Great Australian Bight
Friday October 23 1914 - S.S. Rangatiara A22
Still on the deep sea and only
one ship in sight, she is that far off that one can hardly see here. It was a bit rough last night, but it is calm
again now, all the better for the horses, when it is very rough you cant
exercise them. I have been exercising
horses this morning and the one I was leading at first wouldnt come out of the
stalls and then it jumped right out on my ankle and toes; it didnt hurt only a
numbing it is now swelling and getting a bit stiff. We had fish for dinner, stewed rice, Roast
meat, Potatoes etc. we are doing fairly well.
Members of the 3rd Brigade Ammunition Column onbard the A22 Rangatira.
[Courtesy of Australian War Memorial]
Friday 23rd October
Blanket Parade at 8.30. Sick horse practically
normal. Arranged to have five windsails fitted to various vents leading to
horse decks. Very great improvement in condition of air in consequence. System
of exercising horses working admirably. Still a few animals difficult to
handle. Battery at gun drill and Laying. B.A. con battery drill per medium of
black board. Artificers took an 18 pr gun to pieces, thoroughly cleaned same
and reassembled.
Instruction given to gunners while so doing.
Arranged with Chief Engineer to supply ashes for
use in Horse Stalls.
Syllabus for training of officers on the journey
home completed.
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