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CAMBRAI'S FALL IMMINENT
ST. QUENTIN TOTTERING
»,. ALBERT LEADS THE BELGIANS
(Received 7.35 p.m.)
PARIS, Sept. 29
King Albert personally commanded the Belgians. Prior to the attack he issued the order: "Soldiers, it is for you to hurl back the invader who has oppressed your brothers for over four years. The hour is de--1 cisive. Germany everywhere is falling back. Forward for right and liberty, for the glorious and immortal Belgium!".—Reuter.
LONDON, Sept. 29.
The .Australian Press Association learns that the fall of Cambrai is only a matter of time, owing to the capture of several important points.
There is every likelihood of St. Quentin falling, as the Allies have gained an important footing on the eastern side of the underground canal near Bellicourt.
The advance between Ypres and Dbcmude has reached a depth of four miles and yielded six thousand prisoners.—A. and N.Z. WELLINGTON, Oct. 1.
The High Commissioner reports
from London on September 30 at P 11.50 p.m.:—Sir Douglas Haig reports: "Northwards of St.- Quentin one division captured 4000 prisoners and 40 guns. We have reached the
northern outskirts of Cambrai." High Commissioner Cable.
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