Item 02: Fred Hamilton-Kenny letter diary, 5 December 1914-26 February 1915 - Page 182
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[Page 182]
In looking back I see I made no mention of a 6 mile walk yesterday (Friday) – on my own – thro the bush – across a neck of land – I started at 2 & got back at 6 & had a swim in addition – I got a maiden hair fern & also a golden fern both new to me here – Coming back I met the Administrator in his car & he offered me a lift – I declined for I wanted the walk & I wanted to see the plant & native life – This was my last time ashore in Rabaul & I was & am very content – I know Rabaul fairly well –
Sunday Feb 14-15 Saty night was a beaut – hot – damp – we darkened ship – I slept on the poop deck & had to shift in the night for the rain – you break your feet up in the dark – I put in the morning at sick parade & then at the accounts – I'm glad to say we are on the safe side – completely – thanks to our sales in Rabaul – Our ice is done – Beer but 14 bottles left – Fresh meat leaves us to-day – a week of low diet – The cider seems to me to have soda Salycilate or Boracic Acid in it – I seems to depress a little – so we – who know – are selling it – Its a good drink but one doesnt want too much of it – The sea is calm but its hot – I've nothing on but a singlet & am just nice – at least nice & cool -