Item 01: Fred Harold Tomlins war diary, 21 August 1914 - 20 March 1915 - Page 76
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[Page 76]
Dec 11
4 per day, so we cannot afford to buy too many luxuries
Fri 11th
Put in a rough time last night with cramps in the stomach; have also had diarrochea since we arrived in camp. the pain in chest disappeared & I feel a good deal better this morning. all the Squadron signallers went out & formed station & had station practise this morning
natives are always handy to buy tomatoes oranges, etc off; We have been having a bit of trouble with the horses, as they took an objection to living amongst camels but are getting used to the idea of it now & do not take much notice of them. all the fooder, sleepers etc are moved about by camels & the lads that are on fatigue duty often have the opportunity of having a ride on them. I have not felt warm since we arrived here, the