Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 163
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At War Office and Admiralty – the latter re Charley's proposed transfer to H.M.A.S. Australia. At dinner with Miss Cowlishaw and her friends at Inverness Terrace. Went to theatre with them afterwards.
Thursday 25TH November
A thorough inspection of Westminster Abbey, particularly Henry VII chapel. At Admiralty and Commonwealth Offices.
Friday 26th November
Spent the day with Lt Olding at Hampton Court. Secured cutting of famous Black Hamburgh Vine. Bitterly cold day. Called on General Walker at Park Lane Hospital. Took Miss Cowlishaw and Alice to theatre.
Saturday 27th November
At Admiralty. Informed Charley's transfer to "Australia" has been approved. Received orders to report at Southampton on Monday for journey to France, but later received cable from Gallipoli, through Col Buckley ordering me to return to Gallipoli if fit. French trip is in consequence cancelled, much to my regret.
Sunday 28th November
Packing during morning. Letter writing in evening. In afternoon took Miss Cowlishaw to Wandsworth Hospital and introduced all 3rd Brigade men to her. She has promised to look after them. Alice away for week end with her banker and his wife (Mr & Mrs Scott). She returned tonight. Charley gazetted to HMAS Australia.
Monday 29th November
Busy morning buying a few articles I acquired. Said "Goodbye" to Col Buckley – Arranged for a dozen photos to be sent to various addresses. Gave Alice and Miss Cowlishaw one each. Left London (waterloo) at 2.10, arrived Weymouth 6.30 PM. Car waiting for me. Lt Olding with me. In view of crowded state of camp, Commandant asked me to stay at Royal Hotel. Annoyed to find Transport not yet available. Shall try tomorrow to get over to France if only for one week.
Wrote to Army & Navy also United Service Clubs. Bitterly cold wet night. Weymouth pitch dark.