Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 363
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Monday 29th October
Received an interesting note from Major Bates, Brigade Major 4th Aus Div Artillery. He states casualties in 4th Aus Div from Sept. 11th to October 14th, total 6 officers killed, 13 wounded, 55 other ranks killed, 275 wounded. Truly the Artillery have a very bad time nowadays. Generals McNeible and Cameron away on leave.
Training according to Syllabus commenced in all units.
Inspected Transport of 33rd Battalion. All vehicles painted and in good order, harness in very good order and horses ditto. The Transport officer of this Battalion, Lt. Harman takes a keen interest in his work.
Tuesday 30th October
Dealt with a number of applications for Commissions to replace our recent heavy casualties. In all 68 officers were lost, killed and wounded.
Wednesday 31st October
With Brigade Major inspected Machine Gun Company by Sections. Looked in at the various billets, Harness and Animals in good order. Vehicles being painted and repaired. Sundry items of personal equipment missing from men, such as badges, colour patches, crossed guns etc.
Also looked in at Brigade Signal Class. In afternoon the Divisional Commander called and I informed him in detail of the condition of all Battalions in personnel and equipment. He informed me we should probably leave this area between 8th and 12th November to take up a defensive sector of 2nd Army front. Interview with O.C. Signals.
Thursday 1st November
All Saints day. The village Church bells have been ringing all day, and the local inhabitants all out in their Sunday best to attend memorial services.
Brigade Major and myself intended to visit French Front in Belgium but a car was not available today from the Division. Interview with D.A.D.M.S. Brigade staff inoculated against Typhoid.