Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 151
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general Hobbs came to see me during this period just prior to his return to Gallipoli. I can barely remember his visit.
Sent cable to Nell on 2nd and 9th September telling of my condition. On 12th September I received a cable from Nell, also letters from Charley, Nell and Alvord; also on 2nd received letter from Nell.
On 13th wrote Alvord re exam results, and John Halford re Charley's fees. On 14th wrote Mr Forrest to send boots, breeches, etc from Gallipoli. On 17th Major Lynch came to see me. On 18th received handbooks of guns from Col Buckley London, and acknowledged same on 20th. On 20th wrote Nell, Charley on 21st and Gen Hobbs on 22nd telling of my condition. On 23rd received letters from Nell, Chris, Alvord and parents. On 24th replied to them all. Received letter from Miss Cowlishaw on 25th and replied on 26th. On 28th received letter from Alvord and A.T.Sharp, replying next day. Mrs Christian called but I did not see her. She left me some flowers and papers. Was able to get up and later get to Bath room and Lavatory. Received letter from charley on 30th inst and replied. On 1st October went to pay office in Major Lynch's car. Feeling very tired but improving. Capt McLennan and McIndoe, Lt Urquhart and Major Lynch called to see me also my man Bligh who has been ill in Cairo Hospital but is now convalescent. Ward suddenly informed by Doctor that we had to embark on "Andania" for England on Monday October 4th. Reached boat at 10.30 AM on that day for motor ambulance and left Alexandria at 5.45PM. Thus closes my enteric Chapter. I don't want another.
Tuesday 5th October
Very beautiful day. Found Major Vernon on Board he being the only officer I knew, excepting patients who had been in Hospital with me. There are 18 sisters on board under the charge of a matron, to attend the cot cases. There are 125 officers on board, five of whom are Australian, and about 1000 men. Ships course a zigzag one to avoid submarines. This ship was attacked on her last run from Mudros to Alexandria. Variation 10'. Each run being about 2 miles. Ship a very fine one of about 14000 tons, usually sailing between Canada and England. Ship in darkness at night, all Ports screened and all deck lights extinguished. Strict regulations regarding Sisters. They have their own reserved table for meals and are not allowed on deck after dinner. They also had a part of the deck allotted to them during daytime. Preliminary allotment of all passengers to boats.