Item 01: Fred Harold Tomlins war diary, 21 August 1914 - 20 March 1915 - Page 52

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[Page 52]

Nov 28

of the tug-a-war is being pulled off to-day. I put in an hour washing this afternoon; some excitement was caused to-day at dinner time when we were told that the Light Horse is be go into camp at Cairo to finish our training & are then going straight to the front. I am rather pleased myself as I do not altogether relish the idea of striking England before warm weather commences; The boxing championship commences on Monday. I have entered for it

Sun 29th
A strong wind sprang up some time last night & made us draw blankets. after Church parade we had to go down no 6 hold & bring our saddles up on board & clean them ready for when we land. I put in till 12 oclock on mine & then had to

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