Item 03: Thomas Alexander White diary, 18 May-13 November 1917 - Page 10

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men of 13th. & others I knew, including Easterbrook whom Jess & I met with his wife at Kiama. I visited Uncle of Lord this evening as he was not at home this morning. Raining.Wrote Jess & Ina.

Entry 3rd June 1917 Sunday.

Since arriving back in camp there is nothing exceptional to report. I have got a good debating society going in the camp and we have had two good debates on "The White Australia Policy should be changed after the War". "State Governments in Australia should be abolished." the former was defeated by about 300 to 20, the latter was carried by 50 to 30. We have full field days every Friday now - out all days with full packs up. I have been with Musketry Party for 5 days. It is very monotonous work after the first day.

I was appointed Battalion Bombing Officer about a fortnight ago but have had