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1 May 1915Saturday
Arrive at the dock-side at 5 am & find that one ship the "Saturnia" is already filled w/- Australians & New Zealanders while we have an hour's wait till our troopship arrives She turns out to be the "Osmanich" a small very fast vessel.We are all safely stowed in her numerous 1st and second class cabins while our mess room is below deck.
1915 May 2 Sunday 4th After Easter
Sat. Contd.
We remain in port all day taking in men & provisions & a large consignment of ammunition. Leave at midnight SundayWake up & find we are far at sea which is very calm & weather still & cold to compare w/- the desert.Have a rifle inspection in the afternoon
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