House of Peers

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The House of Peers, throughout the war, Did nothing in particular, And did it very well.

From Time Magazine Archive

Returning to Japan the Prince took his seat in the House of Peers in 1890, and in 1903 succeeded his brother-in-law as President.

From Time Magazine Archive

Older heads, especially in the House of Peers, may shake, do shake.

From Time Magazine Archive

On "ladies day" last week the visitors' gallery of the House of Peers was filled with some of the Empire's fairest women, including 45 students of the Tokyo brides' school.

From Time Magazine Archive

They approximate to Wentworth's House of Peers, membership of State Legislative Councils carrying the title.

From The Awful Australian by Desmond, Valerie