Item 15: Archie Barwick diary, 1 October-14 December 1918 - Page 146
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11th. The Major gave the whole boat a short lecture on the gambling evil this morning, says he is quite decided to put it down at all costs & he is right as every right thinking person must admit for a lot of chaps on this boat have not the slightest scruples if they lose their money by gambling, well they can always make it up at someone else's expense & this is what invariably occurs for they will have money by hook or crook.
The sea has been like a millpond the last 3 days & the old ship has averaged 274 miles per day.
Had our first concert on board last night but I did not attend was too busy playing "bridge".
A tailors & barbers shop has just been opened "forrard" these should prove very handy for they are both necessary additions.