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Australian Naval & Military Expedition,
H.M.A.S. "Berrima",
16/9/1914
The Brigadier
For your information please
The Brigadier has much pleasure in promulgating the following:-
Signal from Admiral 14/9/'14
"The following message was received from the Governor General of Australia:-
"The Governor General congratulates the Admiral in Command on the success at Simpsonhafen, and desires that his high appreciation of the achievements shall be conveyed to the forces engaged."
R.A.M. Ferguson.
The Admiral sent the following reply:
"Please thank the Governor General of Australia in the name of myself and the forces engaged, for his kind message, which is much appreciated."
Signal from Admiral to Brigadier 14/8/'14:
"With reference to signal from Governor General, I wish added my personal congratulations to you on the success, rapidity, and smooth working of all your arrangements.
Reply by Brigadier:
"The Brigadier on behalf of the troops under his command thanks the Admiral for his congratulations, which will be conveyed to the troops along with the Governor General's message.
Francis Heritage
Major.
Brigade Major