Item 03: Thomas Alcock war narrative, 1917-February 1919 - Page 111

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to get some very nice oranges from the Arabian venders. There were often boats too who would sell curios By about 8 oclock the sides of the vessel were quite lined up. The venders before being allowed to sell their wares were made to produce a licence

The mode of selling was a rope and basket. The men would put the money in this which would then he lowered and the equivalent in money then sent back The articles such as bags etc sold for souvenirs did not appear to me to be worth very much

Leaving Port Said we

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