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Sunday 16 September 1917
A peaceful Sunday, boat steady, no roll.
Speed about 10 knots – 12 miles per hour. By afternoon about 280 miles from Sydney. Still traveling due south, coast line of Australia in sight since midday.
Ship's gun fired (to try) 2ce. Red X gifts distributed among 27 sisters.
Articles – scissors, all sewing necessities, Vaseline, powder, warm under wear., A separate bundle for each contained the foll. – 4 towels, 3 sheets, 3 p. slips, 1 hot water bag, 1 bag, print.
Wrote letters & had long thoughts.
Still we hear we are bound for Culumbo [Colombo]! Bed 8.30 p.m.

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