12 August 1914
HMA Ships PARRAMATTA, YARRA, and WARREGO, (torpedo boat destroyers), landed parties at Rabaul.
HMAS ENCOUNTER, (cruiser), captured the German steamer ZAMBESI in St George’s Channel, New Britain.
Great Britain and France declare war on Austria-Hungary. Serbia is invaded by Austria-Hungary.
The "Dirty 500" arrived on Thursday Island to garrison against actions from German New Guinea: http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-11/dirty-500-queenslanders-honoured-in-wwi-tribute/5663436
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