The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 2John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1929 - Commonwealth of Nations |
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But this refusal must be exercised with the greatest discretion , and with the
knowledge that it would be a legitimate ground for the Councillors ' resignation ; a
course they would doubtless adopt if they believed that public opinion would ...
But this refusal must be exercised with the greatest discretion , and with the
knowledge that it would be a legitimate ground for the Councillors ' resignation ; a
course they would doubtless adopt if they believed that public opinion would ...
Page 435
TRANSPORTATION TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA 435 But during 1845-6 public
opinion began to swing round to the opposite view , notwithstanding that the
Governor , John Hutt , pointed to the manner in which the other Australian
colonies ...
TRANSPORTATION TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA 435 But during 1845-6 public
opinion began to swing round to the opposite view , notwithstanding that the
Governor , John Hutt , pointed to the manner in which the other Australian
colonies ...
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OPINION ON COLONIAL GOVERNMENT 681 country when colonial trade was
small and when the universal adoption of free trade was the cherished hope of
British statesmanship . What other advantages remained ? The colonies had ...
OPINION ON COLONIAL GOVERNMENT 681 country when colonial trade was
small and when the universal adoption of free trade was the cherished hope of
British statesmanship . What other advantages remained ? The colonies had ...
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