Item 01: Sir Charles Rosenthal diary, 25 September 1914-31 December 1918 - Page 73
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had a look at the Battery positions and emplacements. Returned to camp feeling very tired. Had good bath and sleep, Col Hobbs had a pow wow in the evening in our mess tent. All officers of all Brigades present. The Col was very congratulatory.
Wednesday 17th February
Batteries in camp. D.A.C. gunners receiving instruction. Lieut McAdam posted to vacancy in B.A.C.
Conference at Mena House, Divisional Headquarters re scheme for 20th inst. Working in conjunction with signal units. Chiefly to test Communications. Major Burgess selected to go to Suez Canal to inspect defensive works. Col Johnstone and Christian also went.
Thursday 18th February
At work in camp all day. Col Christian's Brigade did its reconnaissance during the afternoon prior to moving out at night at 7.30PM. My staff, and all Battery Commanders accompanied me today in a reconnaissance of the Country over which the Head Quarters scheme is to be worked on 20th inst. Made sketches of the position and prepared reconnaissance report. Forwarded same to Divisional Head Quarters.
Friday 19th February
Col Christian's Brigade carried out shooting and did very well. Very pleased Rabett and King did well. Several of my officers witnessed shooting from the range, remainder from firing point where I gave particulars and explanation of work done to a number of Infantry officers who were "sight seers". The 1st Brigade had no night firing. Pow wow at night in 1st Brigade lines.
Saturday 20th February
Out all day on Tactical Scheme. Commenced at 7.30AM and finished up at 6 PM, which meant it was 7.30 before we washed and ready for dinner. Very good days work. Our Brigade Communications worked admirably. No hitches. Hughes, Waite and myself went to dinner at Pengellys, returned home 11.30PM. Very crisp and sharp riding home in the night air. Old Jack was out for a gallop and I had a great job to hold him in.