GERMANS MARCHING SEAWARD
THRILLING STORIES OF BATTLES IN THE . , AIR ENEMY'S SUBMARINE SUNK . RUSSIA'S VAST CAMPAIGN OUTLINED FIRM MEASURES TO CRUSH REBELLION IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Cable messages to-day confirm the announcement of the substantial progress made by the Allies at some points. It is reported that the Germans in Belgium are being reinforced by half a million men. Great numbers ,of refugees, many of them in a pitiable plight, are arriving in England from Belgium. Once again mention is made of the elusive cruisers Goeben and Bresiau, which are said to be almost entirely manned by Germans. It is believed that they have recently been engaged with the Russian fleet off the coast of, Rumania. An exciting episode is reported from Scotland, a German submarine having been sunk by British vessels patrolling the coast. A strong force has been sent to crush the rebellion of Colonel Maritz in Africa. An offer of assistance from New South Wales has been declined By Cable. — Press Association. — Copyright.
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Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 216, 16 October 1914, Page 7
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