24th January 1915

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AT 2AM we pass through the strait into the Red Sea. Hugging the coast of Africa all along, caravans can be seen drawn by mules down the steep mountain tracks. Another burial today, making the 10.th

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The ship's company gathered on deck for a burial at sea on board the battle cruiser HMAS Australia

Reference: Australian War Memorial

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