whom: police force enlists. In Southampton fu'ty-»ne member* of tlm borough police force, headed by the Chief Constable, have been duly attested under lord Derby's scheme. This practically embraces all the men o? military a*e, fifty-six members of the force out of an original establishment of about ISU having previously joined the colors. A GERMAX 17-IXCH SHELL. The case of a German 17in shell has just been sent home by an Edinburgh artillery officer. The shell of which 'it had formed a part burst over the cathodal of Ypres. Apparently the base had been blown out intact, and was picked up 1000 yards away from the cathedral. It is a formidable piece of steel, carrying the Krupp foundry mark upon it, weighs over 2cwt„ and takes two men to lift it. The screw with which the base has been fitted of the rest of the shell is gtjll •'" - ( oJr#r " vv
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Taranaki Daily News, 4 March 1916, Page 12
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150Page 12 Advertisements Column 2 Taranaki Daily News, 4 March 1916, Page 12
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