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Scotland's peasant virtue and the Separation debate
A long recital celebrates Scottish Highland valor in wars from Bannockburn to Waterloo, praises peasant independence and religious fidelity, and argues for Port Phillip’s separation from New South Wales as a bolster to freedom and local governance. A NSW councilor defends his stance and teases resignation, joking about the mail coach to Melbourne.
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Cimille
Thaye
Old
Caledonia
Fontaine Wasboe
Romana
Agticola
Bya
Hay
Daplin Castle
Bannockburn
Waterloo
Wactare
Ahsy
Imperial Guard
Invicibles
Scotland
Napoleon
Scot
Edinburgh
Church of Scotland
Beret
Tomeienon
Calvary
Young
Anderson
Lang
M.C
Sydney
Europe
Ranity
Legislative Council
New South Wales
Port Phillip
Phillip
Wom
Thomas Itchell
Moreton Bay
Bort Phillip
England
Middle District
Fort Phillip
Abbas
Melbourne
Bill Andles
Mr. Robinson
Ceat
Lord Stanley
Separation Hotel
Isimense