Item 01: W. E. Bendrey diary, 16 May-5 October 1915 - Page 8

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or no drill. Our parade ground – the boat deck being rather rocky & unprotected Digg La Touche 1st Lieut fined half the Company for being late on early parade (fine 2/6 each) He's great on shaving too & lectures us frequently on Sexual intercourse & the evils attendant thereto. therewith. Cairo he mentioned as an example of the worst kind –

22 Sighted land on the Starboard side. One high mountain stands out distinctly through the haze. Just washed Towel & Sox. Sore throat & giddiness. Had throat painted & took some medicine (Orient liner Port side)