THE DARDANELLES

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 9, 11 May 1915, Page 5

THE DARDANELLES

“THE SCORN OF DEATH.” AUSTRALASIAN GALLANTRY. Times and Sydney Sun Service. London, May U. Mr Lloyd George regards the operations at the Dardanelles as one of the finest feats of arms in history. The achievement is eulogised by all the newspapers. The Evening Standard says the news thrills us with the joy of a large family A young country had its military reputation to make, and the deeds at Gallipoli established that reputation, and the sons of Australasia proved that they can fight with a scorn of death in the spirit of the gallant fellows of Neuve Chappelle, who, the Germans confess, taught them that the new British Army was not composed of hopeless ragamuffins. It was the privilege of Britons, who are in the habit of ranting about a country grown old and tottery, to salute them. The Westminster Gazette says the extraordinary difficulties of landing were overshadowed by the Australasians’ 'dash and determination. They suffered severely, but it is doubtful whether any other troops in the world would have carried through successfully such an entirely individual operation. "We may well be proud of the men from the daughter countries. The Star says the story of great gallantry stirs our blood. The young lions from the lands of the Southern Cross have come to aid the old lion who is watching their deeds with pride and faith. The Evening News say it is impossible not to be struck with admiration at the marvellous dash, heroism, and efficiency of the Australasians in a prominent role in important operations. Australasia will be wild with enthusiasm at the gallantry of her sons at the front. The Pall Mall Gazette says the volunteer soldiers of Australasia have nobly made good. Tne Turkish press admit that the Gallipoli fighting was of a most fierce description, Tnere was a valley lull oi ueau. The Allied warships vomit shells on our positions, and we are unable to drive out the Australasian troops, who, despite murderous lire, continued to deliver desperate bayonet cnarges on our trenches. A correspondent estimates there were three thousand Turks made prisoners,in addition to losses. The enemy is strongly entrenched on commanding heights on the western extremity or the peninsula, and is surrounded by Allied troops. Several positions were taken at the bayonet point, drawing in and enveloping the Turks in a circle. The Turki ish defence is weakening under the warships’ fire and that of the artillery, and the ultimate capture of the Turks’ positions are certain. Mitylene reports that 10,000 Turks wounded in trie last two battles have been transported to Constantinople. AMAZING BRAVERY. Athens, May 10. An eye-witness of the recent fighting says the heaviest losses were borne by me Australains and New Zealanders, whose one fault was complete disdain ot cover, while their bravery and dash was amazing. There were some eases of men who, after rushing the first line of Turkish trenches, in ten minutes charged ahead, despite the appeals of officers, penetrating several miles inland and suffering heavily, w hen the Turkish reinforcements compelled them to retreat. Some of the troops pay the warmest tributes to the Australians. German officers endeavored to create a diversion by donning uniforms of 'English and Australian officers and 'mingling with our men, giving false [orders. THE QUEEN ELIZABETH’S' GUNS. Athens, May 9. The Queen Elizabeth brought down a German aeroplane. AMBER BEADS. ! The old-time nurse or mother believed that a string of amber beads tied around the baby’s neck would protect the child from sore throat. The woman of to-day charms away the baby’s cough or srtre throat with Dr. Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds, the medicine that is sale and sure. Brice, Is Ud and 13s. Untamable ill R. Richardson's. S