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At 9.30 AM altered course to the South again as if we are being recalled. The report is that we are tryng to intercept some suspicious Schooner that has left New Zealand. But the general Buzz is that we are recalled to Sydney to dock. Let's hope it won't be long as we are about out of Stores. (H. Cluph made Leading Stoker, this is one of my work mates at Cocos Islands.) Respiration 99 = 112 Pulse = [indecipherable] A.H. Died out B Boilerroom at 2 PM. Enemy Quarter's = Close Water tight Doors & C doors. Still awaiting that all Welcome Day. On 8 Boilers we are burning 8 tons of Coal an hour or 192 Tons per day rather an expensive trip to feed niggers. "But" to be recalled half way is rather to "Bad" for the nigs.
21st.
Division, Church. Arrived at Santa Isabelle [Santa Isabel] at 1.20 PM. and left at 4 PM. Sighted the "Southern Cross" and sent a Boat to her. Saw Doctor at 9 AM who ordered me to work on the upper deck in the fresh air only. Respiration 100 = 116. Take things easy.
22nd.
Divisions, Church. Sighted Smoke on Port Bow and gave chase, found it to be SS "Oomah" [possibly S S Ooma] bound for Narru [Nauru]. We discharged a check book [?] to her and allowed her to proceed. Still attending the doctor for enlarged Heart. Light duty on the upper deck. We are patrolling of San Cristoval [possibly Cristobal] Island. A.B. Cader got his fingers of the left Hand jammed in a Block whilst hoisting the first cutter, he was operated on by Surgeon Roberts and Dr. Morne at 12.10 PM in the Sick Bay. Progressing favourably at 5 PM.