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20th.
Divisions, Church. Roll on my time for I am properly fed up with this Ship, for one order does not hold good for 24 hours at a time, We are sorry that we have lost Mr. Dennis as the Sub Lt. Mr. Britt who has only left College about 1 year is trying to make things very sad, and if things goes on as they are I think that there will be very much trouble before long. When will this Slavery finish, and men be allowed to be Men. 24th Day in Tropic. Average Speed 10 Knots, how far, or where we are going God knows.
21st.
Division, Prayer's. Drill. (Passed H.M.S. Exmouth with 2 Transports.) 2 AM chased a ship and found her to be a Japanness. 12 AM overhauled one of the B.I. Boats in Balast. 3.30 PM Dropped the "Raven" and increased speed for Bombay. 25 Day in Tropic. Arrived Bombay about 7 PM. Speed about 18.5.
22nd.
Started to coal ship about 8 AM. Landed dockyard Store parties at 9.30 AM for Stores. 4.30 PM Leave for the Blue and 1st part of White Watch to 7 AM. 8 PM finished Coaling 320 Tons, Native Labour. Slight shock of Hen flew out of the Window. I am afraid that after I leave this ship I shall be unable to look an hen in the face for the remainder of my life. (Hot Supper Stale Eggs and there is fifteen thousands more to follow. Chinese Humming Birds.) H.M.S. Juno in Drydock. Received Mail. (26 Day in Tropic.)
23rd.
Division, Prayers. Saturday Routine. Store party for Engineer's stores.