ITALIAN OFFENSIVE.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLI, Issue 11696, 16 October 1916, Page 8

ITALIAN OFFENSIVE.

AMONG THE MOUNTAINS.

STILL PROGRESSING.

Received Oct. 16, noon. London, Oct. 15.

An Italian communique states: We repulsed attack on Mount Pasubio and are progressing by counter attacks towards Mount Roite.

A SHELTERLESS ADVANCE,

Reuter. Received Oct. 16, 12.35 p.m. London, Oct. 15.

Western headquarters state: We have advanced well over the plateau to a gentle downward slope with the result that the Germans have regained to some extent direct observation for artillery fire. The ground is practically shelterless.