Item 01: H. E. Gissing diary, 13 December 1914-17 December 1915 - Page 24
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was not removed owing to the fact I believe that it had already burst The whole case is of great value to us comprising treatment dressing of wound etc.
Thursday Patient very cheerful & shows signs of speedy recovery. Before the operation the R.C. Chaplain gave the absolution.
5th Usual routine
Sunday 6th crossed the Line 9.30 A.M. with usual ceremony. A few casualties in one of which I put 2 stitches. All the officers from the major down were dipped, then, the skipper & ships officers were treated in a like manner. Every part of the ship was ransacked, no part being sacred. The fun continued all the morning & into the afternoon when it was stopped owing to unnecessary roughness. Some hundreds were passed through.
Sunday 7th Usual routine. Some excitement as we are approaching Colombo. Attended Church Service at night
Monday 8th Sighted land at daylight a series of undulating hills. As we approached Colombo we passed several fishing boats (Native) and sighted several vessels. We could see picturesque villas with tile roofs amongst a setting of cocoanut palms & one huge place The Galle Face Hotel stood out from all. After taking on the Pilot we came to and