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but did not finish it off. Operation was performed, but one bullet could not be located, though he is still alive in a very critical condition. No motive has been stated as to the reason for his act..
7: Two cases measles reported to-day & a dozen contacts isolated.
9: Case of small-pox on board, all troops & crew inoculated. Having a good trip & plenty of good food, also an issue of comforts daily.
13: Small-pox patient died at 10.30 p.m. & was buried at midnight, only a padre & two doctors present
17: Reached Colombo at 5 p.m., no men allowed off; though [indecipherable] went ashore; also 5 other officers at 9 p.m. Orders were read out to troops that the Defence Minister had sent word that no person was to go ashore on account of influenza epidemic.
18: O.C. again went ashore & the boys threw potatoes & turnips at him. Steamed out at 10 a.m. Had a relapse of malaria, but would not go to hospital, as it is on the living deck & fearfully hot in wards.
25: Wireless communication with Australia today.