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as well. The Bee put a considerable quantity of coal overboard today for purposes of lightning the ship.
Saturday. Made an early start on towing off the Bee & was successful cheer after cheer rang through the air as she slowly glided off the reef & headed north We followed passing through the same passage one of the most beautiful pieces of scenery I have witnessed. Rather a quaint feature was the mounds, red in colour caused by ants. The vegetation was beautifully green & reached to the waters edge except where a sandy beach interfered. After a few hours sailing we reached Thursday Island which is a small island amongst many. Very picturesque & prosperous looking a large number of Pearl luggers busy at anchor. We landed about six oclock & strolled through the town a mixed population Japs, Chows, Whites, Malays, niggers etc. The town did a roaring trade & several things were bought right out. I fear there will be trouble Quite a number of the men rushed the Hotels & at one place of questionable character numbers of men six deep were waiting their turn. We passed two small wrecks as we approached the island My purchases included an Ice cream & a soft drink which was most enjoyable Have had rather a strenuous time. Was awakened 3 A.M. Saturday morning by the guard bringing in a man suffering from Ptomaine