Item 01: T. J. Cleary diary, 8 March 1916 - 15 August 1917 - Page 148
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[Page 148]
Friday 20-4
Red letter day today. Imposed on the QM at Anzac Reinforcement camp for a Bonza pair of Boots
Saturday 21-4
Took day off & went to Quarry Dump to see Bob's grave. Found everything O.K. It was a long walk (14 Miles) & I was terribly Footsore when I returned. Bob's chum Luder did not have the cross erected as he promised. I shall have to do that now, when I get a chance.
Sunday 29-4
Had a day off so I made a Cross for Bob's Grave. I made a pretty good job of it & it took me all day. Received letter from Dixon. He has been recommended for Australia.
Thursday 3-5-17
Left the Mill to go to a job at Henencourt. We have to erect some Greenlee & Armstrong huts at the Chateau. We are living in the Chateau grounds which are very lovely, containing a central fountain with paths radiating in all directions outwards interconnected & joined up. There is a lovely wood with primroses everywhere also a splendid
[Henencourt Chateau was HQ of 1st ANZAC Corps. - Gen. Birdwood]