Item 01: Frank Hurley war diary, 21 August-28 October 1917 - Page 38
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[Page 38]
under a roof lost night - was quite a welcome change as the past week has been thoroughly damp & unpleasant under canvas. My new Quarters lay about ¾ mile from the picturesque little village of Steenvorde, directly adjacent to the water tower which supplies the town. The construction is of curved iron - known as the mission Hut. A type which is housing many of the staff and administration officers. [Drawing of end of hut is shown.] The length is 25 ft x 15 ft & comprises a dark room, Two living rooms & a workroom.
The plan shows the arrangements. [Drawing of layout of the hut included] The room is lined with matchboard and is as comfortable a little bungalow as I could wish for. I have my own Ford car & driver with the garage at the door step, my other assistants sleep in the