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April
3: Sgt. Weir died of smallpox. Wagon supplied to convey body to the cemetery, as a hearse could not be obtained, though gun carriages were easily procurable. Funeral a disgrace to those responsible as the grave was only three feet deep & we had to put the body aside whilst we dug the grave again. Human bones were scattered about the cemetery & the whole affair was scandalous.
10: Fire in camp of Lovat Scouts, result of a drunken spree. 50,000 rounds & five machine guns lost in the fire. Whole of the guard placed under close arrest.
15: Action at Girga between 3rd rgt. patrols & party of Bedouins. Fearful weather; 115 in shade at noon.
16: Birthday; received an injection of para typhoid as gift from quack.
25: Cricket match & concert to celebrate the landing. Good dinner & concert, which was attended by notables of the town. Ambulance defeated Hdqrs. in cricket match by 56.