Item 01: Richard Blundell diary, 1 January-31 December 1915 - Page 84

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[Page 84]

Monday, 22 February 1915    

Ashore in Colombo from 1.30 to 5.30.   Went for motor drive for 3 hours. Through markets, Buddist Temples, Cinnamon Gardens out to Mount Lavania [Lavinia], European quarter, Racecourse etc.   Went ashore again at night.   Riding  around the town in rickshaw.   Bought cigars, Singlets etc. Posted 8 letter cards, 3 letters & 3 Postcards.   Several of the boys in trouble.   Arrived back at ship about 10.30.   Spent a pleasant time. 15 Rupees  £1. 1 Rup 1/4 or 100 cents.

Postage to Australia 1d.

  

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