LATEST NEWS.
THE TURKS IN GREECE. Athens, April 25. The capture of Nezeros and the evacuation of Turnova and Larissa leave the Turks masters practically of the whole Greek territory north of the Urthrys mountains, including the wide stretches of the rich Thessalian plains. From Larissa the railway runs to Volo, at the head of the Gulf. Ghazi Osman has reached Salonica, and has left for the front. It is reported that Izzet Bey has been restored to the Sultan's favour. COLONIAL GREEKS EN ROUTE. Sydney, April 26. Seven Greeks sailed in the mail steamer on Saturday to assist their countrymen against the Turks. Twenty or thirty more join the steamer at Melbourne. GREEK WAR FUND. Melboubne, April 26. The Greeks in the city have started a patriotic war fund ; £400 have already been subscribed. THE POSITION IN CEETE. Athkns, April 25. The commander'of the European troops at Heraklion has asked for reinforcements. The Cretan insurgents assisting the Greek soldiers are blockading the town. Great excitement prevails amongst the Moslem residents.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10427, 27 April 1897, Page 5
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