Item 02: Fred Hamilton-Kenny letter diary, 5 December 1914-26 February 1915 - Page 85
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[Page 85]
One of our dolls was going over to the Una yesty. He was transferred – It was the aftn. He wasn't a very popular doll – He'd argue too much for his mates – As he & his hammick went over the side – one wag of a doll got the bugle & gave in full blast – 'The Admiral's Salute'. This is a well known call – Officers stood to attention & the Commander rushed out wondering what was up – The bugler doll got 14 days no 10 this morning for his infernal cheek – All his spare time for 2 weeks he drills – but really I think he ought to have got clean off – his sense of humor must be good =
2 pm – Raining like only the tropic can rain – The Matunga has gone out - At last - Went out this morning after endless delay & carries belated letters to Sydney – She's got a move on anyway – We're supposed to go to Bougainville to-morrow but I fancy we wont move just yet =