My Reminiscensies of Four and a Quarter Years of War [manuscript].

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My Reminiscensies of Four and a Quarter Years of War [manuscript].

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Describes the movements of the Melbourne, i.a. the capture of Samoa, Nauru and German New Guinea, Aug.-Sep. 1914, convoying Australian troopships to Port Said, Sep.-Nov. 1914, the sinking of the Emden by the Sydney, Nov. 1914, patrolling off North America and West Indies, Nov. 1914 - Aug. 1916, patrolling and convoying in the North Atlantic, Aug. 1916 - Nov. 1918, the surrender of the German Fleet, Nov. 1918, and the return to Australia, 25 Feb. - 26 May 1919.

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Australia. Royal Australian Navy

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HMAS "Una", formerly named "Komet" was used for the administration of German colonies until captured, 1914 Oct. by the R.A.N. off New Guinea. Renamed "Una" and served in R.A.N. 1914-1920. Purchased by Port Phillip Pilots' Association in 1924 and renamed "Akuna". From the description of Captain's book for HMAS Una [manuscript]. 1914-1925. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225697301 ...

Melbourne (Cruiser)

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Iles, G. H.

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Chief Petty Officer G. H. Iles served on H.M.A.S. Melbourne throughout the war. From the description of My Reminiscensies of Four and a Quarter Years of War [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225817909 ...