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The cause was soon known! We were only four hours from the shores of Durban! We were now sailing very slowly, the sea appeared to be more like glass than water.
Coming into Durban, the fine wireless station is the most prominent object It is situated on the summit of a high promontory. We passed a large hospital ship on its way to Australia. Bursts of cheers and the well known Australian cries of Coo-ee. rent the air. Many wished "they" were on that hospital ship!
In a few minutes, the Port Melbourne was up against the quay. One could now obtain a fine view of the fine city of Durban. Crowds of colored children begged for coppers from the men, who responded liberally.
All manner of dress and costume decorated their person. The native police, with their clothes miles