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attempted an attack on "Emden" She was sunk with a couple of shells. "Emden" got out of the harbour safely. Tomorrow at 12 oclock our baggage is to be packed ready.
30th October 1914
The transfer from St John's Is to Tanglin Barracks took place today. A steam launch took us to Singapore and from there by auto to Tanglin. We could already at a distance, see the wire fence. Behind this fence were four big barracks – Y,W & X. I am placed with the 4th Engineer, the telegraphist and several sailors of the "Markomania."
31st October 1914
Nothing unusual.
1st – 2nd Nov. 1914
Nothing unusual
3rd Nov 1914
This morning 28 more German P o W arrived from Penang. They are mostly business men, four of whom are to be placed in our camp. There is a rumour that all conscripts are to be sent to a village in India for the purpose of building roads. 20% of the colliers working there are said to be dieing of fever
4th Nov 1914
Today the canteen was opened. Of course great booze.
5th Nov 1914
Borrowed a violin from Mr Arpe.
8th Nov 1914
Playing a duet with one of the musicians. In the evening church service.
9th Nov 1914
News of the fall of Tsingtau. Great pity. Description of the bombardment see paper cuttings – Penang Gazette