ATTACKED BY ARABS
British Mombasa Officials (Eeceived 27, 11.0 a.m.) MOMBASA*, Aug. 26. - Arabs armed with swords and stones attaoked the distriet officer, Mr Leslie, and Chief Inspeetor Nelson. Both escaped. Mr 'Leslie was saved by an African ascari from death by a swordthrust. Eleven Arabs are known to have been killed, but the exact' casualties cannot be ascertained. Many were admitted to hospital, and doctors are treating others secretly. The trouble was the outcome of night affrays between Arabs and natives in the native quarter, with shop-breaking and lootina'. More tronhlo ik FAnrorl I
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 189, 27 August 1937, Page 5
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