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Reader "Navvy" recently conveyed his concern to the leader of the NDP about the Conservative government's abominable treatment of Abousfian Abdelrazik.
Archive 2009-04-01 2009
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[H/t reader "Navvy"] posted by Dr. Dawg at 9: 48 AM
Archive 2009-06-01 2009
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Reader "Navvy" recently conveyed his concern to the leader of the NDP about the Conservative government's abominable treatment of Abousfian Abdelrazik .
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"Navvy," and Shefford lost no time in doing likewise.
The Rainbow Trail Zane Grey 1905
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Shortly after, he took ill, and during his illness, thinking of what he might do for the navvies, the idea occurred to him of founding a 'Navvy's Home;' and he has desired me to ask you to assist him in bringing out the institution. "
Thrift Samuel Smiles 1858
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The subject was brought under the author's notice by his friend the late Mr. Eborall, in the following words: "I have just been visiting a large contractor -- a man of great wealth; and he requests your assistance in establishing a 'Navvy's
Thrift Samuel Smiles 1858
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[H/t reader Navvy.] posted by Dr. Dawg at 9: 47 AM
Archive 2009-12-01 2009
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However, Dr.J. knows many a Navvy on the Shore who has tasted it.
On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2008
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However, Dr.J. knows many a Navvy on the Shore who has tasted it.
On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2008
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Charley had been transformed from an impudent, idle young Navvy into a well-conducted, zealous young Weights.
The Three Clerks 2004
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