Item 02: Sydney B. Young war diary, 24 July-14 October 1916 - Page 14

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[Page 14]

We passed the headquarters of the Flying Corps, and saw a remarkable display of aeronautics. Planes were landing and ascending constantly and at no time there were less than 8 in the air.

4th Food since we have been in England has been good but not enough. Only half the amount of rations allowed by the Australian Government is issued by the Imperial Government.

This is augmented by the sum of 5½d per day per man allowed on the canteen fund and the sale of bones & refuse.

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