Item 01: Oscar Rhodes diary, 26 June 1915-4 April 1916 - Page 12
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[Page 12]
Monday 12th July 1915
Burning hot day – calm sea – little breeze. Stifling conditions aboard – nothing of moment, mess orderly.
Tuesday 13th July 1915
First sign of flying fish – huge schools all day. Finals of "B" Co.'s boxing contests.
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Wednesday 14th July 1915
Anniversary of establishment of French Republic & Fall of the Bastile. Half holiday on board. Officers' dining saloon gaily bedecked with flags at night, & champagne, beer & cigars enjoyed with riot enthusiasm. Troops also celebrated the event with – sour bread, marmalade, & shadow tea. Crossed the Equator about 7 or 8 p.m. Nearing the equator, officers enjoyed a Father Neptune pageant
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