NEW HEBRIDES STRIFE
DETAILS OF THE ATTACK. By Cable —Press Association—Copyright. Sydney, April 18. Details of the attack on the rebellious chiefs' stronghold on the island of Santo state that the punitive force consisted of English, French, and native police, under white leaders, and a number of native auxiliaries. The stronghold was reached after a tedious march through dense bush. When the attack commenced most of the auxiliaries deserted, some joining the rebels. On the return journey the party was ambushed and fired on, but managed to beat off the attack. Later reports indicate that though Thomas and two or three other members of the punitive party were wounded, none was killed.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 280, 19 April 1911, Page 5
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112NEW HEBRIDES STRIFE Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 280, 19 April 1911, Page 5
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