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anniversaries. • 1667.—(R0yal Exchange, ' London, founded. 1822.—Death of Sir William Herschel, astronomer. 1839.—Hongkong taken by Captain Elliott, 1870. —Metz completely isolated by the Prussians. 1875.—Matthew Webb swam the English Channel. 1892.—Death of General Deodoro da Fonseco, founder of the Republic of Brazil. - 1914.—Japan’ declared war on Germany. . - „ 1922.—Mr Michael Collins, Irish Frea State leader, shot by, Irish revolutionaries. Optimism in Germany over prospect of non-aggression pact with .Russia. Ultimatum may be presented to Poland after agreement is sighed. Move regarded as a diplomatic defeat for Britain. , . , Japanese now doubtful of wisdoni of adhering to the Axis. Russia expected to send aid to China. Register of women' and children ordered in Hongkong with view to possible evacuation. Japanese planes bomb Machang,French authorities protest. ; j
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Evening Star, Issue 23352, 23 August 1939, Page 2
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125IN A NUTSHELL Evening Star, Issue 23352, 23 August 1939, Page 2
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