Item 01: William Daniel Hardy diary, 9 October 1915-31 December 1916 - Page 69
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10 Monday
Rather a cloudy morning but a fine afternoon. Sea rather smooth. A blanket & hammock parade held kept up till dinner time. Felt a bit sick in morning, but soon got better again. We are getting very good food. I sleep up on deck every night as it is rather hot & not enough ventilation below. Cannot sleep in a swing hammock
11 Tuesday
A very fine day. Sea very calm. Done some physical drill in morning. Queensland held their first sports meeting & was a great success. 1 Sergeant & a private from each state picked for sports committee. The ship's newspaper trying to be started. Wrote letters P.Cs to Mother, Doris & Olive Turner
12 Wednesday
A beautiful day, although rather cloudy A very cool afternoon. Sea very calm. Saw a great number of flying fishes. (They are very marvellous). General inspection of troops held. Boxing match postponed until tomorrow. Wrote P.Cs to Ellie Bennetts & Mrs Blackwood. We have a few sportsmen on the boat who organise games, sports, & concerts, for the whole of the troops & crew.