THE FRENCH OFFENSIVE.
11,157 PRISONERS CAPTURED. Received November 2, 11.45 a.m. LONDON, Nov. 1. A French communique reports: Our oli'onvive between 23rd and 27th insfc., yielded 11,167 prisoners, including 273 officers and 180 guns. Between the Meuse and Bezonva.ux there is a fairly lively bombardment. Our aeroplanes bombed the railway stations at Thiohville, Bcttcnburg, Mazili, Longueville, Woippy, and Luxemburg. All objectives were hit. THE GERMAN STORY. Australian-New Zealand Cable Association LONDON, Oct. 31. ‘V wireless Gorman official message says: In addition to the main attack, the English yesterday attempted to advance at Gheluvelt. They wore driven back. LONDON, Nov. 1, The Admiralty air service on Monday night raided Sparappelhock and Vadssenaero aerodromes. The visibility was excellent and the shooting accurate. All our machines returned.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 1012, 2 November 1917, Page 5
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