The Road to Chunuk Bair » Hobart

Friday 23rd October 1914

lynley — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:00:32 +0000

We remained at Hobart until midday and then pulled out into the stream. We were out at sea at dark and once more well on our way to Europe as we thought.

Thursday 22nd October 1914

lynley — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:00:40 +0000

In the morning we had a route march of all the troops off the ships that came in. It was frightfully hot although one enjoyed immensely being off the ship and stretching ones legs. The country round Hobart is very picturesque and pretty and the inhabitants were more than hospitable. They treated the men to drinks and food wherever we happened to stop. We spent the night at the wharf but no leave was granted. Several men however broke ship but were dealt with severely.

Wednesday 21st October 1914

lynley — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:00:10 +0000

We reached Hobart about midday after a very fine passage up the estuary or Harbour. The climate has been getting steadily warmer and we found the Tasmanian heat much above New Zealand Temperatures. No leave was granted that afternoon.

Tuesday 20th October 1914

lynley — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:00:08 +0000

Another calm day. Usual routine. We are due at Hobart tomorrow.