Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 451
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and arranged that we should retain for use of Brigades two electric light sets captured form the enemy. Went on to ParisPlage saw Genl. Garratt D. & R. re mules for 2nd Aust. Divn. Lunch ParisPlage returned 3rd AGH Abbeville 3 pm watched cricket match between 2nd Div. H Qrs. & hospital. easily won by latter. Had arm dressed and with others remained to dinner at hospital.
Friday 23rd Aug.
1st Divn. made a very successful advance capturing Churgnolles & Chuignes and about 2300 prisoners together with a great deal of material including a 15" naval gun which had been rendered useless by the Boche. Later in the day by further exploitation this division again advanced its line to a considerable distance. 3rd Army attack on the North progressing favourably, Behagnies & Sapigny being in our hands while N.Zealanders are reported on the western edge of Bapaume.
Saturday 24th Aug.
Advance of 3rd Army still continuing troops being now on the Western edge of Mory Croisilles. 3rd Corps now occupy Tara Hill and Mametz and pushing out towards Maricourt. 3rd Aust. Divn. occupied Bray. In afternoon had conference of Brigadiers & C.O's.
Sunday 25th Aug.
In morning with Genl. Hobbs attended a conference at Corps Headquarters. Corps Commander informed us of new divisional boundaries divisions from South to North being as follows 32nd, 5th, 2nd, 3rd Aust. He also