IN A NUTSHELL
ANNIVERSARIES. 1844.—‘ New Zealand Gazette,’ first newspaper published in New Zealand, ceased publication. 1857. —Relief of Lucknow. 1914. —Loss of steamer Kairaki off Point Elizabeth; crew drowned. 1915. Battle of Loos. 1916. New Zealanders in action at Piers. According to Vichy reports the attack on Dakar was worse than the one on Oran. London denies reports that a British landing was attempted near Dakar. Italian supply convoys provide excellent targets for British. Main forces at Morsa Matruh awaiting moment for major attack. Demand for reprisals for German bombing of civilians becoming stronger in Britain. .Strong British forces bomb military objectives in Berlin. Longest raid of the war. Channel storms and R.A.F. play havoc with German invasion fleet. Hitler’s plans disorganised. Fighting continues in Indo-China. French abandon Dong Dang.
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Evening Star, Issue 23690, 25 September 1940, Page 1
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131IN A NUTSHELL Evening Star, Issue 23690, 25 September 1940, Page 1
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