Item 06: T. Darchy war narrative, 16 June 1917-20 August 1918 - Page 14

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The C.O. has been rouseing our OC up consequently he has been on to us to smarten up in appearance drill etc
The mail closed at 9 AM today Must be getting close to Durban Acording to the yarns going about we will be there each day this week. Payed £ 1

Tuesday 10
Drill this morning as usual Sports in afternoon. Did some washing Some seabirds about first for some time Heavy showers in evening

Wednesday 11
Pioneers won first Prize for cleanest Deck & second for best table also 1st for O Gradies Drill Compition This is the first time we have had a win Passed a Sailer a long way off The water has lost its beautifull blue just ordinary sea today

Thursday 12
More yarns than ever as to when we reach Durban Some chaps get

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