7 February 1942

The threat of further air raids & possible invasion prompts increased security awareness in Moresby with the young garrison sentries ordered to use passwords that change daily.

The troops of 39^th Battalion receive orders not to light fires during hours of darkness as they will provide obvious beacons for the expected continuing air raids.

Although Moresby Command has been warned of a possible Japanese invasion, the Diggers of 39^th, 49^th & 53^rd Battalions are still being used as guards and labourers, with no training in jungle fighting.