Item 01: W. E. Bendrey diary, 16 May-5 October 1915 - Page 30

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Cairo in distance. "Absolutely stony" Sergt paid for our tea "4 piastres" – no drinks. obtained water at fountain Never so stiff before. Cut out donkey ride Cannot stand strain. Returned to camp at 10 pm Tramline runs alongside avenue of trees.
26 Slept like a top. 2¾ hours drill today. We expect leave for front this week. If theres anything doing, the 6th of the 2nd is always called on, but we're always dead last if anything good happens along. Route march tonight 6 pm to 7.45. at 7.15 pm Moon just risen behind clump of gums. Nestling in this clump of our own native trees