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[Page 141]
[Pages 64- 159 are diary entries from 22/8/1915 -23/2/1916, probably re-written]
Diary
Enlisted 22/8/15 Sunday 11am.
In Moore Park from 16/9/15 to 28/11/15
Thence to Casula camp Signal School. Left Casula camp on 23/12/15 & straight on final leave until 29/12/15. Leave Sydney for Melbourne on 29/12/15 in 7.25 Express
29/12/15
At 11 am we reported at Moore Park depot & were granted leave until 5 pm. Hop & I went round town & then to Her Majestys Theatre & saw "So long Letty." At 5 pm we were paid up to date & leave given to 6.15 pm. I met Cousin Mabel in camp so went home with her & reported to camp at 6.15 pm. Sergeant Stewart took charge & we took a Kitcheners car to railway station.
On the station met the family Madge & Chloe Browning. There was a special car for the sigs & in our compartment were Hop, Eric, Duncombe, Holmes, Daniels & self. The platform was crowded with friends & confetti was thrown over all of us. Parcels of cakes & other good things were crowded on us. As the train drew out cheers were given & that was the last of Sydney. My first job was to remove the confetti that Chloe