GENEROUS GIFT
— BY ADEN PROTECTORATE RULER. (British Official Wireless.) RUGBY, January 1. The Sultan of Lahe.j (Western Aden Protectorate), Sir Abdul Karim Fadhl. K.C.M.G., K.C.1.E., to mark the New Year has given 13.500 rupees (about £1000) as a contribution to the Imperial fun-Is for use at the discretion of the King. The generous gift , has been gratefully accepted, and the King has directed that the money be passed to Treasury to aid in the prosecution of the war. His Majesty has suitably acknowledged a loyal and sincere message of friendship with which the Sultan accompanied the gift.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 3 January 1940, Page 5
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