Item 02: George R. Faulkner war diary, 16 March 1916-5 July 1916 - Page 27

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13/4/16 Thursday

A charming day – eh – About 9 pm last night up comes a sand storm with about 10 drops of rain – I got up twice & drove in pegs & tightened the ropes to keep the tent over us – Had about 2 hours sleep.

I will not try to describe a desert sand storm – but the usual willy Willy's & clouds of dust that generally precede an Australian storm are only a hint in proportion – Blowing all day you can't see more than 50 yards, excepting for necessary fatigue partys, we couldn't do anything – I got a dozen volunteers & went over & got 13 bags of mail so hope to get some. The rest of the day confined to tents, with flaps all weighted down to try & keep the sand & dust out. My eyes are just raw & do not feel too good from Inoculation. The water is condemned & are on ¾ of a pint of tea at meal times only. The Boys