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September 10th: -
Hard at work in ward F2 all day; drew from Quartermaster's Store, mattresses & pillows and a gay old time our party had in dragging 182 of each article up steep steps. Finished for day at 4 pm and slept soundly throughout the night which was very mild and pleasant.
September 11th: -
To-day there was the same joy awaiting us below, for we ran and pushed and tugged at ward fittings from 9 am until 5 pm. I enjoyed the work nevertheless for with such chaps as I am mated with, one can work and be happy. Another concert held after tea it proving very enjoyable.
September 12th: -
A beautiful day throughout & work proclaimed off, it being the Sabbath. Divine service held at 11 am, Major Patterson officiating.
September 13th: -
This morning was extremely cool and windy, sea being choppy in consequence. Innoculated against Dysentery & Cholera, not by compulsion but by choice, the possibilities of our developing these complaints being pointed out by our O.C. A debate was held, the subject being "Is the pen mightier than the sword", the "for" party scoring an easy victory over those "against".