A Threatening Move.
MACKENSEN'S REAR THREATENED. (Reuter Telegram.) - PARIS, Oct. 3. French experts state that the Rumanians, under General Zetton, have crossed the Danube 30 miles south of Bucharest, and are now solidly entrenched in new positions. The operations are of great tactical importance, and strategic consequence. They were elaborated in perfect agreement with the Headquarters' Staffs of the Allies. (Aust. and N.Z. Cable Association.) PETROGRAD, Oct. 3. A wireless message says.: — Following the Rumanian crossing of the Danube of Rustchuk, endangering the envelopment of the Germans and Bulgars, Mackensen has ordered the evacuation of Silistria and Turtukai. LONDON, Oct. 3. A Bulgarian communique says:— Between Rustchuk and Turtukai tho enemy's boats conveyed several battalions to our bank of tho Danube. Measures have been taken to drive them off.
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Manawatu Times, Volume XL, Issue 13522, 5 October 1916, Page 2
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129A Threatening Move. Manawatu Times, Volume XL, Issue 13522, 5 October 1916, Page 2
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