Item 05: Oliver L. S. Holt diary, 26 September-13 December 1917 - Page 32

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[Page 32]

(100 years or so one said), I pointed out that one cant judge a country after a week's sojourn.
This morning we marched to the boat & embarked before dinner time, but being on a ration fatigue, I in common with the other two, were able to remain on shore longer & indulge in sundry cups of tea at the refreshment stall in the sheds.
The boat is of a fair size & contains both English & Australians, tho' the latter predominate.
Just before tea time we left the wharf & slowly pulled out of the harbour, then hugged the coast of the Isle of Wight

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