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28 October 1914
Wednesday
Reveille 6
Had a good night for I' good oh the first thing that greeted us this morning in the hold was 2 dead horses, after heaving them overboard we disinfected the ship. About 10 smoke was visible on the horizon & later on it turned out to be the N Zealand [indecipherable] of 11 transports with 5 warships as convoy 4 British & 1 Japanese the Jap came in & left the contingent at anchor outside then the Britishers followed & paid their compliments to us as they passed later on the troopships followed & got a rousing send in from the boys. Teddy went ashore & later informed us that all letters have to be postcards & thoroughly censored at that. No letter from Nell I can't make it out. Got a crack on the nut from a bag of chaff this morning. have felt a bit off ever since. [indecipherable] & Armadale lost 4 horses last night so things are not as bright as they were, played more chess bed at 9
29 October 1914
Thursday
We were awakened at 4 this morning by firing out at the heads for a ship didn't stop when ordered – the Jap let go. she was also flying the yellow flag. Had a decent smoke on our Port bow this morning but it passed right over censorship is strictly enforced from today & we have had some of our letters sent back to us. I got my first two letters today one from home & the other from Nell. they were worth their weight in gold. Another horse died in No 6 hold today, making 4 for the trip. fixed up No 1 hold as regards fodder. Toby gave a good lecture on map reading, his contouring & measuring was particularly good. Mick still in hospital, but is a trifle better expect him back with us in a day or so. Our mess fund has fallen through on account of no supplies available in Albany [indecipherable] go in the harbour for water also 3 N Zealanders all return later in the day & took up their mooring in their old place [indecipherable] good tea