The Cambridge History of the British Empire: pt. 1. Australia. pt. 2. New ZealandArthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians The University Press, 1933 - Great Britain |
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Page 184
... produced a few ounces of wiry hair , but it seemed beyond the scope of imagination to conceive of them as the basis of a national industry . Since the hairy coat encumbered the sheep in the hot weather , it was cut off and thrown aside ...
... produced a few ounces of wiry hair , but it seemed beyond the scope of imagination to conceive of them as the basis of a national industry . Since the hairy coat encumbered the sheep in the hot weather , it was cut off and thrown aside ...
Page 253
... produced when demanded , and this was a cause of constant irritation . A man who had lost or mislaid or forgotten to ... producing harsh reprisals . Early in 1853 there had been a threat of armed resistance to the Government at the Turon ...
... produced when demanded , and this was a cause of constant irritation . A man who had lost or mislaid or forgotten to ... producing harsh reprisals . Early in 1853 there had been a threat of armed resistance to the Government at the Turon ...
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... produce gold with comparatively less labour than any manufactured commodity ; and with the gold she could import her manufactures from countries where they were produced with comparatively less labour than gold . This is the cardinal ...
... produce gold with comparatively less labour than any manufactured commodity ; and with the gold she could import her manufactures from countries where they were produced with comparatively less labour than gold . This is the cardinal ...
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