Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 239
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Forwarded names of 10 NCOs and men recommended for Commissions. These are I understand to go to 3rd Division.
Capt. Forrest attending Conference at 2nd Army HQrs re ammunitions. Lecture to B.Cs. and Brigade Commanders in our mess on points brought to notice during recent operations. Discussed with O.Cs., matter of promotions to 1st Lieut. Received my copy of Anzac book from London. Heavy Artillery fire north and south during night.
Wednesday 26th July
Brigade Major spent the day in reconnoitring positions for our Brigades. I visited several of our wagon lines. Brigade Major lectured in the evening. Informed by Gen. Powell G.O.C.R.A. 2nd Anzac of proposals re going into line.
Thursday 27th July
Received word from 2nd Anzac that though 4th Div Arty would take over Centre Section of this area, we would not be supporting New Zealand Infantry, but would be attached to 18th Div recently engaged on the Somme, who would be taking over Centre section. This is much more satisfactory from our point of view. We are to have four groups, so that each Brigade Commander will gain experience, also Brigade Staffs.
I presume the new G.O.C. will take over the billets I now occupy, so have arranged to move into others. Brigade Major out on reconnaissance. Gen McCay wrote me, asking for statement from Col Waite re Col Pope, who is accused of being drunk during recent operations. Corps Ordnance Depot opened in our area, to whom we will apply direct for equipment.
Asked to nominate an officer to go to the Somme to inspect gun positions. I propose sending Col. King.
Friday 28th July
Sent off 15 men under an officer as reinforcements to 4th Div. T. Mortars (Medium) Batteries. Brigade Commanders reconnoitring their areas. Gen. Powell called during afternoon. Informed me the arrangements made for 4th Aus Div Arty to cover 18th Division has been cancelled. They are now to bring in their own Artillery and we are to move to Training Area, a little West of St. Omer. How soon this will eventuate remains to be seen, and also how