Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 26
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[Page 26]
12th.
Arrived at Suva. On arrival received news from shore that the Enemy ships Scharnhorst and sister ship was steaming about side the harbour a few days ago trying to pick up the Eastern Telegraph Companies Cable. Being unable to pick up with grapnal [grapnel] so the ships steamed away disappointed. All the white people and natives prepare for an attack by landing parties from these ships and built up barricades of sand surmounted by bags of sand so as to be able to fire at the boats so as to stop them from landing, also constructing a couple of forts of 4 six inch Guns, these are not ready. On arrival in the inner harbour all the piers and front were thronged with the Citizens & natives who at the time felt quite safe. Au.S.N. Steamer Leouke [Levuka] arrived and went alongside the Pier to take in cargo & Mail for Sydney.
13th.
Usual Routine.
14th.
Provisioned ship also Cleaned and painted ship which was very badly wanted.
15th.
Warrego arrived at Suva and anchored between the ship and pier. During the Afternoon the Encounter with Company was sighted and proceeded into harbour. The "Esturia" Oilship proceeded alongside Flagship and also Kauri Collier.