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Diary of Active Service Abroad of Sapper S. Liebert.

1916 May 2627
Revielle at 4-30 a.m., dressed in marching orders returned surplus equipment. Was picked out as mess orderly and got breakfast at 5.30 am after roll calls on parade ground. I got some cold meat & toast as the dixie in which stew was obtained was dirty. Rolled overcoat instead of wearing it so as to accommodate pyjamas. Left camp, was cheered by Sig School & train left Broadmeadows about 8 am.

Arrived Flinders St where engine changes after waving to people en route. People on platform shook hands gave us apples biscuits magazines & newspapers. Saw Mother & Father & all from train going to New pier Port Melbourne from which we were to embarked after roll call on pier & distribution of cards re pay & waiting. Messes arranged in mess room & on the word we were allowed on deck.

There was a great rush & I got a good position. Lass soon sighted me & communication shortly opened. Received parcel food & [indecipherable] of papers for chap in 39th. Mother Father Dais Will Lass Amanda Harvey Walter Mrs Sims Bert Rudolph present to see me off. Saw Mr & Mrs Blackmore. Streamers of which I had five presented a very beautiful appearance. Boat moved off about 1.30 p.m. the pier look very pretty & animated with flags

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