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NAVAL AID RAIDS. (Rcc. Oct. 4, 2.30 p.m.) LONDON, Oct. 3. 'Onr naval aircraft bombed the Lock gate of Zeebrugge and aerodrome sheds and machines at .St. Denis and Westrem. EAST AFRICA. (Rec. v/ct. 4, 2.30 p.m,> LONDON, Oct. 3. Renter's correspondent at Ossindinge, East Africa, says that the rounding up oi the Germans is proceeding vigorously. Indian cavalry is doing invaluable work in outflanking the enemy and destroying many German food depots. Nigerians captured Mawerenge, killing the largest number of Germans in any engagement in the campaign. A German officer sjamboked his platoon in the face of machine guns and perished with tuem. The post captured on the Portuguese obrder is important, because it is the only remaining source of the enemy's salt supply. CARDINAL MERCIER. IMPORTANT MISSION TO ROME. (Rec. Oct. 4. 2.30 p.m.) x.MSTERDA'M, Oct. 3. At the Pope's request, Cardinal Mercier has been promised! a conditional passport to visit Rome on an important political mission. • ; SWEDEN. (Rec. Oct. 4. 12.5 p.m.) STOCKHOLM, Oct. 3. The King i s endeavouring to form a,: Coalition Government of all parties.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume L, Issue 175, 4 October 1917, Page 1
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183SECOND EDITION Nelson Evening Mail, Volume L, Issue 175, 4 October 1917, Page 1
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