Blake diary, 1917-1919 / Frank Blake - Page 286

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have been with the Anzac division. The Division has been in some tough corners in its time and has always acquitted itself well. In my time we have trekked from Rafa to Amman on several occasions.
My opinion of Palestine is that it is a much overrated country. Certainly some of it is very fertile and would give good results but water seems to be the trouble in many parts. The Light Horse in Palestine have had a lot to contend. When out of the line we have had no opportunity for visiting. At the best it meant a trip to Cairo or Alexandria where practically

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