Item 02: Rodda war diary, 20 August 1917-10 October 1918 - Page 57
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[Page 57]
They came via Colombo, Suez – thence rail to Alexandria – Boat to Taranto, Italy – 7 days ride in train to Cherbourg – thence across to S Hampton. Said they did not get on too well with the Italians. Not so cold.
27/2/18 Rained all day.
28/2/18 Went to concert by Lena Ashwell party after tea.
1/3/18 Snowing heavily. Had game of chess with Crackenthorpe who is ex-champion of Australia.
2/3/18 Very cold & more snow & sleet.
4/3/18 Met Billy Thorpe of Ft [Indecipherable] Stn at Salvation Hut when having cocoa. Gave me all the Bourke news. Told me Bill Forsythe had transferred to Artillery & was now in France. Bill was with Forsythe in England. Rained nearly all day.
5/3/18 Before Medical Board again
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