Item 01: H. V. Berry diary, 14 June 1915-27May 1916 - Page 52

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each morning, unknown to rain to any extent for 5 years; depend on heavy dews for irrigation purposes. Went artillery camp canteen further down canal about ½ mile away to purchase something for breakfast. Tomatoes & oranges fairly cheap & good. More goods to unload from boats; hand carry of about 50 yds over sand. Made acquaintance of some of boys in Artillery camp, all Englishmen, so glad to have us here, as previously all Indian troops have been camped in vicinity.

Thursday 16/12/15
Reveille 7 A.M. Parade 9.30 A.M. 6 mile march through desert, very

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