Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 430
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Monday 17th June
Called at India Office Whitehall to see Gen. Cox. Called at Commonwealth Navy Office re leave for Charley to visit me in France. At Horseferry Road, at Tailors. Music at Whitehall in evening.
Tuesday 18th June
At midday visited Tidworth and spent the afternoon in visiting training unit of 2nd Aus Div Quite a good show.
Wednesday 19th June
Again at Tidworth and in afternoon visited Durrington Camp. Returned to London at 7 PM
Thursday 20th June
In morning called on Gen. Griffiths & Gen. Howse at Horseferry Road. Called on Mr. Hughes and Mr. Cook at their Hotel. The former absent, but I had a long talk with the latter, incidentally discussing the details of Gen. Birdwood's appointment. Caught train from Charing Cross at 11.50 AM reached Boulogne at 5 PM and my HQrs. at COISY at 8 PM Many letters awaiting me.
Friday 21st June
Went through A.Q. papers and attended to correspondence. Gens. White & Monash called about 3.15 PM. Discussed intrigue re Gen. Birdwood, also with the latter outline of proposed forthcoming operation on our Corps front. Mess now sports a piano, so we have had some music tonight.
Saturday 22nd June
In morning attended Ceremonial Parade of 5th Brigade at Rivery where Corps Commander presented ribbons and addressed the Brigade. Gen. Montgomery 4th Army M.G.G.S. lunched with us and discussed with me proposed operations on our front. Attended sport of Div. Signal Co. and 2nd Machine Gun Battalion during afternoon also demonstration of 3" and 4" Stokes mortars and rifle grenades. In evening visited "The Green Diamonds" concert party of 5th Brigade at Rivery. They gave a most excellent show. Dined with Col. Martin and his officers.
During afternoon mentioned forthcoming operations to Brigadiers and also the details of London intrigue re Gen. Birdwood.