Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 24
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The W.T. Station was destroyed, Oil Engine, switcher, and everything of use broken and part of the Motor was brought on board. 11.30 Proceeded on our journey.
27th.
Usual Routine - Nothing sighted.
28th & 29th.
Austrailia at Whuben Hafen and Landed Guard.
30th.
Arrived at Rabaul, Coaled & Oiled, Provisioned. Flagship arrives during the day. 4 PM. SS Koolonga Sailed for Sydney taking 19 Prisoners.
Thursday 1st. Oct.
Fleet proceeds to sea to search for Enemies ships, again the little Sydney heads the line and leads the line into Action if we should meet the Enemy. Ships 4 Cables apart - Sydney, Montcalm, Flag[ship], Encounter. Leaving Fantome, Protector, 3 destroyers A.E. II at Rabual as Guard
2nd.
Received Order from Admiralty London, Return to Rabaul and await Orders after covering the distance of 130 to the North. 11 PM. Proceed to Sea, Flag, Montcalm, Sydney.