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Boer War Day Memorial Service 2011

On this day

14 October

— 1917

HMA Ships Parramatta, Swan, Huon, Warrego, Yarra, and Torrens commenced operations to contain the Austro-Hungarian fleet in the Adriatic Sea. This operation was known as the OTRANTO BARRAGE.

— 1927

HMAS Adelaide sailors landed in the Solomon Islands to assist to restore order after an uprising resulted in the death of 16 Government officials.