THURSDAY

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 13 May 1915, Page 3

THURSDAY

Heavy Turkish Losses — Notable Success in France — Germans Drjven from Trenches

A report from General Sir lan Hamilton, relating to the operations of the British forces in the Gallipoli Peninsula, states that there was continual fighting from May 2 to May 6, though the Turkish attacks diminished in intensity. On each occasion the enemy was repulsed without difficulty. Enemy's losses were very heavy. In a cable message to His Excellency the Governor, General Sir lan Hamilton pays a high tribute to the New Zealand and Australian contingents.

A communique from Paris states that British and French troops attacked Turkish positions in the south of the Peninsula, and a height near Krithia.

The allies are vigorously pursuing the offensive north of Arras, and have gained new ground. The entire system of German trenches in the region of Loos-Verraelles Road was captured. German re-inforcements have been hurried to the front, but their counter-attacks have been smashed by the allies' artillery.