Item 03: T. Darchy war diary, 17 June - 9 July 1918; 10 April - 9 May 1919 - Page 23

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rain just after we droped anchor coold the air slightly

Monday 14th
8 Barges were brought alongside about 8 to take us ashore. It was a slow job getting on board & very hot trip to the landing about ½ a mile First thing was to look for a cool drink. A native took us in hand, but did not produce the drinks as cureo selling was his game. By being sterne we got the drinks & left the cureos. Then went to