Gallipoli Diary
Wednesday Oct 28 -14
Wednesday Oct 28 -14
Fine morning and
calm sea. Land in
sight at daybreak. Should
drop anchor at Albany
about 11 O' clock. Duly
arrived and anchored in outer
harbour (King George's Sound).
Magnificent sight of five
warships and about forty
transports anchored in stream
Boat race in afternoon.
Artillery crew again won
Infantry second.
Was awakened [gap — reason: illegible]during night
by gun being fired from warship
The merchant steamer Essex
had a shot fired over her for
entering harbour against signals.