IN A NUTSHELL
ANNIVERSARIES. 1707.—Union of England and Scotland. 1807.—Garibaldi born. 1812.—Battle of Salamanca; Wellington defeated French. 1832.—Napoleon 11. died. 1805.—Capture of Weroroa Pa, near Wanganui. 1896.—Princess Maud of Wales married Prince Charles of Denmark. July 23. 1704.—Gibraltar taken. 1803.—Rebellion in Ireland led by Robert Emmet. 1846.—Capture of Te Rauparaha at Porirua, near Wellington. 1852.—First direct steamship from England arrived at Wellington. 1858.—Last civic disability of Jews removed by alteration of parliamentary oath for Jewish members. 1885.—Death of General Grant, exPrcsident of the United States. 1885.—Princess Beatrice married Prince Henry of Battenburrr. 1930.—Earthquake in Southern Italy; 2,000 deaths. Marshal Sraigley-Rydz declares that Poland must defend Danzig to maintain her independence. Germany accused of preparing a plan of provocation. Australian Prime Minister, in defence of national register, appeals for united outlook and discipline. More hopeful outlook in Tientsin negotiations. Duke of Kent sailing by Strathaird as originally intended. Germany warns States in south-east Europe against accepting British loans.
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Evening Star, Issue 23325, 22 July 1939, Page 19
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157IN A NUTSHELL Evening Star, Issue 23325, 22 July 1939, Page 19
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