BOMB IN STRAND.
DELAYED ACTION. New Zealand Headquarters Evacuated. United Press Association.—Copyright. (Reed. 1 p.m.) LONDON, Sept. 12. A time bomb exploded in the Strand at 7.35 p.m. New Zealand House is one of a number of important buildings evacuated owing to the discovery of unexploded bombs in their vicinity. A delayed-action bomb lies outside St. Paul's Cathedral, and the area has been cleared. The bomb in The Strand, in the vicinity of New Zealand House,' is of large calibre. • | Premises damaged in raids in the past few days include Madame Tussaud's' waxworks, the "Daily Herald" and the "Evening Standard" offices. The damage to Madame Tussaud's building includes the waxworks, a cinema and a restaurant. The majority of the wax models were not damaged.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 218, 13 September 1940, Page 7
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124BOMB IN STRAND. Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 218, 13 September 1940, Page 7
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