Another large combined operation by fast cruisers against the German cruiser Emden has been for some time in progress. In this search, which covered an immense area, the British cruisers have been aided by French, Russian and Japanese sels working in harm: HM. Australian Navy ships Melbourne and Sydney were also included in those movements.
Yesterday morning news was received that the Emden had arrived at Keeling, Cocos Island, and landed an armed party to destroy the Wireless station and out the cable. Here she was caught and forced to fight by the light cruiser Sydney. A sharp action took place in which the Sydney suffered a lose of three men killed and fifteen wounded. The Emden was driven ashore and burned. Her losses in personnel are Reported to be very heavy. All pos: sible assistance is being given to
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