Item 02: W. E. Bendrey diary, 6 October 1915-19 June 1916 - Page 132
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May 29 long ramble too, & although its dead quiet one doesn't mind that in the least. It's a relief too to get away from the squabbling of the Tommies & all the red tape.
30 Slept real well after a good shower last night. Pratted my frame through the door & got a job. You bet I handled that mop to some purpose. First came the brush on a long handle then two rubber scrapers – also on long handles & last of all the mop. Each bucket of water was diluted with fenile, & we did the job in no time.
Played croquet nearly all the afternoon, but was licked 2 out 3 times. Jolly good games they were too. Slight rain but nothing to speak of. Wrote several letters – incl one for another chap. Everything one wants here, Library, Billiards & Concert Rooms, Canteen Croquet Lawn, Red x store etc.
31 Dodged toil this mng, & went for a bit of a stroll round the grounds