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Newspaper
Mackay Mercury
Location
Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1903
Page
3
Local notices recount a dispute over land among residents near Waiprairie. The conflict centers on claims by several families, including the Whitakers and the Homies, with efforts to broker peace and prevent further injuries. Authorities urge restraint.
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