ADMIRAL DU FOUR NET'S NARROW ESCAPE.
(Received Tuesday, at 10.55 a.m.)
ATHENS, Monday. It is believed that a hot-headed reservist fired the first shot, which started Friday's battle.
Admiral dv Fournet (the Allies' representative) was standing on the steps of the Zappeion, surrounded by French officers, when two Greek machine guns opened fire. Six of the officers were wounded. French destroyers subjected the Greeks to a brief bombardment as the outcome of the Greeks firing against the Zappeion, before Admiral dv Fournet quitted the building.
The bull*; of the Allied contingents witlu_ew at night under the escort of Greek troops. A number, still remain at Piraeus. It is reported that the Allies lost 30 killed and a large number of men wounded. The Greek losses were heavier.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXX, Issue 146126, 5 December 1916, Page 5
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