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FRENCH -EIZE ISLANDS. [BY CABLE —PBESS ASSN. —COPYBIGHT.] PARIS, July 13. A French despatch states that boats have taken possession of nine islands in the China Sea, midway between Indo-China and the Philippines, at present inhabited Py Chinese fishermen. Stone cairns have been erected fdidocuments, claiming the land for France. CAPTIVE BRITONS [BRITISH OFFICIAL WIRELESS.] RUGBY, July 14. The British Vice-Consul at Mukden, Mr. Clarke lias received information that the three British members of the crew of the steamer Nanchang, are still in the hands of brigands. Local authorities are continuing efforts to secure their release.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 15 July 1933, Page 7
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