Item 02: Rodda war diary, 20 August 1917-10 October 1918 - Page 83
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[Page 83]
the River Jordan: Also told me Jericho is 1600 ft below sea level [it is actually 850ft below] & 20 miles from Jerusalem which is 3000 ft above sea level [actually about 2,500 ft above].
14/7/18 Sunday Had nice hot shower at Cinder Camp, Blendecques.
15/7/18 Received bid Australian mail comprising letters dated from Oct 21st to March 4th 1918. They included letters from Mother, Muriel, Aunts Jean & Sarah, Ivie, Mr Hatten, Perc Partridge & Mr Randell, also couple old letters from Uncle Fred & Dick Lusc[ombe]. Wrote to Mr Randell & Perc Partridge. Inspected by General Birdwood this afternoon. He spoke to several of us including myself. The Colonel had told him of my heart & he appeared
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