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Peter Roberts - talks about Tom Roberts, his grandfather

Published 02 January 2016

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Tom Roberts, Goupil & Cie

Opening of the first Parliament of the Australian Commonwealth, 9th May 1901 - with remarque of Edward VII.
c.1903

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