Arab Sultan’s Loyalty
GIFT OF £IOOO TO BRITAIN (British Official Wirolcss.) | Received Tuesday, 9.20 p.m. 1 RUGBY, Jan. 1. The Sultan of Lahej (in the Aden protectorate) to mark the New Year has given 13,500 rupees (about £1000) as a contribution to the imperial funds l’or use at the discretion of the King. Tlii? generous gift has been gratefully accepted and the King Las directed that the money be passed to the Treasury to aid in the prosecution of the war. His Majesty has suitably acknowledged the loyal and sincere message of friendship with which the Sultan accompanied the gift.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 65, Issue 2, 3 January 1940, Page 7
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100Arab Sultan’s Loyalty Manawatu Times, Volume 65, Issue 2, 3 January 1940, Page 7
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