Item 01: J. E. Morrison diary, 13 October 1917-29 October 1918 - Page 138
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Shipped a large quantity of bacon in cases for Egypt for the Allied troops. Same sent off in lighters cases partly submerged in salt water. A shameful method of spoiling good food. Reported same to the authorities, Government Property, & as per usual no one seems to care. A private firm would not tolerate such poor management. The amount of waiste is awful in foodstuffs & hard material.
Two naval signalmen on board & all officers having a good & through practice at Semephore & Morse, the same being very necessary whilst in a troopship. Good news received daily re the Western front, the best news & advance since the commencement of the war.
29.8.18
This morning whilst some hydroplanes were up flying one broke down & fell into the harbor a few feet from our ship & capsized. Motor boats & a tug went to the rescue & managed to save the pilot & observer without much injury beyond a wetting.
30.8.18
Wittnessed some torpedoing practise 1½ mile targets. The tracks were not very visible & very fair shots.
1.9.18
Sailed all around the harbor amongst the dreadnoughts, cruisers, torpedoe boats & all classes of ships of war.