Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 254
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Wednesday 27th September
Malline returned with car. Very unsatisfactory explanation for delay. Given 7 days F.P. No. 2 and transferred to D.A.C. Prepared modified scheme for gun emplacements and discussed same with Col. Elliott CRE Now ordered to take over permanently the Vierstraat Road sector.
Thursday 28th September
Inspected work at Lock 7 at early morning. Also looked round new gun positions, but owing to shelling had to get away. Commenced on amended drawings for gun emplacements. Interview with Gen. Glasgow re raids.
Arranged with Bates and Gen. Napier re reliefs of Canadians.
Friday 29th September
Visited several new Battery positions. Directed how saved material should be used. Looked to drainage. Completed amended drawings for emplacements. Discussion with Gen. Glasgow re point for raids and wire cutting.
Rabett called re Right Group Head Qrs. Decided to keep existing HQrs. and make necessary telephone connections.
Saturday 30th September
Had blue prints made of gun emplacements drawing. Visited Lock 7 O.P. also position of Front line. Signed a number of routine papers with Division. Conference re trainees at Divisional Head Quarters.
Sunday 1st October
Miserable wet day. Stayed in all day writing letters.
Monday 2nd October
Very wet day. Inspected house at Dickebush as reserve Head Quarters for Right group. Very suitable. A good deal of glass needs renewing. Arranged about brick debris for gun positions from various ruined buildings.
Heavy shelling by Boche during morning.