Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 193
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investigate charges made against him of using obscene language and of being drunk. With Major Burgess took summary of evidence, examining many witnesses. Papers forwarded on to General Hobbs.
Sunday 20th February
With General Hobbs attended at office of Major General H.V. Cox, who is to Command the new 4th Division. We discussed details re new Artillery formation, training etc. I assured General Cox that he would receive my best and most loyal service, and also that of Officers and men. Arranged with General Hobbs for leave of all old 3rd F.A. Bde. Officers for next Saturday night to attend a Regimental dinner at the Continental Hotel, Cairo.
Monday 21st February
All new personnel for 4th Div. Artillery came into camp above 3rd Brigade lines, tents having been pitched yesterday. I am treating the whole Division as one camp. Extra officers and N.C.Os. called for from 3rd Brigade for new Division. Colonel Tunbridge reported for duty with 12th Brigade.
Tuesday 22nd February
Unable to yet arrange with 1st D.A. to get extra personnel. Arranged for General Cox to inspect unit tomorrow at 10.30 AM. I shall then formally take over Command. Medical officers reported for new Division. Arranged for materials for mess for officers and Sergeants. Indian Cavalry will soon be moving to new position, so we shall take over their site which is much better than the one we now occupy.
Wednesday 23rd February
Promoted Colonel. Appointed as President of Committee re sale of Anzac Book, with Major Hughes 32rd Battalion and Lieut. Selwes A.F.A.
New Divisional Artillery settling down. Syllabus of Training for Officers and N.C.Os. issued to Brigade Commanders.
I am not quite happy re Col. Tunbridge's appointment to a Brigade. He has never even Commanded a Battery.