NORTH-EAST OF ALBERT.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 6378, 19 July 1916, Page 3

NORTH-EAST OF ALBERT.

British Widen Gap in German Second Line. The High Commissioner reports, London, July 17.: On the British front further important successes have been gained. North and west of Bazentin-le-Petit "Wood we stormed and captured German second line of positions on a front of 1500 yds. The large number of German dead in this sector bears evidence of the very heavy casualties which the enemy have suffered since our advance. East of Longucval we have still further widened the gap in the German second line by capturing the strongly defended position of AVatcrloo farm. On our left flank, at Ovillers and La Boiselle, where there has been continuous hand-to-hand fighting since July 7, wo, recaptured the remaining enemy strongho'ds. with two officers and 124 Guardsmen, who formed the remnants of their brave garrison. The whole village is now captured.