Item 01: H. E. Gissing diary, 13 December 1914-17 December 1915 - Page 103
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Last few days very busy. Weather turning cooler a welcome change. Received help yesterday a young new Zealander, a dispenser, turning up much to my gratification. Concerts 3 times a week are now the order, a piano having arrived from Australia. Am now by myself the dentist being in Hospital with the usual fever, temperature etc. The Doctors are of the opinion that only inoculation saves us from serious complications with these attacks. One night we had a heavy storm of rain but there was practically no damage done bar a few broken guys. Camp now better managed & worked, we having 120 extra men Infantry, light duty men, who have cleaned up & formed pathways etc. Latrine accommodated has also been much improved but very late in the day, we having been here now 5 months almost. Managed to get a swim yesterday & came out tired plainly showing the effect of no swim for a fortnight.
3rd Sept. Friday. Still going steadily along slightly better time owing to my new assistant.
Saturday 4th. Took the day off, obtained a pass, & with a sergeant friend went by the ferry to Turks Head to pay a visit to the various hospitals there. No. 3. general No. 2. Stationary & 2 Canadian hospitals.