Item 02: Gordon Macrae diary, 9 January 1916-20 January 1917 - Page 17

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February 1916
We put in the afternoon checking equipment & allotted the horses & fixed up permanent sections.

Tuesday 22nd We had more squadron & troop drill in the morning also practice in picketing horses. We received marching orders for Thursday. The Brigade is going to Serapeum on the Canal. I went into Cairo at night with Stan Rogan & we had tea with Harry Newing & a yarn later with the Indian major. Caught the 9.30 train back. We were medically examined & also paid. I drew £3

Wednesday 23rd A full marching order parade was held in the morning for the purpose of checking equipment. All shortages were made up. In the afternoon we packed our kit bags & generally had an easy time. Went into Cairo after tea. The best part of the 6th Regt were in. Met Sgt Young & 3 of the 3rd Battery artillery & we spent the evening together. Booked tickets at the Karsaal Music Hall. The show was very good for Cairo, all the