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13 ThursdayA pretty hot day. sea very calm. Boxing bouts held on forward hatchway from 2 till 4 pm. some very amusing bouts. Rather a cloudy afternoon. Mock trial held in afternoon evening & was a great success. Very hot night below. As there isn't anything to do during the day, I generally get into a quiet corner & read, or play cards.
14 FridayA very hot day. Sea calm. Wrote a Post Card to Florrie Whitehead. New South Wales troops allowed to sleep on promenade deck. Glee club had a bit of a sing song without the piano, which the Officers had at a dance with the sisters. A very hot night.
15 SaturdayA pretty hot day. sea calm. Cocos Islands in sight 8.50 am & passed the last one North Keeling Island about 10.45 am. had a splendid view of the "Emden" & took 3 photos of it & 2 of the Island it was wrecked on. Sports held on Port Side promenade deck in afternoon & concert at night time.
16 SundayA very hot day. Sea calm. Didn't go on church parade. Detailed as Deck sweeper all day, easy job.
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