Iles war diary, 1914-1919 / G. H. Iles - Page 56
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and "Pyramus" the Japanese armoured cruiser "Ibuki" was also accompanying these warships to Albany having joined them en route. It was afterwards observed that these warships were engaged convoying the ten New Zealand troopships across to Albany and it was a very picturesque sight to watch – As they approached the entrance they formed up into single line and slowly they began to enter at 10-30 A.M. headed by the "Minoraur".
The warships proceeded to replenish their bunkers, whilst the troopships took up their anchorage in their allotted line.
Japanese cruiser "Iluki" left again at 2 P.M. en route for Freemantle so as to join troopships conveying West Australian troops overseas, and afterwards convoy them out and join our fleet at a rendezvous – We proceeded up harbour again at 2.15 PM to enable us to take in stores and provisions after which we took up our former duties