Item 01: Gordon Macrae diary, 12 November 1914-4 January 1916 - Page 151
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October 1915
Sunday 10th
There was a fair bit of artillery fire especially about dusk. The Turks scored a win with one of the shells getting 12 of the 7th LH. They put them in at irregular intervals throughout the day. Wrote a letter to Doug.
Monday 11th
We were relieved at 10 oclock. It came on to rain at noon & for an hour things were unpleasant. Was corporal of the tunnel guard at night.
Tuesday 12th
Australian mail today. Recd letters from Nellie Ferguson, Frank also some English papers. Had a busy afternoon so didn't get a chance to answer the letters.
Wednesday 13th
More mail today. The parcel from mother with the socks & chocolate came so am alright for sox now. The artillery were very busy for a couple of hours this afternoon. The weather is very cool now & it is hard to keep warm. Did some washing after dark.
Thursday 14th
Another cool day. Paraded the