Item 01: W. E. Bendrey diary, 16 May-5 October 1915 - Page 4

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Diary 1915
1915
Arrived Sy 16.5.15
Went Vic Barracks owing rush of recruits had to return on Monday when succeeded in passing. Left for Liverpool Camp on 18th (Had good time in City between 16th & 18th)

Arrived Camp 18/5/15 Joined Signallers – Applied Transfer to infantry & joined 6/2 on the 19.5.15. Secured all outfit but no uniform – Given rifle on 20/5/15. Struck good tent mates (19 of them) Dry canteen here "good thing too" say the majority of the chaps Plenty of canteens. One can buy almost anything
Harry & I are feeling