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but we have no details about his trouble with his wife's family –Well we stood out to sea & in the eveng got into touch with Rabaul & got orders by wireless – We were to steam back to Kawieu & put our police on shore – we darkened ship & I went to bed early – My SBA says he has Appendicitis - what he is after is some medical comfort – I've ordered starvation & distilled water (So harmless & nice says Mr B) & as he's not much to do he can rest – I cant very well cut him open aboard ship or I would –
Monday D 28-14. Back to Kawieu & put off our prisoner & police & now its 'up whaler' & off again to Somewhere – Thorold & Manning came off but not inboard – 'Exercise for action' Guns out – Ammunition served out – You've to be careful on the poop deck at night – Aft – its sides are naked – All stanchions & chains down – ready for action – Gun's crew has to answer to their numbers any time & they do it too –
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