THE ITALIANS

New Zealand Times, Volume XL, Issue 9172, 12 October 1915, Page 6

THE ITALIANS

ENEMYJTTAGKS REPULSED WITH HEAVY LOSSES. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received October 11, 10 p.m.) HOME, October 11. A communique states: “Considerable enemy forces attacked our positions in tlio Plezzo basin, at Mrzli, in tho Monte Nero ’region, at Dolje. 111 tho Tolrnino sector, and also at Aplava and Zagara. The enemy was everywhere repulsed with heavy losses.” BERM STEAMER SUNK CHEW ALLOWED TO ESCAPE. By Tolcgraph—Proas Association— Copyrish* (Received October 11, 11 p.m.) ■. COPENHAGEN, October'll. Tho crew of the German steamer Lulca landed at Falstcr, in Denmark. They reported that the British submarine No. 19 torpedoed tho vessel off Gjedser lighthouse, allowing sufficient time for tho crow to take to tho boats. AUSTRALIAN DECORATED CONSPICUOUS PLUCK AND DETERMINATION. 1,. Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright LONDON, October 9. A gazette contains the following notice: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Sta'lf-Sorgeant Heath, Australia Flying Corps." For conspicuous pluck and 'determination in Mesopotamia. On August Ist he assisted to polo a' flatbottomed boat twenty-eight miles in twelve hours in the most intense heat in order to rescue aviators forced to descend in the enemy’s coqnty. RECRUITIBGJII AUSTRALIA VOLUNTEERS ON THE MARCH. ■ By Telegraph— Press Association— Copyright SYDNEY, October 11. The week’fjrecruiting in the State resulted in 581 names being registered, including 415 city enlistments. Thirty volunteers have started on a ,‘i()0 miles’ march from Gilgandra to Sydney, recruiting en route. Other route marches are projected as part of the now recruiting campaign. PERTH, October 11. Recruiting is declining'. Tho week’s total was only 108. CASUALTIES HEAVY LISTS. By Telegraph—Pross Association—Copy right (Received October 12, 1 a.ra.) LONDON, October 11. Tho British casualty lists far eight days show "711 officers, whereof 258 were killed. The week-end lists contain 4100 men killed, wounded, and missing.