IMPORTANT BRITISH GAINS
(Aust nnd N.Z. Cable Association.) (Received Sundav 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, Oct. 19. Sir Douglas Haig reports: The day -was marked by a stubborn resistance on the line Bruges-Moostcamp-Wynghene-Thielt-Oostroosebeke. We overcame resistance east of Oostroosebeke. The Belgians south-west of Bruges are progressing considerably and are crossing the Brugcs-Ostend canal at several points. Advancing northward they have occupied Oowtcamp and reached the approaches of Bruges. The second British army have improved their line south of Lys and crossed the Courtrai-Mouscron railway at a number of points. The British in the afternoon occupied Roubaix and Turcoing.
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Manawatu Times, Volume XL, Issue 14017, 21 October 1918, Page 5
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