 As the convoy steered to avoid the threat, the Australian cruiser , engaged the "Emden" with her heavier guns and after an engagement that lasted only twenty-five minutes, the "Sydney" emerged victorious.The threat of the German Squadron neutralised, the convoy was able to continue its voyage unmolested.Upon their arrival in Egypt in November, the 1st Division moved to Camp Mena, near Cairo, where they were used to defend the Suez Canal against Turkey who had declared war on 29 October.