THIRTY YEARS AGO.
EXTRACTS FROM “STANDARD.” AUGUST 25, 1908. In a boxing contest in Sydney, Tommy Burns had defeated W. Squires in a world’s title bout. Squires had taken the count in the thirteenth round. The New Zealand National Defence League had decided to urge upon the Government the necessity for compulsory military training. The retail price of butter had been fixed at Is 4d per lb. The touring British footballers had defeated Queensland by 20 points to Mr Lloyd George had been given a rousing reception in Germany. At a special banquet lie proposed a toast: -To the enduring friendship between Britain and Germany, and may God watch over and prosper both.” First quality lamb had been selling at 5Jd per lb on The London market.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 228, 25 August 1938, Page 2
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127THIRTY YEARS AGO. Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 228, 25 August 1938, Page 2
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