London, June 25.
Australian troops have made a further' important advance in the coastal sector of the Syrian front, according to a communique issued in Cairo. The statement says artillery was in action against Vichy positions.
On Monday British troops occupied a position south of the Australian line and were advancing towards the Damascus-Beirut Road, the communique adds. Free French and Indian troops successfully attacked and occupied another advanced district.
In the Merj Ayoum area Australian troops made more local gains and fighting is proceeding.
Destruction of eight Vichy aircraft on the ground and damage to a very (Reuter.
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