Item 06: J. Keith Probert diary, 1 January-19 September 1919 - Page 140
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[Page 140]
Thursday 24 April 1919
Gee my valise is some size. Still everything is in. Got a lorry for the valise. Going down to the quay had a fight with a frog cos he wouldn't let us go over a bridge before him. Tried to bluff him first but it wasn't any good so hit him. He kicked me then as I did the same. About 20 others closed in behind me but Parry hopped out too. Got the second mates cabin for 10/-. Went to be at 6.30 pm.
Friday 25 April 1919
ANZAC DAY
Off the boat at 9. Sent all the wires & wandered around till 11.30 when I met my girl. Went to big [indecipherable] Road had dinner & then wandered thro' the forest. Caught the 4.54 pm train to town. Had dinner at the station & then came to Jermyn Court. Got a bonny room. Rang Janet up. She said Marie was home so rang Marie up & then went out there & met Bill. Janet followed so we had a good old meeting. Put them on a bus & a train & then got the tube home. Have to report in the morning.
The diggers marched thro town this morning & put up a bonny show.