Charles E W Bean, Diaries, AWM38 3DRL 606/258/1 - 1914 - 1927 - Part 7

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APPOINTMENTS.
APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR.

The following Telegram from the Navy
Office, Melbourne, to the Vice Admiral
Commanding H. M. Australian Fleet, dated
26th September, 1914, is published for general
information :—

"With reference to your Telegram 2120, 14th
September, Government approval of Colonel
Holmes appointment as Administrator. Please
inform him that Government have appointed
him accordingly'"
NAVAL BOARD.

It is notified for general information that
the following appointments have been approved
by the Administrator.

Officer Commanding Troops:—Lieut.
Col. W. W. Russel-Watson, V.D.
Officers Commanding Garrison at Rabaul—
Lieut.-Col. J. Paton, V.D.
Officer Commanding Garrison at Herbershohe—
Commander J. A. H.
Beresford, R.N.R.
Officer Commanding Garrison at Frederick
Wilhelmshafen—Major Martin.
Treasurer—Captain W. A. Fry.
Director of Works—Lieut. Whittle,
R.A.N.R.
Director of Lands and Surveys—Lieut.
Goadby, R.A.E.
Assistant Judge Advocate General—
Captain C. E. Manning.
Officer in Charge Native Police—Capt.
E. Twynam.
Asst. Officer in Charge Native Police—
Lieut. G. O Manning.
Officer in Charge Government Stores
and Transport Officer—Lieut. K.
Heritage.
Troops Supply Officer—Paymaster
Livesay, R.N.
Provost Marshal—Captain Ravenscroft.
Government Printer and Interpreter—
Lieut. J. Lyng.
Post Master, Rabaul—Sergt. G. W.
Moore.

The following appointment has been approved
by the Rear Admiral Commanding
H. M. Australian Fleet.
King's Harbour Master, Port of Simpsonhafen
New Britain -Lieut. Commander
Jackson, R.N.

APPOINTMENT.

Captain Charles Edye Manning, Assistant Judge
Advocate General, is appointed as from the twelfth
day of September, 1914, to act under the Military
occupation of German New Guinea as Judge of
the Colony, and to carry out all judicial and other
duties ordinarily performed by the Bezirksrichter
and the Bezirksgericht.
WILLIAM HOLMES, Colonel.
Administrator.
Dated the 10th day of October, A.D. 1914

APPOINTMENT.

John Bayley Lane is appointed as from the
twenty-third day of September, 1914, to act as
Court Secretary for the Colony of German New
Guinea.
WILLIAM HOLMES, Colonel.
Administrator.
Dated the 10th day of October, 1914.

The following Ordinances approved by
the Administrator are published for general
information.

ORDINANCE No. 1.

If during the British Military occupation
of the Colony of German New Guinea,
any offence committed within the said
Colony, which, if committed by a person
subject to the Army Act would render
such person liable to trial by Court Martial,
then, notwithstanding that the person
accused of such offence may not he a 
person so subject to the Army Act, such
accused person may, in any case where
the Administrator of the Colony shall so
direct, be triable by Court Martial.

ORDINANCE No. 2.

Until further notice the judgments of the
Court will be final and there will be no
appeal therefrom.

The Graves of the Fallen.

As a result of a visit of inspection paid
by the Administrator and his Staff to the
scene of fighting which took place on the
road from Kabakaul to the Bitapaka Wireless
Telegraph Station on 11th September,
the bodies of able-seamen Street of the
Naval Reserves and the German soldier
Ritter, have been exhumed from the position
in which they were hurriedly buried
where they fell at the side of the road,
placed in shells and reinterred in the
Cemetery at Herbertshohe,alongside the
graves of Capt. Pockley and A.B. Williams.

The word was performed by a party from
the Herbertshohe Garrison under the personal
superintendence and direction of Capt.
Donaldson, A.M.C.

An impressive burial service was held
over the graves on Sunday 11th October, by
Commander J. A. H. Beresford, R.A.N.,
which was attended by most of the men
of the Garrison all of whom were anxious
to pay the last sad tribute of respect to
the departed soldiers both British and German.

The bodies of Lieut.-Commander Elwell
and A.B. Courtney are lying at Kabakaul
where they were impressively laid to rest
in a most suitable position by Commander
Cumberlege of the destroyer "Warrego." It
is not proposed to interfere with these.

The body of A.B. Moffatt who died on
board H.M.A.S. "Australia" was buried at sea.

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LOCAL NEWS.

LIEUT.-COLONEL HOWSE, V.C.

Lieut.-Col. Howse, V.C., P.M.O., having
completed the work of organising the Hospitals
and the Medical and Sanitary services
generally of the Administration, left
for Australia by H.M.A.S. "Berrina"
of the fourth of October, and intends to
place his services at the disposal of the
Commonwealth in connection with any
further contingents that may be organised
for service abroad.

The Administrator desires to place on
record his high appreciation of the highly
efficient manner in which all the duties
entrusted to Lieut.-Colonel Howse were carried
out, no better evidence of this is needed
than the fact that nearly 2,000 men were
transported by sea, and disposed of on shore
in a tropical country and that up to the
present not one single case of serious illness
has occurred.

The work commenced by Lieut.-Colonel
Howse will be continued by Captain Maguire
A.M.C., whose promotion to the rank of
Major and Principal Medical Officer it is
expected will shortly be announced.

***

RAINFALL.

After many months of drought welcome
rain fell last week, but although the severe
tension as regards Town Water Supply has
been somewhat relieved, the situation still
causes some apprehension, it is therefore
desired that until more copious falls occur
that the utmost economy in consumption
may still be practised by all.

***

CAPTURE OF THE "KOMET."

The expedition which was despatched
by the Administrator, under the command 
of Lieut.-Commander J. M. Jackson, R.N.,
on board H.M.A.S. " Nusa " on the 8th
October, with instructions to search the
North Coast and capture the "Komet,"
which was believed to be in that vicinity,
returned to Rabaul on the 13th idem having
met with complete success. The
" Komet " was located and surprised early
on the morning of the 11th and was captured
without opposition, having on board
one Q.F. Gun and a complete wireless outfit.
The prisoners included the Captain,
4 German Officers and a Native Crew of 52
persons. A detachment of Infantry with
one Machine Gun, under Lieut.-Col. Paton,
accompanied the expedition. The " Komet"
is now in Simponsonhafen, flying the British
Naval Ensign.

***

SPORTING.

Athletics in the shape of football and
running have been enthusiastically taken up
by the Garrison. In future issues a limited
space will be given to sporting news.

ACCIDENTS.

On the 7th inst. an unfortunate accident
happened near the Garrison Barracks,
caused by some men foolishly handling 
some signal rockets which exploded, causing
serious injury to Private G. James, who was
some distance away at the time, and Private
W. Guard, both of " A " Coy. The men
were at once attended to by Dr. Wicks, on
the spot, and were immediately afterwards
removed to the Hospital at Namanula,
where they were operated on by Captain
Maguire, A.M.C., and are progressing as
well as can be expected, although the
former is not considered to be yet out of
danger.

On the 14th inst. another accident occurred,
which resulted in the death of Private
Albert Martin Wates, of " C " Coy.

It appears the deceased was removing
his rifle from a peg in the Barracks,
where he had hung it, muzzle down, by
the sling, when he had come off duty in
the morning. Unfortunately he had neglected
to unload it, as there was one
cartridge left in the chamber which exploded,
and completely shattered his left
thigh bone.

He was removed to the Hospital at
once, where his leg was amputated by
Captain Maguire, A.M.C. After the operation
he conversed with the attendants, but
suddenly collapsed, and died at 4.45 p.m.

His body was interred with military
honors at the Rabaul Cemetery on 15th
instant.

Inquiries into the causes of both accidents
have been ordered.

SIGNAL MESSAGES.

From Captain Stevenson, H.M.A.S. Berrima
to Administrator.—4th October, 1914.

"Good luck and continued success to
the Expeditionary Force."

REPLY.

From Administrator to Capt. Stevenson,
4th October, 1914.

"Good wishes reciprocated. Thank
you for all your assistance and advice.
Good-bye you and Howse.—
"Holmes."

The following message was despatched to
Colonel Murray. Lieut.-Governor of Papua,
from the Administrator when wireless communication
was established:—

"Congratulations upon your occupation."

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PRESS NEWS.

Sunday Night. 30th Sept., 1914.
Enemy attacked British lines fiercely but
were completely repulsed. German losses
enormous, especially in their attacks. They
continue massed formation. Military correspondent
"Times" states that no less then
400 fell in one attack. No material change
in situation, but it is generally favourable
to Allies, and the French have advanced
here and there. Wings are attacking vigorously
and centre is on defensive. Russians
have completely isolated Prezemple
and have cut railway communications. Austrian
Army fallen back to the west and is
reported to be almost demolished. Belgians
appear to be holding their own and have captured 
prisoners and guns. German attack
on Antwerp imminent. 36 German steamers
detained in Antwerp. French force bombarded
Cataro for 12 hours, dismantled several
forts German Cameroons captured
by Anglo-French Forces. London Press
publishes very flattering comment regarding
Australian Navy and Troops. New
Guinea caused emotion in London and probably
had some effect in Berlin. British
Troops in France created profound impression
on Germany, their rifle fire being accurate
and deadly whilst heavy bombardment
failed to shake them. British Cavalry
Forces magnificent and superior to Germans.
Weather much improved, materially assists
Our left wing driving enemy back inch by
inch. Kaiser apparently in Eastern Prussia.
Japan Gradually closing on Kiaü-Chan,
having taken advance works. British
Flying Corps excellent, work considered superior
to enemy.

4th Oct., 1914.
General situation in France unchanged.
— — are heavily attacking our left wing.
French report states — — still progressing
there, — — overtaxed — — chiefly owing
necessity of attending to vast numbers of
wounded. — — Germans besieging — — forts. Garrison
determined resistance and repulsing all
attacks. Enemy using 13-inch Howitzers
which cause — —. " Germans fortifying
Rhine and Rhine Towns. Rhine Press now
recognising possibility. Indian
Troops arrived Marseilles, great welcome.
Boers joining General Botha's Force in great
numbers for operations German South West
Africa.

8th Oct., 1914.
Official despatches from front, dated 29th
September.

"No ground lost, some gained. Every
counter attack repulsed, enemy suffered severe
losses. Enemy's recent attacks made
without cohesion, assaults being delivered
by comparatively small bodies, evince clear
signus inferior leadership owing great losses
to their Officer.

9th Oct., 1914
"Very little news. All movements of
British Troops forbidden to be published in
Press. Paris reports some progress Berry
Audac District. With co-operation British
there has been solid defence north of Saisance.
Between — — one alternate advance
and retreat. Germans attacking in strong
force the Mareyar Lassigny on the Allies'
left wing. Large masses of Enemy's Cavalry
and reserve forces moving North of
Roubaix.

10th Oct., 1914.
"Bombardment of Antwerp proceeding.
Antwerp has been re-inforced. Line of
battle in France now extends almost to the
sea. Germans have fallen back in neighbourhood
Arras, where battle is proceeding
favourably for Allies. At other parts of
the line there is comparative quiet. Heavy
fighting west of Suwalki, where Russinas
continue to attack, but Germans are resisting
stubbornly. Submarine E9 sunk German
Destroyer mouth of Ems.

12th Oct., 1914.
Antwerp evacuated 8th October in response
to appeal Belgium Government, Admiralty
had dispatched force of 8,000 Naval
and Marine Brigade to assist in Antwerp.
Until 8th October, Naval Brigade and Belgians
successfully defended lines. Antwerp
reversing owing to retirement on inner defences.
These defended until 9th October
when decided to evacuate from Antwerp-
this carried successfully, but 200 Naval
Brigade cut off and interned Holland's own
arms. Belgian Army and Naval Brigade
retired off Ostend have reported. Pryemysh
captured by Russians.

15th Oct , 1914.
Belgian Army, and British Naval and
Marine Brigade, defending Antwerp, successfully
retired Ostend after blowing up all
the forts. Germans reported to be repairing
fortifications and re-victualling Antwerp.
There have been four battles in the North
of France, in which the Allies held their own,
and in the last drove back the enemy 12
miles. Line now extends Sourth from Roubaix,
Lille, Bens and Arras, to Soissons.
Slight advantage Soissons. .Quiet rest of line.
Believed general advance of Allies pending
Second British — — into Germany.

***

COMMONWEALTH MINISTRY.

Files of Sydney newspapers recently received
announce the composition of the
Commonwealth Ministry as follows: Prime
Minister and Treasurer, Mr A. Fisher;
Attorney-General, Mr. W. M. Hughes; Minister
for Defence, Senator G. F. Pearce; Minister
for Customs, Mr F. Tudor; Minister for
External Affairs, Mr. J. Arthur; Minister for
Home Affairs, Mr. W. O. Archbald ; Postmaster
General, Mr. W. G. Spence; Vice-
President of the Executive Council, Senator
Gardiner; Honorary Ministers; Mr. H. Mahon.
Mr. J. Jensen. Senator E. J. Rasseil.

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Australian Naval & Military 
Expedition.

GARRISON STANDING ORDERS,
RABAUL.
By Lieut.-Col. J. Paton, V.D., Commanding.

17th Sept., 1914.

ALARM.

Should the Alarm be sounded Units will
form up under arms, quietly and expeditiously
on their respective parade grounds,
send an Officer to Garrison Headquarters,
and proceed to take up their respective positions
in the allotted dispositions for the
defence of the town.

AMMUNITION.

50 rounds will always be carried by the
men. 100 rounds are stored at Garrison
Stores. The position of reserve ammunition
store will be pointed out to all O.C. Units.

AMUSEMENTS.

All amusements, sports and entertainments
will be subject to the control of the
Committee appointed by the O.C. the
Garrison.

BARRAGES.

(a) Smoking in the Barracks is forbidden.
(b) No wax matches shall be brought into
or kept in the Barracks.
(c) No natives are allowed to enter the
Barracks.
(d) Washing is permitted on the ground
only.
(e) Food is to be consumed on the ground
floor only.
(f) Excepting in cases of emergency no
person other than a member of the garrison
Fire Brigade shall touch or in anywise interfere
with the lamps, fire buckets, or fire
prevention apparatus at the Barracks.
(g) The inside of and ground in vicinity
of Barracks must be kept scupulously clean.
(h) Visitors are not allowed in Company
quarters.
(i) All fruit and other food must be kept
in mosquito proof receptacles on the ground
floor.
(j) All refuse must be deposited in the
refuse tins provided which are to be emptied
four times daily. No refuse is to be thrown
from the windows or skylights.
(k) All night urine buckets shall be emptied
and cleaned by 6 a.m. daily.

BATHING.

No man is allowed to bathe in the harbour
except at the authorised morning and evening
bathing parades which shall not be later
than 8 a.m. or earlier than 5 p.m. respectively
each day.

All bathing parades must be in charge of
an officer.

BEDDING.

Blankets and waterproof sheets must be
neatly folded and placed with kit bag and
rolled hammocks at the head of each man's
individual sleeping quarters by 8 a.m. daily.

All bedding must be placed ready for
sleeping with mosquito nets adjusted by 
5·45 p.m. daily.

BUGLERS.

The Garrison Orderly Buglers will sound
" Revielle," " Retreat," and "Tattoo," at
Garrison Headquarters.

CANTEEN.

The Canteen will be conducted strictly in
accordance with Military Regulations governing
such institutions, under the supervision
of a Canteen committee.

The Canteen will be open for the sale of
beer and soft drinks, tobacco and cigarettes,
from 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., and from 5 p.m.
to 7 p.m. daily.

All drinks purchased must be consumed
at the Canteen. No liquor it to be sold in
bottle. No person is allowed to have or
purchase more than two drinks of liquor
per day.

The President of the Canteen Committee
will furnish on every Saturday a report of
the working of the Canteen for the previous
week together with the Canteen Balance-
sheet.

Loitering in the vicinity of the Canteen
will not be permitted.

CHINATOWN.

No person (Officers of the Garrison and
Military Police when wearing their badges
only excepted), is allowed to visit Chinatown
without the written permission of
Garrison Headquarters or the Provost Marshal.

DAILY DUTIES.

The Duty Company will provide for duty
daily :—

Captain of the Day.
Subaltern of the Day.
Garrison Orderly Sergeant.
Garrison Orderly Corporal.
Garrison Orderly Bugler.

DAILY STATES.

Daily states must be furnished by 5 30
p.m. daily.

DAILY RETURNS.

Returns showing work done by each unit
must be furnished by 5·30 p.m. daily.

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EQUIPMENT.

Each man's equipment must be kept at
the head of his sleeping quarters when not
being worn.

FIRE BRIGADES.

The Fire Brigade members have sole
charge of all fire prevention apparatus
and of the illuminating of the Barracks,
and no person is to interfere in anywise
with same except in case of emergency.
All fire buckets are to be kept covered
with mosquito proof covering.

FIRE DRILL.

Each company of the Garrison once in
each week will practise and carry out fire
drill.

FRUIT.

No fruit or other food will be kept in the
Barracks unless same is kept in a mosquito
proof receptacle on the ground floor.

GARRISON ORDERLIES.

Each company shall provide one man to
attend at Headquarters as Garrison Orderly
daily.

GREAT COATS.

Great coats when not in use, must be
neatly folded and placed at the heads of
each man's sleeping quarters, and on no
account shall be hung up in the Barracks.

GUARDS.

Guards shall mount : —
(a) Daily at Barracks at 4 p.m., and be
furnished by the company on duty;
they will parade in marching order
with filled water bottles and one
day's rations.
(b) Guards mounting shall be exempt
from afternoon parade only.
(c) See also "Sentries."

HAMMOCKS.

All hammocks must be neatly rolled and
placed at head of each man's sleeping
quarters and must be slung and placed in
position for sleeping at 5.45 p.m. daily.

HORSES.

Horses are not to be taken or supplied
from the Garrison Stables without an order
from Garrison Headquarters.

KITBAGS.

Kitbags are to be kept at the head of each
man's sleeping quarters.

LOOT.

Any proved cases of looting will be most
severely punished.

LATRINES.

Every man using latrines must use dry
earth before leaving to prevent fly infection
and odour.

Companies must use only the proper latrines
set apart for them.

Each Company will appoint two permanent
sanitary inspectors who will see that the
regulations for latrines are properly observed.

MEDICAL.

1. —Sick Parade.—The sick will parade
   at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily at the Garrison
   Hospital. All men reporting sick will
   be accompanied by a sick report in duplicate.
   The N.C.O. doing duty as marching
   sick will be responsible that the sick reports
   are correctly filled in. When a man is
   admitted to hospital, his kit only will
   accompany him, and for this receipt will
   be given by the N.C.O. in charge of the
   hospital to the N.C.O. marching sick. The
   arms and acceutrements belonging to the
   man admitted will remain with his company.
   N.C.O's and men admitted to hospital will
   be accompanied by their rations for the
   day drawn from their own company, unless
   a special order to the contrary is given by
   the medical officer.
2. —Tropical Dietary : —
   (a) Tinned food must be eaten as soon
   as opened to prevent ptomaine
   poisoning, but salt food taken from
   tins will keep for twenty-four hours
   if in ice-chest.
   (b) Fruit.— Paw-paw is the best fruit
   as it materially aids digestion.
   When ripo it is of a deep orange
   color. Unripe paw-paw when
   boiled, acts as an excellent substitute
   for vegetables.
   (c) Vegetables eaten raw should be
   thoroughly cleaned by repeated
   washing in boiled water.
   (d) Eating utensils should be washed
   in boiled water.
   (e) All food must be protected from
   flies, as the fly is the chief source
   of infection of food by the dysenteric
   germ.

MOSQUITO NETS.

These must be placed in position ready
for sleeping at 5·45 p.m. daily, and inspected
by an officer from each company.

ORDERLY OFFICER.

The Orderly Officer of the day will
promptly report any irregularities noticed on
his visits.

ORDERLY ROOM.

Orderly room is at 9 a.m. daily.

PAY.

O.C. units are to forward to Garrison Head
quarters by the 7th of each month acquitance
rolls in duplicate of their respective
commands for all amounts due to the last
day of each month. Any acquitance rolls
not received by the 7th day of each month
will not be paid until the following month.
Troops will be paid on the 14th of each
month.

POST OFFICE.

For the convenience of members of the
Garrison a Post Office has been opened at
the Rabaul Post Office where letters may be
posted daily between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

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The mail for each Company will be handed out only to the O.C. that Company or upon  his written instructions to an orderly.

QUININE.

O.C. units will see that the men of their command take their daily quinine ration.

DAILY ROUTINE.

5.30 a.m. Reveile.

6 a.m. Breathing and Physical Exercise.

6.30 a.m. Bathing Parade.

7 a.m. Dry Rations to be drawn.

7.15 a.m. Cooks.

7.30 a.m. Breakfast.

9 a.m. Forenoon Parade.

11 a.m. Forenoon Parade ends.

11.45 a.m. Cooks.

12 noon Dinner.

3 p.m. Afternoon Parade.

4 p.m. Guards mount and dismount.

5 p.m. Afternoon Parade ends.

5.15 p.m. Cooks.

5.30 p.m. Supper.

9 p.m. First Post.

9.30 p.m. Last Post.

10 p.m. Lights Out.

SUNDAY ROUTINE.

6.30 a.m. General Fatigue.

9 a.m. Church Parade.

3 p.m. Make and Mend.

REQUISITIONS.

Requisitions for material and all stores other than rations must be accompanied by statement setting out the necessity for issue. The Garrison Quartermaster will obtain the necessary authority before requisitioning and enter same with full particulars in requisition book.

SANITATION.

The sanitation of the Garrison is in charge of a sanitation squad composed of two men from each Company of the Garrison under a N.C.O. This squad will see that all sanitary regulations are observed.

SENTRIES.

Instructions to Sentries :-

(a) Be constantly on the alert.

(b) Sentries are not to hold conversation with anyone, except in the discharge of their duties.

(c) All persons (British subjects excepted) are forbidden to leave their houses, after 6.30 p.m. daily. No persons are to pass through the lines, without special written authority from Garrison Headquarters or the Provost Marshal, excepting as in para. E., herein mentioned Chinese and Natives are allowed to pass through the lines without written permission, during daylight only.

(d) All meetings are forbidden.

(e) Persons contravening paras. C. and D. are to be promptly arrested and taken to the Provost Marshal forthwith, but all officers, Garrison Military Police, wearing their badges, and Native Police, when wearing their white caps, are to be allowed through the lines at all times.

(f) All lights must be out by 10 p.m.

(g) Persons attempting to go outside the prescribed boundaries without the required authority are to be arrested and taken to the office of the Provost Marshal.

(h) In case of fire or any unusual occurrence immediately alert the Guard.

(i) Except in the case of necessity it is forbidden to enter any house or building.

(j) On mounting guard every man must have filled water bottle and one day's rations.

(k) Sentries at Barracks will see that no Natives enter the building and that bathing by the Troops takes place only at the authorised morning and evening parades.

(l) Smoking when on Guard is forbidden.

WATER.

(1.) No water shall be used for drinking purposes unless boiled for 20 minutes.

(2.) Owing to the scarcity of water, shower baths are forbidden.

(3.) Distilled water is to be drawn by companies each day as under.  Water bottles are to be kept filled every night.

Cooks - - - 6 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Headquarters - - - 2.15 p.m.

Guards - - - 2.30 p.m.

"A" Company - - - 4.45 p.m.

"B"  " - - - 5 p.m.

"C"  " - - - 5.15 p.m.

"D"  " - - - 5.30 p.m.

Naval Detachment - - 5.45 p.m.

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CLASSIFICATIONS SUB-SECTION

1st Inf Brigade