LONG ORDEAL
BRITISH OFFICERS RELEASED HELD PRISONERS BY BANDITS (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). SHANGAHI, Setpember 8. The three British captives, A. Blue, Clifford Johnson, and W. Hargraves, who were released by pirates have arrived at Newcliang. No details ..are ■available regardng the. final settle- : rnent though it is understood that a large sum has, been paid to the kidnappers. The captives are bearing, signs of a terrible strain in long captivity, suffering terribly- from swollen mosquito bites, but ar. e nevertheless cheerful. '“•We-are all right—yes,” they shouted whe n a large crowd greeted them at the station at-: Newcliang. to-day where the British . Consul (Clarke) awaited them, together with Japanese and. Murchukuo officials. Mr Clarke conveyed official thanks to Captain Obata and others responsible for. the release.
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Hokitika Guardian, 11 September 1933, Page 6
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128LONG ORDEAL Hokitika Guardian, 11 September 1933, Page 6
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