Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 155
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reported myself. Saw Col Flashman and Dr Waugh from Parramatta. Very poor offices. Col Buckley very kind indeed. Went to Army & navy stores to get Sam Browne belt, but could not get attention. Dr Sloper treated us to a motor run around the city and lunch at the "Trocadero". Returned to Hospital at 3PM feeling very tired. Men had a concert in patients recreation Hall at 4.30 PM. Programme contributed by outside people and was particularly good, especially the items of two Comedians. Wrote Charley and John, also cabled Nell.
Sunday 17th October
Stayed in all day. In afternoon walked around Hospital grounds. In the morning wrote Nell, Alvord and Chris. This Hospital was originally a school, but since the wear broke out has been converted into a Hospital and many temporary wards erected, in all capable of accommodating 1500 patients. Lt Olding came in last night, suffering from excema. He tells me Callaghan has won his D.S.O. More power to him.
Monday 18th October
Examined by Medical officer. I am to go before a Board tomorrow to determine how long I am to remain in England. The Colonel told me he expected they would give me a month with instructions to report and be re examined at end of that period. Had a letter from John Halford this morning – Smart reply to mine sent on Saturday afternoon. John called to see me at 4PM. Stayed to dinner. Had a long yarn about things in general. Arranged to see him tomorrow.
Tuesday 19th October
Went before Medical Board. The old Colonel wanted to give me 6 months in England, but I persuaded him to allow me 1 month in which to recuperate and to report at end of that period. Major Vernon sentenced to six weeks.
Saw Lt Hodgson. 2nd Brigade. Leg still very bad. While with him Mrs Hobbs and daughter with Lt new March called. NewMarch much improved. Apparently very happy in Miss Hobbs company. Met John in town at 11.30. went round for Sam Browne belt. Had great difficulty in getting it. Lunched with John at Regent Palace Hotel. He left for Bradford at 4 PM and I returned to Hospital.