Blake diary, 1917-1919 / Frank Blake - Page 290

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which came to the YMCA. To morrow we are supposed to embark on the Port Sydney for Australia. The boat lists are out & we are to embark at Kantara which is situated about half way on the Suez Canal.
Excitement reigns high for it is generally believed that we will be going at last. Latest cable news from Australia reports the Spanish Influenza has obtained a firm hold in Australia. Judging from all reports it is a serious thing & seems to have the wind up them. All hands are busy packing for to morrow we have what we hope our

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