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... clear ahead of us , although still forty miles distant . At the close of a long voyage there is a feeling almost of regret that it is over , particularly amongst those coming from home , whether it is pleasure or necessity that has ...
... clear ahead of us , although still forty miles distant . At the close of a long voyage there is a feeling almost of regret that it is over , particularly amongst those coming from home , whether it is pleasure or necessity that has ...
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... but it was past eight at night before we were clear of the docks . The navigation inside the docks is managed by the harbour officials , and as the ships ' On board the " Melrose . " 23 officers have 22 Eight Months in an Ox - Waggon .
... but it was past eight at night before we were clear of the docks . The navigation inside the docks is managed by the harbour officials , and as the ships ' On board the " Melrose . " 23 officers have 22 Eight Months in an Ox - Waggon .
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... clear them from the Custom - house , we could not have been ready much before , although very anxious to leave Durban and exchange the stifling heat and dust - filled atmosphere both day and night , for the cool evenings and re ...
... clear them from the Custom - house , we could not have been ready much before , although very anxious to leave Durban and exchange the stifling heat and dust - filled atmosphere both day and night , for the cool evenings and re ...
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... but it was past eight at night before we were clear of the docks . The navigation inside the docks is managed by the harbour officials , and as the ships ' On board the " Melrose . " 23 officers have 22 Eight Months in an Ox - Waggon .
... but it was past eight at night before we were clear of the docks . The navigation inside the docks is managed by the harbour officials , and as the ships ' On board the " Melrose . " 23 officers have 22 Eight Months in an Ox - Waggon .
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... clear 360 feet into a broad gorge , down which it takes its course till it forms part of the Umgeni river . About two miles above this fall is a place to me connected with a very pleasant party , where the river broadens out and forms a ...
... clear 360 feet into a broad gorge , down which it takes its course till it forms part of the Umgeni river . About two miles above this fall is a place to me connected with a very pleasant party , where the river broadens out and forms a ...
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