IN THE WEST.
(Australian & N.£, AiS-Jaticu and Raaiei). 1 LONDON.. Feb. 6. General Hir Douglas tlaig reports. 1 Wc advanced our line in the ne'ghbourhood if Grandecourt, where we oecupu-u 1 a thousand yards of trench unopposed and took further prisoners eastward of Boaucourt. Our aircraft bombed the enemy, aerodrome with considerable damage. Two British aeroplanes were brought down, and two enemy downed damage.*.
German Attack.
LONDON, Feb. 7
A German official message says: Tin* naval seaplane,, 312, bombed Dumrirk harbour and works, and started a fire in the sheds .
Greek Denial-
ATHENS, Feb. 6
The Government has formally denied the report that German agents are returning.
They gave tlie “News” an assurance that they would not tolerate the presence of German agnts.
Insurance
LONDON, Feb. 7
Tlie Underwriters are initiating a new insurance for neutral cargoes far below the previous rates for foodstuffs, munitions and coal.
There is no and no commission. These rats are 50s to French Atlantic ports, and 70s to the Mediterranean.
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Hokitika Guardian, 8 February 1917, Page 1
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