The Dardanelles.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 298, 26 May 1915, Page 5

The Dardanelles.

NICHT FIGHTING CONTINUES. HEAVY TURKISH LOSSES. DIFFICULTY OF HOLDING KRITHIA. GERMAN TREACHERY. NEW ZEALANDERS' GOOD WORK. Received May 25, 9 p.m. London, May 25. Renter's correspondent at Tenedos states that the Allies are organising new positions. The Turks continue night lighting, despite disastrous results. The Allies have already reached the houses of Krithia, but machine-guns make it impossible to hold the village. Cairo, May 25. It is said that the Turks are now less prepared to meet the Australians and New Zealanders than they were at Directly the colonials obtained a footing, three divisions rushed U]i, and one Australian, renowned for his height and strength, jumped into the Turkish trenches, and bayonetted live Turks in quick succession, hurling each out of the trench with the end of his bayonet. He afterwards said it was as easy as tossing hay. The New Zealanders came to the relief of the Australians at a critical moment, and their co-operation resulted in the British position being maintained. German officers moved freely about in the uniforms of Australian and New Zealand officers, and so prevented a company of New Zealanders firing for the greater part of the nightThey spoke perfect English, and said: "The .French will come to reinforce lis. They are digging a trench near by. Keep quiet and don't fire." Their identity was discovered later, and they were taken to the beach and shot. The Australian Light. Horse has volunteered to go to the 'Dardanelles as infantry. PENINSULA AN INFERNO. STRrriGT.E BAFFLES .DESCRIPTION. TniKTSII STRENGTH 200,000. Received May 25, 11.-I0 p.lll. Athens, May 25. Ihe Turks have been largely reinforced by men and guns. Over 200,000 are now opposing the Allies, The main leserves on the Asiatic shores arc sent across The Narrows as each attack fails. The. enemy's licet is active, trying to Midi our positions l>v indirect fire from sheltered parts of The Narrows. Tne struggle in the southern portion 01 tne peninsula baffles description, Sometimes, simultaneously there are attacks ,11 all directions, and the peninsula looks, like an mferno of shrieking shells. Miniated the Turkish losses are niyKJO. Make money whilst enjoying the finest tea you ever brewed. ' £SO offered to users of "Desert Gold" Tea. Get particulars from your grocer. 2 The bride was gowned in nattier blue, With shoes and toque of "tango" hue; The bridegroom, in a suit of brown, Looked quite the smartest "sport" in town. And while confetti filled the air, A tearful mater kissed the pair,' And sobbed. "My love! be always sure 1.0 take your Woods' Great Peppermint Cure."