Item 01: Gordon Macrae diary, 12 November 1914-4 January 1916 - Page 120
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in the afternoon & rowed out to HMS Talbot We got a good supply of stuff there.
Wednesday 4th
Did nothing all day but sleep, read & smoke. There seems to be a lot of preparations going on for a big move.
Thursday 5th
Had a washing day. First time Ive had a chance to do some in fresh water since we left Maadi. Got ready for guard in the afternoon & at 6 pm 12 of us relieved the Border Regt Guard. Was on 2nd shift & No 2 post. It seemed quite strange marching a beat again & I didn't go too much on it.
Friday 6th
Came off guard at 6 pm. There was a big bombardment in the afternoon & at dusk it was a splendid sight to see all the guns firing at Anzac. There was a big advance & it is believed a large body of troops were landed successfully