IN EAST AFRICA.
SUCCESSFUL O PER ATION S. LONDON, October 13. An East Africa Official message states:—Our right column of troops from Ki-ihva occupied Ruapouda, an important junction of tracks in the north-western end of Muera Plateau and on the flank line the retreating enemy, the main body,' whose rearguard is being pressed by our force, is moving south from Nahuyj. Our rapid advance surprised the enemy who is also making for Ruapouda. Me dislodged strong detachments in positions near Majndas, southward oi Mahongo. Wo forced tlicir retirement six miles north-westwards.
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Hokitika Guardian, 15 October 1917, Page 3
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91IN EAST AFRICA. Hokitika Guardian, 15 October 1917, Page 3
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