Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 467
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[Page 467]
Saturday 21st September
In the morning with Lieut. Pope left for Havre & Roeun travelling via Abbeville (where I saw Major Matthews & gave him the Parisian specialist's report on my arm), Neufchatel, Longueville, Doudeville, & Goderville to Australian General Base Depot at Harfleur. Called on Major Bates at the R.F.A. & R.H.A. Depot & dined with him, afterwards going to the A.G.B.D., where I found Col. Davis the Commandant ill in bed. Stayed the night at his Headquarters.
Sunday 22nd September
A very wet day. In the morning discussed reinforcements matters generally with Col. Davis afterwards visiting Col. O'Donnel of the Infantry Base Depot & Col. Burston of the Convalescent Depot. Made arrangements that men of good character within the Division who are so war worn as to be unable to stand up against present enemy artillery fire should be given an opportunity to have up to four months stay at the Base Depots & be there employed. After lunch motored to Roeun via the direct road on the northern banks of the Somme, an exceedingly pretty trip, though the rain rather prevented our seeing the country to full advantage. Called on Col. Griffiths at Headquarters of Australian Section 3rd Echelon G.H.Q. & with him discussed details concerning base records. Stayed at Grand Hotel de la Poste, Rue Jeanne d'Arc, a very comfortable Hotel indeed though expensive.
Monday 23rd September
During morning went through Base Record matters with Col. Griffiths. Before lunch