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Hokitika Guardian, 3 May 1917, Page 3

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' » Torpedoed in Channel. J (Received May 3, at 1.25 r.m.) £ Sybnky, May 3 The Navy Department announced a ‘ vessel carrying passengers from Aus- i traiia to England was torpedoed in 1 the English Channel, after landing the , passengers. All the Europeans. on j board are safe. " ' T A Fortnight’s Haul* ' (Australian & N Z, Cable Association). . |

Paris, May 2 ' Marcel Hatin reports between April * 16th and 30th the English and French .captured—--40,693 prisoner l , 437 heavy guns. 346 trench mortars. 982 machine guns. Berman Losses, Paris, May .2 The Petit Parisians Btatea 24 enemy divisions launched on the British ■ front had to be relieved from further participation. The enemy’s effectives melted away amusingly. Many snrvivora deserted and some went mad. Socialist Proposal Amsterdam, M»y 2 The Berliner Tsgeblatt says Cohn, a Socialist member of the Rsicbefcagj proposed a committee lo consider Germany’s military leaier^hip. Pan-Qermaa newspapers vigorously

protect against criticising Genera* Hindenbnrg, bnt tha Soo a’ists insist on a Roichettg discußsioo. British Report (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association and Renter) London May 3 General Haig reports daring the night there was active aitillerying between St Qnentin and Lens. We repulsed a German raid at Bauquißient. Arrived Safely - Wellington, May 3 Official advic9 has been received that the whole of the 22nd Reinforcemeats have arrived safely at their destination. Hk——a—— ——