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poisoning. His pain was awful. As I was the only one who understood treatment I had to buck to. Towards daylight sent for doctor who came but did nothing left me to continue on as I had started. I fear he is very callous. The patient improved during the day & was discharged Monday. On top of that the men playing up on shore gave us additional work. I had turned in about 10 p.m. but was awakened several times as to treatment for cases etc & other shortly after 12 the Doctor called me up to assist with stomach pump on a man brought on board drunk & helpless. A messy job & one I did not feel fit for being bilious. Then another man had to have a cut face stitched & broken nose bandaged. The behaviour of many of the men is disgusting. I heard it said that only the best are enlisting. If so I am sorry for the worst.
Sunday. We left the wharf enabling the Bee to go alongside. Admitted a patient suffering from Pleurisy who took a bad turn after tea & had to have a man up all night. Once again Doctor leaves no instructions, all left to us, which means responsibility rests a lot on me as I'm supposed to know most Sent a telegram to mother & posted several postcards. Heard the five transports are in front.
Monday Pleurisy man still bad. Fairly large sick parade I had a mild dispute with Padre but all correct later. Left Thursday Island 8 A.M. & headed direct for Colombo. Steering due west Tuesday 23rd a quiet day sailing