ON THE WESTERN FRONT.

Hokitika Guardian, 27 September 1917, Page 3

ON THE WESTERN FRONT.

BRITISH MAKE. BIG MO\ E„ all objectives taken. [rEB FREB3 ASSOCIATION. COPYRIGHT.] (Received This liny at 12.25. P-™-) LONDON, September 2b. After hurricane fighting lasting throughout yesternight, the gathered themselves at dawn and ea another smashing blow on the whole ol the new Ypres battle front From a point southward of Tower hamlets somowhero eastward of St. Julien. A thick haze rendered observation Thf b A»»« t.k» .... •whole first objectives. The British on the Anzaos left "etc equally successful. • Progress in Polygon Wood was hotly , d ‘£., the British advanced astride the Menin road. towards Guedi-

Here, the hottest fighting occurred Yesterday, the Germans hurling three counter- attacks against the Enghrii, Scottish and Australians who before da> light retook practically all the lost ground.

PRISONERS COMING INSTATEMENT'S BY BAVARIANS. [PER. PBESB ASSOCIATION. COPYRIGHT.] (Received This Dav at 10.15. i m.) LONDON,, September 20. On the new Ypres Rattlefront, the British barrage, of the first days attack was repeated to-day. The English airmen heavily bombed the enemy positions all night. Prisoners are already coming in, and they seem glad to escape with their lives "from tho inferno of high explosives. ’ . | Some state the Baden and Bavarian troops are sick of the war, declaring their losses are lighter than tho PrusBiana who battle when they are forced to fight. Several said that unless peace comes soon the troops will mutiny. The correspondent adds that these statements must not be taken to mea n that the Germans are ready to sur- ( render, or lack fighting spirit. The latest fighting shows the enemy are stubborn scrappers.