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11: Left hospital this morning, heavy seas running passing through Bass Straight.
12: Reached Portsea, Melbourne 3 a.m., men disembarking at 9 in pouring rain. C.O. left to return to Hobart, owing to death of his brother. Received wire from Melbourne. Sailed at 2 p.m. heavy seas.
14: Steamed through the Heads at 10 a.m. Pleased to see the old place again.
15: Disembarked at 3 p.m., proceeding to quarantine station. Good camp & food. War chest had fine picture show ready after tea.
16: Birthday; received 5 parcels. Having a fairly decent time under the circumstances. A man from S.S.Anchisis hanged himself on board in the bay.
17: Funeral of soldier from boat to-day; men from our camp had to attend.
18: Big washing day. Fishing during the evening; had a fair catch.
21: Left North Head 9 a.m., receiving a great welcome in Sydney.
23: Admitted to hospital for treatment & malaria tests.