Item 01: Henry Frederick Wallace Tucker diary, 14 September 1914-31 December 1915 - Page 66

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[Page 66]

April 10 Saturday 1915
Cleaning up harness saddles & equippments in morning
Half holiday in afternoon except A Squadron who had to relay their horse lines & alter position of tents.

Col Cox out of camp tonight in Brigade car.
Buckjumping exhibition 3. 30 PM all men up to date have been thrown including men from 1st Brigade also 5th 6th & 7th 17 of the best riders.
Lieu. O'Brien received word that he has been promoted to rank of Captain as from 11th Feb. 1915

April 11 Sunday 1915
Church parade this morning all officers in camp are compelled to attend, with men
Rode into Cairo with Haigh returned 5. 30 PM, very nice ride.
Major White went to Port Said today to meet friends enroute to England.

April 12 Monday 1915
Regiment mounted Parade in morning
Rifle shooting afternoon for officers, men drilling
Sword sent to be sharpened No 501 for Major Fuller.
Returned without sharpened.
Australian mail closed 4 PM posted letter for Major Fuller also to M - & Harry, post cards
Col Cox out of camp
4/- for horse feed
Major Fuller Field Officer in place of Major White.

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