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top of all my other work, am really run down, and longing for a spell away from drugs, patients and hospital work.
Saturday 17th
Struck heavy seas, boat rolled terribly, bottles & patients flying always. At five o'clock a wireless was received saying boat was not to call at Melbourne but go right on to Sydney – why we know not – but all S. Austs. and Melb. lads are furious.
Sunday 18th
Boat still rolling – a lot are seasick. Everyone except Sydney people are wearing a very glum expression, however we expected the staff to go on at any rate I had to put the dispenser on night duty so when I can find a spare moment I have to do the ship's dispensing I won't be sorry to get off.
Monday 19th
Passed Melbourne to our regret and through the night Cape Howe. All our kits are being fumigated, but I have packed two bags. I am dreading disembarkation, so far everything has been messed up.
Teusday 20th
Passed Gabo Island, Jervis Bay quite closely and finally anchored in Rose Bay late at