Item 01: Charles Monaghan diary, 1916 - Page 57

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[Page 57]

14 February 1916
Monday

A day of surprises & unfortunate happenings.
Strike by soldiers at Casula & Liverpool for shorter hours of drill.
Procession from Casula after breakfast to Liverpool. Broke up hotels & cleared out the drink.
Lighthorsemen came out after dinner. Grave position & [indecipherable] disgrace to the Army.
Thousands go to Sydeny & play havoc there.
Tony, Bob & self into Liverpool to view damage. Meet Bob Abernethy. Concert at Methodist Tent. Hotels wrecked & refreshment [indecipherable]

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