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The official opening ceremony of the new high pressure watersupply at Mwanyanya (Bububu) by sultan Khalifa bin Haroub tosupplywater to the town of Zanzibar and Ng'ambo.1936 JanuaryThe substitution of East African currency for Rupee currencyi.e. the new Shilling currency came into force following theestablishment of the common East African Currency Board.Postage stampsof new denominations were introduced.1936 FebruarySerious riot of Manga Arabs (commonly known as Vita VyaWamangaor vita vya Mbata) broke out in the town of Zanzibar . Thecause of itwas in the application of Alliteration of Produce Decree. TheInspectorof Police was killed four rioters were killed and several otherpeoplewounded. Great alarm prevailed in Zanzibar and all shop wasclosed.1937 December 21Official Opening ceremony of Jubilee Gardens at Forodhani laidout by Government to celebrate silver Jubilee Of His LateMajesty KingGeorge V and the memorial erected thereon by publicinscriptions tocelebrate the silver Jubilee of Sultan Khalifa bin haroub.1946The first African, Sk. Ameir Tajo was appointed to join theLegislative Council to represent the African majority in this lawmakingbody.
1947 DecemberFor the first time in Zanzibar 's history a Bull and Donkeyshow was held at Mnazi Mmoja under the auspices of theZanzibar Societyfor revention of Cruelty to Animals.1948 AugustThe employees of the African Wharfage Company went onstrike andZanzibar was faced with complete paralysis of loading andunloadingshipping cargoes.1948 SeptemberZanzibar witnessed an unprecedented strike in its history. AllAfrican employees including domestic employees and Ayahswent on strikein sympathy with the African Wharfage dock hands. The AfricanLabor's ofP.W.D. and Sweepers joined in the Strike. All shops wereclosed andbusiness was at standstill.1949 DecemberFor the first time Gossage Cup Football match was played atSeyyid Khalifa Sports Grounds (Mnazi Mmoja) between UgandaandTanganyika which resulted in a draw. The following day KenyabeatZanzibar by three goals to two in a good exciting match.Tangnyika beatKenya two nil in a final match.1951 JulyA serious riot broke out as a result of the opposition of thecattle owners of Kimbe Samaki for compulsory inoculationagainst
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