Item 01: Gordon Macrae diary, 12 November 1914-4 January 1916 - Page 122

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[Page 122]

It look rainy in the morning but cleared up later. We could get practically no news of the fighting but heard that the Australians had done well & that casualties on both sides were heavy.

Tuesday 10th [Aug]
Had an easy day. Went round the harbour in the motor launch & saw several transports loaded with freshly arrived soldiers & saw the hospital ships transferring wounded to others.

Wednesday 11th
Did absolutely nothing but rest. We enjoyed a splendid swim in the bay in the afternoon. There was a big gun bombardment at night & early in the morning. We heard the French had captured 2 trenches.

Thursday 12th
Went out early in the morning with Robins to K Beach where we got a Greek boat & went round

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