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“IN THE NECK.”

BILLJIM’S VIEW OF FRITZ

BISHOP LONG’S STORY

APPEAL FOR REINFORCEMENTS

’ LONDON, May 1. Bishop Long, of Bathurst, after several weeks’ service at the front, says-that the most impressive feature of the Australian’s attitude in the German offensive is his impe’rturability, almost, one might say,-bis insouciance. They are not in the least appalled, but readily admit that old Fritz is a clever old dog, who has had some big successes ; but everywhere, and by all, he was - assured, the Boche has “fairly got ip in the neck when he attacked our lines.” They are quite certain he will wear himself out, and then bo given the knock-out blow.

Bishop Long added that tlie Australians were fully aware of the heavy cost with which ground had been bought, and which the enemy had lately reoccupied, and one would have expected a feeling of depression and bitterest chagrin as a "Consequence. But neither was manifested. Doubtless more was felt than shown, but among the men especially there was an immovable confidence and an unquestioning readiness to meet the Boche under any conditions.

“Australia,!’ said the Bishop, “ought to be proud of these amazing, stout-hearted men. If Australian pride has any merit it will show it'self in immediate reinforcements. Stouter fighters or grander comrades have never yet withstood the onset foe. Half the illustrious story of their heroism and capacity lias not yet been told in Australia.

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Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 4866, 11 May 1918, Page 3

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“IN THE NECK.” Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 4866, 11 May 1918, Page 3

“IN THE NECK.” Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 4866, 11 May 1918, Page 3

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