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16.7.39.

Posted on 16 July by orwelldiaries

Foreign & General 1. 12,000 naval reservists to be called up July 31 for about 7 weeks. Sunday Times [a] 2. General impression that Anglo-Russian pact is going to fall through. Sunday Times [b]; Sunday Express [c] 3. Sunday Express … Continue reading →

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15.7.39.

Posted on 15 July by orwelldiaries

Foreign & General 1. Large demonstration against British Embassy in Tokio. Daily Telegraph [a] 2. Celebration of 150th anniversary of taking of Bastille  included march-past of 30,000 troops including British Daily Telegraph [b] 3. Conscription of all persons 18-55 ordered … Continue reading →

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