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NEW HEBRIDES.

NATIVES ATTACK A WHITE SETTLEMENT. HOT ENGAGEMENT FOLLOWS. By Telegraph.—Press Association. — SmxEY, April 17 The French mail steamer brings news of trouble in the northern part of the island of Santo, New Hebrides. Sixty armed natives, led by two rebellious chiefs, named Zingourou and Neil, mads depredations on the white settlers, placing the lives of the latter in jeopardy. . A force of 20 police and a number of "kanakas, led by an Englishman named Thomas, were sent to the scene, and made a night attack on . the rebels' stronghold. A hot engagement ensued. The rebels were routed and fled into the bush. Three of their number were ■ killed and others wounded. ■I Thomas received two bullets in his chest, but is expected to recover. Two natives attached :to the attacking force were fatally wounded. The expedition destroyed the rebels' villages, plantations, and pigs. Another expedition is being organised to capture the chief's party.

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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14657, 18 April 1911, Page 5

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NEW HEBRIDES. New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14657, 18 April 1911, Page 5

NEW HEBRIDES. New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14657, 18 April 1911, Page 5

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