Item 01: R. T. Vowles diary, 22 August 1915-23 February 1916 - Page 116
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[Page 116]
My opinion is that he tells the same tale to each deck, otherwise known as Kidstakes. At 8 pm cross equator in peculiar weather. Hop & I sit out & listen to a sing song.
21/1/16
Eric marks today by having his hair off properly & looks quite nice. Hop then follows sui & looks decent too.
During the morning I saw the Wireless Operator to find out what prospects there were of obtaining a transfer to the old position. He was a very kind old fellow with a corporation like an old alderman.
Fire drill takes place at 4pm & is heralded by a furious clanging on the big bell, with bugles blowing all sorts of weird tunes. Everybody rushes about laughing & passing such remarks as "Hey, Bill get your pay book".. Fat Wild runs amok loses his lid & nearly shoves Eric & I over the side. We three were hiding under the shadow of the spuds & enjoying the cool breeze. Anyhow we scrambled down below, donned a lifebelt & sat down waiting for the fire to be put out.