Item 01: Arthur Newling diary, 7 April-24 September 1917 - Page 68

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<p>[Page 68]</p><p>Sunday, 7 July 1917<br />We now occupy the tail of the right line instead of as heretofore the head of the left line. We are making good speed stated to be about 13 knots. Weather fine &amp; cool. Did some photo printing in afternoon &amp; wrote to Reg Stone. Sickness is still bad about 30 of our chaps in or just out of hospital.</p><p>Monday, 9 July 1917<br />Last night the cruiser fired 3 shots across the bows of a steamer near us and compelled her to alter her course. Today the weather has been beautiful, towards evening freshening up with the sea rising.</p>

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