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4th. [Sept]
6 PM. Yarra to relieve Warrego on Patrol. Proceeded to inner harbour where the following ships were anchored, 2 Colliers, 2 Oil Vessels, Parramata, Kanowna, who had 800 Troops on board for Rabaul. Proceeded alongside Collier and commenced coaling (820 Tons). Warrego came alongside. Submarines went alongside Oil vessel. Encounter, Berrima, Arangi anchored in outer Harbour.
5th.
Encounter supplied Kanowna with fresh water.
6th.
The following ships leave for German New Guinea, Murex, Forlonga, Oil vessel and 2 Colliers, 2 Submarines.
7th.
Took on board 50 Troops to land in Herbertshohe
8th.
HMAS Parramata with Convoy proceed to Rossel Island to meet Flagship on her way back from Samoa. PM. Submarine reports slight defect. Encounter left to look after her.
9th.
AM. eased down to 10 Knots to allow Encounter and AE 2 to join Sydney. Sighted Austrailia who was steaming to Rossel Island to join Rear Admiral, received Captain on board Flagship. PM. Destroyer sent ahead to scout.
10th.
Sydney and destroyer left Flagship to land Troops and make second Attack on Rabaul. Speed 14 Knots.
11th.
Early morning made Moonlight attack and landed troops. Warrego & Yarra enter Simpson Hafen. Parramatta Talali Harbour. After the Attack the Naval Brigade was discharged to the destroyer and landed at Rabaul & Kabakaul, afterwards we landed a Party off Herbertshohe, who took possession of that Protecterate and Hoisted the Union Jack. 8AM. The Flagship was sighted coming to assist in operations. 8.55 AM. Flag chased a Steamer proving to be a prize.