It is evident to-night that the bombardment was fairly serious, especially at Scarborough. Some civilians were killed at Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby; possibly over a hundred were injured. The behaviour of people was splendid and there were many instances of great bravery being displayed.
Dec. 17.
Official:—Seven soldiers were killed and fourteen wounded and twenty-two civilians were killed and fifty wounded at Hartlepool. Thirteen people were killed or wounded at Scarborough and four at Whitby There was no panic anywhere. London, Dec. 17.
It is unofficially reported that twenty-five people were killed at Scarborough and forty-eight at Hartlepool where 130 were injured.
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