Item 05: Thomas Goodwin war diary, 19 March-4 December 1918 - Page 150
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[Page 150]
refinery, making petrol. I also went through the date plantations, plenty of ripe fruit. Saw an Indian cremated.
18-19-10-1918
Still in camp. Watching the airmen stunting.
20-10-1918
Left Wabour El Maya camp 9 a.m., entrained and proceeded to Port Suez. On board the Port Sydney, moved to outer harbour at 5 p.m. Steamed off on our journey 8 p.m. Small boat but good food. All Australian.
21-10-1918
Day fine, passed some boats.
22-10-1918
A storm at 8 a.m., mostly wind, a bit rough. Rain and wind again at 7 p.m. Sea very rough. No men sea sick.
3-11-1918, Sunday
Arrived at Colombo 9 a.m. Taking on coal, and water; Men granted leave this evening. I am warned for guard, so cannot go ashore. Weather terrebly hot.
5-11-1918
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