Port Melbourne
Wednesday September 30 1914
Had a very busy day of it today. Took our horses ashore and had a treat too. We are allowed on the pier till 9 p.m. at
night. There is a guard on the end of
the pier and they won’t let anyone off except those on duty. It is said we will get leave after tomorrow to
go into town. We tied our horses onto
the railway lines. It is cold and blowing
a treat.
Horses tethered along the Railway Pier, Port Melbourne - date unknown.
[Courtesy of Australian War Memorial - PB1286]
Wednesday 30th September
General cleaning parade during morning. O.C. Troops
inspection at 9 AM. General Bridges (accompanied by Colonel White) and Col
Hobbs inspected ship at 10.30 AM. General Bridges expressed his entire
satisfaction with the ship. General given "General Salute" on
arrival. He gave permission to place horses on ground adjoining wharf. Men to
sleep and mess on Board.
Inspected site for Horse lines, arranged to borrow
timber from Wharf Contractor and with plumber for water service. Mr Jopp
reported to Head Quarters re Ordnance Supplies; Veterinary Officer also
reported to Head Quarters. Artillery horses disembarked. Infantry details and
Brigade Head Quarters remaining on board till morning. Colonel Tunbridge
instructed D.A. Column Section to move to Broadmeadows Camp. Col Sutton and
F.A. details to show grounds.
Adjutant reported satisfactorily re replacement of
Ordnance shortages.
Wrote Nell addressed to Gordon. Promised to write
boys later.
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