Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 107
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[Page 107]
brother to our Dr Marks had along yarn with me. Mrs Sweetland, King and Rabett called on me. Wounds not feeling too well. Have to get a Skiagraph taken tomorrow. High Commissioner and Lady McMahon visited the Hospital.
Wednesday 12th May
Mr Pengelly called to see me also Mrs Mackworth. Wrote Arthur King, Melbourne. Had an X ray taken of wounds. Discovered lumps of gravel. Put me on the operating table and removed them. Nurse in attendance on the Surgeon Col Downes, proved to be Mrs Rogers, wife of Capt Rogers 8th battery.
Thursday 13th May
The Sultan visited the Hospital this morning, accompanied by Sir John Maxwell, Commanding troops in Egypt. Wounds progressing well.
Friday 14th May
Ali Bey called to see me today, bringing with him a beautiful bunch of flowers. He was greatly concerned to hear of my being wounded.
Saturday 15th May
Mr & Mrs Pengelly called to see me, and invited me to come and spend a week at their home. Mrs Pengelly who was trained as a nurse promised to dress my wounds generally.
Sunday 16th May
After lunch took train to Mena. Mr Pengelly's man met me with his trap and drove me home.
Monday 17th May
Lounged about all day reading. Sang a few songs in the afternoon.
Tuesday 18th May
Received cable from Nell in answer to mine. Again reading all day. Wound in back feeling very sore. I think there is still some foreign substance in the wound.