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Wednesday May 9thReview of troops embarking tomorrow practically whole camp will be emptiedThursday May 10thRose at 4AM struck. Marched to station to catch train to board Troopship. At last we are off. On arriving at wharf relatives & friends not permitted on pier. A darn disgrace & insult to the Victorians. Many of who thought relatives would be permitted on wharf. For myself made no difference as I had said good bye. Felt very sorry for others & think it was very harsh of Defence authorities. Moved out from Pier at 12 noon amidst silence. (what a send off. Anchored opposite Sorrento.Friday May 11thVery funny last night, swinging Hammocks
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