Item 01: Gordon Macrae diary, 12 November 1914-4 January 1916 - Page 104
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June 1915
Dorrigo Gazettes of 24th April & 1st May. Had a long yarn with the boys & a couple of feeds with them. Went down for a swim after tea & it was a treat in. Got letters from Roy & Kate & one from Jno Scarvell.
Tuesday 22nd
Very warm day. At 10.30am 40 of our Squadron went out trench digging. We put in 4 hrs work & it was pretty hot. We lost a lot of perspiration. The Turks were pretty busy with their guns again & it is said that the "Humber" silenced one.
Wednesday 23rd
More trench digging. In the afternoon all B Squadron shifted over to where the 5th are. I had a great swim. The water is only about 50 yds from our dug-outs.
Thursday 24th
We put in a good solid day with the pick & shovel & fixed up a good camping place for ourselves. The day was