POWERFUL ENEMY ATTACKS FAIL
FRENCH POSITIONS MAINTAINED. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.) (Rec. May 17, 12.30 p.m.) LONDON, May 16. A French communique says the artillery struggle was continued at night. After violent bombardment the enemy in the morning powerfully attacked on a four kilometre front in the Moulin de Laffaux district. We maintained our positions despite his repeated efforts. Fighting continues at various points.
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Nelson Evening Mail, 17 May 1917, Page 5
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