Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 19
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[Page 19]
landed and read the Declaration and Hoisted the U. Jack in the principle city of German New Guinea (Rabaul). The flagship fired a salute of 21 Guns when the Jack was broken and flying. New Guinea is now a Protectorate under King George V. During the afternoon fierce fighting again took place between our troops and the Germans and native forces. The Enemy who commanded the W.T. Station refused to surrender it. At Toma the Enemy had to retire as they were outnumbered and our field Gun doing very good work. Also a field gun and 120 Troops were sent to Encounter to reinforce all Herbertshohe where all the store were landed. Encounter receives orders to proceed to Herbertshohe.
Monday 14th. [Sept]
After the governor surrendering the [German?] troops Broke out again at daybreak and was advancing on our troops and base at Herbertshohe. The order was given for the Encounter to Bombard the German lines The Encounter fired in all 48 Lyddite shell causing great damage to the Enemy, range varying from 6000 to 9000 Yards. Sydney proceed to Herbertshohe and received 9 Prisoners of which 2 are officers.