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gone to a newly formed train. The 5th Division are going to the Somme to take their share of the "Big Push" & there are also rumours to the effect that the 3rd Division have now declared war & will be coming from England to go there also.
Severe shelling took place on this front today & lasted all night long. Which means that there has been another raid on the German trenches. These raids are kept up & prove to be very demoralizing, as they keep the German casualties up & also bring back useful information of the disposition & strength of enemy forces.
The 1st Division moved out from here today have entrained at Boschepe for an unknown destination. The move blocked all roads & made our columns late.
General Plumer reviewed the 4th Brigade today & they looked very well marching along the road with fixed bayonets, although their ranks are sadly depleted, since coming from the Somme.
13.10.16 Friday
A highly successful raid was carried out on the German trenches last night & as a result 420 unwounded prisoners were passed back this morning. It was a daring raid & carried out with great dash & daring by Australian troops. After a very fierce artillery