Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 152
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23rd.
Divisions, Church. General Quarters & Drill. Still patrolling the Islands (Solomon's). At 7.45 PM there is to be a Solo Contest with the Brass Band. A.B. Cader doing well. Saw doctor, (still light duty). Commander Hare passed out Seaman Gunner's Class today. Rumoured that H.M.A.S. Sydney and Melbourne have been in action with Armed Merchantmen and trawlers. The Canteen has run out of Cigarettes, so things are very Stiff in the fag line. Nearly everybody in the Ship is now wearing Bandages from knocks, Boils, & Sores, and owing to Bad water a lot of the Stokers are getting cramps in the stomach.
24th.
Saturdays Routine. We are receiving W.T. messages and are now steaming all possible speed with 8 Boilers (but where to God only knows). Rumour we expect to pick a ship in the first watch, nothing sighted.
25th.
Divisions, Church (Sunday). Still steaming at full speed about 20 Knots. Coal getting very low. Still attending the Doctor's. Requesting to see the Capt. for restoration of Conduct and Leave.
26th.
Divisions, Paryer's. Started work in the Stokers P.O. Mess but it is no good to me. Arrived in Tulagi and prepared to coal Ship in dog watches.
27th.
5 AM Coal ship, 850 Tons finished at 5.30 PM.
28th.
SS Kanna came went for stores to the Wharf, make and mend clothes clothes.