An interesting Field day at Miramar against the Otago Battalion. The 7th acted as advanced guard. Got early into the action and being unsupported by the rest of the Battalion was nearly scuppered. However they fought well and defeated the enemy of attaining his main object.
Regiment proceeded by special train to Trentham. Musketry continued.
Church parade in V shed. General leave. Nothing to Chronicle.
Usual cleaning up and washing parades.
Route march to Karori and our first experience of Karori Hills. They are very steep – Company in attack work was carried out.
The Regt. proceeded by special train to Trentham where the day was well spent in musketry.
Marched to Miramar. Short company drills and march back again.
The Regiment went for a march round Oriental Bay. The men of the other ships being mighty glad to stretch their legs.
The company paraded for a short time on the wharf where platoon work was carried out. During the day the other troopships came in. Capt Watson was taken to Hospital and operated on for appendicitis. Case No.2.
Church parade and general leave. A day in Wellington when most of us expected to be at sea and most unwell. However that no doubt is still to come. The other transports still remain in the stream.