(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The 9th of December, the anniversary of the conquest of Jerusalem by Lord Allenby, will be celebrated in Palestine as Thanksgiving Day.
In a proclamation issued by High Commissioner Lord Plumer, the day was declared a public holiday.
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