The Cambridge History of the British Empire: pt. 1. Australia; advisor Ernest ScottArthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians Cambridge University Press, 1933 - Commonwealth of Nations |
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... Victoria.2 Thus the effect of the gold discoveries on the staple industry of Australia was to disturb the conditions under which it had been carried on . But the industry adapted itself to the new conditions ; and , aided by decreased ...
... Victoria.2 Thus the effect of the gold discoveries on the staple industry of Australia was to disturb the conditions under which it had been carried on . But the industry adapted itself to the new conditions ; and , aided by decreased ...
Page 269
... Victoria . This farcical situation was ended when , in 1857 , Victoria declared the Sydney coins to be legal tender , and New South Wales in return im- posed an export duty on gold similar to that existing in Victoria . In 1863 the ...
... Victoria . This farcical situation was ended when , in 1857 , Victoria declared the Sydney coins to be legal tender , and New South Wales in return im- posed an export duty on gold similar to that existing in Victoria . In 1863 the ...
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... Victoria's hands , and after a tortuous negotiation , she had her way in 1867 . Such an agreement , however , suggested to Victoria's smaller neigh- bours , Tasmania and South Australia , who were feeling severely the loss of the market ...
... Victoria's hands , and after a tortuous negotiation , she had her way in 1867 . Such an agreement , however , suggested to Victoria's smaller neigh- bours , Tasmania and South Australia , who were feeling severely the loss of the market ...
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