Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 343
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Saturday 25th August
The morning completed going through papers with General Burgess, also maps new front etc. I handed over command officially to him at 12 noon. I then saw the assembled Brigade and Battery & DAC Commanders, introduced them to Gen. Burgess and then said a few words of farewell to them. Not an easy task.
Three years ago to day I assumed command of 3rd Field Artillery Brigade which command I held for exactly 18 months, being succeeded by Major Burgess one of my Battery commanders. After exactly 18 months in Command of 4th Aus. Div Arty I assumed command of 9th Infantry Brigade and Colonel Burgess is again my successor.
Left 4th Aus Div at 2 PM after having said goodbye to Divisional Staff, motored to Boulogne and arrived at 9th Bde H Qrs. at 6.30 PM in the village of Campagne. Reported my arrival to 3rd Aus Div
Sunday 26th August
during the morning visited HQrs. of 33rd Battn. and met the C.O. and his Officers. Later we visited his Billets. In the afternoon met C.Os. and officers of 34th, 35th and 36th Battns. and Machine Gun C.O. Later went through Brigade matters with General Jobson discussing policy details etc.
Monday 27th August
Attended Brigade Parade (less Transport) with Gen. Jobson. Quite a good show. Gen. Jobson said a few words of farewell and then said goodbye to the Officers individually. We watched the whole command march off on the way home. At 12 noon Gen. Jobson left for Division thence to England in due course.
Long conference with my Brigade Major. I find many matters require attention and for a time my close supervision will be necessary. Generally the command appears to be a good one. Moved into Chateau. Very wet afternoon and night.
Tuesday 28th August
Miserable wet day. Very heavy showers continuing through the day and night. conference with Div. Commander during the morning conferencing Staffs and other Brigade matters. Later went through many matters with Brigade Major and Staff Capt. In afternoon went to hear lecture by Col. Peck, 1st Anzac.