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385:Superintendent of Telegraphs
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478:History of South Australia
322:Protector of Aborigines
295:Main Roads, Gambiertown
30:Australian Commonwealth
379:Stipendiary Magistrate
200:Government Storekeeper
265:Legislative Librarian
450:Stamps of the World
397:Titles Registration
289:Manager of Railways
258:Legislative Council
302:Northern Territory
243:Inspector of Sheep
194:Government Printer
168:Deeds Registration
115:Convict Department
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337:Private Secretary
309:Official Assignee
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