Throughout the thickly-populated district, a state of agitation continued for nearly three hours as squadron after squadron of planes came over and dropped bombs of varying size along the creek, sending dust and debris from Chapel into the Settlement. The population, although kept well back from the creek bank, con-linned to scurry into houses as the bombs were released overhead. The deafening explosions caused families io huddle together as their frail dwellings rocked. Windows broke in many buildings, while, on the Chapei side, the spreading flames made ammunition go up with a fitful staccato which lasted into the night.
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