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“Beaverbrook is so pleased to be in the government that he is like the town tart who finally married the Mayor.”

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Beverley Baxter

Beverley Baxter, a distinguished politician, was born on January 8, 1891, and passed away on April 26, 1964. She had a rich political career and made significant contributions to social progress. more

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