WESTERN CAMPAIGN.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16737, 18 December 1914, Page 7

WESTERN CAMPAIGN.

WARSHIPS ON FLEMISH COAST.

MORE ARTILLERY Dim BfILG’ANS REPEL THE ENEMY. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright PARIS, December 16. Tho following official report has been issued r A British squadron violently bombarded Westende (Belgiunj). The Belgians repulsed a counter attack at St George and occupied farms on the left bank of the Yser. We progressed at St Eld. There were heavy artillery duels at Arras, on the Aisne, and in the Champagne district, where we gained a clear advantage at several points Wo repelled attacks- in the Mont Mario wood, and also west of Cernay. . MONITORS BUSY. GERMANS ON RET.OTAN COAST HARASSED. (Received December 17, 10.15 p.m.) _ LONDON, December 17. The monitors on the Belgian coast continue to harass the Germans.

ALLIES MA"E PROGRESS.

THE OFFICIAL REPORT. (Received December 17, 10.15 p.m.) PARIS, December 17.

An official report states:—

Wo progressed slightly as far as the sea north-east of Nieuport, also southeast of Ypres and along the railway towards La Bassee. i