Item 02: General William Holmes operation orders, 1914-June 1916 - Page 82

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[Page 82]

Signal message from Colonel Holmes to Lieut. Col. Watson per H.M.A.S. "Encounter" to advance on Toma and arrest the Governor, Dr. Haber.
14/9/14.  1:24 a.m.

You will advance tomorrow morning, Four Companies of Infantry and Machines Guns at 5 a.m. on Toma to clear up situation:  If possible arrest the Governor whose name is Haber:  He was on Saturday at Baining about fifteen miles to the South of Toma, he may be tomorrow at Toma:  Do not go beyond Toma, suggest you return to the coast for the night.
Acknowledge receipt.
Holmes.

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