STABILISED LINE

Waikato Times, Volume 130, Issue 21653, 13 February 1942, Page 3

STABILISED LINE

DEFENCE OF SINGAPORE HEAVY ENEMY PRESSURE POSITION ON THURSDAY (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Feb. 13, 12.5 p.m.) LONDON, Feb. 12 The constantly changing situation in Singapore makes it difficult to draw a definite picture. Following, however, was the position at 4.30 p.m. British mean time yesterday as understood in informed quarters in London:— There was continuous heavy pressure along the whole western front. The enemy was using considerable numbers of light and medium tanks. British counter-attacks were successful on the left but later the enemy attacked in great force and it became necessary to withdraw again. At the time of the report the situation in Singapore was stabilised on a line running approximately from the naval base across the northernmost of the two reservoirs and down by the racecourse to the vicinity of the village of Pasir Panjang on the south coast. It is understood the line ran north of the reservoir mentioned, which would indicate this was still in British hands. The racecourse referred to is the old racecourse about five miles north-west of the houses of Singapore city. The Japanese, according to this interpretation, could use the causeway again if it were repaired, but it is believed the causeway is still under considerable artillery fire.