OFFICIAL NEWS

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8852, 1 October 1914, Page 6

OFFICIAL NEWS

AIRMEN IN CONFLICT

GENERAL HEADQUARTERS REPORT.

The Prime Minister yesterday received the following cable message from the ugh Commissioner: — London, September 29th, 4.55 p.m.— Official: The general headquarters reborn /the movements of the British, force and the French armies in immediate touch. The 23rd passed without incident as regards major opera-, .ions, though the enemy concentrated a heavy artillery lire upon the plateau near Paissy. the absence of wind gave our airmen the chance of gathering much information. One of our aviators, who has been particularly active annoying the enemy, was wounded in a duel in the air, being alone on a single seater monoplane and unable to use a rifle. While circling above a German two-seater and endeavouring to get within pistol shot he was hit by an observer in the latter. On the 24th there was a lull in action, heavy German shells falling mostly near Parguan. Many flights were made by aviators—French, Brit :,l i, and German —producing much activity. OPERATIONS IN THE EAST ADVANCE MADE ON THE ENEMA London, September 29, 8.15 p.m. — Official: The Allied forces began an attack on the advanced positions ol Tsing-tao, four kilometres from the enemy's line of defence on- Monday. In spite of fierce firing by «ea and land, the Allies drove the enemy from their position and occupied high ground overlooking the enemy's main line of defence. ALLIES HOLD THEIR OWN CASUALTY LISTS. LONDON, September 29, 10.60 a.m. Official. —The casualty lists just published show 25 non-commissioned offi cers and men admitted to hospitals under date September 9th, 32 killed, 136 wounded, 55 missing. Fifty-one officers and men were admitted to the Northern Hospital on September loth. LONDON, September 29, 11.35 p.m. Official.—There is practically no change in the situation. The Allies’ left had heavy fighting, but are well holding their own. ATONEMENT DAY PRAYERS FOR ALLIES’ SUCCESS. (Received September 30, 9 p.m.) SYDNEY, September 30. An atonement day will be observed with special prayers for the success of the Allies. • • TO RELIEVE DISTRESS CANADIAN RAILWAY EMPLOYS MANY EXTRA MEN. OTTAWA, September 29. The Canadian-Pacific Railway‘is employing tk/oO extra men for the purpose if relieving distress. WANTED A DRINK SOUTHERN TROOPERS' COMPLAINT. In the House oi xtcyresentatives yesterday afternoon Mr it. H. Clark (Chalmers) said that troops were complaining about the food which was being mpplied them on the troopships. Two of them had informed him that after three hours’ marching on Monday last they wore not allowed tea or water to drink. Something should be done to remedy the supply of water, for one ol diese men had been compelled to go to a street trough and drink out pt that.

Mr G. M. Thomson (Dunedin North): “They ought to go home to their mothers.” The Minister for Defence in reoly, said that his information was that tea was supplied on the night in question. It was necessary to put a guard or er the water on the voyage, but he did not know whether it was so necessary now. With regard to the other food supplies it was excellent.

MILITARY SPORTS

A meeting of the Patriotic Sports Com-nuux-e was held last evening, wnen arrangements were made for a championsnip sports meeting on Saturday next at U p.m. at Newtown Park. The proceeds wiU bo in aid of the war fund. Major Hughes and other officers of the expeditionary force were present. Xne toiiowmg executive committee was appointed to complete arrangements Major Hughes, and Messrs AicViliy. A. Alarryatt. 0. G. Wilson, Dunne, Amos. J. Dykes, and Councillors G. Frost and B. Fletcher. Major Hughes reported that the various batteries, squadrons and companies were taking up the mutter very enthusiastically. and that there would be no - lack oi' competitors; that General Sir Alexander Godiey had approved of the meeting, and heartily appreciated the movement. , Mr McVilly promised to arrange for railway excursion lares from Palmerston and the Wairarapa on Saturday. A sub-committee consisting of Major Hughes and Messrs Wilson. Dykes, Boyle, Brensden, Miles, Buddie, and Atkins was appointed to organise a concert in the Town Hall at ah early date. It was suggested that the programme should be given by members of the expeditionary force, subject to the approval of General Sir Alexander Godiey. ■ The secretary reported that arrangements had been completed for the ball at the Town Hall to-morrow evening by the ladies of the Star Boating Club. The report showed that the gross, receipts of the Patriotic Sports Committee to date were £B2O 7s 4d, and that the present bank balance was .£736 12s 6d. The following programme has been arranged for the sports meeting:— Championship Events.—loo yards race. 220 yards race, 440 yards race, half-mile race, one mile race, three mile race, one mile walking race, three mile walking race, high jump, long jump, hop, step and jump, ISO yards hurdles. 440 yards hurdles, throwing the hammer, putting the shot. Miscellaneous Events.—Obstacle race, 50 yards run. boot and barrel race, spar and pillow fight, 440 yards relay race, 880 yards relay race, one mile relay race, tug-of-war, sack race, potato race, blindfold barrel race, wheelbarrow race.

Entries close to-morrow morning’.

MAYOR'S PATRIOTIC FUND

£ t. d. Amount previously acknowledged 2505 17 9 Wellington Baseball loagrue Match, September 19th ... 8 9 6 2314 n