K.B.E.
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Three remarkable Africans who symbolize to their peoples independence promised or prospective: Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, K.B.E.,
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The Express' choice: suave expatriate Cinemactor Douglas Fairbanks Jr., K.B.E., "a good mixer, a tireless getter-about and smoother-out of trouble."
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A Sherpa came along with letters, and there was one . . . addressed to 'Sir Edmund Hillary, K.B.E.'
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Continuing, the President said he had received a letter from the Minister of Music, informing him that Sir Hercules Plunkett, K.B.E.,
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, May 14, 1919 by Various
Fortunately, however, at this stage, I came into contact with Colonel Sir James Barrett, K.B.E.,
From Safe Marriage A Return to Sanity by Lane, William Arbuthnot
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