Item 01: W. E. Bendrey diary, 16 May-5 October 1915 - Page 6

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orderly 25th - cleanest tent in lines of (13)
27th Costelloe the 63 year old marvel (permanent instr.) gave us an hour or 2s hurry up
28th Short route march in m'ng extended order drill in afternoon
29th Expect uniforms shortly
30th No uniforms yet. Ordinary routine
31. No pay yet. Rifle instruction. Expect to leave for the front Saty week
June 1 Rifle instruction all day. Paid at night. Big rush on Canteens –
2 Left for Sydney special leave Saw Mill. Good time Camp night of 3rd Left for home on