Item 06: T. Darchy war narrative, 16 June 1917-20 August 1918 - Page 31
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Wednesday 8th
The Physical Drill competition came off today. The 18th won we got 2nd. This means a few shillings for our team I need it as my capital is one penny & a Kruger 2/- piece that was palmed of on me in Capetown & can not be changed Boat Drill this morning. Quite an extcitement as we had no warning & there has been a lot of talk about Subs. While we were lined up the Pardres gave out 1 Pkt of Cigs between each 2 men Boats are all in one line tonight
Thursday 9th
Formed in two lines early this morning & land was in sight anchored about 10.30 in Port Freetown Serra Leone. W Africa. It is very pretty a small white town close to the water with wooded hills behind Every thing is beautifully green right to the waters edge. There are no wharfs to speak of & the anchorage has very