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12th.
Divisions, Prayer's. Saturday's Routine. We are steaming at about 17 Knots towards Colombo. 1.30 PM sighted a boat upside down, we went towards her, and lowered our Seaboat to investigate. We found that she was a boat belonging to the SS. "Persues" [Perseus]. A Holt's Comp. believed to be one of the S.M.S. Emden's victims, we took the two copper air tanks out of her so that she will soon be broke up. (Sunk by a mine out side Colombo, 19 miles, supposed to have been dropped by Dutch Patrol.) 19th Day in Tropic's. Distance 385, to go 432. Speed 17.5. 6.30 PM sighted Ship Starboard bow and gave chase at once, the ship then altered course and follow, about 7.20 we overhauled her and lowered a seaboat under command of Mr. Ryan who went on board her and examined her papers and found her to be the S.S. "Austral" one of Billy Hughes boats employed trooping.
13th.
Divisions, Church. 12 Noon 68 Miles to go, Speed 17.2. Arrived Colombo about 4 PM. Leave was given for the White watch from 6 PM to 7 AM. (Mr. Dennis left ship for Hospital.) Disembarked the Seaplane and crew with their stores. 20th Day in Tropic.
14th.
5 AM. Started to coal ship 925 Tons, Oiled ship 210. Received mail from Australia and England. Notice is given that the Ship Company will only be paid once a Month. (Sugar raid on the mess deck, one bag sugar burst and disappeared.) Finish Coaling 6 PM. Leave for the Blue Watch until 7.30 AM. Rumoured that we have been granted a 1/- a day rise. H.M.S. Newcastle L.N.O. Ship. Ldg. Str. Landsburg sent to Hospital.