Item 01: Sam Norris war diary, 1 February 1915 -1 May 1915 - Page 8

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the usual rites causing much fun. Although on the equator it is quite cool.

22nd February 1915 Sunday

Sighted Colombo about 8.0 a.m. Sea as calm as a pond nearly. Just chased half a dozen porpoises out of the way. We have been informed that shore leave will not be granted at Colombo. Three of us sent a message from the bridge to the Master of the 'Chilka' yesterday. We had suggested that one boat should wait behind for the 'Hessian' which was lagging but he wanted to get in to Colombo early on Sunday afternoon

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