THE NEW HEBRIDES.
PUNITIVE EXPEDITION AMBUSHED. [UNITED PEESS ASSOCIATION--COPYEIGHT.] SYDNEY, April 18. Details of the attack on the rebellious chiefs’ stronghold on the Island of Santo chow tliat the punitive force consisted of English, French and native police under white leaders, and a number of native auxiliaries. The stronghold Avas reached after a tedious •march through dense hush. 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 +hat though Mr. and tAVo or three other members of the punitive party were wounded, none were killed.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3197, 19 April 1911, Page 5
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110THE NEW HEBRIDES. Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3197, 19 April 1911, Page 5
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