Item 02: W. E. Bendrey diary, 6 October 1915-19 June 1916 - Page 146
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June 17 Transport next Tuesday although I believe one eyed men are now put on Transport duties. Am back in the old ward & feeling good.
18 Jolly good long sleep last night thank you. Had the clothes hoisted off me this mng & a couple of the boys had a pillow fite Going on Tuesday alright & the Doc says I may not get my eye until I reach Australia. Sort of impromptu Concert & dance in the Hall this afternoon & we had rather a good audience too including several girls & a couple of Frenchmen who appeared to be enjoying themselves no end. There was a good pianist on the job too. Am writing this by the side of a shady hedge far from the madding crowd – So far. An Aust from the "Warspite" gave an interesting a/c of the Jutland fight. [in margin] Sunday
19 Drawing kit at 1.30 today & leaving here tomorrow. The long wavy grass is like a carpet underfoot & a myriad