A CHANGE IN TACTICS.
PEACEFUL SUFFRAGETTES. LONDOX, July 7. The Women's Freedom League renewed their peaceful blockade of the House Commons last night. They now propose to seek an audience with Ilis Majesty the King. SOLD UP ROWDY SCENES AT AUCTION. (Received 8.40 a.m.) LONDON, July 7. Mrs Despard, one of the most prominent leaders of the women's suffrage movement, refused to pay taxes until women were represented in Parliament. A warrant for distraint was accordingly issued, and a portion of her furniture was seized and offered for sale. Suffragettes attended the auction in force, and rowdy scenes occurred when the goods were offered.
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Auckland Star, Volume XL, Issue 161, 8 July 1909, Page 5
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104A CHANGE IN TACTICS. Auckland Star, Volume XL, Issue 161, 8 July 1909, Page 5
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