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“Glimpse of the Past to be Packed Away,” read the Manawatū Standard headline of Saturday, January 19, 1974. The AMU-C-EM, Palmerston North’s colourful museum of mechanical and static displays, was moving out of its home building at 280 Church St. “At present the exhibits, made by Mr Pat Patterson over a period of more than 40 years, are housed in an 8000-square foot building which is to be renovated and sold.” There was a more pressing problem than making way for new occupants however; the ‘amusing museum’ was now so crammed with fascinating novelties that it was doubtful if any other building in town could accommodate them. READ MORE: Glory days of city's centennial brought to life for sesqui celebration Several events scheduled in Manawatū cancelled until next year Fantasy in Lights returns to Coach House Museum for second time The Manawatū Standard quoted the then public relations officer, I.N. MacEwen, who said: “If the Amu-C-Um has to close down permanently … [Read more...] about Memory Lane: Static displays take on new life

Famed Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar recovered from COVID-19 and got discharged from the hospital on Monday. The news was shared by his wife, Twinkle Khanna, who uploaded an amusing caricature on the actor's recovery. "Safe and sound and good to have him back around. #allizwell," the actor-turned-author captioned the art on Instagram. On April 4, the Khiladi actor announced on his social media that he has contracted the novel virus. "I wish to inform everyone that, earlier this morning, I have tested positive for COVID-19. Following all the protocols, I have immediately isolated myself. I'm under home quarantine and have sought necessary medical care. I would sincerely request all those that have come in contact with me to get themselves tested and take care. Back in action very soon," Kumar wrote at the time. As a precautionary measure, he was admitted to the hospital subsequently. … [Read more...] about Akshay Kumar recovers from COVID-19, gets discharged from hospital

Video Player Close -- A group of migrant workers from northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has debunked the "forced labor" claims with their own experiences of working in Guangdong Province in south China. -- Their experiences have been included in a recently published report titled "'Forced Labor' or 'Pursuit of A Better Life'? An Investigation of Xinjiang Minority Workers' Employment in Guangdong, China." -- The report shows that the surveyed Xinjiang workers have chosen to work in Guangdong out of their free will and are generally satisfied with their work and life there. -- The Xinjiang workers enjoy the same rights as their colleagues from the Han ethnic group in terms of wages, and their freedom of religion and rights to use their own ethnic languages are well protected. by Xinhua writers Lu Hao and Pan Ying GUANGZHOU, April 12 (Xinhua) -- A group of migrant workers from northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has debunked the … [Read more...] about Xinjiang migrant workers debunk “forced labor” claims with personal experiences

Prince Harry has said the Duke of Edinburgh was "a legend of banter" and he and Meghan "will always hold a special place for you in our hearts". In a statement released shortly after one from his brother , Prince Harry said: " My grandfather was a man of service, honour and great humour. He was authentically himself, with a seriously sharp wit, and could hold the attention of any room due to his charm - and also because you never knew what he might say next. a decorated serviceman , a Prince and a Duke. "But to me, like many of you who have lost a loved one or grandparent over the pain of this past year, he was my grandpa: master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right 'til the end. Watch and follow live coverage of Prince Philip's funeral service on Sky News from 2pm on Saturday " He has been a rock for Her Majesty The Queen with unparalleled devotion, by her side for 73 years of marriage, and while I could go on, I know that right now he … [Read more...] about Prince Philip was ‘a legend of banter’ and ‘master of the barbecue’, says Harry

A man has appeared in court charged with murdering the millionaire hotelier Sir Richard Sutton. Thomas Schreiber, 34, appeared at Poole Magistrates' Court for a short hearing on Monday morning. Schreiber, of Gillingham, Dorset, is accused of the murder of Sir Richard and the attempted murder of Anne Schreiber on 7 April. He is also accused of driving a Range Rover dangerously on the A303 and the M3 on the same date. Schreiber, dressed in a grey sweatshirt, wearing a white face mask and with a bandage on his right arm, spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth. Advertisement No pleas were entered to the three charges against him and no application for bail was made. More from UK Prince Philip: William pays tribute to 'extraordinary' Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip was 'a legend of banter' and 'master of the barbecue', says Harry Prince Philip: What we know about Duke of Edinburgh's funeral arrangements - … [Read more...] about Sir Richard Sutton: Man appears in court over murder of one of Britain’s wealthiest men