IN A NUTSHELL
ANNIVERSARIES. 1864. —British attack on the Gate Pa (Tauranga) repulsed. 1872. —Opening of the northern railway line from Christchurch. , 1881. Tararua wrecked at Waipapa Point; 130 lives lost. 1882. —Death of John N. Darby, founder (in 18271 of the Plymouth Brethren. 1884.—Statute passed at Oxford University admitting women to examination. 3888. —H. M. Stanley met Emin Pasha on Lake Nyanza. 1889. —First meeting of Samoan Conference in Berlin. , 1890. Uganda placed under influence of British East Africa. 1893. —Summary court marlial abolished by statute. 1907. —Waipori power turned on. 1907.—H0n. W. M. Bolt died. ■ Heavy fighting in vilal Damaas sector; Allies standing firm in face of desperate attempts by Nazis to break through to Trondheim. , Von Ribbentrop’s “ sensational expose ” of Britain’s alleged plans to invade Norway falls flat. ' ; . Illuminating replies from Sir Samuel Hoare and British War .Office. , Hitler issues belated declaration of war on Norway. R.A.F. continues its destructive work among German air bases in, Norway. False accusation that open towns have been bombed. Familiar technique indicates preparation for such a step, by Nazis themselves. Signor Grand! declares that Italy cannot remain outside conflict. Supreme War Council moots twice in past week. American army ready fqf emergency.
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Evening Star, Issue 23562, 29 April 1940, Page 1
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201IN A NUTSHELL Evening Star, Issue 23562, 29 April 1940, Page 1
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