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Simpson Miller, who was prime minister for a year and half until 2007, took the oath of office before roughly 10,000 guests on the grounds of the governor-general's official residence.
Jamaica will become a republic, new prime minister vows 2012
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He suggests that Conservatives may not readily accept the governor-general's decision should she refuse the prime minister's request for an election.
Archive 2008-12-01 West End Bob 2008
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In 1901 she received a commendation from the governor-general's office as well as a lump sum of 40 yen.
Archive 2008-10-01 Michael Turton 2008
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That morning, the signers of the declaration met at a restaurant in Seoul, delivered a copy of it to the governor-general's office, and announced their plans.
1912 2001
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He was a young man who had distinguished himself in numerous battles under the governor-general's watchful eye.
The Day of the Tempest Rabe, Jean 1997
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But the news of the governor-general's arrival struck them with consternation, and vakeels were sent to Agra, to learn on what terms a pacification might yet be effected.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 343, May 1844 Various
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For legislative purposes the governor-general's council is increased by the addition of fifteen members nominated by the crown, and has power under certain restrictions to make laws for British India, for British subjects in the native states, and for native Indian subjects of the crown in any part of the world.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" Various
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After various official interviews he was taken to the governor-general's ante-chamber, where he found a number of clerks, most of whom were his exiled compatriots and received him warmly.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 87, March, 1875 Various
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The Bagelkhand agency is under the political superintendence of the governor-general's agent for central
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" Various
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General Santana was given command of a Spanish force to put down the insurrection in the east, but insisting on carrying out his own plan of campaign, he disobeyed orders and so rudely answered the governor-general's remonstrances that he was summarily removed from his position.
Santo Domingo A Country with a Future Otto Schoenrich
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