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7th Sat. Leave. Granted for about 8 hours 2 till 10 P.M. S.A. soldier's came aboard in morning no leave granted them, Pub's all shut. At Adelaide 5/- each man got from an chap. Sells Poetry. Good Feed and Free theatre's. Plenty of side door Beer V.A.Ds Glorious each day.
8 Sun. Sailed 3 a.m. a couple of hours sleep. Reveille Hurts. Two of our Batt desert Murphy & William's. Church Parades and Concerts etc.
9 Mon. Steering direct Durban. I am made regimental Barber. No. Parade. 3d a shave Have to put clippers over head only free to my Battalion
10 Tues. Pointer's are beginning 250 on sick Parade. Afraid of fatigues Heavy work getting out supplies. Sailors asked to do anything Soldier's made scrub decks etc. seamen resting. Cause's discontent M.P. appointed
11 Wed. Wilson Sgt of M.P's recognized as man who killed a man when Porter at Salvation Army , threw him down stairs He gets a rough time all day.
12 Thur's. Lt Col Dean very severe on the Fines a Couple of ships Passed
13 Frid. Business good in Barber's shop other Battalion's starting opposition I have to get an assistant. Cost £1.0.0 to A.B. Wadsworth our Lt. We decide to Partner & he buys his own Razor's We do well early of morning.
14 Sat. Had a good win at Banker, Gave it Mr Bell Y.M.C.A For Durban
No Parade everybody wants shave Cook stop's hot water supply Sailor's selling rum 8/- a Flash Night increased to 10/- Beer is 2/- a Bottle. Steward's selling our Tucker and Tea Coffee etc. trouble
15 Sun. Church Parade etc nothing sensational