Item 03: Gordon Macrae diary, 20 January 1917-18 April 1918 - Page 22

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[Page 22]

March 1917
Friday 9th
Received letter from Meg – answered same also wrote a note home. A sandstorm came up at night & made things very uncomfortable. Took the horses in for a swim. The water was great.

Saturday 10th
Took some camels into the sea for bathing. Didn't go in myself, it was too windy & cold. The NZ Brigade came out today.

Sunday 11th
Went round the regiments & collected waste feed for the camels. The day was very cold with wind & some rain. Fixed up a desert dugout for the first time for several nights had a warm sleep & didn't get smothered in sand.

Monday 12th
Was orderly for the day. The wind still continues & there was some more rain. One of the Arab drivers who stole all our previous days rations was flogged for it at orderly room. I never saw anyone flogged till I came with the camels, but these naffirs seem to take it as part of the game.

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