Port Melbourne
Wednesday October 21 1914
Am still in calm weather it is
most remarkable. We were told we would
get a rough time of it in the Bight but so far we havent struck it of course
there is plenty of time for that we are hardly in the Bight yet. Had a muster up today and told off in boat
parties in case the ship went down or had to be abanded, we were instructed how
to get the life boats down and what to do. Just now heard we may call into Adelaide but you never
know.
The A3 Orvieto preparing to pull away from Port Melbourne Pier,
21st October 1914, in pursuit of the other First Contingent vessels.
[Courtesy of National Archives of Australia]
Wednesday 21st October
Battery Horse taken very ill during last night. Vet
called at midnight and managed to save him. Marching order Parade at 8.30 AM
and general inspection. Afterwards boat stations were explained to all units
allotments made and practised.
Units at drill morning and afternoon. Gun drill,
laying and signalling. Completed syllabus of N.C.Os training for use of all
Batteries of Brigade on the homeward journey. Preparing summary of evidence for
mock Court Martial on Lieut Jenkinson, he having been charged with conduct
unbefitting an Officer and a Gentleman. "Shropshire" gradually
falling behind.
Beautiful weather. water showing
not a ripple. Plenty of porpoises following ship, and we saw one whale
spouting. Sick horse improved during day. Effective use made of sandbath.
Battery exercised 59 horses. General arrangements completed for exercising each
horse every day.
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