Friday October 30 1914
We came in close to the pier
today and you can see the whole of Albany
from here. It is a small place but a
very nice and picturesque place. Some
chaps who were ashore to get some sand got into the town and they say it is as
nice a place as you would wish to see.
We shipped a lot of cases of apples and they are the best I ever tasted. I think it is because they are fresh.
First Convoy transports coaling and watering in the
inner harbour, with HMS
Minotaur and HMAS
Melbourne opposite the pier, 30th October 1914 - one
of these vessels may likely be the A22 Rangatira.
[Courtesy of Australian War Memorial - G01543]
Friday 30th October
Ordered Drill Order parade preparatory to moving
into Harbour. Left anchorage about 10.30. On passing "Orvieto" troops
were formed up on deck. Guard presented Arms and Trumpets sounded general
Salute. Our flag was dipped to the "Orvieto" but she did not respond.
On passing H.M.S. "Minatour" we repeated the salute and it was
immediately acknowledged. After lunch four boat crews went over to a near beach
for sand, returning about 4 PM with about 4 tons.
Mr Jopp and Duntroon Subaltern left in ships boat
for "Orvieto". Mr Jopp returned to ship at 12.45. During the
afternoon I paid a call on the Captain of the "Minatour". The 1st
gunnery Lieutenant showed us over the ship. She carries ten 4".7 and four
9".2, the latter in pairs, fore and aft. Also several 12 prs. She has just
completed 19000 knots since war was declared and is now being repainted.
We learned we are expected to leave on Sunday for
our homeward journey via Colombo. I watched with interest sounding of
"Retreat" on warship. Went over to Albany township at 4.15 PM and
scored about 20 bags of green fodder. Our horses will much appreciate this
alteration in menu, though up to date they appear very fit indeed.
Doing one reading tonight – getting ready for
lectures on the way home.
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