Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 154
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3rd.
Divisions, Church. Physical Drill. Lit up 4 Boilers A Groups and got under way at 12 noon. (P 94/110.) Light Duty. Destination unknown. Speed 10 Knots.
4th.
Division, Church. Arrived at Gizo at 9,30 AM Solomon Islands and landed mail. Mr. Ryan came on board with 2 Turtles and a load of fish, we are having fresh fish for supper. Sydney buzz very much favourite 30 to 1. Stoker McKenzie gave a turn at Snake charming, he having a snake for a pet. Leave for the Port Watch from 2 PM to 6 PM. I am informed that the patients in the Sick Bay have a very hard time trying to get ice, not being any to spare but they can supply the Governor ashore with plenty - more Navy, (P 88/96.) Light Duty (Engineer's messenger). 3 more Stokers went out to it to day, we will soon be all on the Sick list if there is not a chang. e 2 to 3.30 PM Band practice. A.B. Manlove 14 days cells for insolence. A.B. Clarke in captains Report for being asleep & drunk at his post, aft deck sentry. All the boys are airing their Blues on speck.
5th.
Divisio,n Church. 9 AM left Gizo bound for New Georgia arriving about 1 PM Same day. (Light Duty P 110/120.) Taking on board 2 Turtles and 20 bags of yams and fruit.
6th.
Church, Divisions. The Alvine came alongside and landed 4 Turtles 2 Pigs & Yams and Fruit (for the Ward Room).