Item 01: Gordon Macrae diary, 12 November 1914-4 January 1916 - Page 129
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[Page 129]
August 1915
only a barricade between us & the Turks
Tuesday 24th
Was taken off observation at 9 am. The weather has turned very windy & looks rainy. Had the rest of the day off & had a good sleep. There is a heavy bombardment going on at Cape Hellas about the most continuous I have yet heard. There was heavy rifle fire in the south at night.
Wednesday 25th
The Regt got a lot of gifts to day & they were very acceptable. Any amount of cigarettes & matches, also pipes, shaving soap, paper & envelopes & a lot of other tinned stuff. Went on guard on then tunnel at night. Did a weary 3 hours & never saw a soul. Yesterday I got letters from the mater & Doles also 2 papers.
Thursday 26th
Enjoyed a good wash & a shave this morning. I was on water