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Abyssinian Troop Concentrations in the North
First Pictures of Abyssinian troop concentrations in the North. These pictures, just received in London by air, are the first showing the Abyssinian concentration of troops in the north. Photo shows: Abyssinian soldiers building hutments for the...
Eastern News Photos
Armed troops standing by in Freetown as Sierra Leon's election results were announced last month. Followers of Mr. Siaka Stevens' All People's Congress Party kept chanting 'APC has won, but within minutes of being sworn-in as Premier, Mr. Stevens ...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Camel Corps Leaves Harar for Jijiga
New pictures from the southern front. Men of the Abyssinian camel corps are among the troops leaving Harar, concentration point of the Abyssinian forces, for Jijiga to meet the Italian advance anticipated on the southern front as soon as Marshal ...
Eastern News Photos
Camel Train Leaves Harar with Ammunition and Supplies
New pictures from the southern front. Abyssinian troops massed at Harar, are leaving the southern citadel for Jijiga to combat the expected Italian advance on the southern front. It is believed that a decisive battle will be fought in the south a...
Planet News Ltd.
Confused reports from Ethiopia state that a coup d'etat has been carried out and that Crown Prince Asfa Wassen, aged 44, backed by the Army, has seized power. The Emperor Haile Selassie is at present on a State visit to Brazil but is reported to b...
Sport & General Press Agency Ltd.
Drill Display at the Departure of H. M. S. Gambia
On the eve of the departure of H. M. S. Gambia from the East Indies Station recently the Royal Marine detachment of the ship gave a drill display on the R. N. Recreation Ground. For the first time, a representative of the Ceylon Government — Mr. A...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Emperor of Ethiopia after a Trek through Jungle
After a trek of 200 miles through jungle the Emperor of Ethiopia has set up a camp in his own country protected by his own patriots and a few Officers. The Emperor mounted on a horse returning to the camp after making a tour of inspection of the s...
Principal Information Office India
United Nation-Ethiopian troops are pictured in Elisabethville during Christmas. The troops are said to have bombarded one of Elisabethville's teeming African townships. Reports have also been received of United Nations mortar fire on a hospital in...
United Press International (UK) Ltd.
New pictures by courier and aeroplane from Abyssinia's Southern front. Photo just received shows:- Abyssinian gunners firing from cover back of Gerlogubi, where the Italians attack from the air and where there has been frequent skirmishing - phot...
Eastern News Photos