Item 01: Gordon Macrae diary, 12 November 1914-4 January 1916 - Page 119
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August 1915
Sunday 1st August
Turned out again at 6 am after a good nights rest & at 6.30 went for a swim. There was a fresh sea on & it was a treat. Came back & had breakfast. After breakfast got cleaned & shaved & attended church parade, at which Sir Ian Hamilton & his staff were present. He is a slightly built man & looks a fair age. He inspected us afterwards & seemed much pleased with our appearance. Said we looked very well after 3 months active service.
Monday 2nd August
Had an easy day. Went out on the motor launch in the afternoon & got some luxuries in the shape of chocolate fruit etc. Was on fatigue at night unloading boxes.
Tuesday 3rd
Went over & inspected the aviation depot & had the parts of an aeroplane detailed. The mechanics were very decent. We borrowed the pontoon