OUTRAGE IN ASSAM.
PEACEFUL MISSION MASSACRED
[UNITEB PEESS ASSOCIATION— COPYEIGHT.J
CALCUTTA, April 7
Official information states that savage tribesman at S'adija, Assam, have murdered Mr Noel Williamson, a political officer. No specific political significance is attached to the murder. (Received April 9, 5.5 p.m.) CALCUTTA, April 8. Mr Williamson, Dr. Gregorson and 50 coolies were ascending Dihong river unarmed, on a friendly mission. They were suddenly attacked and all massacred excepting two natives. Two hundred military police have been despatched. ' (Received April 10, 1 a.m.)
CALCUTTA, April 9. Mr Williamson’s assailants were 1200 Abar savages.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3191, 10 April 1911, Page 5
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95OUTRAGE IN ASSAM. Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3191, 10 April 1911, Page 5
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