Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 267
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Wednesday 22nd November
A wet miserable day. Went round portion of the front,. Hope to make arrangements for all ammunitions to be supplied by train and thus save our teams.
Thursday 23rd November
Half our batteries took over from 2nd Aus Div Conditions appalling, especially at wagon lines. Halford to Abbeville re Canteen stores.
Friday 24th November
Balance of Batteries and DAC took over from 2nd Aus. Division. Relief completed at 3 PM at which time I took over command of 1st and 4th Aus Div Artillery and responsibility for the front. Went to Amiens in the morning to get measured for a pair of breeches. Discussed with Gen. Hobbs re training Camps. He wants to send an extra Colonel back, much against my will.
Saturday 25th November
Spent the whole day riding round the front positions. Teeming rain, got sopping wet – really wet through. Arranged with Col. Fewtrell re service of trains for ammunition supply. Conference with Cols. King and Waite at Flers, regarding position of HQrs., batteries etc. Got back at 3 PM. Gen. Johnston left this HQrs. and moved to Bernafay Wood. Our own mess took over from last night.
Sunday 26th November
Conference with Gen. Hobbs re Training School. Much against my wishes it has been decided to take a Colonel for School Commandant in addition to the O.C. the Brigade in rest. In future therefore I shall send individual batteries of Brigades to rest instead of actual Brigades.
Miserably wet and cold day. Wrote letters.