Sir John Monash, Personal Files Book 13, 1 June - 1 July 1916, Part 4
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15th - 16th BATTALION, A.I.F.
"Intermezzo" "Iola" Brown.
"Waltze" "Dreams of the Past" Le. Thiere.
"Selection" "Il. Barberie" Rossini.
"Cornet Solo" "Rosary" Nevin.
"Air Varie" "Cavatina" Raff.
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GOD SAVE THE KING
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E. McMahon
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French official communiqué, midnight June 4th.
In Argonne, an attempt of the Germans
on one of the small French posts at Courtes-
Chausses has been repulsed.
On the left bank of Meuse artillery
activity intensified on both sides during day in
region of Hill 304, and preparations for
attack were noted in German trenches
and checked by French curtain fire.
On the right bank of Meuse the
Germans continue to bombard the French
positions at Vaux-Damloup, and, with
particular violence, the fort of Vaux.
A German attack lasting nearly 15 hours
on the borders of the Bois Fumini, to the
north-west of the fort was stopped by French
machine guns. The fire of French heavy
artillery has seriously damaged 3 German
batteries in the wood of Caurieres. Some
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German reinforcements have been shelled &
dispersed in Caillette wood.
Aviation - About noon to day a number
of German aeroplanes threw several bombs
on Toul. Six persons were killed & 12 wounded.
The material damage is of little importance.
No military establishments have suffered.
The French air squadron at Toul, having taken
the air immediately, gave vigorous chase to
the German aeroplanes. One of these latter
fell in the French lines at Sanzey, (12 kilos
north of Toul), two other German machines
hit by the French aeroplane's machine-
guns made a rapid descent in the
German lines.
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The Admiralty Announce. We lost
8 destroyers. One enemy battleship Kaiser
class blown up other battleship Kaiser class
believed to have been sunk by gunfire, of
3 German battle cruisers two of which
are believed to have been sunk the Derflinger
and Lutzow one blown up another heavily
engaged by our battle fleet seemed to be
disabled and stopping the third seriously
damaged, one German Light cruiser and
6 German destroyers sunk. also two more
German Light cruisers seen disabled.
repeated hits observed on 3 other German
battleships a German submarine was
rammed and sunk. Haig reports
sharp fighting at Ypres. Salient today
on front of 3000 yards & Ypres Canal Railway
infantry succeeded in penetrating front
trenches in several places. but were
repulsed elsewhere fighting continues in
this locality.
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we penetrated German trenches at a/few
points. our infantry subsequently withdrew
The German report that strong English
forces were repulsed at this point is incorrect
Rome: Battle in Brem region. The enemy
made 4 violent attacks on position resulting
in their being driven back with very heavy
losses. fighting in Sette Cumuni very
desperate Italian counter offensive
at Asiego made progress. Petrograd
The Germans North West of Jacobstade
thrice attacked but were thrown back
by our fire enemys attack north of
Smorgon repulsed three times.
Admiral Horace Hood flew his flag
in the Invincible as second in
command of Cruiser Squadron.
Amsterdam states Berlin semi official
whole German high sea fleet engaged
at Skagenack. Vice Admiral Scheer
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commanded the German forces
which included German ships of the
line battle cruisers and all light units
of the North Sea destroyer and submarine
squadrons. Vahapper bomb, reconnaisance
forces which first gave battle to British
battle cruisers & Light Cruisers at 5 pm
whole fleets participated in the fight
until 9 pm. in the evening then night
battles developed & several destroyer actions
took place. Copenhagen Two Zeppelins
destroyed off the west coast of Denmark
afternoon of the 31st. French semi
official. Battle of Verdun now
in our favour. Paris Left of
Meuse hill 304 and second lines
subjected to violent bombardments
right of Meuse struggle continues in
sector of Vaux fort with same desperation
all enemy attempts against trenches repulsed.
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German multitudes made furious
assaults against the fort despite ravages
in their ranks by our Artillery and
machine guns. which drove foe back
time after time. in course of night parties
of enemy penetrated north of Fort
[[Intenmi?]] of which wha which we held
Germans admit loss of Westfalen
Official. British. Officers saved Queen
Mary 4 middies; Invincible, commander
and one lieut.; Warrior all; remainder
lost. King replying birthday congratulations
from Jellicoe said, "I am deeply touched
with news of battle. I regret German
high seas fleet was enabled to evade the
full consequences of encounter which
it always professed to desire but for
which when opportunity arrived
showed no inclination. Events of
31st May amply justify my confidence
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in value & efficiency of fleet under your
command".
Gen. Haig reports severe fighting unceasingly
southeast of Ypres. Enemy pushed attacks
at night & succeeded in pushing through
700 yards in direction of Zillebeke. Canadians
counter-attacked in morning & succeeded
in driving enemy from much ground
they had gained. Generals Mercol &
Williams (Canadians) are missing.
Much artillery activity today at Loos.
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H.M. TRANSPORT "TRANSYLVANIA"
SHIP'S ORDER No. 6
By,
BRIGADIER GENERAL J. MONASH C.B. V.D.
G. O. C. Troops.
5th June 1916.
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Captain of the Day :- Capt. W.T. MUNDELL 15th Battalion
Next for duty :- Capt. H.W. MURRAY 13th "
Orderly Officer :- Lieut. E.K. CARTER 15th "
Next for duty :- Lieut N.K. PATTRICK 13th "
Medical Officer :- Capt. R.C. WINN 14th "
Next for duty :- Capt. W.J.E. PHILLIPS 13th "
Tout of Duty :- 0900 to 0900
SUBMARINE GUARD :-
Lieut A.R. NEVIN )
" McGHIE ) 15th. Battalion.
" J.M. WATSON )
Next for Duty :-
Lieut. LANAGAN )
" KELL ) 13th. Battalion.
" CLASPER )
Tour of Duty :- 0400 to 2000
Unit for Duty :- 15th. Battalion
Next for Duty :- 13th. Battalion
BOAT
CREWS 2. O's. C. Units are to issue instructions that men detailed as Boat
crews are not to be relieved from this duty in order to carry
out Guards, Fatigues etc.
MESSING 3. Arrangements for Tuesday June 6th. 1916.
1st. Sitting (all meals) 15th. Battalion
2nd. " ( do ) 14th. Battalion
3rd. " ( do ) 13th. Battalion.
[[ Signature? ]]
Major.
Ship's Adjutant
Issued to :-
- File.
- G.O.C.
- Lieut-Col. Cannan C.B.
- 13th. Battalion
- 14th. Battalion
- 15th. Battalion
- Lieut. Bartlett D.U.S.
- Notice Board.
NOTICE
FOUND. 3 Money Belts. Owners apply Ship's Orderly Room.
H.M.T. TRANSYLVANIA
SHIPS ORDER No. 7.
By,
BRIGADIER GENERAL J. MONASH C.B. , V.D.
G. O. C. TROOPS.
6th.June 1916.
- Captain of the Day. Capt. H.W. Murray.
13th. Battalion.
Next for Duty. Capt. B.T. Smith.
14th. Battalion.
Orderly Officer. Lieut. N. Pattrick.
13th. Battalion.
Next for Duty. Lieut. J.S. Rogers.
14th. Battalion.
Medical Officer. Capt. W.J. Phillips.
13th. Battalion.
SUBMARINE GUARD.
Lieut. Lanagan )
" H.R. Kell ) 13th. Battalion
" W.U. Clasper )
UNLOADING
OF STORES 2. On arrival at destination fatigue parties will be required to unload stores etc. as under.
Battalion Stores No. 5 Hatch
Aust. Comforts No. 6 "
Waggons No. 1 "
O's. C. will have these parties detailed prior to reaching
port in order to avoid any delay in unloading.
BATTALION STORES :- will be unloaded in the following order :-
15th. Battalion, 14th. Battalion, 13th. Battalion and
Headquarters. Each Battalion will furnish a fatigue
party of 1 sgt. 1 cpl. and 30 men to report at No. 5
hatch at times as laid down..
15th. Battalion on arrival
14th. Battalion one hour after commencement of unloading
13th. Battalion two hours " " " "
AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS :- A fatigue party xx in two reliefs
each relief consisting of 2 sgts. 2 cpls. and 40 men is
to be found by the 14th. Battalion and to report at No. 6
Hatch at times as under.
1st. Relief on arrival
2nd. Relief to stand by until required.
WAGONS : Officer to superintend unloading, Lieut. C.B. MEYER
13th. Battalion. Fatigue party in 3 reliefs eachrelief
consisting of 2 sgts. 2 cpls. 40 men.
1st. Relief :- to be found by the 3th. Battalion and to
report at No. 1 Hatch on arrival.
2nd. & 3rd. Reliefs:- to be found by 15th. Battalion
and to stand by until required.
Reliefs standing by will be advised by Capt. HENLEY
when they are required.
Lieut. MEYER and Sgts. in charge of var-ious reliefs
to report to Capt. HELEY Baggage Officer at 0700 7.6.1916
in ship's armoury.
From the time of any baggage etc reaching wharf
Battalions must make their own arrangements re guarding
same, as from the time the ship's Staff will cease to be
responsible for the safety of any stores etc.
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