ENEMY ATTACK REPULSED.
SUCCESSFUL BRITISH RAID. (Australian and X.Z. Cable Association.* LONDON, February 8. A French communique states: "A German attack on a salient in the region of Embermenil, in Lorraine, gained a footing in our advanced elements. We immediately repulsed the enemy, and our line, was completely re-established." Sir Douglas Haid reports: "A night raid was broken by our barrage. Early last night we entered the enemy's lines south-west of La Bassee, and killed' a number of Germans. We also destroyed, several dug-outs."
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Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 35, 9 February 1917, Page 5
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