Item 01: W. E. Bendrey diary, 16 May-5 October 1915 - Page 14

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wireless operator sp'king to Convoy, Msg's in code. Officers revolver shooting. Dance for Nurses & Officers. Commenced growing moustache 28/6/15
July 1 18.30 am We are now X very close to the spot where the Sydney left the Australian transports & sank the Emden at Cocos Island. Pay day today £1 each. I drew nothing. Dont want any. Rather hot. Fair swell rippled surface
2nd Guard 7 am to 9 am 3/7/17) Choppy sea. rather heavy storm driving us forward (our guard is one of the best yet)
3rd Off guard at 9 am. Washing day today. All over the ship one sees a multitude of shirts, underpants, towels, hanks, sox, cardigan jackets etc. – Washed