Item 01: Thomas Goodwin war diary, 25 April 1915-22 July 1916 - Page 168
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roads. Arrived at Steenbecque at 11 P.M. Dumped on road, nothing to do, and no place to go, Train leaving a 7 A.M. tomorrow-
30-4-1916
Arrived at Bolougne 2 P.M. Waiting for boat. On board at 9 P.M. Arrived Folkestone 11 P.M. Arrived at Victoria railway station 2 A.M. on the 1-5-1916 Found accommodation at Peel House
1-5-1916
To visite one of my old pals people Mr and Mrs Grimsley, paid 3/8 in taxy, got back to town for fourpence
2-5-1916
Visited Westminster Abby this morning Removing the ancient windows, and covering the old tombs with sand bags Weather, wet and cold.
3-5-1916
Fine, but dull, Meeting quite a number of N.S.W. men and women. Went to a theatre in Kingsway last evening, in company with a New Zealand Sgt belonging to Mounted Rifles. The poor chap lost his right arm at Suvla Bay We were put into No 7 private box. This was free, obtained a pass from Peel House. Surprising the number