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were made, especially for the defence of the radio tower. In Australia, after the return of the fleet, a corps of some 3000 men, randomly selected and of mostly very questionable character and provenance, was mustered and superficially drilled, and on September 12, the whole fleet with all the transport vessels reappeared at Rabaul and Herbertshöhe, after a forced break along the way because of a mutiny among the soldiers. This time they attempted to disembark, although soon accompanied by negotiations after a few skirmishes on the way to the radio tower had resulted in several Australian casualties
and the death of one German, Mr Ritter. The previously mentioned Mr Hornung distinguished himself particularly well during these fights. After the initial demand for unconditional surrender had been refused, negotiations eventually resulted in a pretty favourable treaty given the circumstances. The German residents, after taking an oath of neutrality, will be free to pursue their careers