Brisbane Times | WW1 centenary: Australia remembers first naval victory Brisbane Times Australia's first naval victory will be remembered on Sunday as both the beginning and the end of an era. The sinking of the German cruiser SMS Emden by the HMAS Sydney will be marked at a ceremony in the Cocos Islands on Sunday November 9, exactly ... HMAS Sydney service: Gallant naval victory recalled Australia's first naval victory honoured Moving ceremony honours first naval victory |