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18th. December
Saw Dr. Roberts to day (P 100/126 - L.D.). There is now 10 Maleria patients in the Sick Bay. Up to the present the wood is not much of a Success only being able to keep 100 lbs. of Steam, Is there any hope of getting to Sea and having a drop of cool breeze instead of this Stiffling Heat. Evening Quarter,s Band Practice. Was the Captains notice with reference to Sydney a blind to keep the Ships Company or is there any hopes of seeing Sydney before 1920 (I dont think). 6 Cases of Maleria to day.
19th.
Divisions Church. A.B. Newman got 14 Days Cells for Theft. S.S. "Balama" arrived with with meat for the Captain from Tulagi. Lime the upper Deck to get it white. Saw Dr. Roberts, says I am getting alright, P 100/118 L.D. The Commander arrived Back this Morning and brought back a lot of curicar from the other Islands. Leave from 1.15 until 6.30 PM for Bathing. General Buzz Tulagi for Christmas. Quinine Parade 11.30 AM. - 10 grs. (feeling light headed). The Captain brings visitors, come and see my 400 White Slaves, and they come.
20th.
Divisions Church. Started painting the mess decks, things are looking like going to some white port. There is now 24 Cases of Maleria and 40 Suspecks. Saw Dr. Roberts, carry on light duty. Light up C Boiler room at 4 AM.
21st.
Divisions Church. Got under way at 9.15 AM for Tulagi. The nigger that was burnt was brought onboard again for passage to Tulagi.