THE WESTERN FRONT.

Hokitika Guardian, 31 December 1917, Page 3

THE WESTERN FRONT.

WEST FRONT UNDER SNOW. winter training in full SWING. LODON December 29. Reuter’s headquarters correspondent at the Western Front, says the whole front is under snow, and the German artillery is- firing a very large proportion of gas shells. Undoubtedly the enemy has now very large supplies of guns * and ammunition; but our replies- are effective. Winter training is in full swing on the back areash The health of tho troops is wonderful, and there w an abundance of recreation to keep them in good spirits.

HAIG’S REPORT.

LCfNDON December 28

Marshal Haig reports: There was increased hostile arfiillerying in the neighbourhood of Polygon wood, Fasschen’daele, and Langemarck. Om- aeroplanes bombed four aerodromes in the neighbour V»f Routers, billets at Lille, and several trains. HAIG’S REPORT. [AUSTRALIAN & N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION & KEOTTEB.]

(Received This Day at 11-25-u LONDON, December 30. General Haig report hostile artillery fire in Harzicourt, Lens and \pres ■ neighbourhood. Our aeroplanes bombed three enemy aeroplanes northward of Lille. " , j 1 Eleven enemy planes were donned and three of ours are missing. german CONCENTRATION. (Reuter’s Telegram.) (Received This Day at 11 25. a.m.) ( uoct LONDON, December 30. There is imlmense German activity in Belgium. Passenger traffic is suspended. LOOKING FORWARD. TO RETREAT FROM FRANCE. (Received This Dav at 9.50. a -™‘' AMSTERDAM, December 30. 'The “Cologne Gazette” referring to Admiral Wemyss’s successful disembarkation at Gallipoli, says we look forward pleasurably to witnessing a similar feat when the British Army m France is sent home.