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hands allotted positions on raftsWednesday May 16thStill rough & cold. On guard tonight.Thursday May 17Informed we are off Trade Route & keeping well South. Believe our old tub Boorarra not the worst boat judging by the pitching & tossing of some of the others.Friday May 18thFull dress parade on deck. What a scramble in rough weather. Destroyers Sydney & Melbourne returned weather too rough. Counted 11 Transports. Believe more at FremantleSat May 19thMorning spent in games.Afternoon all universal kits stored in hold.Sunday May 20thWeather warmer still rough. First church service on board. Simple but impressive ceremony by Padre. seems rather stand offish
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