges and over - crowded towns . Foreigners have dis- turbed the ancient atmosphere by introducing ...
... government can enforce order when vast areas are restricted for communications to waterways , cumbrous junks , pretty but un- sound bridges and over - crowded towns . Foreigners have dis- turbed the ancient atmosphere by introducing ...
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... government were further emphasised by a fantastic Constitution which made all laws inoperative unless passed unanimously by the Parliament . The Poles are a very charming , brave , patriotic people , but they have never acquired those ...
... government were further emphasised by a fantastic Constitution which made all laws inoperative unless passed unanimously by the Parliament . The Poles are a very charming , brave , patriotic people , but they have never acquired those ...
Contents
INDIA Concluded | 501 |
MALAYA BORNEO AND HONG KONG | 527 |
AUSTRALIA | 531 |
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