ITALIAN FRONT.

Taihape Daily Times, 20 October 1917, Page 5

ITALIAN FRONT.

THE ITALIAN FRONT. AUSTRO-GERMAN REINFORCEMENTS. Received 9.40. WASHINGTON, Oct 18. Despatches from Rome state that the Austro-Germans were compelled to withdraw forty divisions from the Eastern front to reinforce Austrian troops, on the Italian front. Already Turkish, and Bulgarian troops have been sent to the Italian front, but Austria appealed to Germany for additional reinforcements. The majority of these troops are endeavouring to withstand the Italian pressure on Bainsizza plateau. ,' <* J | COAL FAMINE. ■.: "i i '. ■''■''■. . Received ,9.40. WASHINGTON, Oct 19.,,,, Advices from Rome.state a coal famine in Italy is pending. : There -will be no coal for household use, this winter. ~;.., ...