Item 01: Gordon Macrae diary, 12 November 1914-4 January 1916 - Page 24
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with 27 men. The 6th Regt combined with the "Suevic" crew gave a concert at night. Some of the items would have been better left unrendered, but the crowd were in a good humour & they cheered everything. The "Suevic" crew showed a good deal more talent than our men. They were especially good on rags & one was a tip top banjo player. We had a thunderstorm about 7 oclock & it turned cold afterwards with a strong headwind. Christmas eve otherwise passed very quickly. Didnt notice anyone drunk.
Friday 25th [Dec]
On main guard. Day passed quietly very slowly with a fairly strong wind and smooth sea. There is practically nothing to do on main guard on board ship. Had a good christmas dinner in fact was uncomfortably full all day.
Saturday 26th
We are having an exceedingly