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A Methodist Chaplain gave the address. The advice was simple and very hearty. Pass the Cocos Island at 12 o'clock today. It was near these islands that H.M.A.S. Sydney sank the German Raider "Emden".
These last few days have been exceedingly hot. There is a very sweaty smell about the troop deck. The lightest attire is being worn by the men. In spite of that fact still the perspiration comes pouring out of us.
The "flying Fish" about here seem to be much larger than the ones we previously have seen. On guard tonight. The nights are very cool and refreshing on deck. Down below where the troops sleep it is very, very hot.
Monday Dec 21st
When I was in these parts earlier in the year it was very cold. This time the weather is hot.
A notice is posted up to the office that "Father Neptune and his team" are to pay us a visit on Thursday at 2.30 in order to meet with new acquantance and to see old friends.
Travelled 233 miles today.
Lantern lecture by Col. Nash tonight. XRay slides showing the circulatory apperatus was very instructive to us.
Dec 22nd Tue. M.O.
Read "The Resurrection" by [indecipherable] Tolstoi. A splendid story treating of a very delicate subject.
Concert tonight.
Dec 23rd Wed. Phy. D.