Item 01: William Sparkes diary, 9 June 1915-5 January 1916 - Page 60
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[Page 60]
I was not feeling at all well to-day. We had a change of officers Lieut Garling taking the place of Mjr P.J. Ross.
Friday 23rd July [1915]
Felt a bit better to-day but still not up to the usual. We had to keep a good look out yet as attack still expected. It was quiet all day. Turks fired a few shells in the evening late for the first time.
Saturday 24th July
General Birdwood came round on inspection. I was further inoculated to-day for cholera. All day long I had diarrohea pains cooked bread & milk to make a change. Condensed milk used & it proved a great change. We got some flour issued and I made a few chapatties (Pancakes) fixed up in fat. I mixed the flour up in condensed milk and water and when finished ate them with jam.
As I managed to get hold of several tins of condensed milk from those who came from Embros Isld I make a little bread and