Item 02: W. E. Bendrey diary, 6 October 1915-19 June 1916 - Page 109
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May 6 Rec'd 3 letters from England dated May 2 & 3rd. Uncle Jim sent on my cable to Mum so thats OK.
7 Rec'd another letter from England dated May 23nd. Another Aust came in last night. Believe the 20 Batt was cut up a bit by Artillery fire. Booked for the Base & expect to leave here tomorrow afternoon, possibly for Etaple.
Cold & showery all day, gets on a fellows nerves. Believe there was Church but I was busy watching the promenaders and admiring the ladies. Had a hot-cold shower just the thing to buck a fellow up. [in margin] Sunday
8 Leaving here today, I am not sorry either. Will do a chap good to get out & stretch his legs. Tommy togs dished out to me, not a bad fit, but will be pleased to get our own at Base. Left Hosp at 2.30 per a 6 seater Car for the Base & arrived shortly after. Sleeping in bell tents on a wooden floor. Bit different to Hosp