Item 02: General William Holmes operation orders, 1914-June 1916 - Page 12
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met with, unless, of course, the German Ships have since returned to this place, which is improbable.
Colonel.Monday Tuesday, 1st Sept '14
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Signals received at 3 50 PM on Tuesday Wednesday 2nd Sept from Capt Glossop HMAS Sydney
1 Navy Office to Sydney 1st Sept 5.10 PM
With reference to my telegram 1205 31st Aug Warrego reports Kanowna requires to be completed with water from a cruiser before she is able to leave. RAC desires he shall accompany expedition Arrange accordingly.
2 RAC to Sydney 2nd Sept 2.45 PM
I propose in the first instance to land at Rabaul and Herbertshohe the main body at Rabaul and sufficient force to hold Herbertshohe and take Wireless Station at that place. please consider this in consultation with officer commanding Troops - Also
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