African Colonial Troops Ready
(Received 1.30 p.m.) RUGBY, September 4. The War Office reports that in all British African colonies, the regular forces have been mobilised, and all measures for security taken. From colonies where defence measures are complete, loyal messages not only from the Government, but from the native people—are still arriving.
It is officially announced that, from midnight of Thursday, General Dickenson assumed command of all the forces in Kenya, Uganda, Tanganyika, Nyassaland, Northern Rhodesig and Zanzibar.
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Northern Advocate, 6 September 1939, Page 8
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79African Colonial Troops Ready Northern Advocate, 6 September 1939, Page 8
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