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[Page 19]
2nd September 1914
The Almighty has answered our prayer. We move at 4 PM today. Early this morning the fleet was swollen by the arrival of the two submarines – one from the north & one from the south. During the night heavy firing was heard for a short time but it evidently was of no import otherwise our stay would have been prolonged.
4 PM We moved out of Challenger Bay. It was a very imposing spectacle. The "Sydney" lead then followed the "Encounter" with AE1 on the port & AE2 on the starboard. The Berrima swung into line amid the cheers of the soldiers & marines on board. The "Aurange" brought up the rear. Our destination is still unknown. We have in all probability waited for the 2nd September as a day fitting for the sailing of such a formidable Armada.
6.30 PM comes the 'Berrima Daily Rumour.' It is well up to the standard. The chief facts contained therein are that a German naval code having been captured & brought aboard the "Sydney" enabled the latter vessel to intercept messages passing between