Mr. Gregson proposed the rejection of an impost required only by the extraordinary pressure of Convictism.
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In giving this beautiful emblem of Australian re-union, "Gentlemen," said the mayor, "I pray you to receive it in the name of the people of Port Phillip, and may it remain nailed to the mast until these colonies are emancipated from Convictism."
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