(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
No lives were lost and no serious damage caused by the several earthquake tremors in Palestine, Lord Plumer, High Commissioner, reported to the British Government.
This was brought out yesterday in the House of Commons when Col. Wedgwood asked the Colonial Secretary what information the Colonial office had concerning this matter.
The High Commissioner reported that although the shock was severe and was felt throughout the country, no loss of life occurred, Mr. Amery informed the House of Commons.
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