IN A NUTSHELL
ANNIVERSARIES. 1718,—Process of inoculation first introduced into England. 1913. —King of Greece assassinated. Auckland section of the Hororata’s draft given a rousing reception on reaching their homes. Australian Cun run to-day. Widespread dissatisfaction in German Government circles concerning the allied ! peace terms. The aged General Von Arnim, who recently commanded an army in FLandera, beaten to death in his chateau by peasant*. Labor troubles in Britain necessitating the return of Mr Lloyd George, the British Premier, to London. An Empire medal is to be issued. It will be conferred in recognition of very special service rendered to the Empire during the war. There will be two divisions—military and civilian. A severe N.W. gale at Christchurch on Sunday did much damage to orchards, the trees in many cases being stripped of fruit. Diphtheria prevalent in South Canterbury. Thieves busy at Well'fgton. Two shopkeepers suffered. In one case 30 boxes of hosiery, valued at £SO, were stolen, and in the other a window was smashed and tics abstracted. In Great Britain 1,406 barristers joined the colors, of whom 32 have received the Military Cross and 19 the Distinguished Service Order, while 26 have been mentioned in despatches.
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Evening Star, Issue 16995, 18 March 1919, Page 1
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198IN A NUTSHELL Evening Star, Issue 16995, 18 March 1919, Page 1
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