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BRITISH VICTORY ON GALLIPOLI PENINSULA.

THE ADVANCE ON KRITHIA ALLIES- LINE PUSHED WELL FORWARD By Telegraph—Press .Association—Copyright , London, Juno 30. The Press Bureau Teports that General lan Hamilton reports important operations, on June 28, of which the object was that his left should capture seven lines of trenches, east and west of the Saghir Dere; The Australasians' assisted with ft vigorous demonstration. Practically all that was attempted was secured, and the, line is at some points well beyond the contempalted advance. ■ Plan of the Attack. Sir lan Hamilton's plan of operations was to throw forward the left of his line west of Krithia, pivoting upon a point a mile from the sea, and. after advancing tho extreme lefb ahout half amile, to establish a new line facing east on the ground thus gained. The plan entailed the capture in succession of two lines of Turkish trenches east,'of the Saghir Dere, and five lines of trenches west of the Saghir Dere. < The action opened at 9 a.m., with bombardments! by heavy artillery. The French rendered the most valuable assistance with their field artillery, and at 10.20 a.m. effectively-cut the wire in front of the Turkish, trenches. The cruiser Talbot and the destroyers Scorpion and "Wolverine kept down the Turkish artillery fire near the sea. Capture of Boomerang Redoubt. "At 10.45 we assaulted a small Turkish advanced work in the Saghir Dere, called "the Boomerang Redoubt." This was very strongly sited, protected by extra strong wire entanglements, and had long been a source of trouble. After tho redoubt had been specially bombarded by a French mortar, and while the bombardment of the surrounding trenches was at its height, part of the Border Regiment leapt from the trenches as one man, and poured out like a pack of hounds from cover. ; They raced across and took the Tedoubt most brilliantly. , . .... "The artillery bombardment increased m intensity until 11 a.m., when the range was lengthened. The infantry advanced, and the'attack was carried out with great dash along the whole line. Three lines of trenches west of the Saghir Dere wero captured with little opposition. The trenches were full of dead Turks, many of them buried by the bombardment, A hundred prisoners were captured. Br | t(sh Reg | nientSi 1 i "The Royal Scots, east of the ravine, made fine attack, capturing their two lines,of trenches; but the remainder of the brigade on their right met with severe opposition, and were unable to get forward. The Royal Fusiliers, at 1130 led their brigade in the second phase of the attack west of the ravine. The brigade advanced with great steadiness and resolution through the trenches alreadv captured, and across tho open, taking two_ more lines of trenches, and reached its objective The Lancashire Fusiliers, .inclining half-right, formed a line to connect with our new position east of Ravid. Qood Stroke by the Churkas, "Tho northernmost objective had been now attained, hut the Ghurkas pressing on under the cliffs, captured an knoll still further forward and actually duo west of Krithia. This they fortified and held during the nirrlit, making a total gain on the left of a thousand yards. . ° "During the afternoon we attacked a smajl portion of trenches on the right which had not been captured, but the enemy held'on stubbornly, supported by machine guns and artillery, and our attack Md not succeed. Counter-attaok Repulsed. "The enemy, during the night, counter-attacked and the trenches furthest away wero gained, but they were repulsed with heavy _loss. A party of Turks who retreated from the flank between the two lines of captured trenches were subjected to machine-gun Pre at daybreak, and suffered heavily. The survivors were taken prisoner. . , , , . "Except for the small portion of a trench already mentioned, all that was hoped for from the operations was gained. The line on the extreme left was cushed'forward to a specially strong point, well beyond the limit 'of advance originally contemplated. /U1 the troops engaged did well, but the chief factor of success was the splendid attack by the 29th Division, whose conduct on this as on previous occasions was beyond praise. , , TURKISH OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. Amsterdam, June 30. An official message from Constantinople states:—"After a heavy artillery bombardment oh Monday the enemy made three attacks on our left wing near Ari Brunu but each time were repulsed with extraordinarily heavy losses without obtainingfheir object. The enemy near Seddul Bahr, after shelling the trenches on our right wing on Sunday night, attacked in the morning, . but were repulsed without mult. _ "An attempted attack m the centre in the afternoon was easily repulsed. We countor-attacked and captured two linos of trenches. "The batteries on tho Asiatic shore wero activo during the struggle at Seddul Bahr, inflicting greas losses. The samo batterios also silenced the enemy's batteries at Gaba Tepe. OBSTINATE TRENCH WARFARE . ' BIG WARSHIPS ONLY OCCASIONALLY PEESENT. Sydney, July l. Captain Bean cables from Gaba Tepe (June 24) that Colonel tege has I arrived to take command of the Australians, Tho fighting has into obi cfcinato warfare. similar to tliat in FUiicbro, Sincu ill ft middle of

the main fleet, which previously had been present all the time, has only occasionally been in action. At present Captain Bean cannot see any difference in the- position since the presence of the large warships has been generally withdrawn. The Navy will give support when required. "Tbo French and British troops are fighting most gallantly. Their battle is not far over the liil's from us. We can see their shells bursting on the sliofilders of Aclii Baba. Tlio weather is beautiful and the men's spirits splendid." Officers have asked Captain Bean to mention the great kindness of the people of Cairo and Alexandria. All nationalities treated the wounded, including German nursing sisters at the.German Convent Hospital. TURKS PIIEPARING TO USE POISON GAS. Athens, June 30. . The newspapers at Constantinople accuse the Allies of using dumdums and explosive shells filled with gases, and declare that retaliation is justified. This is interpreted as meaning that tlio Turks are preparing to use gas at tho Dardanelles. ' COLONIAL PRISONERS CONSIDERATELY TREATED. London, June 30. Inquiries made through the Amerioau Embassy in Turkey indicate that the Australians and New Zealanders interned in Turkey are treated considerately. The officers are givon advances against"their pay, in order to purchase special articles. It is presumed the men are given a similar convenience. Tho Ambassador also visited the hospitals in Constantinople, and found that tho wounded were receiving excellent treatment. ' EASIER TO TAKE SUEZ THAN CALAIS. London, June 30. Count Reventlow urges that it would be easier to take Suez than Calaias. It would be a deadlv blow to tho British Empire, and enable Germany to restore Egypt to Turkey. , THE ENEMY'S CAPITAL FROM WITHIN. (Rec. July 1, 10,15 p.m.) London, July 1. An Englishman who left Constantinople in the middle of June states that food supplies were dear, but there were relatively plentiful stores. There is a shortage of coal. • Stories of a condition of panic amongst the population are untrue. There is a considerable number of German officers in the city, but no Gorman troops, excepting the Goeben's and Breslau's marines. The Turks are more confident than tlie Germans regarding tbo future, and treat the English residents well. SIX THOUSAND TURKISH DEAD IN THE TRENCHES. (Rcc. July 1, 11.55 p.m.) Athens, July 1. The Turks have suffered enormous losses in the last combats. Six thousand dead were found in the trenches. SENUSSI CHIEF PLOTTING WITH THE YOUNG TURKS CONSPIRACY FOR A RISING IN TRIPOLI. (Rec. July 1| 11.55 p.m.) . Athens, July 1. The ebief of the Senussi has arrived at Constantinople, and is plotting with the Young Turks for a rising in Tripoli. Two missions of German officers have already left Jaffa and Dedeagatch for Tripoli.

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Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2503, 2 July 1915, Page 5

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BRITISH VICTORY ON GALLIPOLI PENINSULA. Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2503, 2 July 1915, Page 5

BRITISH VICTORY ON GALLIPOLI PENINSULA. Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2503, 2 July 1915, Page 5

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