Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 20
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[Page 20]
The Captical [capital] of New Guinea is Rabaul. The Government seat is at Ralauna and about 1½ miles from the main road is the Government House which is a very pretty spot and well situated Estate with Gardens and Drives. All this is now Destroyed. It is reported that a German Cruiser is try to land Troops which is impossible owing to our torpedo Boats and Submarines who are patrolling outside. Sydney takes up scouting duties and is in high hopes that the German will come our way and she will receive a lively Time for about 1 Hour. Grantala the Hospital ship arrives which will prove a great blessing to the wounded. She having nurses and doctors and all the necessary appliances on board for their benefit. Coal Ship 7 AM. finish 9 PM. Sunset. Ammunition supplied to all Guns and ready for emergency.
Tuesday 15th. Sept.
Commence Cruising round the Island in search of the A.E. 1 [submarine] who is reported missing from dusk on the 14th.