Item 01: Gordon Macrae diary, 12 November 1914-4 January 1916 - Page 139
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[Page 139]
September 1915
away wounded a month ago, came back today looking very fit. He reported having a good time at Malta & Alexandria. There was a lively bombardment on the left for about ½ an hour in the afternoon. There was heavy rifle fire on our left about midnight.
Saturday 11th
Things are very quiet today. There is a mail on the beach, but they won't let anyone down to get it. It is over a fortnight since we had any. The mail came in the afternoon. Received only one letter from Frank. Things were very quiet all day. There was a little rain early in the morning. The night are getting quiet cool.
Sunday 12th
There was a heavy bombardment in the south consisting mostly of naval guns. The firing was continuous for several hours. Major Genl Legge & Staff inspected the trenches