Item 01: T. Darchy war diary, 16 June 1917-21 January 1918 - Page 43

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July 1917
Thursday 19th
Table mountain sighted about 11 AM Anchored in Table Bay in the evening The Suvic A29 just beating us in,

Friday 20th
Done nothing all day The Town looks well at the foot of the mountain, But would like a closer acquaintan A very poor harbour, shallow & dirty. Counted 97 small boats out fishing this morning

Saturday 21
Marched up the town at 11 AM & were given strict orders to go about in parties of not less than four. Some of our lot started to get drunk as the Pubs were open for about ½ an hour after we were dismissed so Colllier & I cut off on our own. Bought post cards etc & had a look around town then took tram to

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