THE CAMEROON.
TOWN CAPTURED. THE ENEMY SURPRISED. Received Sept.. 2, 5.5 p.m. London, Sept. I. The Governor of Nigeria reports the capture of the town of Gaschaka, in the Cameroons, fifty miles from the Nigerian border. The enemyfe position was surprised on July 29, and he was forced to retire. Paris, Sept. 1. A communique states: —The French columns in the South-east Cameroons, while advancing towards Yanide, which is the capital, occupied the station of Dume, after two engagements. Our unexpected attack completely surprised the Germans, who abandoned an important position at Ndjassi, and strongly fortified posts, between Hondibune and Ngiliboldume.' They threw their transport into the river, and we seized Moonymbong, the enemy retiring, northward with a, view resistance in tot victoily of Jokoi j flf 3C
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Taranaki Daily News, 3 September 1915, Page 5
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