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Wednesday 24 October 1917
After yesterday's storms a peace prevails. Quoits favour me again & I beat Miss Ralston! Two competitions 3 p.m., "Floral wedding" at which I guessed 3 & "Observation" contest – 28 out of a possible 40 fell to me. Attestation papers re-written (not mine). Now at 5 p.m. ship's time, Q'land time shows 1 a.m. 25-10-'17, thus we have altered.
Set watch right today as alteration – daily – has ceased.
Saw 12 boats during day, some outward bound, one presumably English war boat lying motionless on the ocean like a huge bull dog on guard. Sun sets 5.45 p.m. & not a cloud from sun rise to sunset, cooler weather & glorious moonlight nights. Preparations for departure continue. Tips for stewards 5/- each. No mess allowance charged on board. Washing done as required for small sum.

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