The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 7, Part 1John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell Macmillan, 1929 - Great Britain |
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a > a THE FIRST PORT PHILLIP SETTLEMENT 95 any foreign power on that part of the coast might , in the event of hostilities , greatly interrupt the communications with Port Jackson and materially endanger the tranquillity and security of ...
a > a THE FIRST PORT PHILLIP SETTLEMENT 95 any foreign power on that part of the coast might , in the event of hostilities , greatly interrupt the communications with Port Jackson and materially endanger the tranquillity and security of ...
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Of these 162,351 were within the limits of location , and , included in the number , were 32,879 residents of the Port Phillip District . Sydney was a town of considerable size ( 38,358 ; with suburbs , 45,190 ) , and Melbourne ( 10,954 ) ...
Of these 162,351 were within the limits of location , and , included in the number , were 32,879 residents of the Port Phillip District . Sydney was a town of considerable size ( 38,358 ; with suburbs , 45,190 ) , and Melbourne ( 10,954 ) ...
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ment at Port Darwin as well as the occupation of those large tracts in the interior which are suitable for pastoral occupation " . At a total cost of £ 420,720 the line was completed by 22 August 1872 . The cable company , as had been ...
ment at Port Darwin as well as the occupation of those large tracts in the interior which are suitable for pastoral occupation " . At a total cost of £ 420,720 the line was completed by 22 August 1872 . The cable company , as had been ...
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