IN A NUTSHELL
ANNIVERSARIES. 1864.—British attack on Gate Pa (Tauranga) repulsed.’ 1872.—Opening of northern railway line from Christchurch. 1881. —Tararua' wrecked at Waipapa Point: 130 lives lost. 1882. —Death of John N. Darby, founder (in 1827) of the Plymouth Brethren. 1884.—Oxford University admited women to examinations. 1889. —First, meeting of Samoan Conference in Berlin. 1890. —Uganda placed under control of British East Africa. ■ 1893.—Summary court martial abolished by statute. 1907.—Waipon power turned on. p 1907.—Death of Hon. W. M. Bolt. 1941.—German and Italian advance in Norlb Africa halted at Solium. 1944.—Tornado struck Westport; damage assessed at £IO,OOO. Thousands of London dockers and lightermen on strike.President of Indian Constituent Assembly says partition of India is certain. America claiming 30 per cent, of internal Japanese industrial equipment and assets as reparations. Britain informs General Assembly that Palestine problem is not matter for one country alone. Increase in price of tin foreseen, in Australia. \ To save meat for Britain one meatless day a week planned for New Sopth Wales. New powerful British aircraft engine produced.
Denis Dowling, of Ranfurly, to tour with English Opera Group.
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Evening Star, Issue 26087, 29 April 1947, Page 1
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182IN A NUTSHELL Evening Star, Issue 26087, 29 April 1947, Page 1
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