Item 03: Gordon Macrae diary, 20 January 1917-18 April 1918 - Page 31

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[Page 31]

April 1917
Wednesday 11th
The Brigade got back into camp at 3 pm & we soon got the dust off us by a plunge into the sea. Sharks have been seen & police patrol the beach Got news of a big British success in France. An Australian mail also arrived I got 3 letters dated 25th Febry. Posted letters to Doug & Roy

Thursday 12th
We got a lecture on the use of gas helmets & it was very interesting We will have to get a fair bit of drills to make us quick at using them A Turkish aeroplane dropped a few bombs near the aerodrome, but came under heavy shell fire & nearly got hit They are getting a great respect for our anti guns & fly at a great height. Heard that the Scotties captured a Turkish outpost & some machine guns also that a German spy had been captured in our lines dressed as an Australian officer. He was inspecting gun positions. Our Brigade brought in 2 Turks & 2 Bedouins today A watch from home arrived by packet registered post.

Friday 13th
Our guns were more active today. There was plenty of aerial activity

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