Item 06: T. Darchy war narrative, 16 June 1917-20 August 1918 - Page 17
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animal pure & simple it seems a bit off to let them pull you about anyhow a horse can do it better. Had several meals dear & not particularly good but a change from the Ship
The only entertanement we could find was a picture show & it was crowded so took a rickshaw to the boat about 10 & made up for no sleep last night
Sunday 15th
Marched to Town Hall & back to boat this morning. After dinner marched up again & dismissed for the afternoon. Used the Trams considerably. They are free to visiting Troops although several people have told me this is not a very loyal town But it is hard to get into conversation with most of the townspeople probably because our chaps are too familiar with the Blacks. There appear to be about 6 Blacks to one White so that