Ruskin logs, 1914-1918 / Alfred Ruskin - Page 168
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The Programme was very good given by the Ships Company and friend from Shore and lasted until 10.50 PM, there was plenty to drink the band played 4 items, this is the first time a large ship has been up here for 3 Year's.
5th. Saturday
Saturday Routine, Clean ship. Left Ocean Island for the Gilbert Islands. The weather fine. 5 PM Band practice until 6.30 PM. Clean Instruments.
6th. Sunday
Captain Rounds, Divisions Church. Arrived at Narru Island at 2 PM and anchored. The Captain went ashore in the Gally.
7th.
Divisions Church. Physical Drill. General work during the fore noon. At 1.15 P. Mustered by the Open list for the Referendem which lasted until 3 PM. The Butcher then killed 3 Pigs. At 5 PM the Paymaster bought 6 more. The R.C. Missionary has been here over 20 Years. Got ready for Coaling, the SS. "Kanna" arrived about 5 PM. 8 PM Band Practice on the Well Deck. Our Scupper's have run red with Blood, though it was only Pig's Blood, it is better than Some of the German's Blood. Well roll on Sydney.
8th.
Started Coaling ship at day break from SS "Kanna" and employed all the niggers who came onboard sightseeing and they seemed to like it very much, finished at 4.30 PM, 850 Tons. Left Nassutie at 5.45 PM for Tarama at 10 Knots. Pipe Down.