Item 01: Fred Hamilton-Kenny letter diary, 29 August-19 October 1914 - Page 108
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[Page 108]
one goes one should first of all follow up your own game & see & learn all you can - then those adnexa that be nearest - in my case – Natural history – finally a strong interest in other mens pursuits – both mental & physical -
I walked along the edge of the bay over black sand – really cinders to the pier I saw 2 sandpipers - Talked to Cumberledge of the destroyers - He's Chief there - The Warrego is his home - Then our boat came alongside & off we went to the Upolu -
I wrote to you & sent a P.C as well -
To wind up Rabaul for good let me summarise – we've been here 3 weeks & 3 days & taking all in all I consider I've not done amiss - Collecting is was quite out of the question in war time but I saw & observed a great deal - I spent more time on shore than any sailor man & went further & did more - Now we're off & I have a good general idea of New Britain & Rabaul - Its inhabitants its geology – its flora – its dry weather & glorious sea breezes & its coco palm & fringe of greenness
Vale Rabaul