Item 01: T. J. Cleary diary, 8 March 1916 - 15 August 1917 - Page 18

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[Page 18]

2-4-16 Sunday
Church parade today. Seen plenty of porpoises last night also had a small concert. We passed the Island of Socrota today. The Coo-ees must be able to get Liquor because a number of them were drunk today. Booked up for Water picket tomorrow. When we came from Sydney we brought a Stowaway. he has been put on the strength of one of the companies the 18th Batt. I believe.

4-4-16
Passed Aden at about 1.30 PM. The town lies behind a Rocky Islet & the Island has a small village on one end. country all Rocks & Sand. Near the town we saw 3 tall masts probably a wireless Station. We have land on the Port Side all the way now.

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