Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 429
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Wednesday 12th June
This morning I interviewed Corps C.E. re "dug out" home for 2nd Aus Div HQrs. Decided to put same in hand at once on the site I had selected some little time since.
Called on Corps Commanders & discussed proposals for further minor attacks on this Divisional Front. Had 7 days leave to United Kingdom granted me, commencing from 13th inst.
Gen. Tivey, acting GOC 5th Aus Div, called re taking over on 16th inst. His G.S. officers also are in touch with mine.
Col. Armand commanding 2nd Pioneer Battalion called and discussed sundry matters concerning his command involving future policies. Authorised him to make arrangements for permanent running of a workshop.
Discussed with Gen. Paton details concerning Division during my absence. Gen. Wolfe, American Army together with other officers arrived and sent on to Brigades.
Thursday 13th June
In early morning motored to Boulogne accompanied by Lt. Col. James and Lt. O'Hara Wood. Called at No.2 General Hospital saw Matron Gray and with her visited a number of 7th Brigade men who had been wounded in the operations of 10th inst. They were all very cheery and doing well.
Arrived London in late afternoon. Gen. Griffiths had a car at Victoria Station to meet me – called at tailors thence to Whitehall Hotel.
Friday 14th June
Made sundry calls in London during the day – Horseferry Road, Army & Navy Stores, A.T. Sharp, Institute of Architects and Tailors.
Saturday 15th June
Spent some time at Horseferry Road, also at Commonwealth Naval office. Called on Commonwealth Bank and made arrangements for sum of £ 37.10.0 to be paid on 1st of each month to Nell in Sydney. Called at Wyman's re Gazettes – also Tailors.
Sunday 16th June
Wrote home letters during morning. Visited St. MARGARET'S Westminster and the Abbey during afternoon.