IN A NUTSHELL
ANNIVERSARIES...i 1792. —Arkwright died. 1801.—Nelson attacked French flotilla at Boulogne, disabling 10 vessel* and sinking five. 1831.—War between Belgium and Netherlands. 1849.—Cove of Cork named Queens, town by Queen Victoria on her visit! to Cork. , 1860.—Second New Zealand War bagan. i, • , , 1863. Otago Boys’ High School opened, 1864. Organ first used in Knox Church (total cost, £1,954). c 1907.—David Christie Murray died, 1907. —W. Webb (Wanganui) beat G. Towns for sculling championship. of the world. . .. '■ , 1908. North Island Main Trunk linked up. ~ , , . . 1914.—Germany declared war against France, and Belgium declared war against Germany.
Danzig Senate denounces 10O ! Polish Customs inspectors. May be first step in Nazi plan to squeeze Poland out. British Reserve Fleet to be reviewed by King on August 9, _ ' United States protests against Japanese anti-white campaign in China. Australia sending team to compete in New Zealand Centennial surf) championships. • Mr Nash leaves London on first stage of his return to New Zealand.
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Evening Star, Issue 23335, 3 August 1939, Page 2
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158IN A NUTSHELL Evening Star, Issue 23335, 3 August 1939, Page 2
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