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'Wont you greet a friend from home Half the world away?' –
I liked quiet Rabaul – It was damp – green – beautiful – none but our Tommies were in the streets or roadways – our Tommies – Japs & Chinese – My old tailor called on me & I ordered 2 more suits, white
Interlude - 9. am. All hands mustered – officers at head of companies – 'Shun' – Commander & No 1 (1st L) walk up & down & inspect the ordered rig of the day – About – turn – The backs of the assembled men come in for the same critical inspection – Starboard side comes first – then Port side – Stewards are all lined up & examined – Then 'Stand at ease' – 'Toll the bell' Bell is tolled & everyone takes position & stands at ease – Out comes the C. prayer book in hand - ships company 'Shun' Caps Off – On go the prayers for some 7 minutes – the finish – 'Ships Company' On Caps
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