Item 01: Arthur Newling diary, 7 April-24 September 1917 - Page 58

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<p>[Page 58]</p><p>Monday, 18 June 1917<br />Sea still rough but moderated towards evening. About 7.30 pm we passed a hospital ship all lit up. Think it was the &quot;Oxfordshire&quot;. Are just about rounding the Cape of [Good Hope] &amp; should reach Cape Town tomorrow. Half an hour later we passed another Hosp. ship.</p><p>Tuesday, 19 June 1917<br />At daybreak land was in sight and we proceeded into port coming alongside wharf at 12 noon &amp; thus arrived at Cape Town.&nbsp; Was on guard but got ashore at 7pm to 10pm. The rest of the troops were granted leave at 2 pm. Being dark when I was on shore could not see much of town. Table Mountain was very clear all day with cloth on it.</p>

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