Item 01: Gordon Macrae diary, 12 November 1914-4 January 1916 - Page 59

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[Page 59]

March 1915
afternoon.

Friday March 5th
Same as yesterday. Alf Outridge came out to the camp at night. He looks very well.

Saturday 6th
Dismounting for action drill Squadron working independently. Did more good bayonet work. No parade in the afternoon. Several of the troop went on leave. Went to the boxing tournament in the Ma-adi Stadium at night. Sports in the afternoon. The 6th did very well. Won the wrestling on horse-back & the balaclava Meleè.

Sunday 7th
Went to C of E Church Parade in the morning. Had leave in the afternoon & went into Cairo. Spent most of the afternoon in the soldier's café & in the Park listening to the Manchester Band. Had tea in town & caught the 10.30pm train bank to camp.

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