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... issued respecting the days that have been appointed for the hoisting of the Union Jack from 8 A.M. till sunset : - on Government buildings , the period being Feb. 20. - Birthday of the Princess Royal . March 18. - Birthday of Princess ...
... issued respecting the days that have been appointed for the hoisting of the Union Jack from 8 A.M. till sunset : - on Government buildings , the period being Feb. 20. - Birthday of the Princess Royal . March 18. - Birthday of Princess ...
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... issued a Supplement containing a coloured illustration of the National Flag , and an article by Mr. W. H. St. John Hope . This Supplement has been re- printed , and can be obtained from the office : Various questions connected with the ...
... issued a Supplement containing a coloured illustration of the National Flag , and an article by Mr. W. H. St. John Hope . This Supplement has been re- printed , and can be obtained from the office : Various questions connected with the ...
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... issued this spring , by a Mr. Williamson , in which was described the rise of the Huguenot Church at Provins , Seine et periodical it appeared , or anything about Marne . If any readers know in what it , they will much oblige the ...
... issued this spring , by a Mr. Williamson , in which was described the rise of the Huguenot Church at Provins , Seine et periodical it appeared , or anything about Marne . If any readers know in what it , they will much oblige the ...
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... issued during that period , and it is almost certain that some of the arms now in use had their origin in this source . L. S. M. PARISH REGISTERS BURNT IN 1837. - Is any record to be found of the destruction by fire of the registers in ...
... issued during that period , and it is almost certain that some of the arms now in use had their origin in this source . L. S. M. PARISH REGISTERS BURNT IN 1837. - Is any record to be found of the destruction by fire of the registers in ...
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... issued on 12 Aug. , 1704 , represents quite every case , that of the year given : —a correct numbering , then the first copy George ( 1738-1820 ) . Son of Frederick Louis . 11 8. II . JULY 9 , 1910. ] 23 NOTES AND QUERIES .
... issued on 12 Aug. , 1704 , represents quite every case , that of the year given : —a correct numbering , then the first copy George ( 1738-1820 ) . Son of Frederick Louis . 11 8. II . JULY 9 , 1910. ] 23 NOTES AND QUERIES .
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