The Western Front

Taranaki Daily News, 29 June 1915, Page 5

The Western Front

AIRMEN IN ALSACE. , .RAILWAY VIADUCT BOMBED. Received June 28, 11.40 p.m. Berne, June 28. The Allies' airmen destroyed a railway 'Tiaduct at Tagolsheira, severing communication between Altkirch and MulJhausen. AN OFFICER'S PLUCKY END. ". "KILTED WOMEN FROM HELL."

.. (Times and Sydney Sun Services.) Received June 28, u p.m. i London, June 27. An officer of the Black Watch describe* the death of Lieutenant Haldane, aon of the late Lord Chancellor. Lieut. EaMane climbed under barbed wire, his pocket filled with bombs, which tore his kilt to ribbons. He mounte"rt-a German parapet and signalled for reimorcements and started to throw bombs at the enemy. He received many wounds, but accounted for many Germans. "There is no wonder the enemy styles us 'kilted women from hell,'" adds the officer.

QUIET AT THE FRONT. f*>- •■ — i VIOLENT HAND-TO-HAND CONFLICTS. '. A GERMAN ATTACK REPULSED. \. Received June 28, 11.15 p.m. Paris, June 28. Official: Except for a violent artillery ' duel north of Arras matters -are quiet on all fronts. The fighting at Calonne on Saturday developed into violent hand-to-hand conflicts. The enemy reached our first line •'" Under cover of smoke, but were repulsed with heavy losses. FRENCH EAGER TO FIGHT. NEW REGIMENTS QUICKLY " FORMED. Received June 28, 11.'40 p.m. Paris, June 28. A decree permits enlistment before -July 10, of the 1917 class for the duration of the war, and the response has been so great that many artillery and cavalry regiments have been completelv filled.