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The story of a ‘Government Farm Village’ in Madras

At one time, Government Farm – now located in the Guindy/Saidapet region – spanned 300 acres with a fence all around it. The idea of Governor Sir William Denison, it was set up in 1865

The story of a ‘Government Farm Village’ in Madras

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Veteran BBC Africa correspondent Mark Doyle dies

British journalist Mark Doyle, best known for his reporting on conflicts in Africa in the 1990s and 2000s, has died after a short illness. After living in Africa, he joined the BBC in 1986.

  • Mark Doyle, BBC Africa correspondent, dies following brief illness
  • Covered Rwandan genocide, Sierra Leone, Liberia conflicts
  • Praised for truth during Rwanda crisis, credited with UK intervention

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