Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 16
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A German Prisoner was caught whilst trying to put a detonator to a mine, had his arm shot of by one of the Warrego's Crew. Late in the day another received the same fate. During the night several shot were heard caused by people not answering the Chalenge. The places of Operations were Paparatava, Rura, Raluana, Kabakaul. The Governor being at Tona.
Sept. 12th
8 PM. All available Troops were landed from Berrima who at once took up operations. The Troops were at Nunapopi South and East of Kabakaul waiting for the troops from Herbertshohe to march on the rear of the German forces and surround them, they were reported to be 5 to 7 miles inland and also around the Wireless Station laying in ambush. The most important part of this attack was watching the Trees where the natives had climbed up to shoot down our troops as the [they] marched past with spears Bows and arrows and Rifles. Troops marched of in different directions during the day, rifles shots were heard at Kababaul. The German Troops at Kabakaul surrendered and gave up the Wireless Station to the Austrailian Infantry.