Africa
OPERATIONS IN THE EAST.
POLICE FORCE AMBUSHED.
Press Association—Copyright, Austra lian and N.Z Cable Association. London, November 4.
An East African communique states :■ —The German forces which were dislodged from Tabora, and had been endeavouring to break through to Mahenge, became confused in the severe fighting which occurred in the direction of Iringa since October 22.
A small detachment of Rhodesian police, under Colonel Baxindale, was ambushed, and suffered heavily. Colonel Baxindale was wounded, and was captured. A strong German force suffered similarly on October 28, 12 miles north of Iringa. The commander was wounded and captured.
Strong German attacks against Iringa were beaten off. A British column was engaged - ■.successfully on the Ruhudje River, south-west of Mahenge. ■,",.''■
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 84, 6 November 1916, Page 5
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