Box 6 Item 01: Edith S. Thistlethwaite letters and papers, 1914-1923 - Page 17
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Had Tug-of-war. New S. Wales versus Victorians – We won – then Vic. versus N. Zealand & the latter won. But there was a dispute, so we have decided not to have Ladies Sports again. Sister Martin pulled too hard & hurt her back; the Major was annoyed & said we should not have done it. It is really too hot for any extra exertion. Have been inoculated for Typhoid twice. The first injection was very sore & I felt off colour for a few days but second injection hardly felt. I believe we are to be vaccinated again after we leave Colombo.
Four of us play Bridge a lot – It helps to pass the time pleasantly. We Victorians are not the favourites with the men folk – Officers & ship's Officers – They are a miserable lot of creatures all about 20 yrs of age & as common as you could make them. We are very happy in our own way & one thing, we are not causing any trouble – Matron has had a fearful time over some of the N.S.W. & N.Z. nurses. She is such a sweet woman, we are all furious. I have