To-day is the fourth anniversary of the great earthquake of 1923, when 120,000 persons were killed. Special commemorative services are being held in all parts of the country, A minute's silence was observed at 11.58 this morning, the exact time of the disaster.
'A commemorative service is also being held at Maizura naval port in honour of the 119 offers and men who lost their lives in last] week's naval disaster. Large numbers of friends and relatives of the victims are expected to attend the Buddhist Mass which will be the main feature of this service.
The search for the bodies of the men continues but so far only one has been recovered—Reuter.
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