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Two photographs of shows produced by Chief Luale. Source 6a circa 1930-1933 and 6b circa 1934, [Joan Robson (nee Luale) Personal archive]. Source 6b is entitled: ‘Luale presents Chief Nyambi in ‘Savage Africa’. Real African Natives introducing weird dances, mysteries of the jungle etc. Something to instruct , unite and educate.’

These photographs relate to Bulaya’s life as a ‘showman’. In source 6a Chief Luale directed the group. In source 6b he is presenting the group and in the centre of the photograph. 

Letter from British Legion  [Joan Robson (nee Luale) Personal Archive]. 

Extract from War Diary, 2/19 Battalion London Regiment, 1915 January -1916 November, Catalogue ref: WO 95/3031/6 f59.

Bulaya Chanda is not personally mentioned in this War Diary for his war service. Download the War Diary to find more about how his Regiment served during the First World War.  

However, we know that he entered the army as result of the Derby Scheme. The Derby scheme was carried out during November–December 1915. It was named after Lord Derby, Director General of Recruiting. According to the scheme, men were visited at home to persuade them to ‘volunteer’ for war service and their details recorded. However,  on 27 January compulsory conscription was introduced. 

Medal Card of Samson Jackson, Catalogue ref: WO 372/10/180814 

Photographs Source 2a and Source 2b: [Joan Robson (nee Luale), Personal archive].