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We sailed from Alexandria for Marseilles. We had an uneventful trip across, although only the Ships Officers knew that a Submarine was within 6 miles of us at one stage of our voyage. We arrived at Marseilles on Saturday[sic] evening 15th April.
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The Battalion entrained at Moascar at 2345 in cattle & open trucks en route for Alexandria.
Lt Treadwell & 1 man to Battn. H.Qrs. 14 men to 2nd N.Z.T.B. 2 men posted to Coy. also Lt Turnbull attached. 2 men to Hosp. leaving strength at 5 Officers 166 O.Rs.
Routine work (Mobilisation Parade). Lt Jardine posted to Coy also 12 men. 11/1769 Pte Nash retd from hospital.
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Routine work 10/3521 Pte Coombes J.A. retd from Hospital.
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Routine Work.
2 men were posted to the Coy and 24/271 Pte Russell E. rejoined. 10/3671 Pte McGrath C.J. to hospital.
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The Battn. was inoculated with T.A.B/1 and the dose was felt solidly by all Ranks.
11/2239 Pte Taylor E. rejoined.
24/1764 “ Newton F.J. to Stretcher Bearer 10/346 Pte France to No 2 F. Ambulance.
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The N.Z. Division was inspected by Gen. Sir. Arch. Murray & The Prince of Wales. Lt Gilbert & 10/3724 Pte Rockhill were transferred to 2nd Training Battn. 10/3793 Pte Wooding F.C. transferred to N.Z.F. Ambulance.
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Church Parade.
10/2692 Pte McLaughlan to hospital.
[2nd April 1916 Leap Year adjustment]
Routine work. 11 men were sent to hospital and 1 man was posted to the company leaving our strength at 5 officers and 169 men.
[1st April 1916 Leap Year adjustment]
Routine work.