Another South Coast Landing By Invaders
(Received noon.) HONGKONG, July 21
After a naval and aerial bombardment had demolished the shore defences, several hundred Japanese marines landed at Swabue and proceeded to the interior. The Japanese Navy announced on July 15 that it intended operating against Swabue, 65 miles north-east of Hongkong. Foreign warships and other vessels were asked to leave the port.
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Northern Advocate, 22 July 1939, Page 8
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