Blake diary, 1917-1919 / Frank Blake - Page 57

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[Page 57]

Monday July 9
Inspection & address given by General Royston. Some 3000 men in Isolation camp Riding exercise in afternoon. Smash of two planes to day. Both Pilots killed
Tuesday July 10
Riding again today. Was thrown & dragged across sand with foot in stirrup. Lucky was not hurt. Concert & sing song in evening. Getting more accustomed to hot weather.
Wednesday July 11
First pay day drew 350 Piastres 1 Piastre = 2½ in English money Usual camp routine
Thursday July 12
Very funny today. Went over to remount & we had to saddle up & ride Mules. Of all the obstinate

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