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April 6 Tuesday 1915Australian mail closed 12 AMMounted parade in morningBayonet practice in eveningCleaning out tentLecture by Cap Proudfoot tonight on "advancing"Col Cox out of camp tonight with Brigadiers.Australian mail in NO letters.
April 7 Wednesday 1915Mounted parade this morningPulled down old tent & erected a new one for Major FullerField Ambulance shifted quarters from behind officers tents to other side of 7th Regiment.Head quarters horses, men & 2nd Reinforcements camped in rear of officers tents (6th)Pay day for Brigade.Stadium opened tonight, Major Fuller treasurer.
April 8 Thursday 1915Mounted parade this morningTrench digging in afternoon under Major Fuller & Liet Proudfoot.Major Charley handed in resignation official trouble.Rumours afloat that Australians have been cut up around Dardanelles (infantry)Received letters from M & Mother dated 28th February
April 9 Friday 1915Trench digging in morning also afternoon
Col Cox out of camp till 6 PM.In Cairo as in all old established cities coffee is (black) served to those who wish hot & in a small cup with little lumps sugar. Glass of fresh water is also placed along side to clean the mouth and throat after drinking. This is a universal beverage.The cigarette & the "nargile" or glass bowl of water with tube & mouthpiece whilst hundreds sit alongside small table playing dominoes.
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