could see, there was nothing on the island. Anyway, as we were certain to be there for some considerable time, we first of all, fixed our camp and made it ready for a protracted stay.
Then we took stock of our grub which consisted of a few dried beans, a little rice, a small quantity of dessicated [desiccated] potatoes (dried potatoes), half a tin of lard and a few other odds and ends. Luckily we had plenty of tea, sugar and tinned milk, enough for nearly a month. Strict rationing was necessary and, as our Cook was inclined to be wasteful, I was appointed to that position at a salary increase of $1.00 (4/-) a day (which I never received)
Naturally, the first thing I did was to take my
