AFRICA.
CAMEROONS CAMPAIGN, A BRITISH CHECK IN THE EAST. London, Feb. 18. Official.—The British in East Africa on February 12 called out a reconnaissance force at Salaita Hill to ascertain the enemy's strength. The hill was found to be strongly held and the main Herman reserves were in the neighbourhood. Our casualties were 172, oE which 13!) were members of the 2nd South African Brigade. It was their first experience of bush-fighting. The branch railway is now 2'/ a miles from Salaita. Active operations have practically ended in the Caineroons, with the exception of the isolated position at Mora Hill. The German commandant Zimmerman escaped into Spanish territory. END OF THE CAMPAIGN. MORA CAPITULATES. Received Feb. 20, 1 1.50 run. London, Feb. 20. Official: The garrison at Mora has capitulated. This completes the conquest of the Cameroons.
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Taranaki Daily News, 21 February 1916, Page 5
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137AFRICA. Taranaki Daily News, 21 February 1916, Page 5
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