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weather on Gallipoli Coast is said to be too rough for landing troops.
Tues. 2nd Nov. 1915.
On guard last night & the other Refts (4th & 5th Troop destes) rioted & broke down the hatchways to the stores & got plenty of bottled ale etc. There was a lively time & cigarettes & chocolate were all over the show.
Captain of ship threatened to shoot some but a lot of notice they took of him.
This is one of the effects of keeping us here at anchor in Mudros & not putting us on shore at all.
Some ship was on fire in the harbour last night – don't know its name.
This morning we all have to tranship on to the "Osmanieh" – supplied with 200 rounds of ammunition.
Been putting oil into a monitor that drew alongside of us.
The "Mauretania" as a hospital ship looked a fine sight as we left.
Landed at ANZAC & spent remainder of night sleeping in holes dug out in Shrapnel Gully. Firing going on all night over the ridges.
This is a weird place.
Wed. 3rd. Nov.
Shifted up towards our battalion this morning & we are being drafted towards different Coys. of the 4th.
Doing the night on the flat