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BRITISH SECTOR QUIET, LITTLE AIR ACTIVITY. WEATHER INTERFERES WITH FLYING. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association and Beutor’s(Received June 26, 11.40 p.m.) LONDON, June 25 (10.30 p.m.) There is nothing to report beyond air work, including much reconnaissance bombing behind the lines. Heavy rain and high winds interfered with work, and the enemy gave little chance of combats. Ihree enemy machines were downed ana three of ours are missing. FRENCH AND BELGIAN FRONTS. HEAVY ARTILLERY DUELS. Australian and N.Z 'ciablo Aseooiatlofi and Eeuter’s. (Received June 27, 1.40 a.m.) LONDON, June v 26 (12.5 a.m.) A French communique states: — There is very lively artillery activity north of the Aisne. We downed six enemy aeroplanes. A Belgian communique states that there is great reciprocal artillerying near Nieuport. ANGLO-AUSTRALI AN SUCCESS. METEREN SALIENT STRAIGHTENED. * United Services. (Received June 26, 8.10 p.m.) LONDON ,June 25. Tlie Australians, in conjunction with the British, dashingly advanced at Meteren 1000 yards on a front of 2000 yard's, wiping out a salient.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 4906, 27 June 1918, Page 5
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