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To Observe Anniversary of Jerusalem Conquest

December 4, 1927
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(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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