IN A NUTSHELL
ANNIVERSARIES. 1795.—James Boswell died. 1847. —Attack by Natives on settle* ment of Wanganui. 1848. —Mexico ceded California and New Mexico to the United States. 1849. —William Hamilton attempted to shoot Queen Victoria. 1898.—William Ewart Gladstone died. 1935.—Lawrence of Arabia died. . Jews vigorously protesting against’ British proposals for an independent Palestine State. Curfew imposed at Tel-Aviv. Population in ugly mood. Another explosion _at _ Woolwich.Five men killed and six injured. Accident occurs during loading of 3.7 anti-aircraft gun. Majority of Japanese bluejacket* withdrawn from Kulangsu. ... Heavy Axminster Floor Rugs for only 15s 9d. Usually 21s; Scoullar and Chisholm’s of Rattray and George streets- are offering these rugs in ■ ton- 4 ings for bedroom or sitting room. Get one for Mother’s Day gift.—[Advt.l _. United States sends Note to Tokio in regard to administration, of Shanghai International Settlement. - Indians gathering at Montreal to honour the King and QueenPoles in Germany complain of illtreatment. ' .
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Evening Star, Issue 23270, 19 May 1939, Page 1
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152IN A NUTSHELL Evening Star, Issue 23270, 19 May 1939, Page 1
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