POSSIBILITY OF GERMAN WITHDRAWAL.
ENEMY GRAVELY CONCERNED OYER RESULT OF BATTLE. ALLIES CONTINUE THEIR ADVANCE. •
THE NEW ZEALANDERS IN ACTION,
By Telegraph—Pros* Association—Copyright. Australian and N,Z. Cable Association. August .27, 9.10 am..) LONDON, August 26. l : The German Press, discussing the possibility of retiring to the Rhine, admits that the battle is now one of existence for Germany. (Received August 27, 9.20 a.m.) , LONDON, August 26. 1 The British troops attacked along the Scarpe and made good progress. They advanced two miles on a four mile front, capturing Avreulle, Monchy-le-Preux, Wanconrt and Guemappe. The attack was extended from Eampoux to the heights north-east of Neuvilft Vitasse. The Germans are . reported to be withdrawing north of the Yesle. NEW YORE, August 26. ' The French have captured Fresnoy-les-Roye.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 12407, 27 August 1918, Page 5
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