ANNIVERSARIES.
MAY 21. 1688 —Alexander Pope, poet, horn. 1840—Proclamation of British sovereignty over islands of New Zealand/ 18S3—Auckland University College opened. 1886 —Wreck of brig, Star of the Mersey, at NeAv Plymouth, 1894—Manchester 'Ship Canal, started 1887, opened. 1927 —Captain Lindbergh accomplished trans-Atlantic flight. 1930—.H0n. G. AV. Forbes appointed to succeed Sir Joseph AVard as Prime Minister. 1932—Amelia Earhart Putnam Acav Atlantic. MAY 22. 1859—Sir Arthur Conan Doyle born, 1885—Death of Victor Hugo, French novelist and poet. 1901—Deceased Husband’s Brother Marriage Act came into operation. 1925—Death of Earl of Ypres. (Born September 28, 1852). 1936—. Resignation of Mr J. H. Thomas (Secretary of State for Colonies) folloAving Budget leakage inquiry.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 58, Issue 187, 21 May 1938, Page 6
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