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THE FANLINGERER
A bad-tempered, noisy animal that ambles about in the open country growling and grunting.
Can always be found when it is raining in the half-way house, generally hiding behind a pluss of H.B, BEER,
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Aptly named the 'Nippy,' for its quick get-away and high road performance, this new Thornycroft is available with 10′12′′ and 12′ 6′′ wheelbase in both normal and forward- control types, has extremely economical 60 b.h.p. engine, "7" frame, Lockheed-operated Girling brakes, and space for bodies up to 15: 10" long, amongst its other fine features.
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EMPIRE NEWS
INDIANS FORM NEW KENYA LEAGUE
NAIRODI.
A special conference called by the East African Indian National Con- tess, after two days' discussion, decided to form a Kenya -Highlands League.
The League will oppose by nil possible peaceful methods the recent Order in Council, which perpetuates the privileged position of Europeans In the Highlands and excludes In- dians from holding land in that area. The conference also advised Con- gress and the entire Indian com- munity to withdraw support from the Tanganyika. League, because the effect of the Order in Counsell 13 that while British Indians are excluded from the Highlands. all Europeans. Including ex-enemies, are permitted to hold land thera.
NEW ZEALAND
FIRE DAMAGE AT ·
AUCKLAND
AUCKLAND.
A serious fre on Auckland water- front destroyed Goldies timber mill. Several lounchen and yachts were damaged. Twelve people were. In- Jured.
Islandera Leave.-Unable to secure a reasonable living. 27 residents of Norfolk Island, between New Zea-
and
New
Caledonia. have arrived to search for work in New Zealand. They stated that a change from Australian to New Zealand control and more frequent shipping services were essential before the island could hope to flourish.
INDIA
WARDER KILLED IN PRISON MUTINY
CALCUTTA. A serious mutiny in the Warangal Gaul, in Hyderabad State, quelled by warders after a desperate struggle. A warder and a convict were killed and 13 warders and four convicts were injured.
All the rioters were long term men. They broke down their cells and released other prisoners.
AUSTRALIA
TRADE UNIONS AND DEFENCE
MELBOURNE.
At a special congress of the Aus- tralasian Council of Trade Unions recently a defence programme to be supported by the Socialist party was
submitted.
The programme recommended by the committee expressos opposition to the creation of a standing ormy
Australia
in
and
military training.
to compulsory
At the same time, the committee agrees that every preparation must
be made to counter any possible foreign aggression.
SOUTH AFRICA BOYCOTT OF BRITISH IN SOUTH-WEST
·CAPE TOWN,
All German stores and businesses in Swakopmund, South-West Africa, recently received strict Instructions not to employ any Afrikanders or Britons, on pain of
having dis- ciplinary action taken
against them by the German Association.
The threatened disciplinary action would me
meon that the "offending" businesses would be boycotted by Germans, both residunts and visitors. The local newspaper, the Deutsche Beobachter,
warned Germons who became naturalised British sub- jeels
that they will be strictly ostracised by all other Germans in the country.
the
Nazi Activity-In the House of Assembly recently Mr. H. Oos, Member for Pretoria, warned the Union
Government aguinst .the growth of Nazi activity throughout Union. Не accused the Nationalists of working hand-in-hand with the Germans. He said that certain Nationalists used the phrase "Hell Hitler," and regarded "Mein Kampf" as their dalty food and read it with their blbles.
MAURITIUS
SMALL-SUGAR CROP EXPECTED
PORT LOUIS. The whole of Mauritius, was well- watered by heavy ralas recently. The SURAT crop this year Js estimated at between 220,000 and 230,000 tons.
This compares very unfavourably with last year's crop of 320,000 tons.
It means over £400,000 less-revenue for the country.
HELP in Spring Cleaning
Dust Keatingfe Powder on picture suits, cracks, corners, under carpata, in drawers, rupe boards Ad wardrobes. LUGYAN
April 22, 1939.
PAIN and
HEADACHES
The QUICKEST Way to BANISH THEM IS
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ASPRO'
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BEETLES,MOTHS,FLIAS até,even Bugs
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