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must be for some special purpose.
Had a squd of men out drilling part of the day. They take things very quietly here.
Friday
10/3/16
Quite cool all day – Revalie at 6 am get on Parade at 6.30. Have a bit of a march till 7.30. Often go across to the ostrich Farms quite close to the Camp. Have had a Fatigue Party all day.
Great Sensation in Cairo yesterday. An Australian was observed saluting an Officer. Another 17 A.M.C. men came in at 3 am from S. Australia. This is my opinion of Australians – They are seen & heard at every corner of Cairo – in fact Australians predominate in the life here today – They take up all the footpath & most of the road. They smile at & make love to most women – always courteous to aged. The Donkeys & camels will never forget the Australian invasion, for they poke them with their canes &