William Keith Gillies diary, 22 March 1916-30 September 1917 - Page 8

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April 1916
Colombo
17th April We crossed the "line" about 2 P.M to-day. We are still having beautiful weather, but a few heavy showers have fallen during the last two days.
We passed a ship about 10 A.M. which seemed to be taking a peculiar course, first travelling N.W. & then suddenly changed due North & passing about two miles astearn.
19th We sighted land early this morning & arrived at Colombo about 9 a.m. & anchored in the bay. We all expected to have our leave ashore but to our dissappointment we were taken ashore, half at a time and

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