Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 18
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[Page 18]
Every thing quiet for the night.
Our Killed and wounded up to the present until the whole place surrended, 8 Killed & Wounded, Germans 87 Killed out of about 500 - 600 Troops who had been landed by the Sedluty a German Liner
Sunday 13th.
Proceeded into harbour and prepared for Coaling. Sydney and Encounter coaled and filled right up to our uttermost. Protector reported from outside she had captured a small schooner Steamer with German and native troops on board or receiving the same.
Parramatta proceeded to take over prisoners, during the meantime while the Parramatta was going out, she [the Steamer] tried to get away from the Protector who fired two shots into her from her four inch Gun and the Parramatta brought her into harbour. Despatch messenger sent to Governor to carry out order of Brigadier General & Rear Admiral. Final Answer Received. The German Navy surrendered Rabaul, Kabakaul, Raluana, Herbertshohe, Rura, Lettick, Rapuratana. All German forces were ordered to disarm at 3 o'Clock. The R.A., General and Capt. in full dress uniforms