MESOPOTAMIA BLUNDERS
COMMENT ON EX-VICEEOY'S DEFENCE. London, July i. Newspapers criticise. Viscount Ear-' diuge's apology (in his speech on the Mesopotamian report) mostly in a tone 'of moderation amb restraint. ' India's internal and external difficulties in 1914-15, also her great contributions to the Empire's fighting strength, are given duo weight, but the comments uphold the fairness of the Commissioners' report.— Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ■
BRUSH WITH TURKISH IRREGULARS, (See. July 5, 11.20 p.m.) London, July i. An official dispatch from Mesopotamia states: "Turkish irregulars, attacking u convoy from Baquba, were driven off with loss. ! A great improvement is reported in the comfort and health of the troops. No effort is being spared to render life as keurable as possible during the hottest months."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter.
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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3129, 6 July 1917, Page 5
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124MESOPOTAMIA BLUNDERS Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3129, 6 July 1917, Page 5
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