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Customs officer, we drew in to the Railway wharf, where there was a special train for the South Australians. They were soon off the boat and on the train, and then left for Adelaide. There was a fair sized crowd on the wharf. We left again at 4 p.m., on our way to Melbourne.
21st
Land in sight on the port side all the way. Passed a good many coastal boats.
22nd
Arrived Melbourne at 11 a.m. The Tasmanians went off at 2 p.m., and went on board the Loongana after being taken for a run through the city, leaving for Tasmania at four o'clock. The Victorians went off at 3 p.m. A military band played on the wharf. We pulled out at 6 p.m., and anchored in the stream. Two or three transports in the harbour, with troops on board.
23rd
Weighed anchor at 3 a.m., and started off for Sydney. Very rough crossing the Heads. Two other boats went back.