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December 31st, 1914: In convoy

31/12/1914

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Last day of the year and incidentally our last day in Australia for a time. Left at 8.30am. Submarine AE2 only convoy 18 ships in fleet a fine sight.
J. A. Graham
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December 26th, 1914: Albany

26/12/1914

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Arrived in Albany but were not allowed to land. King Georges Sound very beautiful.
J. A. Graham
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December 25th, 1914: Christmas at sea

25/12/1914

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Xmas day at sea. Keeping well.
J. A. Graham
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December 24th, 1914: Xmas Eve

24/12/1914

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Xmas Eve spent in Great Australian Bight.
J. A. Graham
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Troopship Persic A34
Image source: http://www.adoptadigger.org/gallery/troopships/troopships/a34-persic1-357#joomimg

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December 21st, 1914: Departure

22/12/1914

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Left Sydney under sealed orders. Enjoying myself so far, fair meals, no sickness. Horse also well.
J. A. Graham
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Nominal Roll
Image source: http://static.awm.gov.au/images/collection/items/ACCNUM_LARGE/RCDIG1066984%5CRCDIG1066984--92-.JPG



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December 2oth 1914: On troopship

20/12/1914

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Boarded troopship (a 34) Persie after marching from Liverpool day before, staying the night at Homebush. Nobody knew of our departure. We stole away like thieves in the night.
J. A. Graham
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Image source: http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/PB0843/
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    Jack Graham, ANZAC soldier, kept a diary from 1914-1918.  Here it is, blogged 100 years later to the day....


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