ANNIVERSARIES.
SEPTEMBER 1. 1838—"H.M.j5,..... BeloroiiS’i discovered Pelorous Sound. 1840—New Zealand Banking Company established at ,Kororareka ; . 1866—Cook Straits, cable first used. 1868—First Mayor of Christchurch (Mr W; Wilson) elected. 1886—Severn Tunnel .opened for pas- . , sengers. •- .• ISB8 —Earthquake damaged Christchurch Cathedral spire. 1918— Germans in general retreat. 1919 Aeroplane .service . between London and Baris- inaugurated. 1923—Italians seized Corfu.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 59, Issue 274, 1 September 1939, Page 4
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