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29.1.16
It has been a fairly warm day & the weather very good.
The 2nd Light Horse Brigade & 17th A.S.C. marched out to-day. They are all happy as can be, & glad to be going to something definite, instead of moping about here. Mrs JRC is here to-night & the boys are holding a concert. I am again feeling a little down hearted, as there are no letters for me.
Most of the Sergeants have gone out & I am all alone, so am going to write a few more letters, although I never seem to get an answer.
30.1.16
Attended Church Parade & marched back to Camp. We had only been back (1/2 hour) when we were ordered to "Stand by" fully dressed awaiting orders. This was the order.
"The G.O.C. advises all Unit Commanders that a big Arabic rising is taking place in Cairo & all ranks to stand to their arms & await orders"
They picked a good day for the rising as it is Sunday & therefore there are a lot of men in Cairo unarmed. I do not know as yet how many were killed.
The Infantry Battalions