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Which newspaper described Parkes as "the most commanding figure in Australian politics"?
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The Times described Henry Parkes as "the most commanding figure in Australian politics" in 1877. This was a time when Parkes was the premier of New South Wales and a leading figure in the Australian federation movement. The Times article praised Parkes' leadership and his vision for a united Australia.
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