Item 05: Thomas Alexander White diary, 22 November 1918-16 June 1919 - Page 57

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town, & country round Oxford.   Visited Church of St Katherine & Cathedral as well as some college Halls & galleries, the hall & gallery of Christ College being specially fine. Walked along the river & watched two College crews training in rowing.   Returned to London to hospital.

25th Anzac Day
I went into London early to see the Australians march through London. It was a splendid and an inspiring sight - 5000 men representing all arms of AIF - 20 aeroplanes flew over London as the escort & attracted great attention as they performed wonderful feats - looping & rolling in every way. Received 4 letters from Jess & one from Mother.

26th
Very tired & resting in ward - cabled to Jess arriving midwinter.  

27th  Sunday
After two hours' bright sunshine in the morning it snowed heavily all day & night. Stayed in

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