Item 01: Percival Hurley war diary, 29 September 1915-24 September 1916 - Page 47
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[Page 47]
asking him to transfer me to H.Q. Pay Branch. We go to the Esbekia Gardens & watch the Army Boxing Tournament; where a friend (Warren 5th Fed Ambulance) wins the lightweight
18th Nov:-
Seen by Orderly Officer, who promises me a position in the office when reinforcements arrive A wild night in Cairo. We have some fun pretending to raid an Arabs den & they are nearly frightened to death. We afterwards demanded free cigarettes & garry drive to tram, arriving back late
19th Nov:-
Take up new duties as assistant to Sergeant (Wardmaster) doing his clerical & roll work. Give a little assistance to Red Cross ladies in the morning. Spend evening sitting at street café near Heliopolis watching pictures Late to bed. Writing letters until 12 pm