25 YEARS AGO

TWO British trawlers were rammed by the Icelandic gunboat Arvakur today and one of them holed. There had earlier been a collision between the gunboat and the defence tug Irishman in another Cod War clash.

THE Greek Government today abolished the monarchy and declared Greece a republic. Premier George Papadopoulos accused 32-years-old self-exiled King Constantine of having plotted to overthrow the Colonel's regime, established in 1967. The change was precipitated last week by an abortive mutiny in the Greek navy.

50 YEARS AGO

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125 YEARS AGO

From the Evening News, June 2, 1873

SIR,- I am a poor widow with family, and the only way I can take a part with them in the enjoyment of the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales is by going to see the illuminations, and a friend promised to provide a conveyance for me and mine to go round and see them, but to my great surprise the police say that we cannot take a horse and carriage into the streets, and as I cannot go in any other way, I shall be cut out of even this little mite of comfort.

Now, Mr Editor, cannot you say a word for me and others, and help us a sight of the lighting up and oblige yours,

A Widow and a Ratepayer, Derby-street.

SIR,- We are told there may be a scarcity of water this summer. The advice given to householders is very good, viz., 'to be careful in the consumption of water'. Just allow me, Mr Editor, to give them a little advice - to be careful and keep our water taps in repair. There is a vast deal lost through neglecting these. There are scores of them out of repair, running water away wholesale. I think we as householders are not responsible for water lost in this way. It may seem trifling, but I hold it to be a very important thing, and I hope this will be attended to; and I shall be only too glad if this letter will be attended to, and I shall only be too glad if this letter will induce those whose duty it is to see to it. I might have said more but you are pressed for space. I beg to remain, yours very obediently,

Water, Halliwell.

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