Item 02: W. E. Bendrey diary, 6 October 1915-19 June 1916 - Page 114
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May 12 Same old thing always cloudy & cold. Some argument in the tent last night, but I kept well out of it – you bet – Must get a bath today.
(Later) Hoo-blooming-ray discovered the bath room & had a bonza shower. Red hot & then icy cold. Gee it was great. Tomorrow the board sits & I'll hear the verdict. These Frenchies breed beautiful cows, & draught horses. Would like to own a few in Australia like them. Wonder how Harry is getting along up the line or if he has had the bad luck to stop one. (Thus I write from the top of Napoleons Column). For sheer peaceful beauty the scene from this vantage point is absolutely the best yet. The far stretching fields intersected by innumerable hedges & a score of winding ribbon-like roads; the town itself with its fine old Cathedral from whose tower the bells are even now pealing forth; the Harbor from whence