MOONLIGHT BATTLE IN GALLIPOLI

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2477, 2 June 1915, Page 5

MOONLIGHT BATTLE IN GALLIPOLI

HEAVY ATTACK BY THE TURKS MASSED COLUMNS DEMORALISED AND ROUTED (By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.) London, May 81. The Press Bureau reports regarding the Dardanelles operations: "we detected the enemy working under one of our posts on May 28, and we successfully exploded a counter-mine. The Turks then effected a lodgment in vacant trenches, but we counter-attacked with the bayonet and recaptured their fir-ing-line trenches, whereupon the Turks in the supporting trenches surrendered. "Meanwhile heavy columns advanced in the bright moonlight, but our gunners, by accurate cross-fire, caused the demoralisation of the Turks, whoso second fine of bomb-throwers flung their missiles into their own first line, completing: the rout. The enemy's casualties were at least 2000; ours were 300. "The same night the Turks unsuccessfully attempted to recapture the

position. "The French captured an important redoubt on the Turks' extreme left on the night of May 28, and repulsed subsequent attaoks." ■

ADVANCE AGAINST THE MAIN POSITIONS.

London, May 81. The "Central News" correspondent at Athens reports that the, Allies continue to advance against the main positions in Gallipoli, aided by the fleet.

ANOTHER ESTIMATE OF THE ENEMY'S STRENGTH,

London, May 31. It is estimated in Athens that the Ottoman Army at the Dardanelles numbers 210,000 men.—"Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services. i

THE SUBMARINE DANGER IN THE DARDANELLES

DEFENSIVE MEASURES BY THE ADMIRALTY.

London, May 31. The naval correspondent of "The Times" says: "It is confidently anticipated that adequate Admiralty dispositions will be made to meet the danger from submarines in tie Dardanelles.—"Times" and Sydney-"Sun"'Services.

SUPPOSED SUBMARINE SHELTER BOMBARDED.

(Rec. June 1, 10.15 p.m.)

Mltylene, June 1. The British warships shelled Arrali, where the enemy's submarine shelter was reported to be.