Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 15
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The Parramata Captured 10 German Schooners and told them that if they tried to escape they would be sunk, On Arrival of the destroyers at their respective places they were ordered to sweep round for mines. Reported all Clear of Mines. Parramata searched stores for Contrabans, and found Wireless gear which was taken on board Parramatta at dusk.
8 P.M. A German prisoner was brought on board and searched and was found to be the leader of the German forces, he was placed in Cells on board the ship and we had considerable trouble with him. Berrima Closed on flagship for the night. Sydney & destroyers patrol for the Night.
12th Sept.
Information received from one of the prisoners who was detained in camp that all Germans were to wear a green band on both arms and natives were strictly ordered not fire on anybody wearing these Badges. R.A. [Rear Admiral] Sent orders that if opposition did not stop at once he would Bombard the ridge from Herbertshohe to Kababual, and make him surrender.