At 7 oclock it is known that a wireless message had reached the Naval Escort from Cocos Island. “A foreign warship entering harbour refuses answer signals.” The Sydney was forthwith ordered away, and we waited all excitement. Cocos was about 50 miles away on our Port side. Later in the morning a wireless was received [...]
A grey cold morning. Reveille was scarcely needed to rouse the men as it being generally known that we were to sail at daybreak everybody was anxious to see the last of N.Z. About 6.30 the Minotaur followed by the Abouki pushed out into the stream and the Maunganui leading the transports followed. Round Seatoun [...]
A day at Newtown and Miramar – outpost work. O.C. engaged at defence stores getting equipment. H.M.S. Minotaur and Abouki arrived in the stream. A great sight.