Item 01: Gordon Macrae diary, 12 November 1914-4 January 1916 - Page 163
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Novr – Decr 1915
spite of the little sun there was. There was an issue of cardigans & I got a sheep-skin W-coat. 10 Wproof capes were issued to each troop. We also had a rum issue & 2 tobacco issues during the week. No mail of any sort came here. We have been without Australian news for a fortnight. The weather warmed up towards the close of the week the last 3 days being cloudy with no wind or rain. We had rum every morning, but only ¼ & ½ issues of water. We are also getting Maconochie's rations which are making things better also some cheese. Bread & fresh meat is seldom on issue. On our flank things have been quiet. Only the usual bombing & artillery duels. The cold weather has played up with a lot of the men & several have been sent away with Reumatics There was a big movement on the left flank I heard the line was extended & that there