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Cymbals : at length a procession was formed at the Joss House, in the centre the chariot of Joss surrounded by priests in yellow dress, preceeding the chariot are soldiers and clowns, after it numbers of acolytes in blue, then standard bearers. etc etc etc. at night an open theatrical and a desultory cannonade of crackers.

Tuesday 24th. Our party went out to the rifle buts to practice our rifles.

26th. Today sent telegram to John and M.G.

Saturday Feb 28th. To day the S.S. Catterthun from Hong Kong to Melbourne reached this port, and will remain

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