The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 7, Issue 1John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1933 - Great Britain |
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In 1850 , the term " responsible government " had indeed acquired a common meaning , but it had lost its old significance . It is quite certain that , when the Baldwins first demanded " responsible government " for Upper Canada ...
In 1850 , the term " responsible government " had indeed acquired a common meaning , but it had lost its old significance . It is quite certain that , when the Baldwins first demanded " responsible government " for Upper Canada ...
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Neither the remonstrance of the old Legislative Council , nor the petition of the new , mentioned responsible government . At first sight , this seems curious , for the term had gained currency in New South Wales before 1851.
Neither the remonstrance of the old Legislative Council , nor the petition of the new , mentioned responsible government . At first sight , this seems curious , for the term had gained currency in New South Wales before 1851.
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Responsible government was incompatible with a Governor appointed by another authority , if his conduct were to be ... As a statesman and constitutionalist he realised that responsible government implied complete freedom of action by ...
Responsible government was incompatible with a Governor appointed by another authority , if his conduct were to be ... As a statesman and constitutionalist he realised that responsible government implied complete freedom of action by ...
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