Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 159
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[Page 159]
Wednesday 3rd November
George Halford coming to London for week end. With him I shall see some of the City's Architectural beauties. Went into Westminster Abbey but as a Service was in progress could not examine the building in detail. Will go again with George. Saw St Margarets, Westminster, also the fine large Hall at Westminster, (the roof of which is now undergoing repair) and the House of Commons, where for a short time I listened to a debate. Went to Lady Robinson's residence in the afternoon re gifts to my troops at Gallipoli. At night went with Mr & Mrs A.T. sharp to ANA debate at Palace Hotel, Bloomsbury St. Sang a song for the Company – all Australians. Met Miss Nayler there who seems to be a friend of Mrs Frayers. She said she had been staying at Oriental Hotel, Springwood, when Nell and myself were there some 3 years since.
Thursday 4th November
At Commonwealth Offices. George arrived from Birmingham and came to dinner with me. In afternoon called on Mr Forbes at Muswell Hill. Met his wife and two daughters. He has two sons at the front. My introduction to them given by Sister Kelaher, the nurse in charge of our ward at Alexandria.
Friday 5th November
Went to office of officers Training Corps at Lincoln's Inn with George. (I should have said Inns of Court).
I introduced him to O.C., and got him through all his examinations except Medical, which is set down for tomorrow. Saw effect of recent air raid in this locality, walls being damaged and all windows smashed. Visited S.Pauls with George. Not allowed to inspect thoroughly. Towers etc not now open to public. George lunched with me. Dinner and theatre with Dr and Mrs Paul.
Saturday 6th November
George and self at O.T.C. offices. He was medically examined. Lunched with me. Attended performance of "Elijah" at Albert Hall in afternoon. Saw Colonial Institute, Kensington Museum and other interesting Architectural work in this locality. Alice ill, very heavy cold, also bad cold myself. Mentioned with a number of other Australian Officers in Sir Ian Hamilton's despatches.