Ward diary, 6 October 1914 - 28 July 1915 / Eric Harford Ward - Page 18

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1915
April 16 – it through tasting some Greek Whisky.
17 – Stayed aboard all day "C" went ashore. Ration of bacon in addition to other rations. Best feeding since on boat.
Sunday 18 – Church parade. Col. Green Chaplain – General Birdwood addressed us – Sick Parade. Corporal – Route march on Lemnos Island. 106 boats in harbor. Hydroplane over harbor.
19 – Rifle Inspection only easy day – Bathing parade. Another pay coming. No razors to be carried on trek – Bread ration twice to-day, bacon breakfast – Tea, cheese & Jam. Australian mail delivered. (A letter from Lousy Lil boys). Rcd. 2, one from Reg & one from Mrs. C. Strange, C/o Mrs. Murray – Myre House, Murray Avenue, Sandhills, Newcastle.