IN FRANCE

Greymouth Evening Star, 14 May 1917, Page 2

IN FRANCE

THE FALL OF BULLECOURT IMPORTANT BRITISH VICTORY. [Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.] Received this dav at 12.25 p.m. LONDON, May 3A correspondent at headquarters states : The mere fact that Sir Douglas Ilaig has established himself in the ruins of Bullecourt constitutes a decisive defeat of the Germans, who sacrificed thousands of lives in a desperate but futile attempt to relieve the menace to this vitally important position-

The latest detailse of the battle show that Sir Douglas Haig forestalled strong enemy counter attacks, and boldly launched an offensive, nearly surrounding and then irresistibly storming the village.

Fighting" continues with every prospect of a great victory. The fall of Bullecourt has practically isolated QueantSir Douglas TTaig's successes at Pcouex cemetery and the chemical works, two other tremendously strong positions, are equally significant-

FRENCH ARTILLERY ACTIVE.

NUMEROUS AIR FIGHTS

[AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLB ASSOCIATION.]

Received this dav at 10.3 d a.m. * PARIS, Mav 13

A communique states: Our artilleryis active, especially smith of St. Queiit<>n, ';ii the plateau north of the Aisne and in the Champagne. There was no infantry action except a French raid on Berrv Au Bac. There was numerous air-fights.on Friday wherein seven German aeroplanes were destroyed. Sev.en others fell badly damaged.

BRITISH REPULSED.

A GERMAN REPORT,

(Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.!

Received this dav at 10.30 a.m. LONDON,-May 13.

Wireless German Official states: The British attacks at Bullecouvt, between Gavrclle and Scarpe, on both sides of the Arras-Cambrain road, failed with heavy losses.