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has just come through, that the Sydney has beached & blown up the Emden on Cocos Is. 11/40 News further states that the Sydney had lost two men & 13 wounded. Although all the boys were very sick with the effects of vaccination & nearly baked with the heat they all went mad with the good news. The Captain of the Ship on the strength of the news issued free beer to all. The "Melbourne" sent a wireless message congratulating the Sydney on her success. The N.Z. Wanganui offered her music room as accomadation for the wounded off the Sydney.
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