IN A NUTSHELL

Evening Star, Issue 18543, 28 January 1924, Page 1

IN A NUTSHELL

ANNIVERSARIES. 1547.—Henry VII. died. 1596.—Sir Francis Drake died, 1725.—Peter the Great of Rusia died. 1828. —The French Pa.ss and d’Urville Island discovered by d’Urville. 1836.—-Colony of South Australia founded. 1871. Paris capitulated to the German army. 1881.—Sir George Colley repulsed by Boers at Laing’s Nock. A decree has been published firing the Italian elections Jpr April 6. Manila reports that fifty-four Coloram* were killed, nineteen wounded, and thirteen captured by the constabulary on th« Surigao mainland. A severe thunderstorm caused heavy damage in Brisbane yesterday. It disorganised the electric, light and tramsemertu There were many narrow cstaptt 6 wrecked buildings. The Fruit Council at Melbourne, after A discussion, agreed to the export of applee with black spot if they were of uniform size and the skin was unbroken. Students and amateurs can develop surprising dexterity on the Moore and Moora Piano, with ita silky balanced keyboard.—> F. Howe!) Company, accredited agents A London cable states that a court of inquiry has fixed the. panel doctors’ capitation fee at 9s, recommending that it should remain in force for three years. After a discussion on the Estimate® in the Tasmanian Legislative Assembly the Governor's salary was reduced by £1 by 14 votes to 12 as an indication to the Government of a desire to appoint a local Governor. Imagination is like ambition—worthless without energy. Reward is pertain if Hi* will to attain is coupled with tho power to think. Thought is stimulated by tho use of Dewar’s Imperial -An insignificant strike of Calcutta mill hands, originating a few days ago through the non-payment of a bonus at tho Standard Mills, has now suddenly extended (states a Reuter message from Delhi). Several mills are closed, and about 11,000 operatives are involved. Broaden your shoulders and fill out your chest at Tommy Walker's wrestling and jiujitsu school, Dee. Murray’s rooms, Tuesday or Thursday evenings A message from Mexico City states that, following thirty hours’ fighting, tbs Government troops recaptured Salino Cruz, nnd compelled part of the rebel Tortress to cmbarli on tho gunboat Progress, Fifty rebels were killed. /Obanism (798): "If you have one true friend you have made more than your share.” Our prompt despatch of orders has made for the Oban 'many friends in town and country A Reuter cablo message from London reports the death of Mr Dan Irving, M.P., who ■ was secretary and- agent for the Socialist Party for over twenty years. Ho contested the - Accrington, Rochdale, and Korth-w r cst Manchester seats.