FIFTY YEARS AGO
FROM 1 STAR ’ FILES The llev. Donald M'Lean, well known in the city as a teacher of classics in connection with the Caledonian Society’s classes, died somewhat suddenly in tho Dunedin Hospital. * # * • The Kaiapoi woollen factory claims to be the first manufacturer of tho first roll of superfine black broadcloth turned out this side of the Equator. # * * » It is intended to hold a demonstration in Dunedin in favour of legalising the eight-hour system. » • • • Tho Governor has sent for Sir George Grey to consult him on tho situation arising from tho resignation of the Hall Ministry, ■ ♦ * * * A proclamation issued at St. Petersburg announces that tho coronation of His Imperial Majesty Alexander 111. will bo celebrated at Moscow in August next, and commands all tho dignitaries of the .Russian Empire to attend the ceremony. * > * • Great military activity prevails in Turkey. Largo bodies of troops are being massed in Macedonia, and every preparation is being made in case of an outbreak of hostilities. Russia and Bulgaria have protested strongly against tho Turkish military movements in Macedonia.
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Evening Star, Issue 21078, 15 April 1932, Page 2
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176FIFTY YEARS AGO Evening Star, Issue 21078, 15 April 1932, Page 2
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