FRONTIER WARFARE.
THE WAZARI CAMPAIGN. BRITISH COLUMN AMBUSHED. <By Cable—Press Association.—Copyright.) SIMLA, Oct. 10 (delayed). A gathering of Wana Waziris, 300 strong, attacked a British reconnoitring party between Manghi and Luni on October 5. Tho British casualties were 2!) killed or missing, including one British | officer. The enemy lost heavily. j A column from Kawi Bridge on Oct. : 6 engaged the same tribesmen, who on this occasion were estimated to be 600 strong, near Manghi. It first drove the, enemy into the hills, but later, apparently, it fell into an ambush. The column was only able to reach Kaur Bridge ! after heavy fighting. The British casualties are believed to have been approximately 80, including two British medical officers and one Indian medical officer. A fresh column with guns proceeded to | Manghi on October B.— (Reuter.)
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Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 250, 21 October 1919, Page 5
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