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30/4/1916 Sunday
Had a very fine roll up at 8/30 am Mass on the desert. General McKay & General Godley together with the staff attended. Father King, who is attached the 15th Division gave a very eloquent sermon, which I much enjoyed, there was a general march past after Mass. Had two good swims – Saw two fine Russian Destroyers going the Canal.
May 1st Monday
Quite a scare of aeroplanes all day – On Guard during the 24 hours. At night it was very cold. Rumoured all thro the Camp that General Townsend has had to surrender – altho we can't get anything Official – Artillery firing & Bomb throwing etc going on all day. The 5th Division went out on a route march & when they came in, I noticed Father King at the head of a platoon with his water bottle etc, had been doing his bit with the boys. I never see any other minister out.