The Russions in retreat have now reached their own frontier along the line of the Z[?]rucz River and Bukowina. Here, no doubt, they have the assistance of the permanent frontier defences, and will be able to reorganise and prepare for a fresh advance. North of Brady (east of Lemberg) they appear to ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Tue 7 Aug 1917, Page 5
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