Item 01: T. J. Cleary diary, 8 March 1916 - 15 August 1917 - Page 110
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[Page 110]
These Pioneers are the most awfull thieves I have ever seen. They don't pinch each other's stuff but they annex everything else that isn't chained up.
Wednesday 13-12-16
Received word today that Scotty Crichton has died. On deep dug outs today & yesterday. We still see Indian Troops about doing fatigues on the Road.
Thursday 14-12-16
The last big batch of Reos are the biggest lot of Brums I have ever seen. They are going back in Batches every day and about 80% are on sick parade every morning.
Sunday 17-12-16
Guns are being moved away. Traffic on the road had also slackened. The Tram has now moved nearly up to Flers. Sharkey came back & stayed one day & vamoosed again his nerves are quite gone. suffering from itch now (I am) can hardly sleep at night. I picked up a pair of foul Under pants yesterday that means some dirty washing.