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was buried here by the Turks, the grave being marked with a huge wooden cross. Fearful night & wet to the skin.
5: Left Anders 8 a.m., reaching Abd at noon, being inspected by General Chaytor whist on the March. Rode on to Hod Sawarka, Bir [indecipherable], where we built a magnificent "home" – Mansion of Aching Hearts. Good camp & plenty of water.
9: Taubes bombed Div. hdqrs. killing 5 Tommies, 8 nigers & 30 camels, also wounding nine.
12: Owing to our camps becoming "chatty", all men had a hot bath at Abd & clothing fumigated. Moved our homes to the hills.
24: Left Sawarka 7 a.m. reaching Bir Arnusi (25) 6 pm. This hod was occupied by Turks three days ago till driven out by N.Z. mounteds
27: Taubes bombing again, few casualties. Rumour of attack on El Arish. Red cross issue of comforts & regiments received a good supply from War Chest & Aust comforts fund.