IN A NUTSHELL
1732.—George Washington born, 1790 —First land grant in Australia! granted. 1806.—Funeral of William Pitt in Westminster Abbey. 1848.—Second French revolution h** gan, 1864.—Maoris defeated Rangiaohia. 1872.—Gathering at New Plymouth! and resumption of friendly relations between Maoris and Europeans. 1893.—Nyassaland districts became British Central Africa Protectorate. 1899.—Death of Sir George Bowen. 1910. —Bishop Lenihan died. 1912.—Italy annexes Tripoli. 1923.—Sir William Herries died. 1928.—Hinkler completes voyage, England to Darwin in aeroplane in 15} days. Eight criminals escape from Devil’s Island and complete _750-milo voyage to Port of Spain (Trinidad) iii dug-out canoe. Italy officially announces ban on volunteers for Spain, Wealthy South African has given Me Jim Mollison £IO.OOO to ensure his par, ticipation in Paris-New York air race in August. * Britain and Cuba sign trade America perturbed. _ General Graziani, General Liatta,' and a native Bishop wounded by hand grenades in Addis Ababa. Paraguay announces her withdrawal from League of Nations-.
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Evening Star, Issue 22579, 22 February 1937, Page 1
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152IN A NUTSHELL Evening Star, Issue 22579, 22 February 1937, Page 1
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