Item 02: Fred Hamilton-Kenny letter diary, 5 December 1914-26 February 1915 - Page 20
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Sunday
13-12-14 A hot stuffy Saty night & the Fantome rolled, rolled, rolled – Clean white suits all round today & the Captain goes the Rounds & anyone who isnt up to the mark gets 'Scrubbed'. All went well & then we had prayers & then 'Fall out' – I've informed my SBA that when I say 8.30 for Sick Parade – I mean it - The blighter got my tongue sorely this morning for being late – I dont want any excuses – I want punctuality – I read Spectators & played Bridge till lunch & now I'm writing my journal – No press news – not a vessel seen – We are about? 100 miles off Wrossel Island – S of N. Guinea – We expect to be in Rabaul on W-day by noon –
Monday
11-12-14 Mab is 20 – Dear girl – I'm very fond of her – We must all have a stunt together somewhere when I come back – I like this life but I also like home life – What's the news? – Nothing doing – We're somewhere close up to Wrossel Island – We're a week out – All goes well – The Fantome in every way is far before the Upolu – Ship is far superior – Discipline is A1 – No gooning – All goes as smooth as oil – Sick parade was sharp on 8.30 this morning – By Jove we rolled last eveg. We took both Port & Sherry Decanters at dinner & one terrific roll took nearly half the things off our table – No fresh meat, no decent