The next morning the Australians sent out patrols .
As Australians probed forward through the dense bamboo it became apparent to Australians that the Japanese had established themselves in strength along a ridge line that stretched off to a position called Peak Hill .
The next morning the Australians sent out patrols and as they probed forward through the dense bamboo it became apparent to them that the Japanese had established themselves in strength along a ridge line that stretched off to a position called Peak Hill .