The Cambridge History of the British Empire: pt. 1. Australia; advisor Ernest ScottArthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians Cambridge University Press, 1929 - Commonwealth of Nations |
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... passed . The imperial authorities had decided to supervise the " blackbirding " trade them- selves . In 1883 , however , Samuel Griffith having gained power at an election fought on the issue of Indian and Kanaka labour , stricter ...
... passed . The imperial authorities had decided to supervise the " blackbirding " trade them- selves . In 1883 , however , Samuel Griffith having gained power at an election fought on the issue of Indian and Kanaka labour , stricter ...
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... passed through the door which Russell left open , and Higinbotham would have shut . The veto was used in all matters with the forbearance that Russell had advised . Only five Acts from the Australian colonies were disallowed between ...
... passed through the door which Russell left open , and Higinbotham would have shut . The veto was used in all matters with the forbearance that Russell had advised . Only five Acts from the Australian colonies were disallowed between ...
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... passed the Assembly , but was mangled in the Legislative Council , which insisted on vital amendments . A prorogation , and the appointment of a batch of new members to the Council , had the desired effect , and the Enabling Bill was passed ...
... passed the Assembly , but was mangled in the Legislative Council , which insisted on vital amendments . A prorogation , and the appointment of a batch of new members to the Council , had the desired effect , and the Enabling Bill was passed ...
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