Turn of the Tide

Southland Times, Issue 17498, 29 April 1915, Page 5

Turn of the Tide

I . ' Western Campaign Swings to Allies \ German Reinforcements Exhausted HOW THE CANADIANS FARED Graphic Narrative of tne Battle Speech by Lord Derby Britain Must Realise Responsibilities THE ALLIES IN THE DARDANELLES Favourable Progress Made General Hamilton’s Forces in Action French Occupy Important Post 288 th Day of the War (By Telegraph—Press Assn —Copyright) LOXDOA, April 27. Received April 28, 8.5 p.m. The War Office and Admiralty state that after a day’s hard fighting the troops on the Gallipoli reniusnln (the Dardanelles). are making a thoroughly good footing with the Aavy’s effective help. The French have taken 500 prisoners. CAIRO. April 27. Official: The Allies, under Sir lan Hamilton, effected a landing on both sides of the Dardanelles in excellent conditions and took many prisoners. The Allies continue to advance. PARIS, April 27. Received April 28, 8.30 p.m. The French have occupied Knm Kalch, at the entrance to the Dardanelles. PARIS, April 27. Official; Our progress north of Vpres continues, and also that of the British. We have taken numerous prisoners, and captured a trench montar and machine guns. Wc have assumed the offensive at l/cs Eparges, St. Re my and Galon no. At one point of the front an officer counted 1000 German dead. Wc have advanced 200 metres on the eastern slopes of Hartmauusweilcrkopf.