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John Clunies-Ross, king of the Cocos Islands, was toppled by Canberra

His feudal kingdom triggered columns of indignation from liberal-minded Australian journalists.

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John Clunies-Ross, last ruler of the Cocos islands, whose benign but eccentric fiefdom was toppled by the Australian government – obituary

He maintained his ancestors’ paternalist traditions, overseeing a welfare plan including pensions, free healthcare, housing and schooling

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John Clunies-Ross, who has died at age 93, ruled over the Cocos Islands as his fiefdom for 30 years

John Clunies-Ross, who has died at age 93, ruled over the Cocos Islands as his fiefdom for 30 years
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