THIRTY YEARS AGO.
EXTRACTS FROM STANDARD.” APRIL 19, 1910. The Manawatu Philosophical Society was in a thriving condition. Hon. Dr Findlay, M.L.C., had addressed members oil "Legal Liberty.” Evidence taken in Australia in connection with the loss of the steamer Wnratah; last reported off the South African coast, was of a conflicting nature regarding the vessel’s seaworthiness. Mr Andrew Fisher had been appointed Premier of Australia, and was the second Labour holder of that office. The rioting and banditry which persisted in China had led to the destruction of much foreign property and the endangering of the lives of missionaries. Four balloonists had been killed in an explosion of their craft, caused by lightning, over Germany.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 120, 19 April 1940, Page 2
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116THIRTY YEARS AGO. Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 120, 19 April 1940, Page 2
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