TOWN CAPTURED.
Italians Inflict Heavy Losses On Abyssinians. A, PREMATURE "VICTORY." (Received 1.30 p.m.) POME, February 5. An official announcement states that General Graziani, commander of the Italian forces on the Ogaden (south) front, defeated the garrison at Lamascillindi and occupied-the town, capturing grain stores. Another column, including the Aosta Lancers, scattered Abyssinians at the Dawa River, inflicting heavy loss and capturing men, arms and supplies. The Italians claimed the capture of Lamaseillindi six weeks ago.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 31, 6 February 1936, Page 7
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