Item 01: T. J. Cleary diary, 8 March 1916 - 15 August 1917 - Page 43
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[Page 43]
in through the hub is placed a piece connected with a gear wheel at right angles. there is another gear wheel with a forked stick [sketch] a cow supplies the motive power generally.
6-5-16
A number of Queensland Reinforcements came in last n yesterday & owing to the recent riots the newly opened A.I.F. Canteens were closed to prevent a recurrence. I am now one of a special fire picket numbering about 40 which have been inaugurated since the Outbreak. we have 20 Rounds of Ball each. Each company serves 24 hours at a time. I heard last night that 2800 was the highest number on the Peninsula. very hot today. I find that dark tinted glasses help to make a man feel cool. The details were relieved from gaurd to prepare for departure. They have asked for volunteers for the Camel Corps this is looked on as a cold foot Job.