Item 01: Robert Joseph Stewart diary, 25 September-9 December 1914 - Page 22

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25/10/14

Princess Royal Harbour. Church service was held by the Colonel while we were moving up. We went up in order to take in 300 tons of water; 7 galls per man was used instead of proper allowance of 11/4 galls. Whilst we were at the wharf, at about 12 noon the "Indara" came up on the other side of jetty. There was great cheering between men & passengers. Men very anxious to get newspapers, throwing coins to youngsters on the wharf. People from "Indara" throwing magazines on board. The "Indara" moved off at about 1 p.m.. After dinner gave younster wires to "Home" & Greta Brettell. A newly married couple were