IN A NUTSHELL
ANNIVERSARIES. 1744. —John Hadley, inventor of the sextant, died. 1801.—Van Diemen’s Land constituted British colony. 187 C.—Sir Julius Vogel became Premier of New Zealand. 1882.—First shipment of frozen meat from New Zealand. 1898.—United States warship Maine blown up in Havana (Cuba) Harbour. 1900.—Kimberley relieved by General French. 1910.—Civilians evacuated Verdun. Russia massing troops in attempt to smash Finnish defences. Lone German raider driven off fom English coast. Political sensation in Australia following lease of racehorse to Federal Minister. Victorian elections next month. R.A.F. drops food to isolated troops during heavy snows. Belgium and Allies complete new trade agreement. Australian seamen granted increased allowances. Japanese send “ Peace Note ’’ to Cbiang Kai-shek.
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Evening Star, Issue 23501, 15 February 1940, Page 2
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113IN A NUTSHELL Evening Star, Issue 23501, 15 February 1940, Page 2
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