Fighting In Algeria.
The Figuig tribesmen placed fougade (small mines) outside the Zanagaramparta when the gunboat Massie opened fire The fougades plater exploded, killing many FigKnigans who were trying to repair a the minaret of a masque, which many had taken refuge. completed the rout.
The bombardment by the Massie terrified the Figuigan*. Three hundred were killed.
They offered submission, but the French General claims the surrender of the assassins and robbers concerned in the recent attack on the French Geverner-Qensral’a party. The expense* of the expedition are also demanded.
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Manawatu Herald, 13 June 1903, Page 3
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90Fighting In Algeria. Manawatu Herald, 13 June 1903, Page 3
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