IN A NUTSHELL
ANNIVERSARIES. 1777.—Henry Clay, American state#* man, born. 1782.—Admiral Rodney’s victory in West Indies. 1869.—First arrival of Duke of Edinburgh at Wellington. 1877.—Transvaal Republic annexed by proclamation to British Empire. 1886.—5. b. Taiaroa wrecked off Kaikouras It is stated that it takes only.three generations to turn foreign immigrants into Americans, even in language. Keeping the London Zoo going costs about £13,000 a year for rood alone. An elephant can be fed for about £l2O a year. . Through rain or shine, through thick or thin. Secure to meet at close of day With kind reception at an inn Where there’s Dewar's Imperial...... ' ' Within the circle of five miles round Charing Cross. London contains more than 200 statues of famous men and women.
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Evening Star, Issue 19839, 12 April 1928, Page 1
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123IN A NUTSHELL Evening Star, Issue 19839, 12 April 1928, Page 1
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