Although the renewed attack was timed for 03:30, to allow time for the exploding ammunition dump to diminish, a further postponement until 05:30 was made to wait for the 2/17th Regiment (180th Brigade) and the 2/22nd Regiment (181st Brigade).
Although the renewed attack was timed for 03:30, to allow time for the incessant explosions of the ammunition dump which continued until 02:30, to diminish, a further postponement until 05:30 about an hour before sunrise, was made. It was also necessary to wait for the 2/17th Regiment (180th Brigade) and the 2/22nd Regiment (181st Brigade).