Petition for improved conditions for Indian and Afghan migrants in Western Australia

Copy of a petition to Lord Curzon, Viceroy and Commander in Chief of the Empire of India and its Dependencies.

Petition to Lord Curzon, Viceroy and Commander in Chief of the Empire of India and its Dependencies - page 1

Copy of a petition to Lord Curzon, Viceroy and Commander in Chief of the Empire of India and its Dependencies.

Petition to Lord Curzon, Viceroy and Commander in Chief of the Empire of India and its Dependencies - page 2

Copy of a petition to Lord Curzon, Viceroy and Commander in Chief of the Empire of India and its Dependencies.

Petition to Lord Curzon, Viceroy and Commander in Chief of the Empire of India and its Dependencies - page 3

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