What is the origin of the name Melbourne?
English (mainly East Midlands): habitational name from Melbourne (Derbyshire) Melbourn (Cambridgeshire) or Melbourne in Thornton (East Yorkshire). The Derbyshire placename derives from Old English myln ‘mill’ + burna ‘spring stream’. The Cambridgeshire [...]
West Coast Times, Issue 9312 1892/05/03
...Melbourne, April 16. Mr William Watson, son of Mr Hector Watson, died at his father's residence,... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1892)
...Melbourne, April 16. Mr William Watson, son of Mr Hector Watson, died at his father's residence,... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1892)
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West Coast Times, 1909/06/05
...in the intercolonial trade. MELBOURNE, June 3.-Arrived Kassa from Greymouth. SYDNEY, June 4.- - Arrived Wanaka from New Zealand. [BY... (Lyttelton, West Coast, New Zealand - 1868)
...in the intercolonial trade. MELBOURNE, June 3.-Arrived Kassa from Greymouth. SYDNEY, June 4.- - Arrived Wanaka from New Zealand. [BY... (Lyttelton, West Coast, New Zealand - 1868)
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West Coast Times, 1915/04/15
...LEGALITY OF A WILL. MELBOURNE, April .-.-The legality of Madame Nordica's 1910 will is questioned. It is alleged that she... (Egypt, Egypt - 1910)
...LEGALITY OF A WILL. MELBOURNE, April .-.-The legality of Madame Nordica's 1910 will is questioned. It is alleged that she... (Egypt, Egypt - 1910)
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West Coast Times, Issue 1320 1869/12/15
...e > W. H. M'Mitchen, Hugh Melbourne and Fiji. Crafee W j L O'Hallor an, Matthew Ca P ital-£250,000 m... (Bowden, West Coast, New Zealand - 1864)
...e > W. H. M'Mitchen, Hugh Melbourne and Fiji. Crafee W j L O'Hallor an, Matthew Ca P ital-£250,000 m... (Bowden, West Coast, New Zealand - 1864)
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West Coast Times, Issue 7482 1889/08/29
...wines, at London, Paris, Melbourne Sydney, and at the other colonv.j. j CHuac Hrs, Revell Btreet Hokitiki , Jaauaty let,... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1883)
...wines, at London, Paris, Melbourne Sydney, and at the other colonv.j. j CHuac Hrs, Revell Btreet Hokitiki , Jaauaty let,... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1883)
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West Coast Times, Issue 7193 1888/09/15
...wines, at London, Paris, Melbourne Sydney, and at the other colonies. J CHURCHTS, Reve strcek flok Uifca nuflfy let, Hsfls... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1870)
...wines, at London, Paris, Melbourne Sydney, and at the other colonies. J CHURCHTS, Reve strcek flok Uifca nuflfy let, Hsfls... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1870)
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West Coast Times, Issue 1554 1870/09/20
...Leave Arrive at Arrive at Sydney Melbourne. v I ° J*" don 7 la Marseilles. So hampton 1870 1870 1870... (Arrive, West Coast, New Zealand - 1870)
...Leave Arrive at Arrive at Sydney Melbourne. v I ° J*" don 7 la Marseilles. So hampton 1870 1870 1870... (Arrive, West Coast, New Zealand - 1870)
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West Coast Times, Issue 10047 1895/02/28
...wines, at London, ossins Extra Paris Melbourne, Sydney, 2nd at the - 2 other col" niea. (NILHY'S DRY Oiy J.... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1870)
...wines, at London, ossins Extra Paris Melbourne, Sydney, 2nd at the - 2 other col" niea. (NILHY'S DRY Oiy J.... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1870)
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West Coast Times, Issue 9704 1893/12/18
...<** sex "i their own Paris Melbourne> Sydney, and at the localities at work tor us. New business. o t}... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1893)
...<** sex "i their own Paris Melbourne> Sydney, and at the localities at work tor us. New business. o t}... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1893)
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West Coast Times, 1911/06/29
...COUNT. [per press association-copyright.] MELBOURNE, June, 28. The preliminary count of the census has been completed. This shows tbe population... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1911)
...COUNT. [per press association-copyright.] MELBOURNE, June, 28. The preliminary count of the census has been completed. This shows tbe population... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1911)
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West Coast Times, 1910/06/15
...PRESS ASSOCIATION. - COPYRIGHT.] MELBOURNE, June 14. A libel action which has just commenced here is exciting much interest. Archbishop... (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - 1910)
...PRESS ASSOCIATION. - COPYRIGHT.] MELBOURNE, June 14. A libel action which has just commenced here is exciting much interest. Archbishop... (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - 1910)
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West Coast Times, 1912/08/22
...FIRE IN A CHURCH. MELBOURNE, August 21.-A fire seriously damaged, the Baptist Church at West Melbourne. Incendiarism is suspected.... (West, West Coast, New Zealand - 1912)
...FIRE IN A CHURCH. MELBOURNE, August 21.-A fire seriously damaged, the Baptist Church at West Melbourne. Incendiarism is suspected.... (West, West Coast, New Zealand - 1912)
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West Coast Times, Issue 3818 1881/07/04
...Melbourne, July 1. The Intercolonial football match, between team 30f Victoria and New South Wales, took... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 2000)
...Melbourne, July 1. The Intercolonial football match, between team 30f Victoria and New South Wales, took... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 2000)
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West Coast Times, 1909/08/09
...MELBOURNE, August 7.- The High Commissioner's Bill was read a first time in the Federal House... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 2000)
...MELBOURNE, August 7.- The High Commissioner's Bill was read a first time in the Federal House... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 2000)
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West Coast Times, Issue 3056 1875/07/23
...Melbourne, June 10, 1875. POST OFFICE HOTEL, Gibson's Quay & Sewell-street, Hokitika. m HE following NEWSPAPERS... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1875)
...Melbourne, June 10, 1875. POST OFFICE HOTEL, Gibson's Quay & Sewell-street, Hokitika. m HE following NEWSPAPERS... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1875)
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West Coast Times, 1913/07/21
...were re-vaccinated before release. MELBOURNE, July 1 (1. Some of), 000 people have been vaccinated. AIOPE CASES TX SYDNEY. SYDENY,... (Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom - 1913)
...were re-vaccinated before release. MELBOURNE, July 1 (1. Some of), 000 people have been vaccinated. AIOPE CASES TX SYDNEY. SYDENY,... (Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom - 1913)
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West Coast Times, 1910/07/01
...office in Melbourne. AVIATION.- MELBOURNE, June 30.-Some twenty entries have been received by the Defence Department for the flying machine... (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - 1910)
...office in Melbourne. AVIATION.- MELBOURNE, June 30.-Some twenty entries have been received by the Defence Department for the flying machine... (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - 1910)
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West Coast Times, 1913/06/19
...-r.OI VKTOIi T.] MELBOURNE, June 18. The palitifril situation has not developed. Everythin", is still held up, pending somethin"... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1800)
...-r.OI VKTOIi T.] MELBOURNE, June 18. The palitifril situation has not developed. Everythin", is still held up, pending somethin"... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1800)
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West Coast Times, 1912/08/01
...ft MARKET IN RUSSIA. MELBOURNE, July Sl.-Sir Ceorge Reid advises that lie has,been informed that there is a good market... (Russia, Russian Federation - 1912)
...ft MARKET IN RUSSIA. MELBOURNE, July Sl.-Sir Ceorge Reid advises that lie has,been informed that there is a good market... (Russia, Russian Federation - 1912)
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West Coast Times, 1913/08/30
...topm ASSOCIATION. - COPTBIOHT.I MELBOURNE, August 29. The Australasian Open Golf Championship commenced at Sandringham to-day. Tho weather was gusty... (Sandringham, West Coast, New Zealand - 1913)
...topm ASSOCIATION. - COPTBIOHT.I MELBOURNE, August 29. The Australasian Open Golf Championship commenced at Sandringham to-day. Tho weather was gusty... (Sandringham, West Coast, New Zealand - 1913)
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West Coast Times, Issue 9104 1891/08/21
...and Honolulu, touching at Melbourne (Victoria) and Wellington ( ew Zealand) at the option of the con#ractor, on tbe return... (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - 1891)
...and Honolulu, touching at Melbourne (Victoria) and Wellington ( ew Zealand) at the option of the con#ractor, on tbe return... (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - 1891)
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West Coast Times, Issue 136 1866/02/24
...from Dunedin. Alma, from Melbourne William, brigantine, from Sydney Spray, sohoont-r, from Ohristchurch Claud Hamilton, 8 s, from Bluff and... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 2000)
...from Dunedin. Alma, from Melbourne William, brigantine, from Sydney Spray, sohoont-r, from Ohristchurch Claud Hamilton, 8 s, from Bluff and... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 2000)
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West Coast Times, Issue 13847 1906/06/14
...Paper. Fund Started in Melbourne Sydney, Jane 13 The Telegraph, in + leading article entitled. An Australasian Obligation," says a... (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - 1906)
...Paper. Fund Started in Melbourne Sydney, Jane 13 The Telegraph, in + leading article entitled. An Australasian Obligation," says a... (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - 1906)
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West Coast Times, Issue 6108 1886/01/08
...throughout tbe Colonies, in Melbourne Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and London and through them supplies confidentia information to subscribers. Head Office... (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - 1886)
...throughout tbe Colonies, in Melbourne Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and London and through them supplies confidentia information to subscribers. Head Office... (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - 1886)
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West Coast Times, Issue 2225 1872/11/16
... Mr Lowman, Thomas Collie, George Melbourne, J. Dawson, John M'Laughlin, Hug U Foreman, John Nidd, Robert Freeman, Jas. Pippin,... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1872)
... Mr Lowman, Thomas Collie, George Melbourne, J. Dawson, John M'Laughlin, Hug U Foreman, John Nidd, Robert Freeman, Jas. Pippin,... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1872)
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West Coast Times, 1910/04/13
...THE BREED OF HORSES. MELBOURNE, April 12.-During the three seasons-, which the Government has had control in respect of stallions... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1973)
...THE BREED OF HORSES. MELBOURNE, April 12.-During the three seasons-, which the Government has had control in respect of stallions... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1973)
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West Coast Times, 1915/07/28
...27 at 8.0 p.rn.) MELBOURNE, July 27. Colonel Selbeiii, the head of the Red Cross Society in Egypt gives an... (Egypt, Egypt - 1915)
...27 at 8.0 p.rn.) MELBOURNE, July 27. Colonel Selbeiii, the head of the Red Cross Society in Egypt gives an... (Egypt, Egypt - 1915)
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West Coast Times, Issue 12535 1903/06/24
...Melbourne, June 23 The Federal Cabinet is.' considering* tbe despatches that recently passed between the Governor-General... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1901)
...Melbourne, June 23 The Federal Cabinet is.' considering* tbe despatches that recently passed between the Governor-General... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1901)
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West Coast Times, 1910/04/11
...MELBOURNE, April B.-A report brought from London by Mr Davidson, Inspector-General of Public Works, embodying a... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1800)
...MELBOURNE, April B.-A report brought from London by Mr Davidson, Inspector-General of Public Works, embodying a... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1800)
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West Coast Times, 1911/05/03
.... . MELBOURNE, April 3. No criminal trial in recent years in' Australia has attracted so much attention... (Porter, West Coast, New Zealand - 1911)
.... . MELBOURNE, April 3. No criminal trial in recent years in' Australia has attracted so much attention... (Porter, West Coast, New Zealand - 1911)
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West Coast Times, 1910/06/13
...QUESTION OF GRADING. MELBOURNE, June 10. Following upon the question raised by the recent, deputation, the Minister of Customs... (New, West Coast, New Zealand - 1910)
...QUESTION OF GRADING. MELBOURNE, June 10. Following upon the question raised by the recent, deputation, the Minister of Customs... (New, West Coast, New Zealand - 1910)
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West Coast Times, 1915/08/03
...MUTINY ON A TROOPSHIP. MELBOURNE, August 1. A regrettable disturbance preceded the departure of a troopship. Owing- to the refusal,... (Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom - 1915)
...MUTINY ON A TROOPSHIP. MELBOURNE, August 1. A regrettable disturbance preceded the departure of a troopship. Owing- to the refusal,... (Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom - 1915)
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West Coast Times, 1910/08/11
...ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE. MELBOURNE, August 10-The Federal Government is trying to induce the British Association for the Advancement of... (Clarence, West Coast, New Zealand - 1910)
...ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE. MELBOURNE, August 10-The Federal Government is trying to induce the British Association for the Advancement of... (Clarence, West Coast, New Zealand - 1910)
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West Coast Times, Issue 7726 1890/06/17
...Communication twice weekly by the Paris Melbourne, Sydney, and at the Otner coion es. OHURG Hra, quoted, delivered at WEST... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1890)
...Communication twice weekly by the Paris Melbourne, Sydney, and at the Otner coion es. OHURG Hra, quoted, delivered at WEST... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1890)
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West Coast Times, Issue 10313 1896/07/01
...Melbourne, June 30. A reward of £100 is offered formfqrmation leading to the arrest of Geake,... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1892)
...Melbourne, June 30. A reward of £100 is offered formfqrmation leading to the arrest of Geake,... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1892)
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West Coast Times, 1909/06/19
...MELBOURNE, June 17- James Barbour, a^ well-known cross country rider, died from injuries received when schooling... (Flemington, West Coast, New Zealand - 1909)
...MELBOURNE, June 17- James Barbour, a^ well-known cross country rider, died from injuries received when schooling... (Flemington, West Coast, New Zealand - 1909)
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West Coast Times, Issue 831 1868/05/22
...Melbourne, March 16, 1868. Edwabd Gubb, J. B. Cooke, Witnesses to the signature of Thomas Collins.... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1868)
...Melbourne, March 16, 1868. Edwabd Gubb, J. B. Cooke, Witnesses to the signature of Thomas Collins.... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1868)
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West Coast Times, Issue 10903 1898/02/05
...wines, at London Paris, Melbourne Sydney, and at the other colon, 33. J Ui Ufl OFl'-ft, Uokitika CNBTJRANOF COMPANIKS NORTH... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1898)
...wines, at London Paris, Melbourne Sydney, and at the other colon, 33. J Ui Ufl OFl'-ft, Uokitika CNBTJRANOF COMPANIKS NORTH... (London, London, United Kingdom - 1898)
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West Coast Times, Issue 1323 1869/12/18
...aye London via London via Sydney Melbourne. jtarseilles. so'hampton 1870 1870 1870 1870... (Arrive, West Coast, New Zealand - 1870)
...aye London via London via Sydney Melbourne. jtarseilles. so'hampton 1870 1870 1870 1870... (Arrive, West Coast, New Zealand - 1870)
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West Coast Times, Issue 2486 1877/03/19
...£} 26 Lonsdale-street, East Melbourne Victoria. Established 1849. Importers and Manufacturers of all de criptions of Saddlery. Orders careful executed,... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1849)
...£} 26 Lonsdale-street, East Melbourne Victoria. Established 1849. Importers and Manufacturers of all de criptions of Saddlery. Orders careful executed,... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1849)
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West Coast Times, Issue 3984 1882/01/10
...won at Lou-lon, Paris, Melbourne Sydney, and various Colonial Exhibition " The highest standard of excellence is universally accorded to... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1879)
...won at Lou-lon, Paris, Melbourne Sydney, and various Colonial Exhibition " The highest standard of excellence is universally accorded to... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1879)
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West Coast Times, 1909/06/12
...MELBOURNE, June 11.- Recently a new arrival from New Zealand while staying at the Melbourne Cafe... (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - 1909)
...MELBOURNE, June 11.- Recently a new arrival from New Zealand while staying at the Melbourne Cafe... (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - 1909)
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West Coast Times, 1911/08/26
...cycling accident. A LANDSLIDE. MELBOURNE, August, 25.-A remarkable landslide occurred at a high camp near Kilmore. It displaced an area... (Vale, West Coast, New Zealand - 1911)
...cycling accident. A LANDSLIDE. MELBOURNE, August, 25.-A remarkable landslide occurred at a high camp near Kilmore. It displaced an area... (Vale, West Coast, New Zealand - 1911)
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West Coast Times, 1910/07/07
...MELBOURNE, July 6- I The Governor's Speech at the opening of the State Parliament to-day will... (Maffra, West Coast, New Zealand - 1910)
...MELBOURNE, July 6- I The Governor's Speech at the opening of the State Parliament to-day will... (Maffra, West Coast, New Zealand - 1910)
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West Coast Times, 1916/03/25
...24th at 9.30 p.m.) MELBOURNE, March 24. The State Government has reduced the price of Hour to £ll 7s 6d... (Constable, West Coast, New Zealand - 1916)
...24th at 9.30 p.m.) MELBOURNE, March 24. The State Government has reduced the price of Hour to £ll 7s 6d... (Constable, West Coast, New Zealand - 1916)
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West Coast Times, 1911/07/17
...Rocks. DUTY ON BANANAS. MELBOURNE, July, id.-Mr. W. W. Hughes, (Acting Federal Premier), has received a numerously signed petition from... (Seal, West Coast, New Zealand - 1911)
...Rocks. DUTY ON BANANAS. MELBOURNE, July, id.-Mr. W. W. Hughes, (Acting Federal Premier), has received a numerously signed petition from... (Seal, West Coast, New Zealand - 1911)
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West Coast Times, 1912/03/08
...ASSOCIATION.-COPYRIGHT.] MELBOURNE, March 2. Tho Federal Government has appointed Mr. Donald Campbell, of South Australia, an ex-Labour... (South, West Coast, New Zealand - 1912)
...ASSOCIATION.-COPYRIGHT.] MELBOURNE, March 2. Tho Federal Government has appointed Mr. Donald Campbell, of South Australia, an ex-Labour... (South, West Coast, New Zealand - 1912)
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West Coast Times, Issue 6462 1887/04/09
...Melbourne, March 30, 1886- Some time since, after over twenty years of newspaper employment, the latter... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1886)
...Melbourne, March 30, 1886- Some time since, after over twenty years of newspaper employment, the latter... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1886)
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West Coast Times, 1915/04/30
...at 10 55 p.m.) MELBOURNE, April 29, In the House, Mr. An .toy hotly protested because lire Di puty Chief... (Turkey, Turkey - 1915)
...at 10 55 p.m.) MELBOURNE, April 29, In the House, Mr. An .toy hotly protested because lire Di puty Chief... (Turkey, Turkey - 1915)
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West Coast Times, Issue 866 1868/07/02
...Mithewson, J. M. (2) Bell, Stephen Melbourne, Leonard Bell, Wm. Miller, A. J. Bishop, William Moar, Lawrence Bingham, J. D.... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1868)
...Mithewson, J. M. (2) Bell, Stephen Melbourne, Leonard Bell, Wm. Miller, A. J. Bishop, William Moar, Lawrence Bingham, J. D.... (West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand - 1868)
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What is the origin of the name Melbourne?
English (mainly East Midlands): habitational name from Melbourne (Derbyshire) Melbourn (Cambridgeshire) or Melbourne in Thornton (East Yorkshire). The Derbyshire placename derives from Old English myln ‘mill’ + burna ‘spring stream’. The Cambridgeshire [...]